What a bunch of utter bullshit. Witch hunts, slavery, yadda yadda. Like I said. It's about trying to be positive. I watched you people bitch and moan and groan and whine about George Bush and the U.S for 8 years now. And I watched the majority of you out there fighting for the CHANGE you can believe in. Sure the world's fucked up right now. Sure were all hurting. But fucking A. We have a mother fucking black president in Africa touring his ancestral home. Who'd have thunk it? So talk about how fucked up we are or what assholes we are. We are all of those. But look what we can do when we put our minds to it collectively. CHANGE. We did it without firing a bullet. We voted.
the poor OP had such great intentions with this thread but really blew by using the G word. its pretty sad to see so many freak out when they see that evil word.
good intentions?
pay attention jlew. he admitted on page 2 to baiting people. hardly good intentions.
the poor OP had such great intentions with this thread but really blew by using the G word. its pretty sad to see so many freak out when they see that evil word.
good intentions?
pay attention jlew. he admitted on page 2 to baiting people. hardly good intentions.
Youre such an easy bait......Thanks for being such a predictable troll.
I only baited one person..Honest. The rest of it was sincere.....I think it's hysterical how the whole thing went sideways on the God part when Im a freaking agnostic....
lets not forget America gave the world XXXXL shirts.
oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
j relax i'm just curious....and as far as i know, it is sung at the 7th inning stretch at every home dodger game and i was just curious as to why? it just seems unnecessary....
I guess I'm not really understanding why so many are so devastated that it still happens
Sadly, it is sung/played at EVERY baseball game during the 7th inning stretch. Most peeps jump at the opportunity to go to the bathroom or the concession stands.
Peace
it is not sung at every white sox or cubs game. its actually a fairly rare event.
I'm curious, are those who run to the bathroom, lynched with ketchup and given a pepsi bath upon their return as Cosmo would suggest?
That annoys me too. The 7th inning stretch is supposed to be a fun little break in the action, not some solemn misty eyed flag-wavin bullshit. God, I hate that song.
how sad. if something like this really bothers you this much then you have some personal issues that should be looked at.
really, how often do you, or any of you so bent up about this song, show some pride to the country that has given you so much? my guess is never. yet you feel its practically a crime to sing some flag wavin bullshit-like song during baseball game.
good thing is, you all have choices. no one is forcing you to go to a baseball game and no one is forcing you to stand and sing along
despite the bullshit claim that you will be beaten with undercooked hotdogs if you choose not to
That annoys me too. The 7th inning stretch is supposed to be a fun little break in the action, not some solemn misty eyed flag-wavin bullshit. God, I hate that song.
how sad. if something like this really bothers you this much then you have some personal issues that should be looked at.
really, how often do you, or any of you so bent up about this song, show some pride to the country that has given you so much? my guess is never. yet you feel its practically a crime to sing some flag wavin bullshit-like song during baseball game.
good thing is, you all have choices. no one is forcing you to go to a baseball game and no one is forcing you to stand and sing along if you decide to go.
despite the bullshit claim that you will be beaten with undercooked hotdogs if you choose not to
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So, you're not going to stand any more to prove me wrong... right? Nothing will happen to you becaue no one cares.
if no one cares if others don't it, why are they going to care if I don't it?
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That's my point. You are saying no one would care, so no one will do or say anything to you.
I am saying, go ahead and prove me wrong. Don't stand anymore and see if anyone says or does anything.
I'm predicting the one or more of those times... some a-hole is going to interpret your sitting as some sort of national disrespect and let you know about their discontent.
why are you having such a hard time understanding what I'm saying?
why do I need to partake in your little experiment when there are MANY people who do not stand, sing along, or stay for the god bless america song? and nothing ever happens to these people despite your claims and obvious self proclaimed fear that you need to go along and stand up anyway. have some balls, if you want to sit in protest when this song is sung, do it. NOTHING is going to happen to you.
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Sadly, it is sung/played at EVERY baseball game during the 7th inning stretch. Most peeps jump at the opportunity to go to the bathroom or the concession stands.
Peace
it is not sung at every white sox or cubs game. its actually a fairly rare event.
I'm curious, are those who run to the bathroom, lynched with ketchup and given a pepsi bath upon their return as Cosmo would suggest?
