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[fudd]

That first emoticon was supossed to be more of a Homer Simson da-ooo

[Vince]

Actually I always thought "God Bless America" or "My Country 'Tis of Thee" would have made better anthems.

Kate Smith ruined "God Bless America" for me. She did such a fine job singing that song that other renditions pale in comparison.

As for "My Country 'Tis of Thee", that might be just a little too British.

[macwilkin]

As for "My Country 'Tis of Thee", that might be just a little too British.

That's why I prefer it! I actually like "God Save our Native Land", which is appears in the hymnal of the Episcopal Church.

But the "SSB" is also a "British" song, Vince -- the tune is actually a British drinking song.

Cheers!

[Vince]

But the "SSB" is also a "British" song, Vince -- the tune is actually a British drinking song.

Cheers!

Ah, but I didn't say that I was crazy about the "SSB" banner either. I don't feel that one need be a profesionally trained singer to be able to sing one's national anthem properly.

You do bring up a good point though. Many of our early 'patriotic' songs got their start as British drinking songs. I guess that tells me where our founding fathers spent most of their spare time.

[bubba]

Heck, the Pilgrims stopped at Plymouth Rock instead of continuing on to Virginia because they ran out of beer. The first permanant building they erected was a brewery.

[macwilkin]

Benjamin Franklin said: "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."

Even more so when you're in your kilt having a Tennants, McEwans Export, Newcastle, etc.

T.

[Plastic Paddy]

episcopalscot,

Is that the 9 province Canadian flag... very cool avatar.

Slainte,

Tobie

[macwilkin]

Yep -- Pre-1965 and Maple Leaf Canadian Flag.

T.