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09-03-2009, 02:27 PM
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Kate Smith: Singing God Bless America in the days before President Obama
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09-03-2009, 02:36 PM
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09-03-2009, 03:10 PM
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God Bless Moreluck !!!
I am sitting in a treatment room, alone. The sound of music either draws unwanted attention or attention from unexpected people.
The other day I stammered out to ask if it was okay to listen to a song from Camelot play on my laptop. The response was luke warm, that was before I played it. The mood changed and it was nice to listen to a few folks sing to my laptop.
Today...I didn't bother to ask if I could play the music...I just cranked Kate Smith belting out God Bless America !!!
I raise my glass to you, More!!! 
You made a difference in my day. You made a difference in the Outpatient department where I am currently posting this message.
So as I started this post...so I end it....God Bless You Moreluck and God Bless America!!! | |
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09-03-2009, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ajblakejr  God Bless Moreluck !!!
I am sitting in a treatment room, alone. The sound of music either draws unwanted attention or attention from unexpected people.
The other day I stammered out to ask if it was okay to listen to a song from Camelot play on my laptop. The response was luke warm, that was before I played it. The mood changed and it was nice to listen to a few folks sing to my laptop.
Today...I didn't bother to ask if I could play the music...I just cranked Kate Smith belting out God Bless America !!!
I raise my glass to you, More!!!
You made a difference in my day. You made a difference in the Outpatient department where I am currently posting this message.
So as I started this post...so I end it....God Bless You Moreluck and God Bless America!!! | I am more than curious. Was it the song from Camelot I sent you? Or was it another one, and if so, which one?
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09-03-2009, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by pickup I am more than curious. Was it the song from Camelot I sent you? Or was it another one, and if so, which one? |
It was the one you sent me...
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09-05-2009, 06:38 AM
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09-05-2009, 06:41 AM
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Klein's National Anthem!
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09-05-2009, 07:05 AM
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Don't you just love it when people make great spectacles of grand patriotic fanfare! Warms the patriotic heart!
And even one time foreign leaders were warmly welcomed by all to help in the efforts!
And if there is any illusion that somehow we Americans elect leaders in a free democratic elective process in stark opposition and contrast to such mega maniacs like Hitler and Mussolini, here's just the tip of the iceberg! 
Tell em Willie B 
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09-05-2009, 07:14 AM
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This thread was intended to be respectful............ 
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09-05-2009, 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by moreluck This thread was intended to be respectful............ | I find that a little hard to believe, seeing as how you started off by taking a shot at the current president.
My father loves the Kate Smith version, btw. And course he has it on vinyl
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09-05-2009, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by moreluck This thread was intended to be respectful............ | WAS?
Unintended consequences! 
Sorry but I just don't buy into the false patriotism for the purpose of propaganda in advancing certain political and economic self interests. Especially when that interest forces me by the point of a gun to help pay for it.
I tend to agree with Woody Guthrie when it comes to this song!
And let's be honest for once, when comes right down to it, how does this guy 
really different all that much from this guy? 
Their jobs are to just enforce the law and if someone resists, they have the right to force compliance by whatever means up to and by the means of lethal force. Their job is to make sure the will of the people are in compliance with the will of the State all because a larger group voted themselves to be gods.
People berate and rightly so the Hitler German State for it's sins and the large numbers of innocent civilians murdered at the hands of it's public policy. I wonder if we have the courage to hold that same critical eye upon our own society using the same standards we hold them too?
NO? And you want me to respect that?
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09-05-2009, 08:34 AM
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This thread Post #1 was Kate Smith singing God Bless America. How is that a poke at Obama ??????????????
I just pointed out that historiccally, it was before Obama
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09-05-2009, 09:03 AM
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09-05-2009, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by moreluck This thread Post #1 was Kate Smith singing God Bless America. How is that a poke at Obama ??????????????
I just pointed out that historically, it was before Obama | 
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09-05-2009, 09:46 AM
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wkmac....you're incorrigible !!! 
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09-05-2009, 10:40 AM
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Moreluck,
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09-05-2009, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by island1fox Moreluck,
Thank you !!! You made my day. |
Mine too!   
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09-05-2009, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by moreluck wkmac....you're incorrigible !!! | he takes it as a compliment
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09-05-2009, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by moreluck wkmac....you're incorrigible !!! | Quote:
Originally Posted by pickup he takes it as a compliment | I would!
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09-05-2009, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Jones | hmm,,, how does he do that? Buddha is dead
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09-05-2009, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tourists24 hmm,,, how does he do that? Buddha is dead | Well, they're all dead I reckon, except to those who believe in them. I just thought it was a cute bumper sticker. 
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Originally Posted by ajblakejr God Bless Moreluck !!!
I am sitting in a treatment room, alone. The sound of music either draws unwanted attention or attention from unexpected people.
The other day I stammered out to ask if it was okay to listen to a song from Camelot play on my laptop. The response was luke warm, that was before I played it. The mood changed and it was nice to listen to a few folks sing to my laptop.
Today...I didn't bother to ask if I could play the music...I just cranked Kate Smith belting out God Bless America !!! I raise my glass to you, More!!! You made a difference in my day. You made a difference in the Outpatient department where I am currently posting this message. So as I started this post...so I end it....God Bless You Moreluck and God Bless America!!![/QUOTE] | Message to everyone
I did not view this thread as a political slam.
I saw appreciation for Cinema and Kate Smith.
I stated in my response, those around me appreciated the music playing on my computer. I also stated More made a difference. I will take this a step further.
Using my wireless connection to access the 'net.
I was blessed, the opportunity to open the eyes of several Seniors to the many offerings on the WWW.
I was asked if I could find the Rat Pak, Ray Charles, Micheal Jackson, etc on this magical box called a laptop. I took requests like a DJ at a low budget AM radio station.
I then took them to the WWII registry (my pet project) and we looked up names.
My husband will not be happy with the $$$ I spent on airtime. However, it was worth every dime to bring music into their day and show them the "information highway."
All I know is that More and Kate Smith opened the door to another world for several people. Each person may travel a different path but nevertheless...they all had a smile on their faces.
Smiles don't come easy when a needle is pumping poison in your arm to kill a monster that decided to move in like a carpetbagger in the night. 
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09-08-2009, 12:52 PM
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Good deal aj, out of a bad situation you've been able to make it better, even if it's just fow a little while. Trooper indeed!
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09-08-2009, 05:45 PM
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Each person may travel a different path but nevertheless...they all had a smile on their faces.
Smiles don't come easy when a needle is pumping poison in your arm to kill a monster that decided to move in like a carpetbagger in the night. | Thank you for all the messages expressing concern.
I will be okay. I am guilty and I have been accused of being too resilient.
Someone tell Don McLean that music can save your mortal soul.
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