Well here on the East coast it's played at every game at Nationals Stadium, Joe Robbie Stadium (Florida Marlins) and Camden Yards. I haven't seen any mobbed for going to the concession stands but I'm sure here on the East Coast many are scorned with dirty looks. :evil:
Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Well here on the East coast it's played at every game at Nationals Stadium, Joe Robbie Stadium (Florida Marlins) and Camden Yards. I haven't seen any mobbed for going to the concession stands but I'm sure here on the East Coast many are scorned with dirty looks. :evil:
Peace
wow you really do make it to alot of games in several different states eh? and I highly doubt people are scorned with dirty looks. no one fucking cares. but I'm still having a hard time figuring out why you have such a problem with a patriotic song being sung at a goddamn baseball game.
I HATE 'God bless America.' I hate the saying, the slogan, the stickers, the song, etc etc etc. It's so cheap and tacky.
That said, I love baseball, Cedar Point, Hollywood blockbusters, and NCAA college football.
why don't we get rid of christmas while were at it :roll:
What does Christmas have to do with me not liking 'God Bless America'?
Christmas rocks. Snow, frosty the snowman, Santa, Rudolph, lights to turn a dark Chicago winter into a glowing winter oasis... I love Christmas. But that song and that slogan SUCK. They're so lame.
That annoys me too. The 7th inning stretch is supposed to be a fun little break in the action, not some solemn misty eyed flag-wavin bullshit. God, I hate that song.
how sad. if something like this really bothers you this much then you have some personal issues that should be looked at.
really, how often do you, or any of you so bent up about this song, show some pride to the country that has given you so much? my guess is never. yet you feel its practically a crime to sing some flag wavin bullshit-like song during baseball game.
good thing is, you all have choices. no one is forcing you to go to a baseball game and no one is forcing you to stand and sing along
despite the bullshit claim that you will be beaten with undercooked hotdogs if you choose not to
I'm not bent up about the song. And we get our quota of national pride (not that I'm "proud" of living here... I'm "proud" of things I've achieved, not some fortuitous accident of birth) at the beginning when we sing the NATIONAL ANTHEM. But to me, the 7th inning God Bless America thing is like PJ tossing in a crappy, cheesy cover song into their setlist... it kills the mood and momentum. There I am, hassling players, getting excited about the game, beer, peanuts, calling people bums, ready to stand up and sing an inane song about rooting for the home team and crackerjacks (is that song not AMERICAN enough for you?), and instead there's another 'rise remove your hats and solemnly sing a shitty song that has all the fat women's lips quivering in pride that is about as deep as the angst teens get from watching gossip girl.
That's all the tradition is... a cheap emotional ploy with no more depth or meaning than an episode of reality tv. And I don't like that it breaks up the momentum of a fun, light-hearted escape from my day at a baseball game. It's not that big a deal... no more than PJ playing Last Kiss in an encore is a huge problem in my life. But they're both lame decisions that kill the vibe that was going on, make me yawn, and make me wish we'd done something else that was less lame.
in my high school if you didn't rise for the pledge of allegiance you got sent to the office
I just think that's wrong on so many levels. I think it is nice if you do rise to show respect for the people around you, but it's a little weird to send people to the office for not rising since you were exercising your freedom not to in the land of the free.
Personally, I always rise, but I don't say the God part since it would make me a liar since I don't believe it.
Well here on the East coast it's played at every game at Nationals Stadium, Joe Robbie Stadium (Florida Marlins) and Camden Yards. I haven't seen any mobbed for going to the concession stands but I'm sure here on the East Coast many are scorned with dirty looks. :evil:
Peace
wow you really do make it to alot of games in several different states eh? and I highly doubt people are scorned with dirty looks. no one fucking cares. but I'm still having a hard time figuring out why you have such a problem with a patriotic song being sung at a goddamn baseball game.
Because it's a baseball game, not the presidential inauguration, military parade or what-have-you. Why do you think they SHOULD play it at the game? Maybe we should all be required to stop on the way into the grocery store, remove our caps, and sing God Bless America because we're lucky to have Kroger's to sell us cake? Patriotic displays should be saved for patriotic occasions and events... like the 4th of July. I don't see why there is a need to interject them in the middle of a silly game that most of us are attending in order to forget about the fact that our wonderful country is helping our bosses send all of our jobs to other countries.
I'm not bent up about the song. And we get our quota of national pride (not that I'm "proud" of living here... I'm "proud" of things I've achieved, not some fortuitous accident of birth) at the beginning when we sing the NATIONAL ANTHEM. But to me, the 7th inning God Bless America thing is like PJ tossing in a crappy, cheesy cover song into their setlist... it kills the mood and momentum. There I am, hassling players, getting excited about the game, beer, peanuts, calling people bums, ready to stand up and sing an inane song about rooting for the home team and crackerjacks (is that song not AMERICAN enough for you?), and instead there's another 'rise remove your hats and solemnly sing a shitty song that has all the fat women's lips quivering in pride that is about as deep as the angst teens get from watching gossip girl.
