Super Bowl -- Declaration of Independence

[LiberalFighter]

There is absolutely no reason for it to be part of the SB.

[lordcommander]

1. Its a FOX Tradition when they televise the Super Bowl

what do you expect....

[bbinacan]

2. Why not?

I like it. The Super Bowl is unique to this country.

[Uzybone]

6. and folks wonder why some people think liberals hate America

seriously...the declaration of independence annoys people? Dang.

[medeak]

3. I know..vomit coming up in mouth n/t

[rl6214]

21. seriously?

Do you own a flag? Do you fly it on our national holidays? Do you even celebrate our national holidays?

[HughBeaumont]

4. I'm waiting for Reagan's photo draped in a flag.

Screw Colin Powell.

GOD this is painful and jingoistic.

[Dangerman]

5. I agree.

[WCGreen]

8. Exactly....

It's pure propaganda.

and for Christ sake, it's a football game.

[tishaLA]

7. Americana nervosa

a "compulsive self-gorging on ritual images. This grotesque fantasy structure was paraded in the 1988 presidential election by the Republican flap over whether citizens should be legally obliged to say the Pledge of Allegiance. It was further extended from mass public struggle into the Supreme Court by constitutional battles over whether the flag should be exposed to mortality's contagion in the form of its own ashes or dirt, and it has recast national patriotism as a question not of political identity but of proper public expression, loyal self-censorship, and personal discipline." --Lauren Berlant and Elizabeth Freeman, "Queer Nationality"

[Hugabear]

9. Count on FOX to inject their politics into a sporting event

Gotta appeal to those Tea Baggers

[polmaven]

20. I didn't watch any of it,

but when, where and in what context was the Declaration read? Do you really think that only teabaggers appreciate the Declaration of Independence? I mean, I think it is a pretty inspirational document, myself. Does that make me a teabagger? :shrug:

[LeftyAndProud60]

10. Sounds like they're promoting taking down the government. NT

[Joe the Revelator]

25. No it didn't.

At all.

[Phx_Dem]

11. It was a little much. When it first started, my husband was like WTF?

And I was like, hey, the Super Bowl is an American tradition that no other country celebrates. About 60 seconds later, I was like, OMG you're right this is so over-the-top-ridiculous. Barf and STFU!!

[Odin2005]

12. Fascism, Amaerican Style.

[Sancho]

13. very militaristic...

I didn't like it.

[treestar]

19. What is militaristic about the Declaration of Independence?

This thread amazes. Can't believe anyone has negative views toward that document.

[Clio the Leo]

14. Yes because the founding fathers assured us separation between sports and state?????

I suppose you also hate Apple Pie? Boo at the Statue of Liberty?

........ wait ...... you're British, aren't you? Admit it.

[jillan]

15. I was waiting to see Boner reading. I don't know why. It just made me think of him, and that is not

a good thing.

[Arkana]

16. I almost choked on the jingoism oozing from my TV.

[JoePhilly]

17. I avoided all things Fox until 5 minutes before the kick off. Then kept the sound off ...

until the ball was in the air.

And when the game ended, off went Fox.

[CRH]

18. remove post, ... self edit

They actually read the declaration before the butchering of the national anthem. At least I missed some of the torture.

[Bake]

22. I think they skipped all the stuff about King George

Kinda like when the Pukes skipped "uncomfortable" part of the Constitution a few weeks ago.

Bake

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[Joe the Revelator]

24. At least this thread proves we get our America Hatin' rep honestly...

[krispos42]

26. Point 1. Powerful and continuing expressions of nationalism

1. Powerful and continuing expressions of nationalism

From the prominent displays of flags and bunting to the ubiquitous lapel pins, the fervor to show patriotic nationalism, both on the part of the regime itself and of citizens caught up in its frenzy, was always obvious. Catchy slogans, pride in the military, and demands for unity were common themes in expressing this nationalism. It was usually coupled with a suspicion of things foreign that often bordered on xenophobia.



4. The supremacy of the military/avid militarism

Ruling elites always identified closely with the military and the industrial infrastructure that supported it. A disproportionate share of national resources was allocated to the military, even when domestic needs were acute. The military was seen as an expression of nationalism, and was used whenever possible to assert national goals, intimidate other nations, and increase the power and prestige of the ruling elite.



11. Disdain and suppression of intellectuals and the arts

Intellectuals and the inherent freedom of ideas and expression associated with them were anathema to these regimes. Intellectual and academic freedom were considered subversive to national security and the patriotic ideal. Universities were tightly controlled; politically unreliable faculty harassed or eliminated. Unorthodox ideas or expressions of dissent were strongly attacked, silenced, or crushed. To these regimes, art and literature should serve the national interest or they had no right to exist.

http://www.ellensplace.net/fascism.html