[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

The Greenwood song? I first remember it being popular during the first Gulf War in the early 90s.

From Wikipedia:

"God Bless the U.S.A." (also known as "Proud to Be an American"[2][3][4]) is an American patriotic song written and recorded by American country music artist Lee Greenwood, and is considered to be his signature song. The first album it appears on is his 1984 album You've Got a Good Love Comin'. It reached No. 7 on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart when originally released in the spring of 1984, and was played at the 1984 Republican National Convention with President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan in attendance, but the song gained greater prominence during the Gulf War in 1990 and 1991 as a way of boosting morale. As a result of its newfound popularity, Greenwood re-recorded the track for his 1992 album American Patriot.

The popularity of the song rose again sharply after the September 11 attacks and during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and the song was re-released as a single, re-entering the country music charts at No. 16 and peaking at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 pop chart in 2001.[5] A new version of the song was recorded in 2003 and released as "God Bless the U.S.A. 2003."

The song has sold over a million copies in the United States by July 2015.[6]

[mjr0773]

It’s a great song and has been long before it now seems to be associated with a certain politician.

That said it is NOT our national anthem and there is no formal reason to stand when the song is played. If one chooses to stand that’s fine but nobody should be disappointed or stunned if someone chooses not to stand.

As far as the Pledge goes, all who are able should stand in my opinion.

Originally Posted by vlm790

The band Hayfire played a great show at Brownwood last night. They had a little girl about 7 do the Pledge of Allegiance and then they sang the Proud to be an American song by Lee Greenwood. It was stunning to see the people who remained seated and didn’t even show respect. Where has American pride gone?

[jmpalladino]

Originally Posted by vlm790

The band Hayfire played a great show at Brownwood last night. They had a little girl about 7 do the Pledge of Allegiance and then they sang the Proud to be an American song by Lee Greenwood. It was stunning to see the people who remained seated and didn’t even show respect. Where has American pride gone?

Last time I checked, this is a free country, this is not about respect, it is about what someone else belives everyone else must do. Is this America or China? Think about what you said OP.

[bp243]

Originally Posted by vlm790

The band Hayfire played a great show at Brownwood last night. They had a little girl about 7 do the Pledge of Allegiance and then they sang the Proud to be an American song by Lee Greenwood. It was stunning to see the people who remained seated and didn’t even show respect. Where has American pride gone?

It seems American to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. That’s the one thing in our country that should be apolitical. Love when people stand together as a country despite their other beliefs, particularly in support of our servicemen.

[threeonemiles@outlook.com]

Originally Posted by vlm790

The band Hayfire played a great show at Brownwood last night. They had a little girl about 7 do the Pledge of Allegiance and then they sang the Proud to be an American song by Lee Greenwood. It was stunning to see the people who remained seated and didn’t even show respect. Where has American pride gone?

I stand for the flag and kneel for God. It doesn't matter to me if you stand or not stand for the Pledge. I do because it's how I feel about America, but you have a choice. The song is nice but it's just a song. America is so disrespected around the world that even its own citizens disrespect her. Read the Bill of Rights. Many countries around the world do not give their citizens a choice.

[Marine1974]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

"proud to be an american" is not a nationally recognized official song for this country and it's an insult to America when people DO stand for it. It puts it as equal to the National Anthem, which IS an officially recognized song of this country.

Just like you don't stand and salute the flag of Iowa when someone drives down the road with that flag poking up from their golf cart, or when someone sings Kumbaya.

I will not stand for that song until/unless the Nation selects it to replace the National Anthem.

As for the pledge of allegiance, it seems to be political posturing to recite it before a musical entertainment show and degrades the significance of it.

I wouldn't stand then, either.

Try telling your feelings about not standing for the pledge of allegiance to a room full of widows or families who lost loved ones who lost their loved ones protecting your freedom.
Truly us veterans don’t need your respect. You’re only fooling yourself, not us .

[Jack Lefebvre]

Yankee

[Frankb]

Originally Posted by vlm790

The band Hayfire played a great show at Brownwood last night. They had a little girl about 7 do the Pledge of Allegiance and then they sang the Proud to be an American song by Lee Greenwood. It was stunning to see the people who remained seated and didn’t even show respect. Where has American pride gone?

The song is actually titled “God Bless the USA”

[Marine1974]

Originally Posted by jmpalladino

Last time I checked, this is a free country, this is not about respect, it is about what someone else belives everyone else must do. Is this America or China? Think about what you said OP.

It is a free country because of the men and women who died defending it . Keep in mind the 20 million veterans living in the USA see you sitting during the pledge of allegiance know exactly what you’re really saying to them by sitting. By the way our military is all volunteer unlike China.

[Marine1974]

Originally Posted by Boffin

It is called freedom. Specifically freedom of choice.

We veterans don’t care if you
choose to disrespect them . We don’t need your support and know exactly what you’re all about .

[collegeref]

Really, are you a vet or
cop or “ firefighter”. Actually, were u a fan of controversial Lee.
Maybe Hayfire or Clark Barios are ashamed to play the National Anthem that I salute when played but choose to sit as you might put it stand up and hold hand next to
someone who might have been at Logan Airport calling me a baby killer. So John Dixon and 501 both play the Anthem not the fake news anthem played by the pre-mentioned Hayfire and Barios band. Thanks for bringing this up for us saluting Nam Vets.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by vlm790

The band Hayfire played a great show at Brownwood last night. They had a little girl about 7 do the Pledge of Allegiance and then they sang the Proud to be an American song by Lee Greenwood. It was stunning to see the people who remained seated and didn’t even show respect. Where has American pride gone?

It’s been ok to do whatever one wishes for the last 7 years. The rhetoric has been different, but the actions say otherwise. Sad.

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by vlm790

The band Hayfire played a great show at Brownwood last night. They had a little girl about 7 do the Pledge of Allegiance and then they sang the Proud to be an American song by Lee Greenwood. It was stunning to see the people who remained seated and didn’t even show respect. Where has American pride gone?

Did it ever occur to you they were Canadian or from another country?

[Marine1974]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

Really enjoy Hayfire. The great thing about the USA is freedom to not stand for whatever. And in some other countries not conforming to the mob comes with a great price.

What if our all volunteer military
felt the same way as you and all chose not to serve. Are you ok with that too ?

[Mumsie]

Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com

I don’t know why people think this milk sop song should require standing for , I guess it’s one of those only in the village moments and no I never stand for it , I’m afraid to ,I might get sick on the person in front of me and I have to wonder why the pledge is being used for a bands performance , sort of like the used car dealer with the 30 flags outside proclaiming he’s proud to be an American , I’ve always stood for the national anthem and that’s it and I would only stand for the pledge in a proper setting and not for the PR stunt by some band , and I shouldn’t have to defend my post but I’ll say this I’m a Vietnam combat multi Purple Heart , multi tour paratrooper who went back with another government agency doing the same thing in Laos , and Cambodia

I’m with you, Charlie! Only in The Villages do people judge your “patriotism” by how many American flags adorn your golf cart and whether you stand for a hokey country song. I can handle all the dirty looks I receive while I remain in my seat.