El presidente es un hipócrita

George Bush now:

Bush: Sing National Anthem In English

“I think the national anthem ought to be sung in English,” President Bush told reporters Friday, “and I think people who want to be a citizen of this country ought to learn English, and they ought to learn to sing the national anthem in English,” he said.

George Bush then:

National Anthem Sung In Spanish At First Bush Inaugural

Bush’s highly-scripted 2001 inaugural ceremony actually featured a rendition of the national anthem sung in Spanish by Jon Secada. From Cox News Service, 1/18/01:

The opening ceremony reflected that sentiment. A racially diverse string of famous and once famous performers entertained Bush, soon-to-be First Lady Laura Bush, Vice President-elect Richard B. Cheney and his wife, Lynne, who watched on stage from a special viewing area.

Pop star Jon Secada sang the national anthem in English and Spanish.

Apparently, Secada singing the anthem in Spanish was a regular feature of the Bush campaign. From the 8/3/00 Miami Herald:

The nominee, his wife Laura, erstwhile rival John McCain and his wife Cindy joined Bush on a platform where children sang the national anthem - in “Spanglish,” Secada explained.

Idiota.

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