That's all the tradition is... a cheap emotional ploy with no more depth or meaning than an episode of reality tv. And I don't like that it breaks up the momentum of a fun, light-hearted escape from my day at a baseball game. It's not that big a deal... no more than PJ playing Last Kiss in an encore is a huge problem in my life. But they're both lame decisions that kill the vibe that was going on, make me yawn, and make me wish we'd done something else that was less lame.
yea, sounds like you have some personal issues that should be looked at. its just sad to me that you get so worked up over the fact that you get a double dose of national pride at a fucking baseball game. how dare those fuckers!
and furthermore, you should be proud of both your personal achievements and the country that allows you the freedom to excel and whatever it is you put your mind to.
Maybe we should all be required to stop on the way into the grocery store, remove our caps, and sing God Bless America because we're lucky to have Kroger's to sell us cake? Patriotic displays should be saved for patriotic occasions and events... like the 4th of July. I don't see why there is a need to interject them in the middle of a silly game that most of us are attending in order to forget about the fact that our wonderful country is helping our bosses send all of our jobs to other countries.
again with the gross overreaction to a silly song played at a game. sad
Yeah... I don't get the "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch either... what does it have to do with baseball anyway?
My whole life
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
― Abraham Lincoln
Yeah... I don't get the "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch either... what does it have to do with baseball anyway?
nothing. what does the national anthem have to do with baseball? nothing. its just a gesture to have a little American pride/patriotism during our national pastime.
and for some very strange reason people are upset with this.
I'm not bent up about the song. And we get our quota of national pride (not that I'm "proud" of living here... I'm "proud" of things I've achieved, not some fortuitous accident of birth) at the beginning when we sing the NATIONAL ANTHEM. But to me, the 7th inning God Bless America thing is like PJ tossing in a crappy, cheesy cover song into their setlist... it kills the mood and momentum. There I am, hassling players, getting excited about the game, beer, peanuts, calling people bums, ready to stand up and sing an inane song about rooting for the home team and crackerjacks (is that song not AMERICAN enough for you?), and instead there's another 'rise remove your hats and solemnly sing a shitty song that has all the fat women's lips quivering in pride that is about as deep as the angst teens get from watching gossip girl.
That's all the tradition is... a cheap emotional ploy with no more depth or meaning than an episode of reality tv. And I don't like that it breaks up the momentum of a fun, light-hearted escape from my day at a baseball game. It's not that big a deal... no more than PJ playing Last Kiss in an encore is a huge problem in my life. But they're both lame decisions that kill the vibe that was going on, make me yawn, and make me wish we'd done something else that was less lame.
yea, sounds like you have some personal issues that should be looked at. its just sad to me that you get so worked up over the fact that you get a double dose of national pride and a fucking baseball game. how dare those fuckers!
and furthermore, you should be proud of both your personal achievements and the country that allows you the freedom to excel and whatever it is you put your mind to.
I am proud of my country in that I have never been forced to go to a baseball game. I would much rather sing God Bless America than go to a game. Of course, my neighbors within hearing distance would much rather force me to go to the game. Luckily, I do live in the land of the free.
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Well here on the East coast it's played at every game at Nationals Stadium, Joe Robbie Stadium (Florida Marlins) and Camden Yards. I haven't seen any mobbed for going to the concession stands but I'm sure here on the East Coast many are scorned with dirty looks. :evil:
Peace
wow you really do make it to alot of games in several different states eh? and I highly doubt people are scorned with dirty looks. no one fucking cares. but I'm still having a hard time figuring out why you have such a problem with a patriotic song being sung at a goddamn baseball game.
I don't care for the song at that time in a baseball game, I didn't attend the game to hear that song so I don't pay it much mind. More importantly when this country decides to get out of Iraq and pay more attention to it's warmongering stances I'll pay more attention to the song God Bless America.
Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
I'm not bent up about the song. And we get our quota of national pride (not that I'm "proud" of living here... I'm "proud" of things I've achieved, not some fortuitous accident of birth) at the beginning when we sing the NATIONAL ANTHEM. But to me, the 7th inning God Bless America thing is like PJ tossing in a crappy, cheesy cover song into their setlist... it kills the mood and momentum. There I am, hassling players, getting excited about the game, beer, peanuts, calling people bums, ready to stand up and sing an inane song about rooting for the home team and crackerjacks (is that song not AMERICAN enough for you?), and instead there's another 'rise remove your hats and solemnly sing a shitty song that has all the fat women's lips quivering in pride that is about as deep as the angst teens get from watching gossip girl.
