Who was the genius that let that CM douchebag sing a song of jingoism right before Obama spoke?

[jpak]

Breathtaking suckage

yup

[marmar]

1. Context?

nt

[Sarah Ibarruri]

2. Please tell us more. I must've missed this. nt

[virgogal]

3. Huh?

[jpak]

4. Some country music singer was doing a song right before Obama spoke (right now)

It was filled with such goodies as:

"I don't know the difference between Iraq and Iran"

and other ignorant dumbass "patriotic" nonsense

unbelievable

[ProgressiveProfessor]

5. So it wasn't God Bless the USA?

That is almost the anthem for 9/11 at this point. I am glad sometimes that I do not have a TV feed out here in the boonies.

[jpak]

6. It was worse than Lee Greenwood

:shakinghead:

[ProgressiveProfessor]

8. Not possible...at least not in my experience

Have to see who gets cited for it somewhere. I do not have TV out here and like it that way

[doc03]

11. I didn't see it but that line comes from the song

Where Were You by Alan Jackson. I think it is by far the best song ever recorded from the 9/11 tragedy and there is absolutely no dumbass patriotic nonsense or jingoism in it of any kind or political message for that matter. Is this it?
Listen to the words: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9PwWkV4HQ4

[Exilednight]

30. I never heard that song until today. I just lost all respect for Alan Jackson. I'm not sure

how you believe that this song isn't filled with jingoism, it's rife with it - especially the line about the flag.

[doc03]

32. The song is just a series of questions about how we felt

on that day and only one line (ONE LINE) asked the question, Did you burst out in pride for the red white and blue? What the hell is wrong with that? "Read the f---g lyrics!!!! Someone posted them below in post #12, if they offend you my friend you need help.

[Exilednight]

33. Jingoism lines

Did you shout out in anger
Did you burst out in pride for the red, white and blue
I'm not sure I can tell you the difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
Did you dust off that Bible at home?
Or go out and buy you a gun?

[doc03]

38. Oh he mentions God, anger, the red white and blue

and a buying a gun. It's the thoughts that people had on that day some were angry, some went to the bible for answers, some people went out and bought a gun and people put flags out. He doesn't agree or disagree with any of it he is just asking the question. (What went through your mind on that day?) He also asked if you thought of the heroes that died helping the people. Do the police and firemen that lost their lives trying to help offend you? He asked if you thought about your own family, does that offend you? He asked if you thought about the child that died in the attack, was that offensive? I don't see anything jingoistic about the flag, the bible, being angry or buying a gun. Now if it was Toby Keith singing about putting a boot up someones ass or Lee Greenwood I would agree but Alan Jackson's song, give me a break.

[Exilednight]

44. Yeah, guns, bibles and flags, no jingoism there. n/t

[white_wolf]

29. It was probably Alan Jackson. At least that's his song."Where were you when the world stop turning"

The only reason I know is my family listens to country a lot so when I was kid it was all I heard this song song played all the time. Right wing jingoistic trash.

[lillypaddle]

31. You don't know what the fuck you're talking about

Alan Jackson.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1921348

[lunasun]

40. sounds lovely ......ugh

[Recovered Repug]

7. I'm guessing it was "Where Were You"

by Alan Jackson.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9PwWkV4HQ4

Maybe Snoop Dog and Justin Bieber were busy?

[jpak]

9. ding ding ding

:thumbsdown:

[Recovered Repug]

10. Imagine, a song inspired by 9/11 played at a 9/11 ceremony.

What would be the odds?

[DataException]

12. Oh my God! It's so offensive!

:sarcasm:

"Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)"

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you in the yard with your wife and children
Or working on some stage in L.A.?
Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke
Risin' against that blue sky?
Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor
Or did you just sit down and cry?

Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones
And pray for the ones who don't know?
Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble
And sob for the ones left below?
Did you burst out in pride for the red, white and blue
And the heroes who died just doin' what they do?
Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer
And look at yourself and what really matters?


I'm just a singer of simple songs
I'm not a real political man
I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell
you the difference in Iraq and Iran
But I know Jesus and I talk to God
And I remember this from when I was young
Faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us
And the greatest is love

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day?
Were you teaching a class full of innocent children
Or driving down some cold interstate?
Did you feel guilty 'cause you're a survivor
In a crowded room did you feel alone?
Did you call up your mother and tell her you loved her?
Did you dust off that Bible at home?

Did you open your eyes, hope it never happened
Close your eyes and not go to sleep?
Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages
Or speak to some stranger on the street?
Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow
Or go out and buy you a gun?
Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin'
And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns?

