(02-03-2014 07:29 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  Oh my gosh, some of you people are so closed-minded it's pathetic.

Wow, our nation is made up of people from lots of backgrounds and is a nation of immigrants. There are so many thousands of languages spoken here that represent America and Americans, this is a selection of those from people who are American citizens and who love this country. The last time I checked you don't have to speak a majority language to be patriotic in this country.

The anthem is in English, but songs like this have liberty for all and translation. The song's words and meaning are not lost in a different language, though I find they are lost on some of you posting here.

yeah yeah.."closed minded....." "Xenophobic"......racist....

There is nothing closed minded about protecting our language. Without it we are nothing.

(02-03-2014 07:31 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:29 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  Oh my gosh, some of you people are so closed-minded it's pathetic.

Wow, our nation is made up of people from lots of backgrounds and is a nation of immigrants. There are so many thousands of languages spoken here that represent America and Americans, this is a selection of those from people who are American citizens and who love this country. The last time I checked you don't have to speak a majority language to be patriotic in this country.

The anthem is in English, but songs like this have liberty for all and translation. The song's words and meaning are not lost in a different language, though I find they are lost on some of you posting here.

yeah yeah.."closed minded....." "Xenophobic"......racist....

There is nothing closed minded about protecting our language. Without it we are nothing.

Our language?

There is nothing about English that is ours to protect.

(02-03-2014 07:33 PM)dmacfour Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:31 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:29 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  Oh my gosh, some of you people are so closed-minded it's pathetic.

Wow, our nation is made up of people from lots of backgrounds and is a nation of immigrants. There are so many thousands of languages spoken here that represent America and Americans, this is a selection of those from people who are American citizens and who love this country. The last time I checked you don't have to speak a majority language to be patriotic in this country.

The anthem is in English, but songs like this have liberty for all and translation. The song's words and meaning are not lost in a different language, though I find they are lost on some of you posting here.

yeah yeah.."closed minded....." "Xenophobic"......racist....

There is nothing closed minded about protecting our language. Without it we are nothing.

Our language? You're on crack bro.

I whole-heartedly agree. My language is English, and it is not going anywhere. What are we protecting it from, exactly? Other languages coming in and requiring people to know about other nations and languages? Heaven forbid that be necessary. Who could ever survive like that, having to be around other languages? Never before in human history have we faced a problem so grave and so dangerous...

I find the situation best described with a top YouTube comment:

Quote:If you found this offensive, you're not an American.

I agree. If you do not understand the message this ad conveys, perhaps you need to reconsider your understanding of this great nation and what makes it great.

(02-03-2014 07:35 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:33 PM)dmacfour Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:31 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:29 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  Oh my gosh, some of you people are so closed-minded it's pathetic.

Wow, our nation is made up of people from lots of backgrounds and is a nation of immigrants. There are so many thousands of languages spoken here that represent America and Americans, this is a selection of those from people who are American citizens and who love this country. The last time I checked you don't have to speak a majority language to be patriotic in this country.

The anthem is in English, but songs like this have liberty for all and translation. The song's words and meaning are not lost in a different language, though I find they are lost on some of you posting here.

yeah yeah.."closed minded....." "Xenophobic"......racist....

There is nothing closed minded about protecting our language. Without it we are nothing.

Our language? You're on crack bro.

I whole-heartedly agree.

I find the situation best described with a top YouTube comment:

Quote:If you found this offensive, you're not an American.

I agree. If you do not understand the message this ad conveys, perhaps you need to reconsider your understanding of this great nation and what makes it great.

Talk about being really closed minded. I'm afraid I am one of many. There is also a reason this would have been considered offensive in many other nations. We are no different.

(02-03-2014 07:35 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:33 PM)dmacfour Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:31 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:29 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  Oh my gosh, some of you people are so closed-minded it's pathetic.

Wow, our nation is made up of people from lots of backgrounds and is a nation of immigrants. There are so many thousands of languages spoken here that represent America and Americans, this is a selection of those from people who are American citizens and who love this country. The last time I checked you don't have to speak a majority language to be patriotic in this country.