That's all the tradition is... a cheap emotional ploy with no more depth or meaning than an episode of reality tv. And I don't like that it breaks up the momentum of a fun, light-hearted escape from my day at a baseball game. It's not that big a deal... no more than PJ playing Last Kiss in an encore is a huge problem in my life. But they're both lame decisions that kill the vibe that was going on, make me yawn, and make me wish we'd done something else that was less lame.
yea, sounds like you have some personal issues that should be looked at. its just sad to me that you get so worked up over the fact that you get a double dose of national pride at a fucking baseball game. how dare those fuckers!
and furthermore, you should be proud of both your personal achievements and the country that allows you the freedom to excel and whatever it is you put your mind to.
Who said I'm worked up about it? I'm just a judgmental bastard is all. It doesn't bother me that much, just annoying, like I said. It's lame and I wish they didn't do it. I'm not going to stop going to games. I'm not going to form some huge protest. I'll stand up and remove my hat so I don't have to worry about being hassled. No big deal. I just wish i was standing up to sing the 7th inning stretch and we could skip the crappy song in the middle, just like I wish people would skip Last Kiss and play something good at a show. But I'm not going to walk out of either in protest, cos it's not that big a deal. Why are YOU acting like I should be getting a boner about the whole thing, or at least a few tears of gratitude? It's a lame tradition and it wasn't even done until a few years ago... why are we suddenly not allowed to question the point of it 8 years on?
As to what I should be proud of, you're in no position to tell me what I should and should not be proud of. I'd be doing just as well in Canada or any European country as I am here. Possibly better.
Maybe we should all be required to stop on the way into the grocery store, remove our caps, and sing God Bless America because we're lucky to have Kroger's to sell us cake? Patriotic displays should be saved for patriotic occasions and events... like the 4th of July. I don't see why there is a need to interject them in the middle of a silly game that most of us are attending in order to forget about the fact that our wonderful country is helping our bosses send all of our jobs to other countries.
again with the gross overreaction to a silly song played at a game. sad
If it's so not a big deal, why are you so offended at me thinking they should not bother playing it anymore?
Yeah... I don't get the "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch either... what does it have to do with baseball anyway?
nothing. what does the national anthem have to do with baseball? nothing. its just a gesture to have a little American pride/patriotism during our national pastime.
and for some very strange reason people are upset with this.
Not upset, just bored by it. It's a weird interjection. It's equally strange that you think it is so awful of us to wonder why we bother playing it in the first place.
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40 years ago Tuesday we sent men to the moon....
pay attention jlew. he admitted on page 2 to baiting people. hardly good intentions.
why don't we get rid of christmas while were at it :roll:
I guess I'm not really understanding why so many are so devastated that it still happens
it is not sung at every white sox or cubs game. its actually a fairly rare event.
I'm curious, are those who run to the bathroom, lynched with ketchup and given a pepsi bath upon their return as Cosmo would suggest?
how sad. if something like this really bothers you this much then you have some personal issues that should be looked at.
really, how often do you, or any of you so bent up about this song, show some pride to the country that has given you so much? my guess is never. yet you feel its practically a crime to sing some flag wavin bullshit-like song during baseball game.
good thing is, you all have choices. no one is forcing you to go to a baseball game and no one is forcing you to stand and sing along
despite the bullshit claim that you will be beaten with undercooked hotdogs if you choose not to
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why are you having such a hard time understanding what I'm saying?
why do I need to partake in your little experiment when there are MANY people who do not stand, sing along, or stay for the god bless america song? and nothing ever happens to these people despite your claims and obvious self proclaimed fear that you need to go along and stand up anyway. have some balls, if you want to sit in protest when this song is sung, do it. NOTHING is going to happen to you.
Well here on the East coast it's played at every game at Nationals Stadium, Joe Robbie Stadium (Florida Marlins) and Camden Yards. I haven't seen any mobbed for going to the concession stands but I'm sure here on the East Coast many are scorned with dirty looks. :evil:
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
wow you really do make it to alot of games in several different states eh? and I highly doubt people are scorned with dirty looks. no one fucking cares. but I'm still having a hard time figuring out why you have such a problem with a patriotic song being sung at a goddamn baseball game.
So there isn't anyone there to hear it anyway, so no harm done, Right?
What does Christmas have to do with me not liking 'God Bless America'?
