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Scootaloo

(25,699 posts)
1. Yes, I'm still bleeding from all the self-inflicted wounds caused during my blind rage
Mon Feb 4, 2013, 09:32 PM
Feb 2013


'Cause you know, displays of... No, I'm sorry, I just can't call rote displays at a sporting event "patriotism," can't do it.

Xipe Totec

(43,890 posts)
2. I actually enjoyed the rendition of the Star Spangled Banner
Mon Feb 4, 2013, 09:40 PM
Feb 2013

It's slow cadence allowed me to reflect on the meaning of the words; to really think about what they said.

It was beautiful.

Warpy

(111,270 posts)
6. That's all patriotism is to him and his witless audience
Mon Feb 4, 2013, 11:52 PM
Feb 2013

It's just a bunch of flag waving and empty speeches and football hooplah.

It's certainly not hard work to make one's country a better place for all of us.

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