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I pledge: | 10:13 p.m. Sept. 7, 2009
To never vote for a republican again.
Patriot | 10:23 p.m. Sept. 7, 2009
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the
Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty
and Justice for all.
to I pledge: | 10:13 p.m. | 10:47 p.m. Sept. 7, 2009
Thank you. The GOP will be a better place.
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kOY | 10:51 p.m. Sept. 7, 2009
Great article! I didn't realize you did more than sports. Keep up the good
work. love your sports articles.
Anonymous | 10:52 p.m. Sept. 7, 2009
I know that I would never vote for a democrat...and I'm thinking of never
voting for an incumbent again either. But we do need to check their voting
records.
Dave | 7:56 a.m. Sept. 8, 2009
I pledge to never dunk a basketball. Makes about as much sense.
Poor Doug | 8:29 a.m. Sept. 8, 2009
Doug should go back to sports articled because he is clearly to ill informed to
write op ed pieces. Slavery is still a fact throughout the world and is actually
more prevalent now then when the time prior to Lincoln.
bartonjabber | 8:32 a.m. Sept. 8, 2009
I pledge to do my best to help others even stupid Hollywood celebrities.
EdM | 9:03 a.m. Sept. 8, 2009
To Poor Doug: Slavery will always be in this world but you obviously missed the
point of the column. So please.....read it again and then ask yourself this
question: To whom/what do we pledge as Americans?
I pledge... | 9:04 a.m. Sept. 8, 2009
...to fight this new wave of agit-prop.
Sharon | 10:00 a.m. Sept. 8, 2009
GREAT COLUMN, Doug! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm glad someone has a
brain and doesn't just follow the party line. Thank you again.
Casey | 11:09 a.m. Sept. 8, 2009
To end slavery...
Did they just join the fight against the IRS and Federal Reserve??
Did they just join the fight against the IRS and Federal Reserve??
EdM | 11:23 a.m. Sept. 8, 2009
Perhaps you missed my point which is that basing your argument on false
assertions is a weak form of argument. No matter how you cut it Doug made false
assertions about slavery in his article either out of ignorance or arrogance
either way it makes for a weak argument.
Anonymous | 11:32 a.m. Sept. 8, 2009
This could be the worst and most embarrassing article I have ever read. Pledging
to be a better neighbor, to consume less, to volunteer, to improve our
environment.....tell me again why we should not uphold these values as Americans
and set these examples for children?? It is sad to me that Utah schools are
keeping this message from our youth. What kind of example do you set as an adult
by not only disregarding, but belittling positive, encouraging messages from a
figure of authority?
Doug-stick to sports!
Doug-stick to sports!
Heather | 11:41 a.m. Sept. 8, 2009
Thank you, this is an awesome article.
Neverneocon | 12:17 p.m. Sept. 8, 2009
Robinson;
I don't know if you were trying for humor, but don't quit your sports job. You're just another right-wing nut in a state full of right-wing nuts, all of whom will find themselves among the goats and not the sheep when the time comes.
I don't know if you were trying for humor, but don't quit your sports job. You're just another right-wing nut in a state full of right-wing nuts, all of whom will find themselves among the goats and not the sheep when the time comes.
Yogamama | 12:25 p.m. Sept. 8, 2009
anon "This could be the worst and most embarrassing article I have ever
read. Pledging to be a better neighbor, to consume less, to volunteer, to
improve our environment.....tell me again why we should not uphold these
values...?"
You miss the point. Pledging to 'be a Servant' to our President is unbeleiveably creepy. And, who do these hypocritical celebs think they are? The day they move out of their energy consuming mansions and stop flying a private jet for one person is the day I start thinking even for a second about listening to their ideas. Punks, all of them. And for the record: Utah teaches service better than any other state in the nation. We actually teach giving 10%, plant gardens and serve (many of us for 2 yrs). So, anon, get your facts straight so we can teach these ideas but from a place of ethical principal, not hypocritical base and servitude. If that's how it's going to be I'm out. And for the record: I'm evironmentally conscious but I'm gonna flush the water saving toilets we installed ... every time. Those people are gross & poorly informed, as usual.