The anthem is in English, but songs like this have liberty for all and translation. The song's words and meaning are not lost in a different language, though I find they are lost on some of you posting here.

yeah yeah.."closed minded....." "Xenophobic"......racist....

There is nothing closed minded about protecting our language. Without it we are nothing.

Our language? You're on crack bro.

I whole-heartedly agree.

I find the situation best described with a top YouTube comment:

Quote:If you found this offensive, you're not an American.

I agree. If you do not understand the message this ad conveys, perhaps you need to reconsider your understanding of this great nation and what makes it great.

Oklahoma demonstrates with every post how un-American he is.

(02-03-2014 07:37 PM)dmacfour Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:35 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:33 PM)dmacfour Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:31 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:29 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  Oh my gosh, some of you people are so closed-minded it's pathetic.

Wow, our nation is made up of people from lots of backgrounds and is a nation of immigrants. There are so many thousands of languages spoken here that represent America and Americans, this is a selection of those from people who are American citizens and who love this country. The last time I checked you don't have to speak a majority language to be patriotic in this country.

The anthem is in English, but songs like this have liberty for all and translation. The song's words and meaning are not lost in a different language, though I find they are lost on some of you posting here.

yeah yeah.."closed minded....." "Xenophobic"......racist....

There is nothing closed minded about protecting our language. Without it we are nothing.

Our language? You're on crack bro.

I whole-heartedly agree.

I find the situation best described with a top YouTube comment:

Quote:If you found this offensive, you're not an American.

I agree. If you do not understand the message this ad conveys, perhaps you need to reconsider your understanding of this great nation and what makes it great.

Oklahoma demonstrates with every post how un-American he is.

The Koch brothers.

(02-03-2014 07:29 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  The song's words and meaning are not lost in a different language...

What do you mean the words and meaning are not lost? Most people in this country probably only understood a few words of the song before it moved on to a different language. The minute I could no longer follow the song the words and meaning were lost.

If we did that to another country it would be considered arrogant, disrespectful, and intolerant. How do you think Native Americans would feel if we started singing their sacred tribal songs in Japanese and Greek? And don't forget, it's offensive to have a team called the Redskins but Americans can't be offended when their patriotic songs are hijacked.

(02-03-2014 07:38 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:29 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  The song's words and meaning are not lost in a different language...

What do you mean the words and meaning are not lost? Most people in this country probably only understood a few words of the song before it moved on to a different language. The minute I could no longer follow the song the words and meaning were lost.

If we did that to another country it would be considered arrogant, disrespectful, and intolerant. How do you think Native Americans would feel if we started singing their sacred tribal songs in Japanese and Greek? And don't forget, it's offensive to have a team called the Redskins but Americans can't be offended when their patriotic songs are hijacked.

Well put.

(02-03-2014 07:38 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:37 PM)dmacfour Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:35 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:33 PM)dmacfour Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:31 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  yeah yeah.."closed minded....." "Xenophobic"......racist....

There is nothing closed minded about protecting our language. Without it we are nothing.

Our language? You're on crack bro.

I whole-heartedly agree.

I find the situation best described with a top YouTube comment:

Quote:If you found this offensive, you're not an American.

I agree. If you do not understand the message this ad conveys, perhaps you need to reconsider your understanding of this great nation and what makes it great.

Oklahoma demonstrates with every post how un-American he is.

The Koch brothers.

are more American than you.

(02-03-2014 07:42 PM)dmacfour Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:38 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:37 PM)dmacfour Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:35 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:33 PM)dmacfour Wrote:  Our language? You're on crack bro.

I whole-heartedly agree.

I find the situation best described with a top YouTube comment:

Quote:If you found this offensive, you're not an American.

I agree. If you do not understand the message this ad conveys, perhaps you need to reconsider your understanding of this great nation and what makes it great.

Oklahoma demonstrates with every post how un-American he is.

The Koch brothers.

are more American than you.

Because they provide you with a service.

Okla is probably Canadian.

(02-03-2014 07:52 PM)JDTulane Wrote:  Okla is probably Canadian.

No wonder he's clueless about the constitution.

(02-03-2014 07:52 PM)JDTulane Wrote:  Okla is probably Canadian.

