NBC Apologizes for Omitting ‘Under God’ in Video of Children Reciting Pledge of Allegiance
- Posted on June 20, 2011 at 2:34am by
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Editor’s note: Our original post with the video of the Pledge montage can be seen here.
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — An omission in the Pledge of Allegiance had NBC issuing an on-air apology Sunday during the U.S. Open.
The network opened its broadcast with a montage that included children reciting the pledge, but the words “under God” and “indivisible” were omitted.
The backlash on social media was quick and harsh, with some tweets calling for a boycott of NBC.
“We began our coverage of this final round just about three hours ago, and when we did it was our intent to begin the coverage of this U.S. Open championship with a feature that captured the patriotism of our national championship being held in our nation’s capital for the third time,” announcer Dan Hicks told viewers. “Regrettably, a portion of the Pledge of Allegiance that was in that feature was edited out. It was not done to upset anyone, and we’d like to apologize to those of you who were offended by it.”
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Comments (452)
cr0Wn1
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 5:16amHmm. NBC lets see how fast we can pedal backwards. What they really meant to say. It was not our intent for the American People to get this upset and threaten to boycott us. So for that we apologise.
Report Post »dubya
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:33amThat about sums it up crown1!!
Haven’t watched any nbc programs for quite some time. dirtbags. Also have not spent a dime on anything ge. That’s the best way to let them know how I feel about their agendas!!
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:39pmThe words “under God” were added by Congress in 1954 during the madness of the McCarthy era. Those of us who believe in the separation of church & state, find it an offense to have abridged the original pledge with the mention of a religious concept.
The founding fathers’ intent on separation of church & state seems to have been brushed aside & forgotten by some, but not by all. NBC had no reason to apologize.
“On 2002-JUN-26, a three judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2 to 1 to declare the Pledge unconstitutional because of the addition of the phrase “under God.” This decision only affects the states of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR and WA.
Report Post »The ruling stating that “the text of the official Pledge, codified in federal law, impermissibly takes a position with respect to the purely religious question of the existence and identity of God.“ ”
right
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:24pmYou hit the nail on the head. We noticed and we didn’t like it. We don’t like NBC or anyone else omitting God from our Pledge.
Report Post »We are ONE NATION UNDER GOD .
IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT,LEAVE!
Smug
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 5:08amHEY NBC, I know you don’t like it, but we are and always will be ONE NATION UNDER GOD, one day very soon I suspect, GOD will be editing NBC out……MSSMUG
Report Post »LovinUSA
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:50amThis is America, NBC……….. Don’t tell us that you do not edit and check what goes out to the public, apology not accepted, you did this intentionally. You are an insult to the American people of the United States, you should all loose your jobs for this “mistake”. I wonder how much you were funded to do this? Let’s ask Soros, bet he has the answer. I won’t be watching your channel any more.
Report Post »Mister T
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:42amThat was a deliberate edit. Don’t be fooled.
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 5:56amNo edit is accidental. That’s why there are people called Editors.
Report Post »JimCDew
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:21pmWhy has no one picked up on the omission of “indivisible”? NBC is trying to divide the people of America acting as the lackey of the current administration. I say that all citizens are my brothers in the UNITED States of America. God has blessed us all.
Report Post »hillbillyinny
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:42amI haven’t watched NBC for some time now (years!). I do, however, check in on MeSsNBC now and then to check what the idiots there are doing and saying–it‘s like a comedy routine if it doesn’t make be sick!
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:25pmApologize for what? It’s about time soemone stepped up and got rid of that McCarthy inspired nonsense.
Report Post »Kathleen
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:42amTrying to omit God hey. Typical socialist/communists who think they ARE God.
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:41pmThe TEA Party keep saying they want to return the country to traditional values, well, here you go. The original pledge did not contain the reference to God.
Make up your mind baggers, you can’t have it both ways.
Report Post »ginpa
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:41amAnd who owns NBC —-non other than GE—- which brings you better things for life. Haven’t watched NBC for years.
Report Post »Lone Ranger
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:41amIt was not done to upset anyone? Then why WAS it done? This is just more proof that liberals want to eliminate God not only in government, but in every aspect of our lives. The title of Ann Coulter’s latest book says it all — Demonic.
