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Notice anything "Unamerican" about this pic ? [View all] Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 OP
Sure do. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2013 #1
Not only that 2pooped2pop Jan 2013 #3
good eye. "Hand-on-heart-gate" ! Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #4
Does anyone know why Mrs. Obama rolled her eyes at Boehner? (nt) question everything Jan 2013 #20
apparently it was in response BainsBane Jan 2013 #22
He made a rude comment about her not letting President Obama have a cigarettes AND Jamastiene Jan 2013 #43
Really? krispos42 Jan 2013 #68
I don't see it that way; he tapped her, elleng Jan 2013 #78
It was an unwanted tapping. I wouldn't tap people when I made a joke unless JDPriestly Jan 2013 #81
I strongly disagree. elleng Jan 2013 #82
No. Light touchings are not always appropriate. They are appropriate only if JDPriestly Jan 2013 #91
I agree. I personally think that Boehner was trying to be friendly and have some Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #103
yes, I think he just tapped her 2pooped2pop Jan 2013 #93
What do they own a tanning bed in their home? They are both orange. glowing Jan 2013 #84
I think she's Secret Service leveymg Jan 2013 #101
Spouse of The Orange Man Cirque du So-What Jan 2013 #2
Yep. I haven't done it in years and won't until both Iraq and Afghanistan are over. Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #6
That's fine for anyone who doesn't wanna Cirque du So-What Jan 2013 #10
you think that's why they had the orange flowers? subtle slam? Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #7
I don't know Cirque du So-What Jan 2013 #14
the only expectation RudynJack Jan 2013 #31
That's for the 47% Cirque du So-What Jan 2013 #48
I have to respond RudynJack Jan 2013 #53
Thank you Cirque du So-What Jan 2013 #55
I don't know... Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #5
I'd never heard of hand over heart for the national anthem BanzaiBonnie Jan 2013 #16
I've also noticed people xxqqqzme Jan 2013 #52
As I recall, it was fabricated to harass a Dem politician who supposedly didn't do that. MH1 Jan 2013 #58
You recall mostly correctly. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #60
I never heard of hands over hearts during the anthem.. a la izquierda Jan 2013 #21
I was born in 1970. All I can go by is the Brewers games I went to as a kid where they ScreamingMeemie Jan 2013 #24
I was 17 in 1970, UncleYoder Jan 2013 #46
That's what I remember from growing up. xmas74 Jan 2013 #73
***People, you may have "never heard of it," but it's in the Flag code. So no, it's not some ScreamingMeemie Jan 2013 #25
To clarify, it's silly anthem etiquette... Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #49
I think it's utter BS truebluegreen Jan 2013 #32
Once upon a time, this was the proper way Mariana Jan 2013 #74
That was before my time... Sekhmets Daughter Jan 2013 #98
Almost every photo of Mr. Boner looks like she was either distracted lunatica Jan 2013 #8
She may be embarrassed to be Politicalboi Jan 2013 #26
"Patriotism is the most foolish of passions and the passion of fools." Schopenhauer Tierra_y_Libertad Jan 2013 #9
Schumer staring at Beyonce's ass is un-American? nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2013 #11
and the smirky look on his face. n/t mzteris Jan 2013 #15
no he isn't - at least not in this pic SmileyRose Jan 2013 #39
Sorry...dude is scoping the cheeks. nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2013 #41
speak of getting caught staring Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #45
IMAGINE Michelle Obama had done that. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #12
exactly sad-cafe Jan 2013 #18
Her husband did. GoCubsGo Jan 2013 #61
They're still having conniptions over it, to this day. nt. Mariana Jan 2013 #76
no, I don't quinnox Jan 2013 #13
Nope! hootinholler Jan 2013 #17
Who doesn't want to wear the RIBBON? alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #19
lol 2pooped2pop Jan 2013 #95
Right there! Iggo Jan 2013 #97
