Rep. Xavier Becerra (D – CA) laughs out loud when someone suggests that they start off their SEIU meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Representative and his Purple People Beater supporters got a kick out of that.
Via Free Republic.
From the video: Congressman Xavier Becerra (D – CA) Laughs When Someone from Ari David for Congress Suggests Opening an Immigration Rally With The Pledge of Allegiance. Becerra is the one in the dark suit seated on stage. Not until the congressman is specifically confronted does he and the CHIRLA/SEIU rally leader agree that not to do so would be a massive fault. However, you can see the natural inclination was to dismiss the suggestion. (Date 2-19-10, location is the Los Angeles SEIU offices)
Posted by Jim Hoft on Monday, February 22, 2010, 6:05 AM
February 22nd, 2010 | 11:38 am | #1
Priceless!
And it was charming to see the audience got right up and recited it with without any grumbles and quite a bit of enthusiasm.
February 22nd, 2010 | 11:40 am | #2
Frankly, for us Germans and Austrians the Pledge of Allegiance is a very strange thing. Even for me, who is one of those evil nazi people who’re pro-American and pro-Israel.
But even in my case this is certainly a result of, now, 60 years of “loving your country is bad” education. We must not be patriotic, we must not be proud of our countries, because of what happened long before we were born.
It wasn’t so bad in my case (though, my mother did drag me to some peace march when I was a kid, she’s not like that anymore as some of her statements of how criminal foreigners could exit the plane for returing home above the Mediterranean clearly show), but today? Dear god. When you look at all those anti-fascist and communist protests in Germany and Austria, most of those people screaming against American “imperialism” (whatever that’s supposed to be) are younger than me in their late 10s and early 20s.
Socialist brainwashing, goose stepping against that they consider to be wrong. Fascists, all of them.
Ignazio Silone put it straight: The new fascism won’t say “I’m fascism”, it will say “I’m anti-fascism”.
That said, I think Xavier Becerra deserves living in a true socialist country, or in Brussels or the UK. Then he could enjoy the fruits of his politics. Really, such people like him… I usually wish stalinism on their asses. Cause they wouldn’t make it very long in a truly socialist system. Something like that would quickly make them reconsider their ideologies.
February 22nd, 2010 | 11:42 am | #3
Some of them seem to not like it.If their was no camer there i bet they wouldn”t done it.
February 22nd, 2010 | 11:43 am | #4
They would probably all be happier in a Russian gulag anyway.
February 22nd, 2010 | 11:54 am | #5
The pledge is totally symbolic. It has no legal standing. It’s a symbol of your patriotism if you choose to (it’s not compulsory, anywhere) recite it.
Clearly, these people initially thought it was absurd to state it, then realized this was an video ambush and attempted to quickly do some damage control.
February 22nd, 2010 | 11:56 am | #6
Congressman Xavier Becerra (D – CA)
Congressman Keith Ellison (D -MN)
“A nation can survive its fools, and even the ambitious. But it cannot survive treason from within. An enemy at the gates is less formidable, for he is known and carries his banner openly. But the traitor moves amongst those within the gate freely, his sly whispers rustling through all the alleys, heard in the very halls of government itself. For the traitor appears not a traitor; he speaks in accents familiar to his victims, and he wears their face and their arguments, he appeals to the baseness that lies deep in the hearts of all men. He rots the soul of a nation, he works secretly and unknown in the night to undermine the pillars of the city, he infects the body politic so that it can no longer resist. A murderer is less to fear. The traitor is the plague.”
Marcus Tullius Cicero
February 22nd, 2010 | 11:57 am | #7
What I find interesting are the selection of flags on the stage… I see a Mexican flag, though at least the US flag is placed forward, and not among the rest of the flags.
I’m personally torn about the Pledge of Allegiance. It’s become a very important part of the fabric of our nation, to our national pride. That said, it has a progressive past. Francis Bellamy, the author of the Pledge was a christian socialist… get that? Socialist.
Pledging loyalty to our nation is good. But, what’re we really reciting and why was it written? Not only that, what were the original intentions of the author? Perhaps we need to think a little more about just what our Pledge means, not what we think it means.
Is the Constitution a living document open to changing interpretation over time? Is the Pledge a living oath, open to changing interpretation over time?
http://oldtimeislands.org/pledge/pledge.htm
I posit that neither liberals or conservatives realize what they’re looking at and reciting or choosing not to recite – even ridiculing – as concerns the Pledge.