Report Post »Meyvn
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 6:27amPsa 2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
Report Post »Psa 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
Psa 2:3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
Psa 2:4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
Psa 2:5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
Psa 2:6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Psa 2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
Psa 2:8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
Psa 2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
Psa 2:10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
Psa 2:11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
Psa 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:29pmAs a Christian, I’ve often been troubled by the pledge, because my allegiance is not to any specific country but to my Lord & Savior – who knows no political boundaries, nor repects any one particular flag.
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:39amWeasels. That is all.
Report Post »burnteye86
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:13am..announcer Dan Hicks told viewers. “Regrettably, a portion of the Pledge of Allegiance that was in that feature was edited out. It was not done to upset anyone, and we’d like to apologize to those of you who were offended by it. He said ” it wasn’t done to upset anyone”. Well, Dan, Why was it done then? Why was it INTENTIONALLY omitted? I am at my freakin, boiling point and I have decided NBC will not be on my TV till something changes around there. If it doesn’t change, then I will NEVER watch again. I urge you to put your money where your mouth is and boycott NBC and their sponsors.
Report Post »Smug
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:57amI never watch NBC, but I’m with you, I would like to know, If It wasn’t done to upset anyone, than why? Why edit it out? I think though we all know the answer, and it is that, NBC is an anti-Christian, Anti-American news organization and what better way to get their message out ………MSSMUG
Report Post »SingerGuy
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:56amI spent six years in the Air Force working for Armed Forces Radio and Television. My favorite thing was editing video. I can tell you from personal experience that no editor “accidentally” does this. Pieces like this require planning before and review afterward. There would have been many people who saw this piece and signed off on it before it hit the air. I’m betting there was some back-slapping going on as they congratulated each other on their little “message piece” by eliminating “under God, Indivisible” from the pledge. I don’t buy their retraction for one second! Bye bye, NBC. You won’t be missed on our television set.
Report Post »leftcoastslut
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:52amisn’t “GE” the parent company? what other channels also are owned by GE besides msnbc, cnn, bloomberg, the weather channrl? doesn’t Soros and Gore have a hand in these? i think we ought to put a hurt on the whole umbrella
Report Post »ofallon
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:52pmGreat post Singerguy. Thanks for your insight.
Report Post »STAR SPANGLED SPAMMER
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:53amThey went into it and then stopped right after…… “And One nation?
Hmmm? who are they kidding?
Sorry? Pfft! I like NBC..NBC is nice…FOR ME TO POOP ON!
(“trust nobody”)
Report Post »USAMEDIC3008
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:37pmSTAR
Report Post »My Father said he ate enough Spam in WW-2 To last
three life times. Would’nt allow it in the house.However,
You are welcome anytine…………….
winoceros
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:50pm“apologize to those who were offended…”
No, you insincere elitists, you’re supposed to apologize for doing it. The act you did was wrong. Whether or not anyone is offended is actually irrelevant.
Do.The.Right.Thing.For.Pete’s.Sake. This kind of non-apology is a “blame-the-victim” weasel version. An apology is: “We did the wrong thing. We’re sorry for what we did.”
Report Post »Chett
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:42amTime to just turn off the TV’s. No News is better than cooked news.
Report Post »ransto62
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:27amHell I stoped watching NBC over 10 years ago,kind
Report Post »da doing my own boycott’ing…….
G3L
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:22amWe did it!!! Good job America, now lets keep the pressure on them to start reporting the news. Goes to show you united we stand! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND OUR TROOPS!
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:46pm“Under God” was shoved into the pledge during the McCarthy insanity. This is something that you Republicans are probably unaware of because Fox News hasn’t told you yet. (And never will).
Report Post »QuinnMCK
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:22amIs anyone really surprised by this? NBC is just showing their true colors – and they are NOT Red, White and Blue.
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:23pmI’m catholic, very liberal like most catholics, so I don’t mind saying “under God”. But I would have no objections dropping the “under God” because 1. The original was not written that way and 2. THERE IS NO STATE RELIGION!!!