This video says everything you need to say about all this patriotic crap. rgbecker Jan 2013 #99
She probably doesn't know any better. Greybnk48 Jan 2013 #23
Mrs. Boner not putting her hand over her heart. Why does she hate America? Aristus Jan 2013 #27
Dog-whistling to Right-wing domestic terrorists & secessionists. nt patrice Jan 2013 #28
One of the POTUS's daughters was dressed by Tinky Winky? dairydog91 Jan 2013 #29
Yes..Mrs Boner ,John's twin brother in drag. But they are so busy worrying about Beyonce SummerSnow Jan 2013 #30
Boner's not wearing a flag pin on his lapel. WHY DOES HE HATE AMERICA? 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #33
You're right...no on his suit either. Wow - this is just a horrible turn of events. haha Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #102
no La Lioness Priyanka Jan 2013 #34
I don't know, but the Orange Guy is darker than the Black Man DollarBillHines Jan 2013 #35
No, I don't. RedCappedBandit Jan 2013 #36
The person second from the left? treestar Jan 2013 #37
Boehner? haha. I just noticed Harry Reid sneaking in on the pic - man Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #44
I never put my hand over heart. bigwillq Jan 2013 #38
OT but just curious ... Denninmi Jan 2013 #40
Yes. That is Marian Robinson. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2013 #42
Thank you. Denninmi Jan 2013 #47
Comrade Boehner, where is your flag pin? moondust Jan 2013 #50
Yep, that, and also Boner looks like he's attending a funeral. n/t RKP5637 Jan 2013 #51
Oooh I know, I know.... The president isn't white! jberryhill Jan 2013 #54
Bet You Didn't Know This was the Original Salute to the Flag - The Bellamy Salute dballance Jan 2013 #56
You're kidding. Was that post-Hitler ? Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #59
That Particular pic is Early 40's - Pre full WWII dballance Jan 2013 #63
The author of the Pledge, Francis Bellamy, was a MINISTER. MADem Jan 2013 #83
Yep, Didn't Happen Until the 50's When We Also Started Putting "In God We Trust" on Paper Money dballance Jan 2013 #86
A socialist minister. Oh and he originally wanted it to be "liberty, equality, and justice for all" NYC Liberal Jan 2013 #90
Well, they've been trying to pass an Equal Rights Amendment for almost that long...! MADem Jan 2013 #92
Why does Mrs B. hate America? Renew Deal Jan 2013 #57
Does Harry Reid still have his hat on? eom mrmpa Jan 2013 #62
In 2007 - rules for conduct during the National anthem changed mia Jan 2013 #64
Interesting. 2007...wonder what made them change it? Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #66
Uh...there are no "codes" for civilians, sorry. Don't care what that website posits. WinkyDink Jan 2013 #71
werd... octothorpe Jan 2013 #80
The Code is there for civilians as well as uniformed personnel--you're free to ignore it, it doesn't MADem Jan 2013 #88
"Active duty" was not my point, now was it? WinkyDink Jan 2013 #96
It's been that way since 1923, as part of the Flag Code. ScreamingMeemie Jan 2013 #79
I think the change is "B"--because in the military, you hear that tune and it's automatic. MADem Jan 2013 #85
Mrs. boner did not look happy or smile once the whole day in any TeamPooka Jan 2013 #65
From the little I know about her - thought she was apolitical - common, everyday Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #67
It must be an awful strain to be out in public Mariana Jan 2013 #75
there is that TeamPooka Jan 2013 #89
Shaming people for not saluting the national anthem mattclearing Jan 2013 #69
It is not actually tradition to put one's hand over one's heart for the SSB. So no, NOT unAmerican. WinkyDink Jan 2013 #70
sorry...should have added a sarcasm smilies. I won't do it until both wars are over. nt Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #72
Not really... octothorpe Jan 2013 #77
Boener is looking at the Knowles Trascoli Jan 2013 #87
Is lip-syncing un-American? Otherwise, no. (nt) OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #94
For those wondering why this is notable, it was made so in 2007 Orangepeel Jan 2013 #100
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