You miss the point. Pledging to 'be a Servant' to our President is unbeleiveably creepy. And, who do these hypocritical celebs think they are? The day they move out of their energy consuming mansions and stop flying a private jet for one person is the day I start thinking even for a second about listening to their ideas. Punks, all of them. And for the record: Utah teaches service better than any other state in the nation. We actually teach giving 10%, plant gardens and serve (many of us for 2 yrs). So, anon, get your facts straight so we can teach these ideas but from a place of ethical principal, not hypocritical base and servitude. If that's how it's going to be I'm out. And for the record: I'm evironmentally conscious but I'm gonna flush the water saving toilets we installed ... every time. Those people are gross & poorly informed, as usual.
Anne | 12:27 p.m. Sept. 8, 2009
I Pledge to uphold the Constitution of the United States of America and hold my
elected officials responsible to the same.
I Pledge to speak out against socialism in all of it's ugly forms.
I Pledge to teach my children to respect the Inspired document that sets America apart and makes her great.
I pledge to fight for free markets, and to end government intrusion into our lives.
I pledge to hold God as my Sovereign, to serve my fellow man, but to be a servant only unto Him.
I Pledge to speak out against socialism in all of it's ugly forms.
I Pledge to teach my children to respect the Inspired document that sets America apart and makes her great.
I pledge to fight for free markets, and to end government intrusion into our lives.
I pledge to hold God as my Sovereign, to serve my fellow man, but to be a servant only unto Him.
sorry | 2:45 p.m. Sept. 8, 2009
The 11:23 a.m. post was suppose to be @EdM my apologies
B | 3:26 p.m. Sept. 8, 2009
I pledge to never use the word "coterie" here in America. Let's
speak English!
Lagomorph | 3:46 p.m. Sept. 8, 2009
Re slavery: It is simply embarassing that a journalist at a big city daily is
completely unaware that slavery still exists today. Human trafficking for the
sex trade or for forced labor is a big deal internationally and within the US.
Does Doug think that the 13th Amendment applies globally? Does he think that
just because something is illegal, that it just magically goes away?
@Yogamama: What are the rates of charitable contributions and volunteerism in Utah compared to other states when religious service is not counted? Can tithing and serving a mission truly be considered freely giving voluntary service when one's spiritual salvation is at stake? In that context, it becomes a compulsory task to avoid spiritual punishment, and is no more voluntary than obeying the speed limit to avoid a fine (temporal punishment) is.
@Yogamama: What are the rates of charitable contributions and volunteerism in Utah compared to other states when religious service is not counted? Can tithing and serving a mission truly be considered freely giving voluntary service when one's spiritual salvation is at stake? In that context, it becomes a compulsory task to avoid spiritual punishment, and is no more voluntary than obeying the speed limit to avoid a fine (temporal punishment) is.
What's important? | 3:47 p.m. Sept. 8, 2009
I watched this video a couple of times, and there are certainly some good things
to take from it, and definitely some things that I think were dumb.
As Doug pointed out, why would I want to be "servant of the President"? I don't serve him. He serves me.
Why would I support Barack Obama if I think his policies are dumb?
Yes, I think it's important to recycle, use less energy, be a better citizen and neighbor, etc, but I'm not going to pledge to line up in the "Follow Obama straight into Socialism" line like everyone else seems to be content on doing, just because some actors say I should.
Like I said, regardless of where and from whom the message is coming, there are definitely some good things to take from it. But I don't have to accept and agree with EVERYTHING that was said.
As Doug pointed out, why would I want to be "servant of the President"? I don't serve him. He serves me.
Why would I support Barack Obama if I think his policies are dumb?
Yes, I think it's important to recycle, use less energy, be a better citizen and neighbor, etc, but I'm not going to pledge to line up in the "Follow Obama straight into Socialism" line like everyone else seems to be content on doing, just because some actors say I should.
Like I said, regardless of where and from whom the message is coming, there are definitely some good things to take from it. But I don't have to accept and agree with EVERYTHING that was said.
Servant of the People | 4:07 a.m. Sept. 9, 2009
Ha ha why would Doug stick to sports if he got you to comment on this article?
Sounds pretty good to me! Here's to you Mr. Robinson!
Carlton | 11:28 p.m. Sept. 9, 2009
Excellent article! Why have you been doing sports when your political commentary
is so needed and right on target? Finally a voice at the Deseret News on
political issues that makes me think it might be worth reading. It's been
so main stream, blahh, and out of touch with most Utahan's values for so
long that it was becoming irrelevant. Perhaps if they had some more political
commentary like this more Utahans would start reading it again.
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