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:21amI remember as a little kid watching “All In The Family” and “Sanford & Son” and laughing with my family… These shows would NEVER pass muster now just a few decades later, since our society has become oversensitive, ritalin-doped, emasculated pansies. Apparently the biggest crime in America today is to “offend” someone. Really? Here’s a tip: get over yourself.
Remember as a kid watching Looney Toons on Saturday mornings? You’ll never see Speedy Gonzales cartoons aired in America anymore. Why? They’ve been deemed “offensive”. Ironically, they’re a huge hit in Mexico.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speedy_Gonzales#1999-2002_Cartoon_Network_ban_.26_Warner_Brothers_warnings
We’re being paralyzed by this paranoia. Stop the madness!
Report Post »Master Sergeant Malone
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:07amYou are sooo right TH 30. I am so fed up with the liberal BS that’s overtaking this country I could spit nails. How I long for the days of “lead, follow or get the hell out of the way!” (Reagan) What is so amazing; sickening is the few screaming liberals who are responsible for this radical departure from days gone by. The lame stream media with NBC leading the charge bears a hugh portion of the blame for carrying the posioned water for the nut jobs intent on destroying this country by whatever means necessary. There’s got be a tipping point somewhere down the road. I only hope and pray it comes soon. Political correctness be damned! Even MORE responsible for this dreaded situation are the brainless wonders (voters) who support this God awful NAY Godless path of eventual destruction of what was ONCE the greatest nation on God’s green earth! Sad is an understatement!
Report Post »USAMEDIC3008
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:10pmMSG…
Report Post »It’s comming sooner than most expect.
Where do we Re-up.
USAMEDIC3008
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:13pmTheir in the wire now.
Report Post »Time for Broken-Arrow…
American Pride
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:17amI haven’t watched NBC since Heroes. I no longer watch meet the press either.
Report Post »vennoye
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:50amQuit watching ABC, CBS and NBC totally during the 2008 election…..saw then that their agenda was not anything I wanted to contribute to………this is nothing new.
Report Post »HairOfTheDogSob
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:28amMeet the Press=Script The Press..RIGHT ON..NO MORE FOR ME EITHER!
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:15pmThis nation was founded under the CONSTITUTION, not under a god.
Report Post »A nation founded under a god is a theocracy, such as Iran, or such as the Taliban’s Afghanistan
JimCDew
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:12pm@AMIIKEUS
This nation was formed under the Delaration of Independence. We were a nation before the Constitution was radified. (Idiot)
Report Post »greggor
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:08amSo please enlighten us as to just why it was edited out, if it wasn’t to offend us?
Report Post »NBC is already gone. There is nothing on that channel that I could even miss.
hannahh
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:25amOK OK people we’ll tell you why! It should be…one nation under barry, or one nation under soros, hell we’ll even take one nation under biden, but never ever ever ONE NATION UNDER GOD – nbc.
Report Post »ThoreauHD
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 2:57amRegrettably, I’m omitting NBC from my viewing from now on. I’m deeply sorry.
Report Post »BlazingInSC
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:27amI have already omitted NBC from my TV viewing years ago without even one single ounce of regret. You too should feel no regret – you’re not missing much anyhow.
Report Post »Faith_Grace
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 7:08amIt is soooo obvious they did it intentionally. I am with you. I don’t need to watch anything on NBC either. What comes around goes around. They’ll get what is coming in return.
Report Post »longun45
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 2:56amThere is no excuse good enough for the willful ommission of the phrase “Under God, indivisable”. That was done deliberately and with forethought. NBC is now a dead network.
Report Post »starman70
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:29amWhat else could you ever expect from NBC, Nothing But Communism. They worship Obama and they follow him like blind dogs. Obama would love to see “Under GOD” replaced with “Under Allah”. Obama and NBC hpe that if “Under GOD” is eliminated enough, the American people will forget that the phrase is there. Of course, the far left, union oriented, public school teachers will not teach anything different. Remember, Communists don’t belive in GOD.
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:27pmthe pledge was not created by our founding fathers.
Report Post »it isnt in the constitution.
it was created less than 100 years ago during the cold war by people who wanted a difference between our country, and communist russia.
Our country was not founded as a theocracy.
the hawk
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 2:49amIT was NOT Done to NOT upset anyone ! !
