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catscradle Jun. 27th, 2002 12:39 pm)
catscradle Jun. 27th, 2002 12:39 pm)to the advancement of rational thought in the United States of America. Actually, I think most nations could benefit by this, but you know - think globally act locally and all that.
Well, the Pledge of Allegiance thing is setting off a ton of sparks: CNN Pledge Article
If you go to the link, there's a niftly little history of the Pledge link that documents its evolution. Seems as though it was origianlly conceived by a Socialist and the "Under God" part had not been added till 1954 when the Communist fear was running amok (this is for the folks that think it's actually Political Correctness that's running amok and the Senator that believes the founding fathers are spinning in their graves.)
To read the words of George II on the Pledge of Allegiace, The Brat Queen found this AP article: Bush Criticizes Ruling on Pledge, Promises to Appoint Judges Who Would Rule Differently
Be afraid. Be very, very afraid. . .
Well, the Pledge of Allegiance thing is setting off a ton of sparks: CNN Pledge Article
If you go to the link, there's a niftly little history of the Pledge link that documents its evolution. Seems as though it was origianlly conceived by a Socialist and the "Under God" part had not been added till 1954 when the Communist fear was running amok (this is for the folks that think it's actually Political Correctness that's running amok and the Senator that believes the founding fathers are spinning in their graves.)
To read the words of George II on the Pledge of Allegiace, The Brat Queen found this AP article: Bush Criticizes Ruling on Pledge, Promises to Appoint Judges Who Would Rule Differently
Be afraid. Be very, very afraid. . .
