oldzimm Posted July 3, 2011 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 85 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,874 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 348 Days Won: 12 Joined: 03/10/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/08/1955 Share Posted July 3, 2011 To celebrate our Independence Day, I thought I'd do some posting of one of my favorite pieces made by Red Skelton. If you never heard the audio version, it would be worth your while to do so. Red Skelton presenting the Pledge of Allegiance On January 14, 1969, I presented "The Little Old Man" as a teacher. The time was 1923.The students had finished reciting the Pledge of Allegiance which at the time was but 10 years old. The old sage called the children together and said-- "Boys and girls, I have been listening to you recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester and it appears that it has become monotonous to you or could it be you do not know the meaning of those words. If I may, I would like to recite the Pledge and give to you a definition of the words. I----meaning me, an individual, a committee of one. Pledge----dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity. Allegiance----my love and my devotion. To the Flag----our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there is respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job. Of the United----that means that we have all come together. States----individual communities that have united into 48 great states. 48 individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose, all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common cause, and that's love of country. Of America. And to the Republic----a republic, a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people. For which it stands! One nation----meaning, so blessed by God. Indivisible----incapable of being divided. With Liberty----which is freedom and the right of power to live one's life without threats or fear or any sort of retaliation. And justice----The principle and quality of dealing fairly with others. For all.----which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine." Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our nation, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance "under God." Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said, "That's a prayer" and that would be eliminated from schools, too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joi Posted July 3, 2011 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 506 Topics Per Day: 0.11 Content Count: 1,922 Content Per Day: 0.41 Reputation: 173 Days Won: 4 Joined: 06/12/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted July 3, 2011 Thank you for the lovely reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeonaS Posted July 3, 2011 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 20 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 203 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 10 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/12/2010 Status: Offline Share Posted July 3, 2011 Although I can hardly grasp it, I, too, have seen 2 stars added to our flag! And my family and I used to watch Red Skelton every week. I always loved his sign off "God bless"; he seemed like the nicest man alive (after my dad, of course). Thanks for the post not-so-Oldzimm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiloh62 Posted July 3, 2011 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 83 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,683 Content Per Day: 0.30 Reputation: 51 Days Won: 1 Joined: 11/14/2008 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/14/1962 Share Posted July 3, 2011 To celebrate our Independence Day, I thought I'd do some posting of one of my favorite pieces made by Red Skelton. If you never heard the audio version, it would be worth your while to do so. Red Skelton presenting the Pledge of Allegiance On January 14, 1969, I presented "The Little Old Man" as a teacher. The time was 1923.The students had finished reciting the Pledge of Allegiance which at the time was but 10 years old. The old sage called the children together and said-- "Boys and girls, I have been listening to you recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester and it appears that it has become monotonous to you or could it be you do not know the meaning of those words. If I may, I would like to recite the Pledge and give to you a definition of the words. I----meaning me, an individual, a committee of one. Pledge----dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity. Allegiance----my love and my devotion. To the Flag----our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there is respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job. Of the United----that means that we have all come together. States----individual communities that have united into 48 great states. 48 individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose, all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common cause, and that's love of country. Of America. And to the Republic----a republic, a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people. For which it stands! One nation----meaning, so blessed by God. Indivisible----incapable of being divided. With Liberty----which is freedom and the right of power to live one's life without threats or fear or any sort of retaliation. And justice----The principle and quality of dealing fairly with others. For all.----which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine." Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our nation, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance "under God." Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said, "That's a prayer" and that would be eliminated from schools, too? The answer is holy Indignation: http://homepage.mac.com/craigadams1/HUMANELE/CHPTR07.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldzimm Posted July 4, 2011 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 85 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,874 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 348 Days Won: 12 Joined: 03/10/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/08/1955 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 To celebrate our Independence Day, I thought I'd do some posting of one of my favorite pieces made by Red Skelton. If you never heard the audio version, it would be worth your while to do so. Red Skelton presenting the Pledge of Allegiance On January 14, 1969, I presented "The Little Old Man" as a teacher. The time was 1923.The students had finished reciting the Pledge of Allegiance which at the time was but 10 years old. The old sage called the children together and said-- "Boys and girls, I have been listening to you recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester and it appears that it has become monotonous to you or could it be you do not know the meaning of those words. If I may, I would like to recite the Pledge and give to you a definition of the words. I----meaning me, an individual, a committee of one. Pledge----dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity. Allegiance----my love and my devotion. To the Flag----our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there is respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job. Of the United----that means that we have all come together. States----individual communities that have united into 48 great states. 48 individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose, all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common cause, and that's love of country. Of America. And to the Republic----a republic, a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people. For which it stands! One nation----meaning, so blessed by God. Indivisible----incapable of being divided. With Liberty----which is freedom and the right of power to live one's life without threats or fear or any sort of retaliation. And justice----The principle and quality of dealing fairly with others. For all.----which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine." Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our nation, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance "under God." Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said, "That's a prayer" and that would be eliminated from schools, too? The answer is holy Indignation: http://homepage.mac.com/craigadams1/HUMANELE/CHPTR07.html I didn't know there was a question. Yet I still don't know how your answer relates to the post, Shiloh can you give us more detail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny balerio Posted July 4, 2011 Group: Members Followers: 0 Topic Count: 6 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 57 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 6 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/04/2011 Status: Offline Share Posted July 4, 2011 To celebrate our Independence Day, I thought I'd do some posting of one of my favorite pieces made by Red Skelton. If you never heard the audio version, it would be worth your while to do so. Red Skelton presenting the Pledge ofOn January 14, 1969, I presented "The Little Old Man" as a teacher. The time was 1923.The students had finished reciting the Pledge of Allegiance which at the time was but 10 years old. The old sage called the children together and said-- "Boys and girls, I have been listening to you recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester and it appears that it has become monotonous to you or could it be you do not know the meaning of those words. If I may, I would like to recite the Pledge and give to you a definition of the words. I----meaning me, an individual, a committee of one. Pledge----dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity. Allegiance----my love and my devotion. To the Flag----our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there is respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job. Of the United----that means that we have all come together. States----individual communities that have united into 48 great states. 48 individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose, all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common cause, and that's love of country. Of America. And to the Republic----a republic, a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people. For which it stands! One nation----meaning, so blessed by God. Indivisible----incapable of being divided. With Liberty----which is freedom and the right of power to live one's life without threats or fear or any sort of retaliation. And justice----The principle and quality of dealing fairly with others. For all.----which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine." Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our nation, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance "under God." Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said, "That's a prayer" and that would be eliminated from schools, too? A friend of mine has the original news paper clipping of Reds pledge of Allegiance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldzimm Posted July 4, 2011 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 2 Topic Count: 85 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 1,874 Content Per Day: 0.34 Reputation: 348 Days Won: 12 Joined: 03/10/2009 Status: Offline Birthday: 07/08/1955 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 To celebrate our Independence Day, I thought I'd do some posting of one of my favorite pieces made by Red Skelton. If you never heard the audio version, it would be worth your while to do so. Red Skelton presenting the Pledge ofOn January 14, 1969, I presented "The Little Old Man" as a teacher. The time was 1923.The students had finished reciting the Pledge of Allegiance which at the time was but 10 years old. The old sage called the children together and said-- "Boys and girls, I have been listening to you recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester and it appears that it has become monotonous to you or could it be you do not know the meaning of those words. If I may, I would like to recite the Pledge and give to you a definition of the words. I----meaning me, an individual, a committee of one. Pledge----dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity. Allegiance----my love and my devotion. To the Flag----our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there is respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job. Of the United----that means that we have all come together. States----individual communities that have united into 48 great states. 48 individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose, all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common cause, and that's love of country. Of America. And to the Republic----a republic, a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people. For which it stands! One nation----meaning, so blessed by God. Indivisible----incapable of being divided. With Liberty----which is freedom and the right of power to live one's life without threats or fear or any sort of retaliation. And justice----The principle and quality of dealing fairly with others. For all.----which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine." Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our nation, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance "under God." Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said, "That's a prayer" and that would be eliminated from schools, too? A friend of mine has the original news paper clipping of Reds pledge of Allegiance As soon as I seen your signature "benny balerio", I thought of Jack Benny (he never got older then 39 ), another classic comedian from the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheya joie Posted July 5, 2011 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 7 Topic Count: 13 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 2,054 Content Per Day: 0.29 Reputation: 351 Days Won: 2 Joined: 03/15/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted July 5, 2011 To celebrate our Independence Day, I thought I'd do some posting of one of my favorite pieces made by Red Skelton. If you never heard the audio version, it would be worth your while to do so. Red Skelton presenting the Pledge ofOn January 14, 1969, I presented "The Little Old Man" as a teacher. The time was 1923.The students had finished reciting the Pledge of Allegiance which at the time was but 10 years old. The old sage called the children together and said-- "Boys and girls, I have been listening to you recite the Pledge of Allegiance all semester and it appears that it has become monotonous to you or could it be you do not know the meaning of those words. If I may, I would like to recite the Pledge and give to you a definition of the words. I----meaning me, an individual, a committee of one. Pledge----dedicate all of my worldly goods to give without self pity. Allegiance----my love and my devotion. To the Flag----our standard, Old Glory, a symbol of freedom. Wherever she waves, there is respect because your loyalty has given her a dignity that shouts freedom is everybody's job. Of the United----that means that we have all come together. States----individual communities that have united into 48 great states. 48 individual communities with pride and dignity and purpose, all divided with imaginary boundaries, yet united to a common cause, and that's love of country. Of America. And to the Republic----a republic, a state in which sovereign power is invested in representatives chosen by the people to govern. And government is the people and it's from the people to the leaders, not from the leaders to the people. For which it stands! One nation----meaning, so blessed by God. Indivisible----incapable of being divided. With Liberty----which is freedom and the right of power to live one's life without threats or fear or any sort of retaliation. And justice----The principle and quality of dealing fairly with others. For all.----which means, boys and girls, it's as much your country as it is mine." Since I was a small boy, two states have been added to our nation, and two words have been added to the Pledge of Allegiance "under God." Wouldn't it be a pity if someone said, "That's a prayer" and that would be eliminated from schools, too? A friend of mine has the original news paper clipping of Reds pledge of Allegiance I can remember way back when, shortly after that aired, my brother and I got kids' meals - at Burger King, I'm pretty sure - that each included a square white cardboard phonographic copy of dear ol' Red Skelton's remarks. (Wonder if those recordings might still be our parents' house?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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