Report Post »Islesfordian
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 5:57amThey didn’t mean to offend anyone. Sure. Actually they didn’t think they would get caught and people would be offended.
Report Post »IMAWAKENOW
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 2:49amI guess it will be left to“ We The People” to call the media on things like this. They seem to keep floating these trial ballones to see if anyone cares enough to say anything. I am VERY sure this was a purposfull omition on their part. Keep up the good work!
Report Post »christianUSA
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:24amI agree seem so and I be surprised if the apology was as widely public as the omission.
Report Post »christianUSA
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:35amIf someone does not clear state what they are apologizing for, never said what was omitted namely “Under God” like the obamite pledge, that no real apology.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:09amYou make an example out of NBC. Don’t just call them out and forgive and forget you start a movement to boycott NBC and all of those who advertise on the station. You call PGA and inform them of the agreigous act that was presented by NBC at the opening of their event. And inform the GPA that you won’t view their broadcast if they are aired on NBC. You break NBC and sent a message to every other network and group that you won’t be led down the path of GODLESSNESS.
Report Post »Oldphoto678
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:34amGood on them for taking that crap out. “Under god” wasn’t in the pledge until 1954, and is just one more example of you Xtians pushing your religion on the rest of us. You pushed, and pushed for years, and now you‘re upset because you’re getting pushed back. Well you aint seen nothing yet.
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:14pmThe pledge of allegiance has absolutely no connection with the US constitution. A quick check of Wikipedia reveals :
“The Pledge of Allegiance of the United States is an oath of loyalty to the national flag and the Republic of the United States of America, originally composed by Francis Bellamy in 1892 and formally adopted by Congress as the national pledge in 1942.
The Pledge has been modified four times since its composition, with the most recent change adding the words “under God” in 1954.”
So what exactly is your point?
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 2:45am“Regrettably, a portion of the Pledge of Allegiance that was in that feature was edited out. It was not done to upset anyone, and we’d like to apologize to those of you who were offended by it.”
Please apropriately discipline the mindless drone who did it, and then your apology will be accepted. Now please STOP trying to “edit” out God from American history!
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 5:38amHey NBC watch this & learn from :
Red Skelton & John Wayne .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZBTyTWOZCM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jf3MQpffBc
Report Post »figusjanus
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 7:31amDo you really think someone on the media floor said yes I and I alone will edit this pledge. With out anyone’s approval. I will risk my job I have had for a long time in this market with high unemployment. NO it was a group of people. A director, editor, someone to do the editing. It was a coordinated effort. Middle management was involved I would bet a dollar to everyone of your pennies it was so!!!!!!
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:43pmIt should be omitted. I mean, if we heard kids reciting it, but using Allah (gasp) instead, Americans would call it child abuse.
Report Post »The whole pledge of allegiance is so ridiculous in the first place. If we heard kids reciting it in another country, we’d call it indoctrination.
brickmoon
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 2:42amIt was obviously cut for time. Can’t miss a second of that lightning-paced golfin’ action.
Report Post »Servanthussain
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:09amNow, our servant
Report Post »Mr. Hussain needs to apologize.
gotta light
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:52amNBC is and empolyes GODLESS people!
Hey bud gotta light?
Report Post »1stAmendment
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:20amN-Nothing
Report Post »B-But
C-Crap
Dustyluv
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 5:41amI was watching when it happened. I immediately changed the channel. Can’t even watch something as simple as golf without the liberal buucrap leaking on to the screen…
Report Post »chazman
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 5:55am“… it was not done to upset anyone.” And, “you would like to apologize to those who were offended by it.” NBC … your apology is NOT accepted, you pack of Liberal Marxist’s!! To He!! with the State Controlled Media!! You are the enemy of the American people!!
Report Post »Living In NYC
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 6:00amToo little too late…NBC you will soon be forced off the air like your friends at “Air America”.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 6:07am.
Report Post »Knew exactly what they did apology not excepted………..
HKS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 6:39amThis network would edit out our entire history if they thought they could get away with it. The only thing they understand is money, so avoid their advertisers and let it be known.
