tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post8160119825700309925..comments2023-11-03T06:02:02.128-07:00Comments on By Ken Levine: A porn star's salute to AmericaBy Ken Levinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17305293821975250420noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-34834907416729925292012-08-17T21:49:31.361-07:002012-08-17T21:49:31.361-07:00HA! You're right, Brian P.; I didn't reall...HA! You're right, Brian P.; I didn't really address the post/topic itself, because all I could think of was the poor janitor guy for the club, shouting "Look, man, jizz-mopping for minimum wage is bad enough, but I'll be damned if I clean up split slut milk!".<br /><br />Cheers, thanks a lot,<br /><br />StormAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-21896362925473626012012-08-17T15:10:22.412-07:002012-08-17T15:10:22.412-07:00I don't have time to figure the percentage, bu...I don't have time to figure the percentage, but the bulk of the posts seem to be about one's love for America, or the Lee Greenwood song and not about the rather questionable display of patriotism.<br /><br />So, it looks like the bulk of you read this blog for the articles!Brian Phillipshttp://rockinradio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-29766921454535701602012-08-17T10:07:36.959-07:002012-08-17T10:07:36.959-07:00cadavra...that actually happened at meetings of Am...cadavra...that actually happened at meetings of America First, the isolationist group of the pre-World War II era, known for both anti-Semitism and Nazi sympathies. They wouldn't play "God Bless America" because it was written by Irving Berlin.Paul Ducanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-35830478879232238522012-08-17T05:14:57.081-07:002012-08-17T05:14:57.081-07:00"Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel..."Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-85882852956705059922012-08-16T13:29:35.326-07:002012-08-16T13:29:35.326-07:00Fair play, Johnny; you would know better than I. I...Fair play, Johnny; you would know better than I. I just have great admiration for all the peoples of Britain, especially for surviving the Blitz; you're stronger than you seem to give yourselves credit for, just for surviving the food. And you still observe Poppy Day, whereas we remember our fallen with BIG HOLIDAY MATTRESS SALES!<br /><br />I don't think America is the greatest country in the world, just the luckiest. For now.<br /><br />Cheers, thanks a lot, and KBO!<br /><br />StormAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-11506434398944745472012-08-16T12:55:30.124-07:002012-08-16T12:55:30.124-07:00A friend of mine WERE thrown out of a strip club f...A friend of mine WERE thrown out of a strip club for laughing, we were about 18, 19 and the movie was sooooo stupid and the music was sooooo cheesy we started joking around as you did and couldn't stop laughing. They finally asked us to leave as we were disturbing the three old men patrons in long coats.Mister Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740971667961847200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-240441518791551742012-08-16T11:57:42.749-07:002012-08-16T11:57:42.749-07:00Mike said: "Seriously, while we Yanks definit...Mike said: "Seriously, while we Yanks definitely go overboard with it, I'm not sure "a country where patriotism is practically non-existent" is anywhere I'd want to live."<br /><br />Why on earth not? What makes a country's patriotism a reason to want to live there? How does that even make the list of attributes when deciding such things? I actually think overt patriotism is a strike AGAINST a country. Who the hell wants that sort of thing shoved down your throat?<br /><br />I'm Canadian and am very proud of it, but one of the things I like about Canadians is they don't feel the need to blast how great the country is from the rooftops. No need. Tim W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-64591044314360782732012-08-16T10:36:43.211-07:002012-08-16T10:36:43.211-07:00For decades, the GOP always played "God Bless...For decades, the GOP always played "God Bless America" at their conventions and other functions, then suddenly it ceased and was replaced by "God Bless the USA." Someone once mentioned this to me, and I (half-)kiddingly replied, "They found out that 'God Bless America' was written by a Jew, so the order went out to find a 'real' American to write something similar."cadavranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-33806475087703969882012-08-16T07:56:10.679-07:002012-08-16T07:56:10.679-07:00"every time they say, "American is the b..."every time they say, "American is the best country in the world", they're also saying, "Your country is inferior to mine"."<br /><br /><br />So, the truth hurts?<br /><br />Seriously, while we Yanks definitely go overboard with it, I'm not sure "a country where patriotism is practically non-existent" is anywhere I'd want to live.<br /><br />MikeMBungenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-54065218164968598482012-08-16T07:42:31.301-07:002012-08-16T07:42:31.301-07:00I'm proud to be an Earthling.I'm proud to be an Earthling.Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02155991693956178030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-83994078848217479732012-08-16T07:11:16.293-07:002012-08-16T07:11:16.293-07:00And we salute to her!And we salute to her!Brisbane Escorthttp://www.adult-classifieds.com.au/index.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-13678676518217508272012-08-16T04:47:10.887-07:002012-08-16T04:47:10.887-07:00I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who ...I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who despises that song. I usually don't mention it because disclosing that fact is usually accompanied by a collective gasp, followed by silence. It's as if I just literally shat on the gravestone of a beloved pet or something. <br /><br />On a different note, Ken: I finally it to Boston after multiple decades of wanting to go. Went all around and saw a lot of wonderful sites. The highlight for me? Standing outside the Cheers exterior. Go figure.404https://www.blogger.com/profile/00064577649967514295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-80352182092492464012012-08-16T04:05:50.446-07:002012-08-16T04:05:50.446-07:00Patriotism is a weird thing. I'm not sure if A...Patriotism is a weird thing. I'm not sure if Americans realise this, but every time they say, "American is the best country in the world", they're also saying, "Your country is inferior to mine". Quite an obnoxious and self-righteous statement that rubs the rest of the world up the wrong way.