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does anybody say the pledge of allegence at school anymore
mine doesent
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Re: does anybody say the pledge of allegence at school anymore
I don't
Anything that ever happened or will... one condition, it has to be amazing.
I gave her wings but she don't wanna fly no more.
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Ooo, I'm just sittin' on the dock of the bay
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My country doesn't have a pledge of allegiance, thank FSM.
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Re: does anybody say the pledge of allegence at school anymore
kurdo Wrote:mine doesn't
In grammar, you are incorrect, it's either the thread name should be changed to 'Does anybody's school still do the pledge of alliance' or you change your post to 'I don't.'
Welcome to the forums, speak well young poster.
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I don't.
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I'm a girl ffffeck
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Re: does anybody say the pledge of allegence at school anymore
My high school did but I never said it, and I was called a terrorist several times for it.
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christillusion Wrote:My high school did but I never said it, and I was called a terrorist several times for it.
Lol. my pot circle at school gladly accepts "terrorists" as a compliment.
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night.artist Wrote:christillusion Wrote:My high school did but I never said it, and I was called a terrorist several times for it.
Lol. my pot circle at school gladly accepts "terrorists" as a compliment.
You terrorist!
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I don't and I wouldn't.
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Nope.
Also, Moriko, +10pts.
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Re: does anybody say the pledge of allegence at school anymore
IllusoryDeath Wrote:Nope.
Also, Moriko, +10pts.
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No pledge here in canadaland, but the anthem is annoying as soulja boy.
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Re: does anybody say the pledge of allegence at school anymore
My school does, but I don't stand or say it. No one bugs me about it though, I'm fine with that.
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I stopped in 2003 when the Iraq war started. But after middle school none of the schools I went to did it anymore.
I think Buenaventura Durruti is a pretty cool guy. eh kills fascists and doesnt afraid of ruins.
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I didn't say... but I'm gonna fail the year cause I don't know the school's anthem. Fuck yeah.
Problem, officer?
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Re: does anybody say the pledge of allegence at school anymore
retnoblastoma Wrote:I've been forced to say it ever since Kindergarten.
Same for me.
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Our school says it every morning, with the announcements (except for Wednesdays, when it's made later in the day). I usually stand for it, silently, respectfully, with my hands behind my back, simply because it gives me a second or two to appreciate a few things, as follows,
The United States is a huge power in the world. The world is big. I am a part of the world. Why? God? Oh. It's over. Time to sit down.
Sometimes I can get really into it though, and work myself into a really philosophical mood. Overall, I like the pledge. I used to think it was a huge waste of time, but now, it's something like the small key to big thoughts. And, of course, it presents a large opportunity for noticable protest, if one wants to. Nothing wrong with that.
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Re: does anybody say the pledge of allegence at school anymore
Aviator Wrote:Our school says it every morning, with the announcements (except for Wednesdays, when it's made later in the day). I usually stand for it, silently, respectfully, with my hands behind my back, simply because it gives me a second or two to appreciate a few things, as follows,
The United States is a huge power in the world. The world is big. I am a part of the world. Why? God? Oh. It's over. Time to sit down.
Sometimes I can get really into it though, and work myself into a really philosophical mood. Overall, I like the pledge. I used to think it was a huge waste of time, but now, it's something like the small key to big thoughts. And, of course, it presents a large opportunity for noticable protest, if one wants to. Nothing wrong with that.
Yeah me too, I enjoy the pledge just because it reminds me of the olden days when our leaders actually believed in something better than 'what can I do to get myself re elected???'. What I don't enjoy are the stupid announcements.. lol.
We didn't have to say it last year, but now we do every morning.
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An it Harm, Do Only What Ye Must
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The pledge of allegence is like kneeling down and all
submitting to be Uncle Sam's bitches.
I did not ever say the pledge even in kindergarden
I was just too lazy.
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I was once in the school council so we decided that instead of saying prayers to non-exsitant gods .We say the pledge and I think the pledge is good (better than prayers )
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thornstorm Wrote:The pledge of allegence is like kneeling down and all
submitting to be Uncle Sam's bitches.
Yesh.
I absolutely hate that feeling of being an clone when we do the pledge..
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I don't so call me a Terrorist. Our pot circle is G.O.T (group of Terrorists).
Someone dear to me once said "We are the light." But, if that's true, then why am I still searching?
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i say it but leave out the under god part. i do it out of repect for how the country started and was supose to be ran. hopefully we well get back to it someday.
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classclown Wrote:i do it out of repect for how the country started and was supose to be ran.
That's what I think sometimes.
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MorikoElven Wrote:IllusoryDeath Wrote:Nope.
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No pledge here in canadaland, but the anthem is annoying as soulja boy.
You mean Canaidia?
Over here in Amerifag land, our anthem is actually very pretty. It beats OH CANADA!!!!11! (Yet Canada seems like a much better place to live)
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CrayolaColours Wrote:MorikoElven Wrote:IllusoryDeath Wrote:Nope.
Also, Moriko, +10pts.
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No pledge here in canadaland, but the anthem is annoying as soulja boy.
You mean Canaidia?
Over here in Amerifag land, our anthem is actually very pretty. It beats OH CANADA!!!!11! (Yet Canada seems like a much better place to live)
It's not, it is the land of iceage! Living in Canaidia is like preparing for a zombie apocalypse, possibly the only reason i won't leave for a while.
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Re: does anybody say the pledge of allegence at school anymore
My school is forced to say the pledge everyday around 9:15. Only about 70% stand up anymore.
We actually had a decent discussion about it in my US History class about the reasons people don't stand up for the pledge.
I heard the whole, "if you don't stand, you might as well be a terrorist" thing and it pissed me off. I also found out that there were a whole seven people that didn't even know it, claiming to have not stood up because they didn't feel like it.
I get that people will stand up due to respect or some will not stand since they lack any respect for the country. But to not stand because you're too f***ing lazy? That's why I hate my school
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Funny thing is, standing without respect is probably just as bad for me. I hum, and sing songs, and fidget and make popping sounds and make faces. Because I really can't be arsed to not-stand anymore. They made me sit out in the hall, and I had to bring in a signed note from my Mom, which by the way, I shouldn't have had to do.
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