February 22nd, 2010 | 11:58 am | #8
the reaction of the woman on the mike…….is it condescending? the laughing….. all that was missing was the rolling of the eyes.
February 22nd, 2010 | 12:03 pm | #9
“Ignazio Silone put it straight: The new fascism won’t say “I’m fascism”, it will say “I’m anti-fascism”.”
I think it was zombie, a few years ago, related the story of going into a Progressive bookstore, noted for carrying “banned” and controversial books of all sorts. Asked if they had a book by Oriana Falacci, the young neocommie at the counter said something like, “No, we don’t carry books by fascists.”
If the clerk only knew who this woman was, and what she fought against. Their brainwashers do, their profs, but they don’t, not these che-loving kids. They don’t have a clue.
February 22nd, 2010 | 12:04 pm | #10
#2 great post
February 22nd, 2010 | 12:10 pm | #11
I would be conflicted about the Pledge, if not for the “under God” that was added. That makes it okay, in my estimation. I wouldn’t want the State taking precedence over God.
“One vessel, unsinkable….with lifeboats, and shuffleboard, for all….”
I believe that whoever put “under God” in the Pledge should have omitted the comma after “God”.
“One nation, under God indivisible, with….”
It’s actually true without the comma, IYKWIM.
February 22nd, 2010 | 12:14 pm | #12
Kind of par for the course; after all, most of our elected officials are only in it for the money.
February 22nd, 2010 | 12:15 pm | #13
You are correct Taqiyyotomist (remove religious Islamic lying eh?!).
The Knights of Columbus brought pressure to bear to change/amend the Pledge to include, “under God”.
Bellamy was or would have been unhappy with its inclusion. And, considering that the Pledge is not law, it does not fall into the same realm as the Constitution, a dead document.
Still, oaths are a serious issue, and the Lord does not take them lightly. Let your yes be yes and your no be no.
February 22nd, 2010 | 12:25 pm | #14
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February 22nd, 2010 | 12:48 pm | #15
So…who wrote The Pledge …and why did he write it? What was his political affiliation?
(It’s a pledge to a republic – a pledge to a nation-state. It is not a pledge to The Constitution of that republic. There’s a substantial difference, and learning who wrote The Pledge and why reveals a part of the reason for that. It also reveals why certain Democrats and progressives laugh about it.)
‘One nation, indivisible,’ actually presupposes the end of states rights and accepts the support of big government for the sake of big government.
…and who was the pres when it was ‘officially recognized’ as the national pledge? I thought that conservatives actually disliked that man? which is yet another reason why some democrats and progressives laugh about the pledge of allegiance…
February 22nd, 2010 | 12:58 pm | #16
I suspect Warren, the real reason that many Democrats and liberals laugh at the Pledge has less to do with the reality of its past and moreso to do with its current enshrinement in American pride and nationalism.
Considering that most liberals hate the traditional national pride of America, hate a lot of what the US stands for, it stands to reason then that they hate the Pledge and what it has become rather than for which it stands…
It is certainly possible that many Dems and libs know the truth of the Pledge’s past and thus find the irony of its honor among conservatives worthy of laughter, but I think that presumes that the majority of libs and Dems are as well versed in their history and beliefs as those like Obama and Clinton are.
February 22nd, 2010 | 1:10 pm | #17
This is a video that NEEDS to go viral:
http://american-conservativevalues.com/blog/2010/02/col-allen-west%E2%80%99s-2010-cpac-speech/
This is Lt Col Allen West at CPAC. If you haven’t already watched it – GO do it now! This is exactly the type leader America needs.
February 22nd, 2010 | 1:13 pm | #18
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Constitution of the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Actually, this would make a GREAT CHANGE!
February 22nd, 2010 | 1:28 pm | #19
Is this scumbag even a legal citizen? The people in his district should run his ass back across the border if he has a problem pledging his support and and comittment to the United States…
How can they even elect someone like that to serve?!? California…says it all I suppose.
February 22nd, 2010 | 1:34 pm | #20
I bet they would have jumped up and started reciting immediately if it was the Pledge of Servitude to The One.
February 22nd, 2010 | 1:36 pm | #21
Or –
I pledge allegiance to the United States of America, and to the Constitution of the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, unified with life and liberty for all.
