Barack Obama unpatriotic?

I had heard the excerpts from his book that sound really bad, I've heard he and his church are linked to Farakhan, and I had heard that his wife had made a comment about only recently being proud of her country, but my wife just showed me this: http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/o/obama-salute.htm For those who don't like to click links, it's a pic of Obama and a few other politicians, Hillary included, and they're all saying the pledge but Obama isn't. Their hands are over their hearts, his isn't. I don't know that 1 picture proves anything, but... my wife is saying that if somehow Obama gets the democratic nominee that this will be used as fuel for the underhanded "swiftboat" attacks the republicans are famous for. 1) What do you think of the picture? 2) Do you think there is a general lack of patriotism from him? 3) Questions #1 and #2 aside, do you think that stuff like this will effectively get him "swiftboated" if he makes the nomination? Whoops, let's correct the typo...it was afterall our NATIONAL ANTHEM. The Athem of our Nation. In front of our flag. OUR flag...maybe not his...

Public Comments

1. I've wondered about that picture. What was he thinking?
2. I think if you put all the things together that have been brought to light and you still vote for him you are an idiot!
3. The phrase "God Damn America" already sent his sinking ship sailing. I mean, 20 years at a church he obviously felt comfortable going too? Does that not mean he is comfortable listening to such hate speech?
4. Dude, it's not about the pledge of allegiance at all. Did you even read what you sent us to?
5. IT IS NOT THE PLEDGE THEY ARE SAYING for the 1293894748974454 time it is the National Anthem there is not a mandate that says put your hand over your heart during the anthem....you are suppose to stand in respect placing your hands together in fron or behind you is standing with respect.....standing with your hands at your side is the same thing It is a BS non issue.......catch up with the rest of us
6. So many people believe that the Pledge is not patriotic because it mentions 'GOD.' Whether or not he was putting his hand over his heart or not he is still running for President I think that makes him patriotic enough. And when you say the Pledge you don't have to put your hand over your heart it's kind of like when people pray you don't have to fold your hands, bow your head, and close your eyes. It is a way to keep people from fidgeting. This won't have an affect on Obama.
7. 1. What do I think of the picture - first you need to know that what you said about it is wrong. They are not saying the pledge- the national anthem is playing. Obama is standing and facing the flag - all that is required. If you were to watch the whole video this picture comes from you would know he is actually the only one that sang along. 2. I see none - all I see is smears from the ignorant. 3. This has been around for months now - people are rightly ignoring it and will continue to do so.
8. It has already been proven that the photo has been doctored and is a fake. The event that Obama attended was not a Pledge of Allegance. Some hogwash created the tape and even changed the music score. The REAL FACTS have been checked out... and the truth has been reported: http://www.factcheck.org/elections-2008/sliming_obama.html By the way, when we keep watching all those RADICAL RELIGIOUS NUTS , like Wright, Haggee, Robertson, Dobson, etc., consistently blaring off their evil trumpet, all the more reason for Americans to stop religion from taking over their lives and politics. It's time the Government stop giving ALL Religious organizations tax-exemptions. More reason for a SEPARATION OF STATE AND RELIGION. Religious organizations have been seen as brainwashing institutions. It's horrifying to see Jesus' name being used to instigate hate. By the way, we will always have the warped, the weird and the psychologically sick nincompoops in America who drowns themselves in their own nightmarish fantasies. Unless, they are under psycjological counselling, there's no help for them, nor will they be able to see reality. Sadly, they are the doomed, lost souls, beyond help..
9. If he is not patriotic, then what is he, a traitor? Patriotic posturing does not make a patriot.
10. Barak HUSSEIN OBAMA's pastor is an anti-american hate monger. He HATES America.He HATES white people, and actually believes Jesus was black Listen to his hate preaching at the savage report.com. This is the kind of CRAP that Barak HUSSEIN Obama has in his heart-or he would have left this "church" years ago.
11. i dont do it either...oh no im not patriotic......no send me to another country...no!!!!!!!!!! since when do you care if people are patriotic or not? if youre so patriotic why dont you just go to iraq to go "Fight for your country"?
12. I heard it was a total misunderstanding spread by email. that he was taught to only SING the anthem and never had put his hand over his heart. but I think its bull. I dont trust him.