Report Post »Aaron in Polk County
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 6:41amWho wants to see or hear the pledge of allegiance? I mean, I am getting sick of the Star Spangled Banner. Just shut up and play the friggin’ game (golf, raceing, hockey, etc…)
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 7:08amSounds like whoever put that ‘montage’ together needs to lose their job, and whoever produces it without checking it first needs to lose their job! They can say it was an oversight but someone was responsible, or irresponsible.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 7:37amI gave up on NBC years ago,I ‘ve always known they were way left. I do how ever watch the occational sporting event when it appears on that channel…Well I did until they just pulled this crap.
Report Post ».As far as I concerned they can take the advice of Geoprge Castanza and “stuff their sorries in a sack!”
I’ll never watch that channel again and I beleive Christian should ban together to boycot all businesses that advertise on NBC.
Want our country back
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 7:41amIt’s Better to Beg for Forgiveness than to Ask for Permission
They knew exactly what they were doing and decided to do it first and then give the American people a quick apology and think that will satisfy us….. WRONG…. I’m sick and tired of all these irresponsible Liberal execs thinking they know what is best for this country. I never watched NBC except for the golf, hopefully somebody else will get the rights to broadcast it so I can enjoy the US open without having something political thrown into it.
Report Post »Edct
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 7:56amWhat disgusting unamerican pieces of crap….no guts, no patriotism….boycott everything their sponsers are trying to sell.
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:03amNever watch NBC, I’m not boycotting, its just that they have nothing worth watching.
Report Post »http://commonsense21c.com/
MidWestMom
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:11amThe backlash on social media was quick and harsh, with some tweets calling for a boycott of NBC.
“We began our coverage of this final round just about three hours ago…..
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They apologized because they got the crap scared out of them by the immediate negative public response. Not because it was a “mistake”.
Heck, within three minutes of the opening I got 6 outraged emails minutes asking if I saw it- and 4 of those folks don’t even watch golf. They knew from tweets & FB status updates. And 1 of those folks is a Democrat – just as outraged as the rest. All of them sent protest emails to NBC.
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:11amOkay, Jon Stewart,
‘SPLAIN THIS ONE!
You claim media is not biased, just lazy. HOWEVER, you would have to do EXTRA WORK to edit out one particular phrase in the pledge of allegiance.
Not biased? BULL-CRAP!
Lazy? Probably, but not when they want to be biased. I‘d say they’re lazy in that they regurgitate whatever the DNC or the WH press secretary TELLS THEM to do.
Journalism is DEAD! Buried. Six Feet under. Teets up. Pushin’ up daisies. Is no more.
WHY do you think Fox News has the highest ratings? Because they dig deep, spend the time and money to find the truth, don’t go in for sensationalism, and present BOTH sides of an arguement. They are AMERICA’S values
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:13amsorry…. not enough coffee yet. Strike that second “minutes”.
Report Post »burned at edges
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:14amThey couldn’t even say it during the apology. This fact makes it not so much an apology as a rub your nose in it.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:24amApology NOT accepted. There’s no simply no excuse for being so blatantly ignorant and offensive.
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:25am” Regrettably, a portion of the Pledge of Allegiance that was in that feature was edited out. It was not done to upset anyone, …”
Report Post »__________________________________________________________________________________
Funny they used the word “regrettably” instead of the word “accidentally”. That in itself shows they purposefully edited the section out.
Ronko
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:33amIt‘s a start but I’m still boycotting the network.
Report Post »thegrassroots
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:41amNBC Isn’t Sorry! NBC Is Just Sorry It Was Caught!
Good Job America — Holding NBC’s Feet To The Fire And Forcing Them To Cave!
The “left” is finding out that they are Very Quickly becoming the minority in America! “Don’t Tread on Me” America Is Alive And Well! No More Trampling On Our Constitution By Liberal Lemmings! It’s Over! Love America Or Leave It!
Maybe America needs to establish a fund for buying one way tickets out of Our “One Nation Under God” for the whiny little lefties. God Bless America — In Jesus Name!
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 8:41amYou know how they’ll spin this…..
“The immediate & largely negative response received from our viewers concerning our omission of key phrases in the Pledge of Allegiance proves that, contrary to what some right-wing conservative tea party pundits claim, our viewership includes those of opposing political, religious & social viewpoints. We are proud that our unbiased news, commentary and entertainment programming is watched & enjoyed by so many Americans. “
Report Post »cowdude
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:06amLet’s be honest. NBC’s programming has not only been any sign of GOD but morally for years.