The flag is a tangible symbol. I’ll pledge allegiance to the idea and reality that is our nation, not a flag. Inserting the Constitution clarifies the Republic nature of our nation and by replacing indivisible with unified, you reiterate and point out the concept of states and their rights within the structure of the federal government. Insert life to recall the Declaration of Independence. Remove justice because it’s understood, but also it’s a focus of social justice, a socialistic, progressive goal. For the same reason the inclusion of equality was not done because the focus of equality – often to the negation of liberty – is a primarily progressive objective. 100 % equality is a progressive utopian goal. There will always be inequality, especially when there is an effort for liberty/freedom.
February 22nd, 2010 | 1:37 pm | #22
Re the pledge, Francis Bellamy wrote it in the late 1800s for some sort of Boy Scout gathering. He considered himself to be a Christian Socialist, meaning he was a socialist who believed in God. “Under God” was added to the pledge during the Eisenhower administration.
February 22nd, 2010 | 1:43 pm | #23
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February 22nd, 2010 | 1:54 pm | #24
Someone find out if this jerk has an opponent for November, so we can donate. Moron.
February 22nd, 2010 | 1:55 pm | #25
They won’t be laughing if Barry/aka Steve/Soros/Saudi/Bildeberg/One world order gets their way. Do they really believe that just because they are seiu/uaw/ THAT THEY WILL BE FAVORED IN THIS EVIL CORRUPTED ADMINISTRATION? Barry the muslim was put in place to get the MUSLIM’S take over of our country. Those fools, I hope will not have to experience it. They had better wake up and smell the coffee. It is NOT funny what is happening to/against our country. Do the Mexicans really believe that Barry is going to continue to pay them off with welfare checks, food stamps, housing, and medical care???? When he is done with them talk about open boarders it will be one way shipped back to Mexico.
Wake up America
February 22nd, 2010 | 2:11 pm | #26
Wow, just wow. Whoever this gentleman was, he definately put country first. Too bad Becerra thought it was funny. I sense fear from the commies.
February 22nd, 2010 | 2:20 pm | #27
Shocker….Democratic Congressmen hate America.
February 22nd, 2010 | 2:21 pm | #28
The guy behind the camera is awesome.
Always hold your ground when you know you’re right.
February 22nd, 2010 | 2:22 pm | #29
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February 22nd, 2010 | 2:25 pm | #30
What else did anyone expect. Now off topic. I read, most likely on this blog, that Clinton was going after Tea Party Leaders, he has one hell of a task in front of him we are 15 million Plus strong and we are all Tea Party Leaders. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70aEKgcc09Y&feature=player_embedded#
February 22nd, 2010 | 2:44 pm | #31
They have disdain for the voters and disdain for America. These people need to be shunned.
February 22nd, 2010 | 3:43 pm | #32
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February 22nd, 2010 | 3:51 pm | #33
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February 22nd, 2010 | 11:40 am | #2
Thank you so much for your comment. I left the socialistic regime in Germany 28 years ago and live in Australia.
It is heart breaking to watch what happened to America.
America has lost the image of FREEDOM & LIBERTY, it lost itself.
February 22nd, 2010 | 3:56 pm | #34
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everything’s the same (probably worse) except for the name..
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February 22nd, 2010 | 4:06 pm | #35
Two things-
One- Mexicans do not think America is their home. Their home is Mexico. Their job location is here. They have no loyalty as shown by their retreat back to Mexico when the recession fell on us. They are more than happy to take the free stuff, live cheaply and send billions back to their home country (which taxes the transfer).
Two- And this is important to know. A good number of Mexicans believe it is their right and their destiny to re-populate the SW U.S. due to the fact that they believe we stole the land from them over a century ago. (Actually we fought for it and took it, but it is a difference without a distinction.) They are quite open about their desires. They really don’t think Tx, or California or New Mexico or Arizona is actually part of the U.S.
Frankly, in California’s case, they may be right. It belongs to a special place we call OZ.
February 22nd, 2010 | 5:34 pm | #36
You all need to go online to “Democratic Socialists of America” party. These people portray themselves as Democrats and have been elected to the U.S. House and Senate as a result. I have no idea how many California state representatives are Socialists. They need to be voted out of office as soon as possible. They are not true Democrats, only portraying themselves as such. The Democratic party needs to be cleansed. Socialism leads to communism and I do not believe any of us wants to become Russia or China.
We have always pledged as residents of any state in the United States to “hang” together to defeat lawlessness and protect our mutual liberties and justice. In no way have we given away our rights as states to the federal government as suggested above; we have merely pledged to stay together to accomplish our end goals of freedom and liberty.
