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Grins

(9,460 posts) Fri Jan 14, 2022, 05:06 PM Jan 2022

Quick question!!! "When was the last time you recited the Pledge of Allegiance?" [View all]

I'd like to know. Esp. after yesterday when a state Rep in Iowa proposed a bill to go after teachers if they showed any disrespect towards the Pledge.

From late June 1965 when I got out of high school, to my 4-years in college, to my 6-years in the U.S. Army, I NEVER once said the Pledge of Allegiance. No employer had me or my fellow employees do that, nor had any meetings where it was done.

If I thought really hard I might come up with a couple of instances where the Pledge was recited; if, say, at a banquet where the colors were presented by a color guard. In the last 25-years? ZERO!

Is it just me, but do Republicans have an authoritarian fetish about the Pledge?

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Quick question!!! "When was the last time you recited the Pledge of Allegiance?" [View all] Grins Jan 2022 OP

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