Cowdude
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Pujols
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:12amTo late! ———————– NBC = USSR
Report Post »Eliasim
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:14amYeah “Cut for time”, but I would say it has more to do with them thinking they are above God.
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:15amWhatever to you idiots that will boycott NBC.
NBC will never go out of business. Too big of a company with plenty of advertisers, Golf, NFL, Notre Dame, the Olympics and many other sports.
Sports alone will keep this company alive.
Only idiots of the Right would find this offensive.
Report Post »With everything else going on in the world, this is what you have to complain about????
What idiots.
obama-mecca-me-sick
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:29amThe American people that they offend are no longer watching their televised crap and they seem to not even care. Maybe their sponsors will figure it out eventually.
Report Post »Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:35amThey keep chippng away, hoping we won’t notice.
Report Post »Bloody Sam
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:43am“It was not done to upset anyone”
Report Post »How marvelous. Thanks for the info NBC. Not sure I believe that but…let’s move on.
Now….please tell us WHY it was done. It was intentional. That much is clear. Please tell us what your intent was.
DYNA
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:57am@AKMIIKEUS
No man made entity is too big to fail and fall. This includes businesses, political movements and nations. The wisdom of this world is deceptive.
Report Post »Those who do not have and are not led by Gods Holy Spirit are deceived and will deceive.
unsalvageable.org
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:03amThey are not sorry that they did it, they are sorry that they got caught. They are sorry that their viewers didn’t just sit back and let it go like we all have so many times before. We as a nation are rising up to take control of our country back. Stand together and fight for your rights! http://www.unsalvageable.org
Report Post »HairOfTheDogSob
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:08amNot accepted! BOYCOTT NBC
Report Post »Unix
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:24am@AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:15am
Whatever to you idiots that will boycott NBC.
NBC will never go out of business. Too big of a company with plenty of advertisers, Golf, NFL, Notre Dame, the Olympics and many other sports.
Sports alone will keep this company alive.
Only idiots of the Right would find this offensive.
Report Post »With everything else going on in the world, this is what you have to complain about????
What idiots.
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You are a child, go play with yourself, the kitty litter box awaits you. I’ve seen enough of your anti-Americanism to fill a cesspool, which one day you will swim in, I hope!
drbage
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:45amTypical of the progressive agenda: nudge, wait and watch reaction, then offer a half-hearted apology to placate the matches. Really surprised that NoBrainsChannel didn’t use the typical excuse of being MIS-edited(in this case, usually misunderstood, misinterpreted, etc., etc.)
Report Post »Susan Harkins
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 10:49amLet us revisit the title: NBC = [NATIONAL] Broadcasting Company
Now that we see it clearly in the past decade, as being a prominant ‘mouthpiece’ of the government, let us entertain its propoganda motive….yet, let us look at it from a ‘Communist Chinese’ perspective. With this example, you should start seeing the pieces fit together: Bill Clinton’s NAFTA push, George Soros’ “Open Society Institute”, our administration’s current stance on disrespecting boarders (at home and abroad), the propaganda to destroy traditional “indivisable” American Values “under God”, and, which flies in the face all Americans…here it is:
“The “philosophy” of the Communist Party completely contradicts the authentic traditional Chinese culture. Traditional culture respects the mandate of heaven, as Confucius once said, “Life and death are predestined, and wealth and rank are determined by heaven.” [20] Both Buddhism and Taoism are forms of theism, and believe in the reincarnation cycle of life and death, and the karmic causality of good and evil. The Communist Party, on the contrary, not only believes in atheism, but also runs wild in defying the Tao and assaulting heavenly principles. Confucianism values family, but the Communist Manifesto clearly promulgates abolition of the family. Traditional culture differentiates the Chinese from the foreign, but the Communist Manifesto advocates the end of nationality.” [Read More Below]
http://www.theepochtimes.c
Report Post »Bear
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:00amI am an Atheist,,,But I have no problem saying the pledge because I believe if there was a God,,,he would view America and her allies favorable! Its apart of our love and respect for our freedom,,and part of our freedom is Religion,,,why get upset that most people are Religious,,,just don‘t tread on my freedom and I won’t tread on yours,,,We are Americans and it is time for the Socialist Children who are also citizens to start acting like the rest of us adults,,,you Stupid,Liberal,Hippie Morons!
