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PJMcK

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4. It's forcing religion on people at an entertainment event

Reply to El Supremo (Original post)

Sat Apr 9, 2022, 06:50 PM

Apr 2022

Some country we've got.

Republicans hate democracy and do everything they can to thwart the will of the People.

Evangelical zealots force legislation eliminating the rights of minorities: People of color, women, foreigners, LGBTQ and others all in a nation that is supposed to have a barrier between church and state.

They've even messed up our "national pastime."

The "God Bless America" thing started after the 9/11 attacks, I think. How hypocritical!

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I hate the singing of 'God Bess America' during the 7th inning stretch. [View all] El Supremo Apr 2022 OP

Take Me Out to the Ballgame works well... SheltieLover Apr 2022 #1

But where are the peanuts in a box of Cracker Jacks? El Supremo Apr 2022 #2

Of course! SheltieLover Apr 2022 #3

1908 first verse: El Supremo Apr 2022 #7

I do! Harry Caray used to say it was the only song he knew all the words to. rsdsharp Apr 2022 #14

Lol SheltieLover Apr 2022 #22

It's forcing religion on people at an entertainment event PJMcK Apr 2022 #4

If it was not popular, it would be gone. Sneederbunk Apr 2022 #5

I've also often wondered why the "militarization" of sporting events. From flyovers to walkingman Apr 2022 #6

It's a pandemic--of "the measles of mankind." lastlib Apr 2022 #21

The military pays for that (yes, using our tax dollars). Auggie Apr 2022 #23

May I suggest this..... multigraincracker Apr 2022 #8

It was more or less appropriate in 2001. Now it is stupid. nt Gore1FL Apr 2022 #9

Irving Berlin's song was bashed by KKK. So, I'm OK with it. Hoyt Apr 2022 #10

The Rich and Complicated History of 'God Bless America' (NYT, July 3, 2019) hlthe2b Apr 2022 #11

'This Land is Your Land' should be our national anthem. El Supremo Apr 2022 #12

As a tremendous fan of Woody Guthrie, I'd have to agree. hlthe2b Apr 2022 #13

Plus a gazillion Diamond_Dog Apr 2022 #15

Yes I Rebl2 Apr 2022 #16

It's not as bad as "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood. Patterson Apr 2022 #17

No joke. That song and singer are nauseating. Hoyt Apr 2022 #19

I dearly hate that song. TomSlick Apr 2022 #20

Become a Red Sox fan dem4decades Apr 2022 #18