National Anthem

[Irishoshea21]

Why don't the Cubs stand for the national anthem? Every visiting team comes to town, removes their caps, and shows respect for the flag. Half the cubs are in the clubhouse during the anthem. It's been this way since 2003, and I find it embarassing. Am I the only one disgusted by that?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

The Cubs hate freedom.

[ConstableRabbit]

That's pretty ridiculous.

 

That being said, it's probably Dusty's fault.

[Irishoshea21]

The Cubs hate freedom.

 

I'm not implying that... I just think it's disrespectful.

[minnesotacubsfan]

The Cubs hate freedom.

 

its because Dusty wants a true oligarchy

 

 

edit: for spelling incompetance

[Yeti]

Why don't the Cubs stand for the national anthem? Every visiting team comes to town, removes their caps, and shows respect for the flag. Half the cubs are in the clubhouse during the anthem. It's been this way since 2003, and I find it embarassing. Am I the only one disgusted by that?

i never noticed it, but i agree with you if its true. bugs the crap outta me when i see ppl at the park with their hats on, talking, conducting business etc. during the anthem.

[Neuby]

I've never noticed this it will be something to watch.

[stitchface]

The Cubs hate freedom.

 

its because Dusty wants a true oligarchy

 

 

edit: for spelling incompetance

 

your edit needs an edit!

[UMFan83]

The Cubs hate freedom.

 

Freedom isn't free. It takes folks like you and me

[Chris]

I don't have the link, but I've read a discussion on this subject. This year certainly isn't the first year that few players come out for the Anthem.

[Shilzzz]

The Cubs hate freedom.

 

Freedom isn't free. It takes folks like you and me

 

freedom cost a buck o ....

 

 

 

 

 

fiiiiiiiive!

:lol:

[Irishoshea21]

I don't have the link, but I've read a discussion on this subject. This year certainly isn't the first year that few players come out for the Anthem.

 

I've noticed it since 2003.. Honestly, I am not positive one way or another about the years before it. I *think* Baylor made them come out and stand... but I am not 100% positive.

 

It really bothers me... especially when you have someone like Wayne Messmer singing.

[Yeti]

messmer is the man, have the cubs lost this year when he's done the anthem? ive seen most games this year and dont specifically remember him singing b4 a loss

[SouthSideRyan]

As long as they're all standing, hats off it doesn't matter to me where they're doing it.

[OleMissCub]

It's pretty sad if true. You'd think they could at least show a tiny bit of respect to the country that lets them get millions of dollars to play a freaking game. Or hell, if they don't wanna do it for patriotic reasons, they should at least do it because they respect the traditions of the game itself.

[Yeti]

It's pretty sad if true. You'd think they could at least show a tiny bit of respect to the country that lets them get millions of dollars to play a freaking game. Or hell, if they don't wanna do it for patriotic reasons, they should at least do it because they respect the traditions of the game itself.

i dont agree with you much but here i do

[OleMissCub]

It's pretty sad if true. You'd think they could at least show a tiny bit of respect to the country that lets them get millions of dollars to play a freaking game. Or hell, if they don't wanna do it for patriotic reasons, they should at least do it because they respect the traditions of the game itself.

i dont agree with you much but here i do

 

Yeti...who the heck are you? 29yrsloyal? Or have I just never seen anyone named "yeti" post here in the past 3 years? :-k

[Yeti]

 

Yeti...who the heck are you? 29yrsloyal? Or have I just never seen anyone named "yeti" post here in the past 3 years? :-k

 

yeah im 29years but it doesnt fit too well lately, and its not the way the cubs have been playin, i cursed the organization about 2 weeks ago and am kind of reveling in their play, its fun to watch the cubs play like this while feeling serious venom towards them

[OleMissCub]

 

Yeti...who the heck are you? 29yrsloyal? Or have I just never seen anyone named "yeti" post here in the past 3 years? :-k

 

yeah im 29years but it doesnt fit too well lately, and its not the way the cubs have been playin, i cursed the organization about 2 weeks ago and am kind of reveling in their play, its fun to watch the cubs play like this while feeling serious venom towards them

 

Hmmm...that's a neat perspective, I think I should pick it up. I'd rather have evil joy than pissed off anger.

[SouthSideRyan]

 

Yeti...who the heck are you? 29yrsloyal? Or have I just never seen anyone named "yeti" post here in the past 3 years? :-k

 

yeah im 29years but it doesnt fit too well lately, and its not the way the cubs have been playin, i cursed the organization about 2 weeks ago and am kind of reveling in their play, its fun to watch the cubs play like this while feeling serious venom towards them

 

Hmmm...that's a neat perspective, I think I should pick it up. I'd rather have evil joy than pissed off anger.

 

My brother-in-law refers to it as "fun bad." Where you just don't care and you can laugh at just how shockingly terrible a team is.

[minnesotacubsfan]

The Cubs hate freedom.

 

its because Dusty wants a true oligarchy

 

 

edit: for spelling incompetance

 

your edit needs an edit!

 

I know, I just got tired of editing...lol

[Derwood]

call me a terrorist,. but I don't feel like the anthem needs to be sung before every sporting event. It loses its meaning. Its just one of those things you have to do before starting. The level of enthusiasm by those in the crowd singing it is about 0.02 out of 10. I say save it for the important events.

[mjohnson71]

call me a terrorist,. but I don't feel like the anthem needs to be sung before every sporting event. It loses its meaning. Its just one of those things you have to do before starting. The level of enthusiasm by those in the crowd singing it is about 0.02 out of 10. I say save it for the important events.

 

Is it like before a Blackhawks game at the old Chicago Stadium? No.

 

I still remember during the first gulf war the BHawks and St. Louis Blues played on a Saturday night. It was only about a week into the air part of the War but feelings were high. An already loosened up crowd went nuts when Wayne came out and belted the National Anthem. People in my section actually passed out sparklers as others furiously waved American flags.

[Derwood]

call me a terrorist,. but I don't feel like the anthem needs to be sung before every sporting event. It loses its meaning. Its just one of those things you have to do before starting. The level of enthusiasm by those in the crowd singing it is about 0.02 out of 10. I say save it for the important events.

 

Is it like before a Blackhawks game at the old Chicago Stadium? No.

 

I still remember during the first gulf war the BHawks and St. Louis Blues played on a Saturday night. It was only about a week into the air part of the War but feelings were high. An already loosened up crowd went nuts when Wayne came out and belted the National Anthem. People in my section actually passed out sparklers as others furiously waved American flags.

 

right, true, but how about now?