Report Post »ChuckVaughan
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:01amHow many times have this administration done this now? 1000? This was no mistake!
Report Post »I hope America wakes up and realizes what’s happening to our country come election time 2012!
mibble
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:10amOk. You say it wasn’t done deliberately. Prove it. Let NBC show us the original montage, unedited. ALL LIES!
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:15amI can’t believe the PGA would air their program on such a network.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:18amI want to know WHY nbc did it, and is there a money trail?
Report Post »butler180
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:25amNot a mistake or oversight, it was on purpose. Did not think they would get caught and as it happened it was noticed and fax apology issued.
Report Post »imreddog
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:27amLeaving “under God” out of the Pledge of Allegiance is “technically” correct. We have allowed the courts to throw God and Jesus the Christ out of every aspect of this country. We are no longer “under God” or his protection. This is what happens when the Christian churchs are afraid of the IRS and losing their 501(c)3 status (MONEY). The people are ASKING THE COURTS FOR PERMISSION to mention God in their speaches and begging for permission to erect Christian symbols. Those who ask for permission are cowards and are denying Jesus before men. These same people will tell you that they would die for Christ… that’s B.S. If they won’t stand up TO the IRS and the Judges, they won’t stand up FOR Jesus.
Report Post »Angry_Bird
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:35amI locked out NBC on my tv. No one in the house can watch anything NBC.
God Bless America !!!!
Report Post »GiveUsJustice
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:36amAKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 9:15am
Whatever to you idiots that will boycott NBC.
NBC will never go out of business. Too big of a company with plenty of advertisers, Golf, NFL, Notre Dame, the Olympics and many other sports.
Sports alone will keep this company alive.
Only idiots of the Right would find this offensive.
With everything else going on in the world, this is what you have to complain about????
What idiots.
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With nothing left to report on besides Obama’s failed attempt to be a president and how he and other liberals like yourself have run this country further into the ground in 2 years more than any president has combined, we are just waiting on 2012 to take care of that.
So yes, report on other things. How many times can we hear how our economy is in ruins and is getting worse. We know! The people know as well. Everyone who voted for Obama knows.
Time to move on and report about other things that are trying to ruin the country as well.
TAG —-> NBC is it.
Report Post »RedPepper2
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:41amThe omitting of “God” is why I elect not to watch many TV programs. It is a personal choice. The sponsors paying big bucks to advertise their products should take notice.
Report Post »djeffcoat
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:56amI am omitting NBC from my viewing lineup with no apology either.
Report Post »fatjack
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:59amTheir cars are out of the bag. We now know where their hearts are.
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:02pmIf you don’t have GOD then you will not have RIGHTS. You are ruled by men and not laws in this day
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:12pmThey apologize if they offended anyone by leaving it out. How about those of us they offend by putting it in? Where’s my apology?
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:20pm“Between 1924 and 1954, the Pledge of Allegiance was worded:
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands; one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
“It was first published in a children‘s magazine Youth’s Companion, in 1892 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ arrival in the Americas. The word “to” was added before “the Republic” in 1892-OCT.”
“He considered including the word ”equality” in the pledge, but decided against it because he knew that many Americans at the time were opposed to equality for women and African-Americans.”
“In 1953, the Roman Catholic men’s group, the Knights of Columbus mounted a campaign to add the words “under God” to the Pledge.
The nation was suffering through the height of the cold war, and the McCarthy communist witch hunt. Partly in reaction to these factors, a reported 15 resolutions were initiated in Congress to change the pledge.”
Not ALL Us citizens subscribe to religious teachings you know.
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. . . .”
Thomas Jefferson
Report Post »Bluebonnet
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 12:30pm‘ scuse me NBC, the wording “Under God” was inserted in the Pledge for good reason. Who do you people think you are to omit it? Yes, they have been trying for a long time, but military and American Legion and other patriotic Americans make sure we add it in during the Pledge.