Oh yeah A.


Anyway, I think we are clear that the Coke commercial was just another left wing stunt in poor taste. Liberals hate America so much that they become desperate for diversity and have to create a spectacle. If it doesn't quite feel right to do it, it's probably not a good idea to do it.

I'm sure Coke will enjoy a brief spike in sales while the left wing has their own little Chick Fil A moment, but I think this kind of crap will hurt them in the long run. Don't mess with our patriotic songs.

(02-03-2014 07:38 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:29 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  The song's words and meaning are not lost in a different language...

What do you mean the words and meaning are not lost? Most people in this country probably only understood a few words of the song before it moved on to a different language. The minute I could no longer follow the song the words and meaning were lost.

If we did that to another country it would be considered arrogant, disrespectful, and intolerant. How do you think Native Americans would feel if we started singing their sacred tribal songs in Japanese and Greek? And don't forget, it's offensive to have a team called the Redskins but Americans can't be offended when their patriotic songs are hijacked.

Maybe I am just older..but..I know the words to the song. I have heard it hundreds of times. It did not not BTW make this rendition any less powerful to me. I really think we are being hypersensitive. Usually..I am the first one to object to this type of stuff. Again...If it had been the national anthem...I would have been pissed. That is another subject all together.

(02-03-2014 08:16 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:38 PM)smn1256 Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 07:29 PM)Ole Blue Wrote:  The song's words and meaning are not lost in a different language...

What do you mean the words and meaning are not lost? Most people in this country probably only understood a few words of the song before it moved on to a different language. The minute I could no longer follow the song the words and meaning were lost.

If we did that to another country it would be considered arrogant, disrespectful, and intolerant. How do you think Native Americans would feel if we started singing their sacred tribal songs in Japanese and Greek? And don't forget, it's offensive to have a team called the Redskins but Americans can't be offended when their patriotic songs are hijacked.

Maybe I am just older..but..I know the words to the song. I have heard it hundreds of times. It did not not BTW make this rendition any less powerful to me. I really think we are being hypersensitive. Usually..I am the first one to object to this type of stuff. Again...If it had been the national anthem...I would have been pissed. That is another subject all together.

You understand the words so everyone else should just get over it right. It was a crap move on Coke's part.

(02-03-2014 08:04 PM)oklalittledixie Wrote:  Liberals hate America so much...

I'm pretty sure you think I'm a liberal so you'll ignore me but I really, deeply, hope that you don't think that everybody who disagrees with you "hates America."

When I see people passionate about politics, I see that as a sign that they love America and want what's best for our nation. We may disagree on how to get there but I think the debate can, and should, be educational for us all. If you're here because you want to troll and play the game, that's one thing. If you're here because you love this country, love your way of life, and want to make sure it's here and better for the next generation, then I don't care where you fall on the political spectrums, we have a common goal.

I disagree with many (most?) of our politicians, but I don't actually think their intentions are malevolent.

(02-03-2014 06:17 PM)THE NC Herd Fan Wrote:  Disrespectful on many levels, first to US Citizens and to citizens of the countries represented in the commercial.

The only :country represented in the commercial" was the USA. Set and filmed in the US, with American actors and singers.

Also since this seems to be such a major complaint by many -- all the actors and singers actually do speak English.

Set the rancor a moment and try watching the behind-the-scenes video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ReHUMUb9...e=youtu.be
It really does speak to one of America's great strengths, and why people come from all over the world to be Americans.

You're going to blow some fuses with that talk.

(02-03-2014 10:15 PM)JOwl Wrote:  

(02-03-2014 06:17 PM)THE NC Herd Fan Wrote:  Disrespectful on many levels, first to US Citizens and to citizens of the countries represented in the commercial.

The only :country represented in the commercial" was the USA. Set and filmed in the US, with American actors and singers.

Also since this seems to be such a major complaint by many -- all the actors and singers actually do speak English.

Set the rancor a moment and try watching the behind-the-scenes video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ReHUMUb9...e=youtu.be
It really does speak to one of America's great strengths, and why people come from all over the world to be Americans.

But they weren't real 'mericans!

Okie hates brown people