NPR Correspondent Refuses to Say Pledge of Allegiance or Stand for National Anthem
12th September 2012
”While I sat at my laptop, most of the reporters around me stood and put their hands over their hearts. This time instead of just sitting and working, I tweeted what I was feeling.”
My, what a surprise! Aren’t you surprised? I’m sure surprised.
I wonder if Shapiro would have stood for former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.) when she walked onto the stage at last week’s Democratic National Convention to lead the gathering in the Pledge.
Ari Shapiro. A name that will live in infamy. Never forget it.
September 12th, 2012 at 08:54
Shapiro, that’s a Jewish name, isn’t it? Maybe we should storm and burn the Istraeli embassy for this mortal insult to our sacred national symbol…
September 12th, 2012 at 11:53
In a wanna-be tyranny, subjects take their cue from the maximum leader.
September 12th, 2012 at 11:59
When has Obama not stood up for the pledge?
September 12th, 2012 at 17:45
Obama has been disrespectful during the pledge more than once.
September 12th, 2012 at 19:04
What, no examples? I think you’re blowing it out your ass, frankly.