why should he salute, as far as im aware he has never been in the armed forces? .. i thought saluting,. to anything, was an army thing?

why salute to a flag anyway? it seems kind if silly .. its just a bit of colored cloth, surely theirs more important things to worry about.#

(and wow, rence has had an overhaull,,, now with 400% more adverts! lol)

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I hope someone can identify and authenticate the pic. I can't imagine why *anyone* in the military would support a politician that refused to pledge allegiance to the flag. This sets off more red flags than I can count.

military in uniform - salute facing flag
military out of uniform, vets - stand at attention facing flag
civilians - right hand over heart facing flag

I would think, since the President is Commander in Chief of the military, but is not uniformed, that he would stand at attention.

Either way, I don't think President is being outed as an anti-american for occasionally losing his bearings and not rigidly following protocol. He's being human.

Originally posted by Tinman67
I would think, since the President is Commander in Chief of the military, but is not uniformed, that he would stand at attention.

Either way, I don't think President is being outed as an anti-american for occasionally losing his bearings and not rigidly following protocol. He's being human.

You ever hear of another president twiddling his fingers during the pledge? Pledging allegiance to the country you're supposed to be leading is hardly "losing bearings".

Not that I think this joker is legitimate mind you.........

Speaking specifically here, the only people who are "supposed" to salute the flag, are those outside, in uniform and then only if they are wearing a cover (hat).

Otherwise, a hand over your heart is appropriate.


Now, bitching about this specific frame, and being "seriously PO'd" about it, well that's just silly.

The thing is.. where is the real proof.. can anyone find me a pic where he DOES put his hand over his heart.. or even look like he is standing at attention during the pledge?

I have seen none.

Protocol.

Obama gets it.

Pity people here are so full of hatred they can't find anything better to do than to knock a man for the one thing he gets right.

Oozing, ooozing, bursting out through every seam and orifice . . .
Uggh, keep that stinky stuff to yourself, find a cure, plug up the cracks.

Originally posted by praxis
I hope someone can identify and authenticate the pic. I can't imagine why *anyone* in the military would support a politician that refused to pledge allegiance to the flag. This sets off more red flags than I can count.

please..this president and this democratic congress has done more for the common soldier than any of those flag-waving republicans in recent history have done. given them raises, authorized billions in help for those that come back, helped with their familes. and now he's fighting with the generals and the hawks in this government, to try and get them out of these un-ending wars.
republicans support wars, not our troops.

Originally posted by JohnPhoenix
The thing is.. where is the real proof.. can anyone find me a pic where he DOES put his hand over his heart.. or even look like he is standing at attention during the pledge?

I have seen none.

well...take 30 seconds and go on you tube. but apparently you don't have time. and the mods wonder why people like me, would want to call you some vile, nasty name.