February 22nd, 2010 | 5:38 pm | #37
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February 22nd, 2010 | 5:53 pm | #38
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DMartyr @ 1:10 pm #17
thumbsup!!
yes, sure hope to hear a lot more from him..
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February 22nd, 2010 | 6:05 pm | #39
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“Progressive Dreams From Their Fathers”
The Children’s Story
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February 22nd, 2010 | 6:16 pm | #40
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The History of the Pledge of Allegiance
short version
long version
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February 22nd, 2010 | 6:46 pm | #41
#52: You are absolutely correct.
These are not immigrants. These are invaders.
And, these invaders’ aiders and abettors (including the coalition for abortion, gay marriage, and socialism, i.e., the democrat party and USCCB) are America-hating traitors.
#17: Col. West is the best! I think he is the outstanding leader that got hounded out of the army because he took action to save his soldiers’ lives that the politically correct brass hats didn’t approve. As father of an infantryman, I love this man and pray there are others like him.
February 22nd, 2010 | 6:53 pm | #42
Ironic that this member of the un-American US Congress last name translates from Spanish to English to mean “ewe” because after the coming elections he will be “mutton on the block”.
February 22nd, 2010 | 8:40 pm | #43
That gentleman leading the Pledge has fortitude and courage. I’m sure he didn’t make many friends in that gathering that evening.
We should strive to have that same courage and determination in public. Stand up for Freedom and the Republic, don’t worry about being perfect. G-d doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
Best regards, Peter Warner.
February 22nd, 2010 | 9:59 pm | #44
In 1982, at the Music City 420 NASCAR Race in Nashville Tennesee, I slapped the hat from a mans head that would not remove it during the National Anthem. I am a little older and wiser now, but I still am deeply angered by those who mock the traditions of a Country that they have no problem stealing from, but would never defend. Really Really Angered.
NEOMOM’S Husband.
February 22nd, 2010 | 10:16 pm | #45
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February 23rd, 2010 | 12:45 am | #46
who is the bimbo with the mic, oh, but I just insulted bimbos across the world.
Men died for that flag, stand up and respect that or dont let the border hit you in the ass when you cross it forever! This is still a free country you may leave at anytime….
February 23rd, 2010 | 12:18 pm | #47
I wish that Constitution-defending patriots would wise up to the following problem concerning the Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge, written by a Christian socialist, was arguably intended to indoctrinate school children to make them favor a big federal government. This is evidenced by the words “one nation,” and “indivisible,” which essentially sweep the idea of state sovereignty under the carpet.
Regarding making a proper distinction between the federal and state governments, Thomas Jefferson put it this way.
“Our citizens have wisely formed themselves into one nation as to others and several States as among themselves. To the united nation belong our external and mutual relations; to each State, severally, the care of our persons, our property, our reputation and religious freedom.” –Thomas Jefferson: To Rhode Island Assembly, 1801. ME 10:262 http://tinyurl.com/onx4j
So the Pledge unthinkingly promotes how the Founders preferred for foreigners to think about the United States, IMO.
Again, the Pledge wrongly glosses over the constitutionally enumerated principle of state sovereignty.
February 23rd, 2010 | 1:05 pm | #48
These Democrats absolutely HATE this country and everything it stands for. November 2010 can’t come soon enough for me.
February 23rd, 2010 | 11:58 pm | #49
[...] And just to show how much a Democrat from California who attended an immigration reform meeting with SEIU loves this country – he laughs when the Pledge of Allegiance is suggested at the start of the meeting [from Gateway Pundit]: [...]
February 24th, 2010 | 10:06 am | #50
Did anyone really expect anything different from the American hating “white liberal / negro” party member?
February 26th, 2010 | 8:56 am | #51
[...] Xavier Becerra (D–CA) earns our Top Idiot of the Week award. He is caught laughing out loud when a staff member from Ari David For Congress suggests that they start off their SEIU meeting [...]
February 26th, 2010 | 10:17 am | #52
[...] Xavier Becerra (D–CA) earns our Top Idiot of the Week award. He is caught laughing out loud when a staff member from Ari David For Congress suggests that they start off their SEIU meeting [...]
February 27th, 2010 | 12:36 pm | #53
[...] Xavier Becerra (D–CA) earns our Top Idiot of the Week award. He is caught laughing out loud when a staff member from Ari David For Congress suggests that they start off their SEIU meeting [...]
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