<br /><br />When Americans say, "God bless America" it's equally self-important. Do the rest of your fellow humans not deserve God's blessings?<br /><br />As for patriotism in the UK: It doesn't really exist. It's not about us being reserved, people generally do NOT feel proud to be British. The only time you see people waving flags in the UK is during football tournaments or at racist rallies.<br /><br />The amazing thing about the Olympics is that it's changed that. Or at least it did. I've lost count of the number of conversations I've had with the following exchange in it:<br /><br />"I actually feel proud to be British for the first time ever!"<br />"I know!!"<br /><br />That said, there's nobody anywhere more patriotic than a British man abroad. I've no idea what happens to us, but as soon as we leave our shores, we get very defensive about our country.Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157630082355224244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-33682711497676244102012-08-16T04:04:23.607-07:002012-08-16T04:04:23.607-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Johnny Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157630082355224244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-66767405992874140282012-08-16T02:28:06.472-07:002012-08-16T02:28:06.472-07:00Oh, dear. I posted the above, then I remembered th...Oh, dear. I posted the above, then I remembered the insanity that was the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics. Yeesh... I love you guys to bits, but WOW. <br /><br />So, I'd like to amend my statement to say; Except for the balls-out lunacy of the Olympics opening, you lot don't *generally* go about yelling how great your country is, as a rule. ;)<br /><br />Cheers, thanks a lot,<br /><br />StormAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-15929241056635994532012-08-16T00:54:00.842-07:002012-08-16T00:54:00.842-07:00Once upon a time people served and sacrificed for ...Once upon a time people served and sacrificed for their country instead of wearing flag pins and declaring themselves heroes for doing so. They also went out and did great things instead of demanding credit for what their countrymen did ("American Exceptionalism" is the politically correct term for "Gimme a gold medal 'cause I'm from the same country as guys who actually got off the sofa and did stuff").DBensonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-33874038058963283132012-08-16T00:16:28.631-07:002012-08-16T00:16:28.631-07:00Johnny Walker said:
"...Maybe it's just ...Johnny Walker said:<br /><br />"...Maybe it's just because I come from a country where patriotism is practically non-existent..."<br /><br />I think it's a bit more like you come from a more generally reserved country, where one doesn't feel the need to go around proclaiming one's love of their country/people to feel proud of what you've accomplished and survived. You lot made it through The Blitz, for Bowie's sake-- take THAT, Adolf!-- and if anyone has a right to be proud of what you can do as a people, it's you.<br /><br />"Snarky" indeed; I still say you're so sweet, I'd like to dip you in tea like a Homewheat biscuit. <br /><br />Cheers, thanks a lot<br /><br />Storm (Anglophile In Residence)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-81532865211419325092012-08-15T18:10:01.596-07:002012-08-15T18:10:01.596-07:00"Kitsch in the name of liberty is no vice&quo..."Kitsch in the name of liberty is no vice" <br /> Barry GoldwaterPhillip Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498595633633248863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-87214500993790141612012-08-15T16:23:43.817-07:002012-08-15T16:23:43.817-07:00It's interesting to know..."God Bless the...It's interesting to know..."God Bless the U.S.A." was released in 1984, and was only a moderate hit (#7 on the country chart). It only became an anthem after 9/11.Paul Ducanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-37818660407823453412012-08-15T16:08:47.985-07:002012-08-15T16:08:47.985-07:00Words can't express how much I hate this song....Words can't express how much I hate this song. I am a pianist and I had to accompany a choir performance of this back in the 90s. That included WEEKS of rehearsal. I couldn't get it out of my head then, and just seeing the title of the song or the name of the performer puts it right back. So, thanks for that. (jk)<br /><br />It really is a horrible, jingoistic, trite, annoying song. But milk might have helped.Janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-76211248031494527322012-08-15T15:09:02.685-07:002012-08-15T15:09:02.685-07:00So in other news, did you just call that no-hitter...So in other news, did you just call that no-hitter Felix just threw? If so, how was that? Do you, as an announcer, shy away from stating that he's on his way to a perfect game for superstition's sake?NYC Kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-33742141465145414392012-08-15T14:20:45.714-07:002012-08-15T14:20:45.714-07:00Crash course in Performance Art the Danny Boyle Wa...Crash course in <i>Performance Art the Danny Boyle Way:</i><br />a) Pouring milk over her breasts signified <i>Motherhood.</i><br />b) Wearing a Stetson and waving the "Stars & Stripes" signified <i>My Brother bought me the Presidency in Florida.</i><br />c) If she yelled out "Is there anyone in from the United Kingdom tonight?", then turned round, bent over and grabbed her ankles, it signified the <i>US-UK Special Relationship.</i>Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06248182899977033579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-71070843405697824502012-08-15T14:12:08.934-07:002012-08-15T14:12:08.934-07:00Actually, when a porn star offers to shove anythin...Actually, when a porn star offers to shove anything up your ass, it's probably a sincere invitation and is at least a compliment.<br /><br />RayAlaskaRaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-19007891971815552142012-08-15T11:40:56.969-07:002012-08-15T11:40:56.969-07:00Amen VP81955, amen.
I don't want to cast st...Amen VP81955, amen. <br /><br />I don't want to cast stones but when I'm back home in Texas, the fervor with which God Bless the U.S.A. is sometimes sung does give me pause, it's SO schmaztzy.<br /><br />I do love how everyone yells "Texas!!!" during "across the plains of Texas, from sea to shining sea" part. And "Houston!!" in from "Detroit down to Houston"<br /><br />God Bless Texas.XJillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19336675.post-17665474351306994442012-08-15T11:29:06.760-07:002012-08-15T11:29:06.760-07:00Wow. I'm glad I'd never heard that before...Wow. I'm glad I'd never heard that before. How can ANYONE not find that song offensively bad, no matter what your nationality? Tim W.noreply@blogger.com