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xmas74

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73. That's what I remember from growing up.

Sun Jan 27, 2013, 12:29 AM

Jan 2013

I'm just a few years younger than you and the same was said. (All athletic events at all levels, not just Brewers games.)

I just thought it was something everyone did unless you were in the military. If in the military you stood at attention, with your hands at your side.

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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