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Mr.Bill

(24,104 posts)
51. That might be true.
Fri Jan 14, 2022, 07:23 PM
Jan 2022

I would add swearing people into office. But I'm sure in most cases that's just for show. Wouldn't want people to think they voted for an Atheist, you know.

I don't remember. I must have had to learn it because I know it, but Ocelot II Jan 2022 #1
I pledged allegiance to the Constitution when I was inducted into the military in the early '70s... Journeyman Jan 2022 #2
When you were inducted? Grins Jan 2022 #21
I remember not having to put one's hand over their heart while singing the national anthem tenderfoot Jan 2022 #3
1996, at the swearing in ceremony when I became a U.S. citizen. IcyPeas Jan 2022 #4
No idea. BlueTsunami2018 Jan 2022 #5
I don't remember any specific occasions, but I have done so MineralMan Jan 2022 #6
1954, when "under God" was added. frogmarch Jan 2022 #7
I haven't said it since I realized that line about "with liberty and justice for all" did not apply LoisB Jan 2022 #8
I like to ask people who insist on saying it at meetings, etc. Mr.Bill Jan 2022 #9
It always amuses me to hear people talk about having to swear on the Bible in court. rsdsharp Jan 2022 #45
They don't use bibles in California. Mr.Bill Jan 2022 #47
Can't swear to it (no pun intended) but I'm willing to bet rsdsharp Jan 2022 #48
That might be true. Mr.Bill Jan 2022 #51
It can't be a requirement to hold office or public trust. rsdsharp Jan 2022 #56
Like I said, it's likely just for show with many of them. Mr.Bill Jan 2022 #58
Just curious, Mr. Bill, how do you feel about Totally Tunsie Jan 2022 #53
I don't care for that either, Mr.Bill Jan 2022 #55
LOL - sounds fair! Totally Tunsie Jan 2022 #62
They recite it at the county caucus when I go, and they also say it at a union federation WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2022 #10
It was done Jilly_in_VA Jan 2022 #11
This morning. rateyes Jan 2022 #12
Last week at a city meeting. redstatebluegirl Jan 2022 #13
yep Demovictory9 Jan 2022 #22
That's what I was going to say genxlib Jan 2022 #24
For me it was in grade school srose58089 Jan 2022 #14
During the Vietnam Conflict musette_sf Jan 2022 #15
I am a member of a Masonic group called ChazII Jan 2022 #16
"Do Republicans have an authoritarian fetish about the Pledge?" 3catwoman3 Jan 2022 #17
And even fewer people know that the "under god" Mr.Bill Jan 2022 #49
38 years ago in private catholic high school. nt chowder66 Jan 2022 #18
Would I be allowed to recite this version of the pledge? DFW Jan 2022 #19
Good one! Elessar Zappa Jan 2022 #30
worked for California colleges. said the pledge at start of every board meeting. Demovictory9 Jan 2022 #20
Veterans Day this past November zeusdogmom Jan 2022 #23
I started doing that when I was in kindergarten OldBaldy1701E Jan 2022 #25
They've had one since the 90s around here. n/t Ms. Toad Jan 2022 #26
I have at civic events and re-enactments. NutmegYankee Jan 2022 #27
1980 obamanut2012 Jan 2022 #28
1980 obamanut2012 Jan 2022 #29
My observation of my rightward friends and acquaintances is the pageantry and symbolism is #1. Gore1FL Jan 2022 #31
Probably 60 years ago. gibraltar72 Jan 2022 #32
I live in Iowa with all the candidates come through for the caucuses rurallib Jan 2022 #33
I Never Do It ProfessorGAC Jan 2022 #34
Yes they do. Meowmee Jan 2022 #35
Elementary School Jimbo S Jan 2022 #36
It seems like the only time I hear the pledge or the national anthem TlalocW Jan 2022 #37
2002 or thereabouts Maeve Jan 2022 #38
Two Years Ago NowISeetheLight Jan 2022 #39
Last time it's been many years nt doc03 Jan 2022 #40
Yesterday AM at school opening, but I say "under All." GPV Jan 2022 #41
This morning, 11:02 am. bottomofthehill Jan 2022 #42
Last time I was at a regular Civil Air Patrol meeting for my squadron. krispos42 Jan 2022 #54
At a Town Council meeting Mossfern Jan 2022 #43
1962 6th grade Emile Jan 2022 #44
I'm sure I've said it since, but my only real memory of doing so was in grade school. rsdsharp Jan 2022 #46
3rd grade. Solly Mack Jan 2022 #50
Last year at an Elks event. tavernier Jan 2022 #52
Once a month dflprincess Jan 2022 #57
1960-something. (n/t) Iggo Jan 2022 #59
i honestly don't remember. depends on what grade the stopped having us do it? maybe 1990? Takket Jan 2022 #60
Not a big fan of fascist loyalty oaths Ron Obvious Jan 2022 #61
I totally agree with that. Mr.Bill Jan 2022 #64
When did dinosaurs go extinct? jcmaine72 Jan 2022 #63
Must've been 5th grade. I don't remember anything later. sakabatou Jan 2022 #65
Decades ago?... electric_blue68 Jan 2022 #66
Never. When I was a kid my mom was a Jehovah's Witness. hunter Jan 2022 #67
2 days ago to try to distract myself in order to avoid vomiting. ecstatic Jan 2022 #68
My youngest says they still recite it every day at the start of school Bettie Jan 2022 #69
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