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PoindexterOglethorpe

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48. I'm old enough to remember when the "under god" was put into the Pledge.

Sat Feb 3, 2024, 02:49 AM

Feb 2024

I was in Catholic school at the time, and I recall the nuns being very disturbed by this addition.

It's one of the reasons I will no longer say the Pledge of Allegiance.

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Rep. Jones declines to lead House in pledge; GOP leader calls for resignation [View all] B.See Feb 2024 OP

We need more people to stand and say no Voltaire2 Feb 2024 #1

And tell 'em why B.See Feb 2024 #2

i havnt said it for years for various reasons . this one included. AllaN01Bear Feb 2024 #31

I haven't either! Grins Feb 2024 #37

I'm old enough to remember when the "under god" was put into the Pledge. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2024 #48

I "ain't" mad at him. LoisB Feb 2024 #3

Rep. Justin Jones takes a stand. ProudMNDemocrat Feb 2024 #4

But, ignoring oath of office, as many of them do, is OK Attilatheblond Feb 2024 #18

Rrp. Jones is not violating his oath of office. ProudMNDemocrat Feb 2024 #39

Jones is NOT the one I was referring to Attilatheblond Feb 2024 #43

My apologies. I misunderstood you. ProudMNDemocrat Feb 2024 #44

It happens Attilatheblond Feb 2024 #45

Good for him! wolfie001 Feb 2024 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author bucolic_frolic Feb 2024 #6

Okay PJMcK Feb 2024 #7

I say, "One Nation under Law" when I say the pledge Captain Zero Feb 2024 #9

Ooh, Delphinus Feb 2024 #12

I like that a lot, and I'm not even an atheist! ShazzieB Feb 2024 #35

The phrase "under God" was not part of the pledge until the Red Scare days of the 1950's. Ford_Prefect Feb 2024 #15

Hmm... bdamomma Feb 2024 #20

"In God We Trust" was put on our currency during the same red scare period. bsiebs Feb 2024 #36

Republicans once again proving their hypocrisy. All talk an no walk. KPN Feb 2024 #8

The 'Pledge of Allegiance' sop Feb 2024 #10

GQP want Rep. Jones to resign.............................. Lovie777 Feb 2024 #11

Indeed Delphinus Feb 2024 #13

F these hypocrites...oath to protect from enemies domestic JT45242 Feb 2024 #14

Have not been able to do the 'liberty & justice for all' since Nixon was pardoned Attilatheblond Feb 2024 #16

Have refused to say pledge gibraltar72 Feb 2024 #17

A little more than 50 for me MurrayDelph Feb 2024 #29

jones is a necessary needle et tu Feb 2024 #19

Rep Jones bdamomma Feb 2024 #21

totally agree et tu Feb 2024 #23

Both Justins, Jones and Pearson. sheshe2 Feb 2024 #46

The party of death threats, how many for not giving the pledge? Brainfodder Feb 2024 #22

We only said it in my classroom when some kid requested it. Good on Rep. Jones. Magoo48 Feb 2024 #24

GOPers treat their supposed "patriotism" the way they do their alleged "Christianity." GoCubsGo Feb 2024 #25

Please specify that this is a Tennessee issue and not a US Congress issue. LonePirate Feb 2024 #26

Thanks for this important clarification! Duppers Feb 2024 #27

In this specific case a regional issue,... magicarpet Feb 2024 #28

Thank you. The linked article is rather clear, I think B.See Feb 2024 #34

What kind of country demands constant displays of adoration and loyalty? SidneyR Feb 2024 #30

tell the goper leader to take a hike. AllaN01Bear Feb 2024 #32

It would be nice if we lived up to that pledge. republianmushroom Feb 2024 #33

Would they be calling for resignation if BlueKota Feb 2024 #38

I sure wish he was representing my district Generic Brad Feb 2024 #40

good for him!! Evolve Dammit Feb 2024 #41

HELL YES Skittles Feb 2024 #42

Enough Said nwliberalkiwi Feb 2024 #47