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I did both ignore and actively disrespect the pledge, but I was/am a decently sized shithead often times so it wasn't really exceptional.
This. I'll do it because of the respect for my nation, and try not to judge others for not doing it. It's hard not to think that we're so lucky and spoiled though, but the ability to not do it is what makes us strong.I always said it, hand over heart. Still do. Don't have an issue with anyone who doesn't. If I'm pledging allegiance to the country and the liberty/justice for which stands...part of that is pledging allegiance to the idea that it's ok when other people express their liberty differently than I do.
It's weird that people who are so insistent on others respecting the symbols of American values aren't as attached to the meaning of the values behind the symbols.
Do we want people to just say the words or live the meaning?
Which other country has such a creepy cultlike behaviour enforced on children?
I dont know what country you are referring to but thats not how i view our pledge of allegiance at all here in the U.S.
I dont pledge allegiance to the politicians or even to the government, just to the country and the citizens of the country. Governments change slowly, politicians change frequently, so far our country has made it 242 years and is going strong. I dont see any problem with publicly declaring your allegiance to others that support at least the basic ideas behind the United States of America. Maybe im brainwashed though, i was in the military.
You do have a point with corruption but we should always fight corruption as much as possible. Thats a never ending battle.You're pledging also to the Republic that is one and indivisible. And as I mentioned before, the wanking politicians are the brains of the republic. Being indivisible, when they say "suck my cock," you pledge that that statement is for the republic cuz you're under allegiance after all.
BTW, politicians change frequently = yes but notice: politicians just cycle. They might lose their position but end up in a lower position still with power in their hands. And who claims top position? Their allies. In my country we have a term "TraPo" pronounced Trap-poh. It's the Filipino word for rags used for wiping dirt and floors, and it stands for TRAditional POliticians. These wankers, dirty rags as they are, pass on the power from relative to relative, or to their political cronies/allies. Just think Bill then afterwards Hillary. Whatever happens, its still the same bunch of wankers gunning for first place. And the US, have only two primary political parties, have a deeply entrenched institution already. Then look at their local politicians and see how long are they in office already or someone related to them. Politicians change frequently?
You do have a point with corruption but we should always fight corruption as much as possible. Thats a never ending battle.
For some reason you are obsessed with giving blowjobs to politicians. Not only is that worrisome but it doesnt really apply. You do realize that pledging allegiance in the U.S. does not make you some kind of slave right? I mean, if my politician came to my house right now and knocked on my door, than said "suck my dick!". I could make him leave or have him arrested.
Has someone made you suck there dick because of the Pledge of Allegiance?
Mines not that bad yet. Where are you from? Here in the U.S. we are heading that way but we still have options. There is a lot of corruption but its just below the surface. Like we all know its there but noone has bothered taking it head on yet. Our biggest problem is global conglomerates taking control. Im not sure if we can stop that.Of course it's a never ending battle: a successful politician needs to be corrupt, no matter how small. Gaining power and staying in power is hard work, and corruption makes it easier to do so. It's like PEDs, you can ban it but you can't stop it cuz it works.
Nope, but the President of my country grabbed a wet kiss from a still-married woman in full view of the public. And the public can't do shit about it except wail and cry cuz they don't have the power. It drives home the truth about democracy: it doesn't take long for it to change from reality to illusion. My country's already changed, how about yours?
Nope, but the President of my country grabbed a wet kiss from a still-married woman in full view of the public. And the public can't do shit about it except wail and cry cuz they don't have the power. It drives home the truth about democracy: it doesn't take long for it to change from reality to illusion. My country's already changed, how about yours?
Mines not that bad yet. Where are you from? Here in the U.S. we are heading that way but we still have options. There is a lot of corruption but its just below the surface. Like we all know its there but noone has bothered taking it head on yet. Our biggest problem is global conglomerates taking control. Im not sure if we can stop that.
Most Phillipinos approve of Duterte though, don't they? Sounds like a case of getting what you asked for, from the outside.