"The Obama Administration wants to have soldiers and officers pledge a loyalty oath directly to the office of the President, and no longer to the Constitution."
Says Obama wants to redesign the American flag "to better offer our enemies hope and love."
"(Bill) Ayers and Obama ran a radical education foundation together."
Says Obama replaced the American flag on the tail of his plane with his campaign logo.
McCain tells of a fellow Vietnam POW who was beaten for fashioning an American flag that became an inspirational symbol to fellow POWs.
Rev. Wright said "that al-Qaida and the American flag were the same flags."
Obama thinks the national anthem should be "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing."
"While others place their hands over their hearts, Obama turns his back to the flag and slouches."
Obama "refused to not only put his hand on his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance, but refused to say the pledge."
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