Is America's national anthem racist?
I say yes, not for the content but the evil country it represents. America has done slavery, genocide, etc. etc.
36-40, F
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LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@MarmeeMarch Thanks for waving that Russian flag. We all know you guys support Putin in everything he does.
Oh, and thanks for proving that you're a bigot. Like I needed more proof.
Oh, and thanks for proving that you're a bigot. Like I needed more proof.
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SparkleLeaf · 51-55, T
There are two verses in addition to the one that is sung at ball games. The third verse on its surface could be understood to be racist, as a threat against any black people who dared fight for their freedom, or it could mean something else. After a brief look at the writer and his views I must say yes, it is racist. Racism was sort of the order of the day but Key was a bit of a hardliner even for his time.
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@SparkleLeaf Key was absolutely a racist, but the Battle of Fort McHenry was between the Americans and the British. That makes it pure nationalism, unless you intend to argue that the British are a race.
Verse 3 is definitely racist, but the rest of it isn't.
Verse 3 is definitely racist, but the rest of it isn't.
SparkleLeaf · 51-55, T
@LordShadowfire So I'm wrong in saying that the third verse is racist precisely because the third verse is racist. Makes all the sense in the world.
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Kind of reminding of the far left wing version of Westboro here and the horse shoe theory.
1490wayb · 56-60, M
america did NOT invent any of what you mention...all nations have much to be ashamed of and apologize for.
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
Why?
Justenjoyit · 61-69, M
I think the western world is the most tolerant to others.
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@Justenjoyit That's why I remain here. We've got our problems here in the US, and probably so does Canada, but it could be a lot worse.
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M