The pattern seems to be people only think it's disrespectful not to stand when the government is paying for the ceremony in the first place, so NFL games and military/police sort of events. Outside of that it's your call, but through the TV seems a pretty big stretch.
I’ve noticed that the folks who make a big deal of not standing are easily influenced. Kinda like ISIS folks who will kill you for making Mohammad jokes.
Sorry, prejudice would be a better word. No one was talking about anything to do with religion and you went all the way to ISIS blowing people up for jokes as comparable to people getting mad about anthem grandstanding, which was unnecessary.
What? No I’m not a bitch, and neither am I trolling, I was just saying you didn’t need to go there. Some of us regular people and/or those we know are Muslim, and it’s annoying when some snark about ISIS blowing someone up for a Muhammad joke, when just as easily could be said about any other race, religion or creed, throughout history.
Not sure, but I always thought you only had to stand if you were at a 'live' event while it's played. Not in a sports bar or any kind of bar; 'cuz ppl are drinking.
I think it might be that, when you're in the venue where the anthem is being played, you're supposed to stand up. If you're tuning in via phone, radio or television, you can remain seated. I really have no idea what the official rules are though.
The rules are actually pretty easy to figure out. Question One: Are you a minority protesting something wrong about how society treats you? If so, whatever you did was inappropriate.
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1 misella_landica 2017-10-31
The pattern seems to be people only think it's disrespectful not to stand when the government is paying for the ceremony in the first place, so NFL games and military/police sort of events. Outside of that it's your call, but through the TV seems a pretty big stretch.
1 ch0kboy 2017-10-31
I’ve noticed that the folks who make a big deal of not standing are easily influenced. Kinda like ISIS folks who will kill you for making Mohammad jokes.
1 slantingline 2017-10-31
Or, like any rational Muslim who will take offense to a joke about their profit, kinda like evangelicals who take every Jesus joke personally.
1 ch0kboy 2017-10-31
Exactly!
1 slantingline 2017-10-31
Didn't see why you had to make it racist, though.
1 ch0kboy 2017-10-31
Racist? When did race come into play?
Remember Islam is a religion and so is Christianity. I’m neither...I’m brown.
1 slantingline 2017-10-31
Sorry, prejudice would be a better word. No one was talking about anything to do with religion and you went all the way to ISIS blowing people up for jokes as comparable to people getting mad about anthem grandstanding, which was unnecessary.
1 ch0kboy 2017-10-31
I think you are trolling. Thank you for your input.
1 ch0kboy 2017-10-31
I bet you will now message the mods...
1 slantingline 2017-10-31
What? No I’m not a bitch, and neither am I trolling, I was just saying you didn’t need to go there. Some of us regular people and/or those we know are Muslim, and it’s annoying when some snark about ISIS blowing someone up for a Muhammad joke, when just as easily could be said about any other race, religion or creed, throughout history.
1 ch0kboy 2017-10-31
That’s your opinion. Taste is all matter of opinion. Thank you for your kind words.
1 Illadelphmilk 2017-10-31
I'm glad you went there. I get a good chuckle out of people getting offended for no reason other than feeling socially pressured to be offended.
Keep it up!
1 therealityof 2017-10-31
Not sure, but I always thought you only had to stand if you were at a 'live' event while it's played. Not in a sports bar or any kind of bar; 'cuz ppl are drinking.
1 Some-Sort-of-IxFx 2017-10-31
I think it might be that, when you're in the venue where the anthem is being played, you're supposed to stand up. If you're tuning in via phone, radio or television, you can remain seated. I really have no idea what the official rules are though.
1 HBombthrow 2017-10-31
The rules are actually pretty easy to figure out. Question One: Are you a minority protesting something wrong about how society treats you? If so, whatever you did was inappropriate.
End of questionnaire.
1 ch0kboy 2017-10-31
What?
1 slantingline 2017-10-31
Point being: It's alright not to stand every time the anthem is played. It only becomes a big deal for some if you're a minority making a statement.
You're at a bar, dude. Half the people aren't even paying attention to the TV—it's not a big deal.
1 cindiloo 2017-10-31
As long as you have successfully completed the puzzle on the Lone Star beer cap, it's always appropriate to stand
1 ch0kboy 2017-10-31
My favorite part of drinking lone star...
1 cindiloo 2017-10-31
Stand proud my friend
1 HempCO719 2017-10-31
I thought it was only customary at events and gatherings. Or people could spam it all day and watch how long they can get somebody to stand there...
1 ch0kboy 2017-10-31
I wonder if this is “common sense” or if there is some sort of rule book for this?
1 HempCO719 2017-10-31
Not a rule book per se, more of a pamphlet)
1 ch0kboy 2017-10-31
Lol nothing in it.
1 HempCO719 2017-10-31
Fixed it. A parenthesis was off
1 ch0kboy 2017-10-31
Where is the section about flag and standing?
1 HempCO719 2017-10-31
This is what I found
1 Illadelphmilk 2017-10-31
I'm laughing out loud on an airplane right now. This is fucking classic.