I agree WalterS it was a little overblown as far as her forgetting the words,even though she is a professional performer you would think that a large audience won't spook her, but still it was a mistake and she was hardly the only professional who made a mistake that day on that field.(Just ask a Steeler fan) I do agree with CitizenJ too, that too many performers try to make it all about them and not about honoring America.
There are also other songs that could be a good alternative as our National Anthem, I've always liked God Bless America, but since it has God in the title that's probably politically incorrect. My Country this of Thee is great too, but since it has the same music as God Save the Queen, the Brits might take us to court over copy rights. I guess I'll stick with the National Anthem, it tells a great story and the crowd loves the last couple of lines of the song.
As long as Black history month does not cost me a dime in tax dollars, I really don't give a hoot how long some wants to celebrate their heritage. From what I can see these events that are listed, most of them are happening after hours and are not interfering with school or work hours. I think that most people who celebrate Black history month do so as a family, and like anybody pride in your past makes you a better person. I really don't think the thugs hanging out celebrate anything except themselves.
The diner has been there my whole life, I remember when there where gas pumps out front, it's just one of those things that you thought would always be there. The closing of Young's while not a surprise, is a loss to the community of Ellsworth. But even a bigger loss was the passing of the owner Myron Young. His service and love of his community is truley missed.
Like you falconeddy, I can not stand to watch him or Ms Maddow for 5 minutes before I have to change the channel. I more of a fan of O'Reilly and Van Susteren. That being said, I do not want any voices silence. MSNBC is liberal leaning network, this is no surprise to anyone. When you tune in to them you know what to expect.
The truly sad part is that now Rush and Glen are loosing one of their best sound bites in which to make fun of.
Hands off Star-Spangled Banner
I agree WalterS it was a little overblown as far as her forgetting the words,even though she is a professional performer you would think that a large audience won't spook her, but still it was a mistake and she was hardly the only professional who made a mistake that day on that field.(Just ask a Steeler fan) I do agree with CitizenJ too, that too many performers try to make it all about them and not about honoring America.
There are also other songs that could be a good alternative as our National Anthem, I've always liked God Bless America, but since it has God in the title that's probably politically incorrect. My Country this of Thee is great too, but since it has the same music as God Save the Queen, the Brits might take us to court over copy rights. I guess I'll stick with the National Anthem, it tells a great story and the crowd loves the last couple of lines of the song.
February 18, 2011 at 5:48 p.m. permalink suggest removal
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Events
As long as Black history month does not cost me a dime in tax dollars, I really don't give a hoot how long some wants to celebrate their heritage. From what I can see these events that are listed, most of them are happening after hours and are not interfering with school or work hours.
I think that most people who celebrate Black history month do so as a family, and like anybody pride in your past makes you a better person. I really don't think the thugs hanging out celebrate anything except themselves.
February 5, 2011 at 10:52 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Young’s Restaurant to close after nearly seven decades
The diner has been there my whole life, I remember when there where gas pumps out front, it's just one of those things that you thought would always be there. The closing of Young's while not a surprise, is a loss to the community of Ellsworth. But even a bigger loss was the passing of the owner Myron Young. His service and love of his community is truley missed.
January 27, 2011 at 9:53 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Olbermann leaving MSNBC immediately
Like you falconeddy, I can not stand to watch him or Ms Maddow for 5 minutes before I have to change the channel. I more of a fan of O'Reilly and Van Susteren. That being said, I do not want any voices silence. MSNBC is liberal leaning network, this is no surprise to anyone. When you tune in to them you know what to expect.
The truly sad part is that now Rush and Glen are loosing one of their best sound bites in which to make fun of.
January 22, 2011 at 10:21 a.m. permalink suggest removal