I think this post by Stephen Gordon discussed the commercial you may be referring to. The video is embedded in the post.

So there is that option too. Just something to keep in mind; and perhaps a tad more creative than saying “I pledge allegiance to the wife, the kids, Skippy the family dog, and oh yeah I almost forget – Aunt Velma too, because she helped us that one time with the house downpayment.” Just trying to be helpful here.

I saw some of the Obama Notre Dame speech. Is is just me, or does he sometimes come across like Mussolini, when he sticks out his jaw triumphantly, while his ecstatic adoring throngs cheer wildly. I think he would be an even better communicator to the People if they would put him in a General’s Uniform (he is the CIC after all, so its not like it he can’t do it) and film those speeches in black and white. Personally, I think we need some sort of National Salute too, so that the People can actually show in a more meaningful way, their respect and admiration.

The federal government should pledge its allegiance to the people, but instead it seems that it’s asking for our allegiance. It will never get my allegiance.

Also, I believe that the battle for freedom and liberty for all is currently looked at through too broad of a lens.

The people need to be persuaded that acting in their self-interest, is in fact a virtue and not a vice. This is where I believe the battle-front for “liberty” currently is being waged.

I believe, as do many of your readers, that acting in self-interest is a virtue. However, it has been easy to paint it in the opposite light by those who favor government programs. All they need to ask is “don’t you care about those not receiving health-care?” While I don’t crumble to this question, many people do. They begin to feel guilty for trying to provide for themselves and their family. If we can turn the tide around, I believe that’s when we will finally when the battle over “liberty” and “freedom”

While the cadence isn’t the same, it sure rolls off my tongue easier. Just in case anyone is interested, we homeschool our children and no, we do not require any sort of loyalty oath to our totalitarian regime.