Well, That Didn’t Go Well…
To deflect attention from the fact that virtually no one from the Philadelphia Eagles wanted to visit the WH to celebrate their Super Bowl victory with the worst president in US history, Trump abruptly cancelled the event yesterday, lying on twitter it was because players refused to stand for the anthem. Lying again by saying that “1,000 Eagles fans” had come to town, Trump slapped together a “patriotic” celebration on the WH south steps with the Marine Band and Army Chorus. Since there were actually few Eagles fans there, apparently the WH had to hustle up a bunch of staffers to fill out the the crowd on the south lawn.
But the funny part? Mr. Super Duper Patriot not only doesn’t know the words to the national anthem, he REALLY doesn’t know words to God Bless America. Have a look, courtesy of The Daily Show:
He’s getting slammed all over the internet for this. Considering that the eagle is the national bird (let alone the name of a team) the Golden Gibbon really, really needs to wear a large sombrero whenever he is outdoors. He could get a really nasty rebuke in a fly-by.
1So typical of a despot, the false patriotism of a draft dodging, flag waving, finger pointing moron who couldn’t be bothered to learn the song he accuses others of disrespecting.
Kudos to the lone protester who took a knee.
Brings back memories of the old “My country right or wrong” mantra of the pro Vietnam War bunch, who wanted the protesters beaten, jailed and deported. The right to peaceful protest has been denied throughout America’s history, with violent consequences.
2I venture to say there were no actual Philadelphians present. EVERYONE from Philly knows the words to God Bless America! As sung by Kate Smith, it’s the theme song of the Flyers.
Remember, these are the fans who boo’d Santa Claus! They wouldn’t let someone get away with not knowing the words to a song that is special to them!
3Yo, you REALLY don’t wanna pick a fight with a buncha guys from South Philly. They will tear you up over who makes the best hoagies or if you should get your cheesesteak wit or witout, and you’re disrespectin’ the IGGLES? Get outa town!
4@Rhea, I’ve been away from home for too long! Thanks for posting in the vernacular! 🙂
5It was truly heartwarming to see all the loving shoutouts to Philly from Boston and Pittsburgh.
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