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Honor for the Peaceful Transition of Power

bronxer Wrote: Jan 21, 2013 2:54 PM

I had to comment on the Battle Hymn of the Republic sung by the brooklyn taberbacle choir...As a former singer in choirs and chorales of some note,I wondered,as lovely as the voices were,why the need to change much of the melody and lyrics to this much beloved American hymn...If this hymn as written and sung over a hundred years and during the 9-11 horror,why was that no good enough for obama...it reminded of the hip-hopping of the National Anthem by some so called artists at the openings of sports venues....I was saddened to hear our beloved hymn so changed with modulation to please the obamas and their need to "change America"

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rauljg69 Wrote: Jan 21, 2013 6:49 PM

I am sure obama himslef ordered the music changed. Is there no end to conservative lunacy!?

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June56 Wrote: Jan 21, 2013 3:27 PM

My sentiments exactly.

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Honor for the Peaceful Transition of Power

There was a brief appearance on the dais of a Republican during President Obama's inauguration ceremony this morning. Senator Lamar Alexander (R.-Tenn.) appeared before Vice President Biden took his ceremonial oath of office to lay out why conservatives have reason to at least admire America on a day when their political adversary officially begins his second term in office.

"The American tradition of transferring or reaffirming immense power... we do this in a peaceful and orderly way," Alexander said. "There is no mob, no coup, no insurrection. This is a moment when millions stop and watch."

Indeed, the longtime...

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