Why does Obama hate America?

[Driven1]

Obama: No Hand on Heart for National Anthem
By Mark Finkelstein | October 20, 2007 - 16:50 ET

During rendition of the national anthem when the flag is displayed, all present except those in uniform should stand at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. Men not in uniform should remove their headdress with their right hand and hold it at the left shoulder, the hand being over the heart. -- United States Code, Title 36, Chapter 10, Sec. 171


Turns out that not wearing a flag lapel pin isn't the only way Barack Obama chooses to show he's a different kind of Democrat.

Have a look at the photo from the October 1, 2007 edition of "Time." It shows Obama, Hillary and Bill Richardson at the Steak Fry of Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) on September 17 in Indianola, IA during [according to the photo caption] the National Anthem. Richardson and Clinton have their hands on their heart. But not Obama. Does he perhaps believe that, like wearing the flag pin, the hand on the heart isn't "true patriotism"?

View video of anthem-playing here, showing that Obama never placed hand over heart. Warning: prepare ears for fingernails-on-blackboard rendition of anthem.

"Time" ran the photo without comment. I haven't seen coverage of this anywhere else in the MSM. Perhaps some enterprising reporter can ask the Illinois senator about his decision to spurn this American tradition.

Meanwhile, does Obama have some third act or omission planned to demonstrate that he's not falling for those corny, old-fashioned displays of patriotism?

NOTE: The original version of this item, based on a reader submission, stated that the photo was apparently taken during the Pledge of Allegiance. I've now located the original "Time" image, whose caption states that it was taken during the National Anthem.

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/mark-finkelstein/2007/10/20/obama-no-hand-heart-pledge-either-will-msm-notice

[stephenc]

I think this is probably Obama not pay attention to anything thats going on around him. I don't think he would knowingly do that in public. He is most likely daydreaming of his next speach where is says nothing on any substance or real value.

[thelakelander]

I don't think he hates or likes America any more than Billary or McCain.  The easiest way for Mark Finkelstein or anyone else afraid of him is to ask him.

[Midway ®]

Thanks for bringing this to my attention, because this would be my primary criteria for the selection of our next president.

[Driven1]

Thanks for bringing this to my attention, because this would be my primary criteria for the selection of our next president.

you are welcome.  love of country IS pretty important. 

[Driven1]

Its important for people to remember that one of the beauties of democracy is that even totally stupid people get to chime in too.

and they get to do it incessantly.  day-after-day-after-day-after-day.  in the public library - on the public taxpayer dime no less. 

[jason_contentdg]

Ah, thankfully you dug up an article of october 2007 that's been well circulated and debated about at every outlet.

Well done.

[willydenn]

Its important for people to remember that one of the beauties of democracy is that even totally stupid people get to chime in too.

and they get to do it incessantly.  day-after-day-after-day-after-day.  in the public library - on the public taxpayer dime no less. 

Ha-ha!  You said what we are all thinking...

[Driven1]

OMG...you are too good to me mo...  you knew i loved that clip.    LOL.   "hello, hello."

[Driven1]

Its important for people to remember that one of the beauties of democracy is that even totally stupid people get to chime in too.

and they get to do it incessantly.  day-after-day-after-day-after-day.  in the public library - on the public taxpayer dime no less. 

Ha-ha!  You said what we are all thinking...

thank you there Willy Denn.  it's tough sometimes being the reader's advocate around here.  but you remind me that it is a worthwhile pursuit.

[Driven1]

that's it...poke fun at the mentally handicapped.  way cool there mo. 

BUT...i won't let you change the subject that easy my friend.  9 out of 10 Willy Denns agree.  your incessancy is giving them heartburn.

[Driven1]

no-uh...  you.