Report Post »YOU NBC people are working to deliver our country to the infidels faster than we can do it on our own.
right-wing-waco
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 1:35pmApology not accepted. There is NO excuse for this. It was obviously done on purpose. I have removed all NBC channels from my Direc TV guide.
Report Post »Cservice
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 1:41pmMaybe they left it out cause this administration is devisive and not under God. Plain and simple.
Report Post »perdew
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 1:55pmThe net work should loose it’s privlage of brodcasting any sport event for a year. Nothing like a suspention to get the attn. If they get by with it the rest of the networks will try to cut God also. We can’t allow that to happen
Report Post »perdew
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 2:05pmWe have other networks that would brodcast the Golf Game. and not cut God out.
Report Post »FortunateSon
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 2:26pmWhat did they apologize for? They couldnt even say the words “under god” in their apology. That was pathetic!
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:09pmWhy apologize?
They meant what they did.
Report Post »WeMustNeverForget
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 3:28pmApology not accepted! This was intentional through and through!! Anyone looking for an alternative to the mainstream media and it’s programming please feel free to checkout SkyAngel They have various packages. Fox News, Fox News Business, MLB & NFL Channels, QVC, HSN, and much more. This has replaced cable TV in our home.
Report Post »AKMIIKEUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 4:33pmI learned the Pledge before “under God” was added. I still say it the way I learned it.
Report Post »tjoholland
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 5:02pmI’m done with all of em;, NBC, ABC…, in my house it is FOX or nothin. On our computer its the Blaze.
Report Post »Amen and Hallelujah
the_zazzy
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 5:26pmNBC = No Believable Credentials
Report Post »Ad-Fundum
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 6:38pmI’m European, so correct me if I’m wrong (I probably am inherently because I am European (nothing but communists over there)), but are you all fighting about something that, according to my sources, was written by a SOCIALIST christian, without ‘Under god’ in it? As far as I know the pledge was: “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”. Either that or people changing the wording of other things are right as well (and as far as I know the common denominator on this site is they are not because then they would be activist). Looking forward to grounded and welll informed commentary (i.e. NOT you silly commie, butt out)
Report Post »brickmoon
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 7:01pmIf anyone is upset by the fact that, since 1957, US paper currency has had “In God We Trust” printed on it, I suggest you demonstrate an actual commitment to your ideology; immediately get rid of said offending bills! I urge you to gather all such currency in your possession and mail it to me…
Report Post »ILUVJESUS
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:19pmYour congressman will protect NBC but ignore your wishes that he take NBC to task for doing this.
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on June 20, 2011 at 11:35pmNBC did this on purpose, you know it, I know it, and they dam* well know it. Any apology they give now is only because they lit a fire they cannot put out. I hope that NBC goes broke and goes away. Then they could all go work for Hugo Chavez.
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Report Post »Blazergirl
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 1:03amThe libs had their reasons for boycotting Fox News without too much impact. I think this is a very valid reason with a much larger impact for us to boycott NBC to get our point across. Surely there must be more counrty loving Patriots, Conserveatives and Traditionalists than there are country hating Communists, Progressives and Leftwinged Liberals. The last election showed what power we had. We need to show NBC what we can do. They need to know that they are crossing the line when they are messing with OUR Pledge of Allegiance! They need to know that their time is borrowed.
I pledge that I will not watch NBC or any of it’s affiliatses until they start reporting the truth. I won’t be holding my breath on that one. Good bye NBC.
Report Post »HogansHero
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 10:57amLet them promote their agenda. As for me, I stand with God. So NBC can boycott God and I will do the same and boycott them. They have been doing it for years, so it is no surprise. They just finally came out and removed the mask. Next they will remove the shirt, then the pants, then the underwear. Then we will see the communists in true light without any disguise. We will see the blatant naked communists. They are coming!!! They seek our lives, our fortunes, and our bondage.
Report Post »Pujols
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 5:51pmI’m glad they did this. Now we know what we thought is true.
Report Post »Godless low lifes will burn in Hell.
Glad I love the Lord.
jeffyfreezone
Posted on June 21, 2011 at 9:46pmIt seemed to me to be intentionally edited out. Can somebody expose the person or persons responsible?
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