Arm Band:



Windshield Banner:



Vest patch:

well well well...

I could use a JD and coke :)

Buckinham, it would be joyous to see if you quote what it is you and your group of Patriot Guard Riders do.....alot of people, I believe, read about it but don't exactly know what the 'opposition' church group is....---I forget the name of that 'church' although they've been speaking out on CNN lately

"I commend the Patriot Guard Riders, a group of dedicated individuals who upon seeing an injustice, chose to rise up and not permit anyone to dance on sacred ground. At funerals around the country, they have ridden in on their motorcycles, with American flags waving, signaling to those present that they are there to protect the families as they mourn their loss."
- Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Steve Buyer (IN)


The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse amalgamation of riders from across the nation. We have one thing in common besides motorcycles. We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security.

Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives.

1. Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities.

2. Shield the mourning family and friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors.

*YAWN*


Good morning everyone :)


I am in my office, having my morning coffee...clearing the cobwebs and thought I would check in and say;

WAAAAZAUP?

YES! Coffee! Good idea. Let me put a pot on for when Fuzzy arrives. Coffee anyone?

Ja ja ja, nu kommer jeg, I ser jeg iler! Sorry, I have been busy elsewhere.

I see that Beethoven already has served the coffee, but here's a fresh pot



So, a cup anyone?

Or maybe tea instead?

well well well...

I could use a JD and coke :)

Buckinham, it would be joyous to see if you quote what it is you and your group of Patriot Guard Riders do.....alot of people, I believe, read about it but don't exactly know what the 'opposition' church group is....---I forget the name of that 'church' although they've been speaking out on CNN lately

*YAWN*


Good morning everyone :)


I am in my office, having my morning coffee...clearing the cobwebs and thought I would check in and say;

WAAAAZAUP?

YES! Coffee! Good idea. Let me put a pot on for when Fuzzy arrives. Coffee anyone?

"I'm trying to maintain a shred of dignity in this world." - Me

well well well...

I could use a JD and coke :)

Hey! I'm user of the day over at Chess960...

of course there aren't many members there so it's an easy accomplishment...

:-)

UOTD at a Chess site? I can't see how that happened. It takes you over 12 hours to post a single move! <hint, hint>

Really?

Congrats in that case!

Hey! I'm user of the day over at Chess960...

of course there aren't many members there so it's an easy accomplishment...

:-)

I think I've been pretty clear here...

Stupid idea....absolutely pointless...

It shouldn't be the business of government to effectively proscribe freedom of speech...if you want to to PRIVATELY sing the anthem in Esperanto or Swahili then exercise that right.

Now, printing of government documents and so on is a whole other topic.

Yes, we're just talking about singing the National Anthem, right now. But about what you say, "if you want to to PRIVATELY sing the anthem in Esperanto or Swahili then exercise that right."

Edit: What about a baseball game in San Antonio, Texas, where some large majority (90%?) of people are Latino Americans? Do you have a problem with the anthem being sung in Spanish at the start of the games?

It does seem to an outsider like me (I'm Canadian) that, as a Senate Bill, this is a touch trivial considering all the important issues the Senate faces.

But then again, I can't say I understand the very complex American system of government. I don't mean the seperation of powers and such, but the whole business of lobbying, influence, charitable events and government contracts. Someone should publish a political Who's Who so we can know who the real players are, n'est-ce pas?

Um, crosspost. You missed my question to you. See the Edit: just below. :-)

Stupid idea....absolutely pointless...

It shouldn't be the business of government to effectively proscribe freedom of speech...if you want to to PRIVATELY sing the anthem in Esperanto or Swahili then exercise that right.

Now, printing of government documents and so on is a whole other topic.

Yes, we're just talking about singing the National Anthem, right now. It does seem to an outsider like me (I'm Canadian) that as a Senate Bill, that this is a touch trivial considering all the important issues the Senate faces.

But then again, I can't say I understand the very complex American system of government. I don't mean the seperation of powers and such, but the whole business of lobbying and influence. Someone should publish a political Who's Who so we can know who the real players are, n'est-ce pas?

Stupid idea....absolutely pointless...

It shouldn't be the business of government to effectively proscribe freedom of speech...if you want to to PRIVATELY sing the anthem in Esperanto or Swahili then exercise that right.

Now, printing of government documents and so on is a whole other topic.

Buenos dias, amigos. Como estan?

Buenos dias, David. Arriva con dios.

And welcome to Beethoven's!

I understand that Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), has a bill in the works to require that English (and not also Spanish) be the only allowable language to sing the national anthem.

I was wondering what people thought of this bill?

Hellooo!

Good to see this thread back up and running....where's the restroom?

*YAWN*


Good morning everyone :)


I am in my office, having my morning coffee...clearing the cobwebs and thought I would check in and say;

WAAAAZAUP?