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Real alternatives for our National Anthem.

Discussion in 'Political Opinions & Beliefs' started by Shook, Jul 3, 2020.

  1. Shook

    Shook Well-Known Member

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    A new national anthem is metastasizing into the NFL. I hope that it hastens dissolution of the league's fan base to abolition of the league ASAP, and I welcome it.

    That said, I have never liked the Star Spangled Banner, myself, and have always felt it inappropriate for the majority of Americans to sing. Few people can remember all the words, and even if they can, only some professionals can actually sing it on key.

    What kind of national anthem is that?


    As alternative selections to solve the issue I personally have, my choices for that distinction of national pride and allegiance are a couple powerfully beautiful alternatives:

    My Country Tis of Thee


    America the Beautiful:



    To make another point -- that the national anthem should instill pride in singing, here below is a national anthem I greatly admire, played at a 2006 Olympics skiing medal ceremony:




    What's not to like?

    Have a wonderful Fourth of July!
     
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  2. Sirius Black

    Sirius Black Well-Known Member

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    My choice:

    This Land is Your Land
    Woody Guthrie

    This land is your land, and this land is my land
    From the California, to the New York Island
    From the Redwood Forest, to the Gulf stream waters
    This land was made for you and me
    As I went walking that ribbon of highway
    I saw above me that endless skyway
    Saw below me the golden valley
    This land was made for you and me
    I roamed and rambled, and I've followed my footsteps
    To the sparkling sands of her diamond deserts
    All around me a voice was sounding
    This land was made for you and me
    When the sun come shining, then I was strolling
    And the wheat fields waving and the dust clouds rolling
    A voice was chanting as the fog was lifting
    This land was made for you and me
    This land is your land, and this land is my land…

    Notice it is a song of unity and inclusion
     
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    nra37922 Well-Known Member

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    Spim Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I'm sure little wheezy or 3chains can come up with something more appropriate.
     
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  5. Shook

    Shook Well-Known Member

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    Considered them. Greenwood is too pop. Guthrie is too hobo. IMHO
     
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    I've always favored America the Beautiful.
     
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    ptif219 Well-Known Member

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    More racist anti patriotic moves. The NFL will destroy it self. This is allowing the racists Blacks and democrats to take over and destroy this country
     
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    Reiver Well-Known Member

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    I suggest "God Save the Queen". You have the same inequality as Mother England, its as if the revolution didn't happen. It would be the ultimate honesty.
     
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  9. Xyce

    Xyce Well-Known Member

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    If we're going to replace it, then we can replace it with this patriotic gem:

     
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    Xyce Well-Known Member

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    Here's another good one:

     
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