Did you go to a church and hold hands with some strangers
Did you stand in line and give your own blood?
Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family
Thank God you had somebody to love?


And the greatest is love.
And the greatest is love.

Where were you when the world stopped turning that September day?

[doc03]

16. Unbelievable,how could anyone be offended by that song?

There is no patriotic jingoism in it whatsoever not even a political view of any kind. Every time I hear it brings tears to my eyes. I don't recall Alan Jackson ever making any kind of political statement in his music and as a matter of fact I am pretty sure he is a Democrat.

[DataException]

21. My only guess is -

A) He's a country singer
B) He mentioned Iraq and Iran (though only in passing)
C) He mentioned God

Somehow those added up to a "song of jingoism" and "Breathtaking suckage" ...

[doc03]

23. Seems that way n/t

[doc03]

35. I see you are new here, welcome aboard. Stick around a while

and you will hear a lot of that stuff. You will discover some on here that not only disagree with everything this country does they seem to actually hate this country. They have the Teabaggers and we have our own radicals on this side.

[JI7]

27. i think i remember Alan JAckson being a Democrat

[DeschutesRiver]

39. I don't think they understood the lyrics

There is simply no patriotic jingoism there. I think they heard a couple of words, taken out of context, and a kneejerk reaction ensued.

Kind of what the tea party right wingers do on a daily basis. It isn't flattering, and hopefully, when the OP reads the entire lyrics, he/she will re-evaluate their opinion.

[polmaven]

19. Thank you for posting the words..

That is just beautiful. - "The greatest is love" - Just lovely.

[Raine]

24. oh my that is so awful

:sarcasm: Seriously I try not to get my panties in a knot over such stuff, life is too short.

THANKS for posting that so I could actually read how "offensive" it's supposed to be.

[sufrommich]

13. It's a beautiful tribute from a great country singer. nt

[Dawson Leery]

14. The majority of the country fanbase does NOT know the "difference between Iraq & Iran".

[zippytheplatypus]

15. if Woody Guthrie was alive today

Would he be doing Ford Truck commercials?

[doc03]

18. What the f--- is wrong with doing a Ford truck commercial? The

horror! The horror! Ford trucks are made in the USA by the UAW, is there something wrong with that?

[ProgressiveProfessor]

20. I would not be so sure about that...

Domestic content is not what it used to be. I have great fun with new Harley owners about that too.

[doc03]

22. The F-150 is assembled in Dearborn Michigan and tell me what

vehicle has 100% domestic content.

[ProgressiveProfessor]

25. F-150 about 80% domestic, less than the Toyota Camry

Not sure what it is for Harleys, but it is much less than many think

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/06/f-150-takes-back-seat-to-camry-in-cars-com-american-made-index.html

[doc03]

28. I bought a Chevy Cruze, it is assembled in Lordstown, Ohio and

only has 45% domestic content. The Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ are assembled in Mexico with 0% domestic content. I believe the F-150 has more domestic content than any other truck though.

[raouldukelives]

34. Looks like you got your answer

Hell yeah! He'd be driving hemis and drinking cool coors 40's. He and Lennon would tour the Nascar circuit singing Hank William Jr's greatest hits.

[taterguy]

41. He'd be 99 years old so he probably wouldn't be singing much

Although Doc Watson is well past 80 and still puts on a great show.

[CBGLuthier]

42. Mr Guthrie's old Buddy Pete Seeger is 92

and still out there from time to time.

Speaking of Pete Seeger and Doc Watson anyone with Netflix instant viewing should watch Mr. Seeger's show Rainbow Quest. Several episodes including an incredible one with Doc Watson and also the Stanley Brothers. It is one of the few recordings of a Carter Stanley performance as it was made not too long before he died.

The video is rough and in B&W with glorious mono sound.

http://instantwatcher.com/titles/165016


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3EzHH0ErOQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4Mc9vTGqhg

[taterguy]

43. That show wouldn't be tolerated today

Just started watching the episode where Johnny Cash lit a cigarette onstage.

Thanks for the tip.

Really.

[zippytheplatypus]

17. if Woody Guthrie was alive today

Would he be doing Ford Truck commercials?

[reACTIONary]

37. So Alan JAckson isn't ...

... a Woody Guthry? So how many entertainers are? So who cares?

[JI7]

26. i read the lyrics and i don't see the jingoism

[Odin2005]

36. Your prejudice is DISGUSTING, Alan Jackson is a Dem!