Christmas rocks. Snow, frosty the snowman, Santa, Rudolph, lights to turn a dark Chicago winter into a glowing winter oasis... I love Christmas. But that song and that slogan SUCK. They're so lame.
I'm not bent up about the song. And we get our quota of national pride (not that I'm "proud" of living here... I'm "proud" of things I've achieved, not some fortuitous accident of birth) at the beginning when we sing the NATIONAL ANTHEM. But to me, the 7th inning God Bless America thing is like PJ tossing in a crappy, cheesy cover song into their setlist... it kills the mood and momentum. There I am, hassling players, getting excited about the game, beer, peanuts, calling people bums, ready to stand up and sing an inane song about rooting for the home team and crackerjacks (is that song not AMERICAN enough for you?), and instead there's another 'rise remove your hats and solemnly sing a shitty song that has all the fat women's lips quivering in pride that is about as deep as the angst teens get from watching gossip girl.
That's all the tradition is... a cheap emotional ploy with no more depth or meaning than an episode of reality tv. And I don't like that it breaks up the momentum of a fun, light-hearted escape from my day at a baseball game. It's not that big a deal... no more than PJ playing Last Kiss in an encore is a huge problem in my life. But they're both lame decisions that kill the vibe that was going on, make me yawn, and make me wish we'd done something else that was less lame.
I just think that's wrong on so many levels. I think it is nice if you do rise to show respect for the people around you, but it's a little weird to send people to the office for not rising since you were exercising your freedom not to in the land of the free.
Personally, I always rise, but I don't say the God part since it would make me a liar since I don't believe it.
Because it's a baseball game, not the presidential inauguration, military parade or what-have-you. Why do you think they SHOULD play it at the game? Maybe we should all be required to stop on the way into the grocery store, remove our caps, and sing God Bless America because we're lucky to have Kroger's to sell us cake? Patriotic displays should be saved for patriotic occasions and events... like the 4th of July. I don't see why there is a need to interject them in the middle of a silly game that most of us are attending in order to forget about the fact that our wonderful country is helping our bosses send all of our jobs to other countries.
yea, sounds like you have some personal issues that should be looked at. its just sad to me that you get so worked up over the fact that you get a double dose of national pride at a fucking baseball game. how dare those fuckers!
and furthermore, you should be proud of both your personal achievements and the country that allows you the freedom to excel and whatever it is you put your mind to.
I'm not saying it SHOULD be. I'm just not seeing the big deal. it doesnt get much more American then a baseball game. you know, our national pastime.
again with the gross overreaction to a silly song played at a game. sad
was like a picture
of a sunny day
“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
― Abraham Lincoln
I'm for getting rid of Christmas for myself as a shopping excess excuse. In fact, in our family we've done so.
nothing. what does the national anthem have to do with baseball? nothing. its just a gesture to have a little American pride/patriotism during our national pastime.
and for some very strange reason people are upset with this.
why? feels good to give gifts and bring a little happiness to someone.
I am proud of my country in that I have never been forced to go to a baseball game. I would much rather sing God Bless America than go to a game. Of course, my neighbors within hearing distance would much rather force me to go to the game. Luckily, I do live in the land of the free.
I don't care for the song at that time in a baseball game, I didn't attend the game to hear that song so I don't pay it much mind. More importantly when this country decides to get out of Iraq and pay more attention to it's warmongering stances I'll pay more attention to the song God Bless America.
Peace
*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti
*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)
Who said I'm worked up about it? I'm just a judgmental bastard is all. It doesn't bother me that much, just annoying, like I said. It's lame and I wish they didn't do it. I'm not going to stop going to games. I'm not going to form some huge protest. I'll stand up and remove my hat so I don't have to worry about being hassled. No big deal. I just wish i was standing up to sing the 7th inning stretch and we could skip the crappy song in the middle, just like I wish people would skip Last Kiss and play something good at a show. But I'm not going to walk out of either in protest, cos it's not that big a deal. Why are YOU acting like I should be getting a boner about the whole thing, or at least a few tears of gratitude? It's a lame tradition and it wasn't even done until a few years ago... why are we suddenly not allowed to question the point of it 8 years on?
As to what I should be proud of, you're in no position to tell me what I should and should not be proud of. I'd be doing just as well in Canada or any European country as I am here. Possibly better.
What a crock of shit IMO...
If it's so not a big deal, why are you so offended at me thinking they should not bother playing it anymore?
Not upset, just bored by it. It's a weird interjection. It's equally strange that you think it is so awful of us to wonder why we bother playing it in the first place.