Johnny Cash - Ragged Old Flag

[FreedomIsntFree09]

@MyMerlin1 it's punks like you that make me sick to my stomach. I defend your right to say that. but that is a huge slap in the face to me and my brothers and sisters in arms. either stop saying things like that or GET THE HELL OUT OF THE U.S.A. how bout you go to Iraq, Afghanistan, N. Korea, Syria, Iran, or Lybia. See how much freedom you have there. just be thankful for what you do have. and keep your thoughts to yourself. sincerely a U.S. Soldier

[MyMerlin1]

Where can I buy American flag toilet paper?

[soldierboypete]

@MyMerlin1 In a mine field... get there quickly and do everyone a favor!

[TheNoLeMan17]

@MyMerlin1 i think HELL

[mason0849]

you fuck i hope ya burn in hell!!!!!!!!!!!!



[seanmccormick37]

@MyMerlin1 you are an idiot

[SearchingForEVideos]

@MyMerlin1 sorry, but this guy has a point. It's wonderful to be a patriot, but americans put their flag on almost everything. I'm not sure if it's patriotism, or just business. So a man just asked:)

[zed0469]

@MyMerlin1 ... at the Taliban outlet store, they disgrace it every time they protest the U.S.

[xXxGothiyayaxXx]

brings tears to my eyes johnny was the best r.i.p tell waylon hi for me

[unameme4u]

7 american people need to to look at the country which they live in--- to the 7 dislikes---- suck a dick--

[MySmilerz]

I may only be english however Johnny Cash is the true legend of music, dam wish I could of gone to see him in concert.

[nebraskapatriot01]

indeed we are bud, There are those of us who are aprized of the situation and are taking nessary action underneath the seams to restore our nation. You can count on us through petition after petition, till all redress of grievances have been exhausted. It is after that time you will see the 3% emerge once more to retake liberty from those who stole it away.

Long live the Republic

[CarlChub]

@nebraskapatriot01 Amen, brother! I consider myself a three percenter as well. When the shit hits the fan, it will be people like you and me that will step up and defend this country from all enemies. Foreign, and DOMESTIC.

[nebraskapatriot01]

@CarlChub

for sure. Well take care and keep your powder dry!

[holdenboy1960]

i'm Australian , 50 yrs old & i thoroughly enjoy the story from johnny cash the , rugged old flag , it means so much to so many

[CarlChub]

"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." -- Abraham Lincoln

Wake up, America. We are slowly losing grip of our freedom.

[peimur]

@CarlChub slowly? patriot act happened a decade ago. also, comrade obama.

[MrStocktonian]

@wsgchopper you do realize that the us is hated by most of the world right

[reblstevn]

Hemp. The only material that could hold up to the abuse Mr Cash's poetry describes. Hemp. Henry Ford knew the versatility. Hemp. Legalise it for fucks sake. Opposition to legalisation are overpaid tax sponge shills.

[MrStocktonian]

how can we be proud of that flag with all the hell we unleashed on this earth we should be ashamed of the crimes we have commited

[wsgchopper]

@MrStocktonian leave your american hating comments off the computer,

[Arsenal351]

@MrStocktonian how bout you just get the hell out of AMERICA then

[MrStocktonian]

@Arsenal351 cant i was born here and this is my country

[coyotestory]

A amazing video. I heard the song years ago.Thank you for the powerful video.

[fatkinson2011]

I think he did this in the seventies.

And our government is still scandalized today.

Vote the bozo out in 2012!

God bless America. We're taking her back!

[jimwdirectsales]

As we are still for the moment the greatest Country in the world here is a reminder why! Fix it now while we can Mr.President!

[HermanHermes]

I am not a citizen of the United stated of America but I always liked the patriotism of the people who live there.

[lakiask8ter660]

people hate the USA. well, that gives me more of a reason to be proud of our flag and still be enlisted and keep on fighting just incase the USA will truly need us.

[djchas1]

Happy July 4th everyboby. ZI've been DJing 25 years and I've never heard this. I sure glad I listened.

[shaman683]

Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the Earth.

--Abraham Lincoln

[oJKBo]

the us wasnt in flanders fields.....for any battles....

[lsh08001]

@oJKBo lol false... the battles of the Somme, Battle of the Lys, and one of the battles of Ypres.

[oJKBo]

@lsh08001 how many americans died in the somme? yes lys, no to ypres. Somme and both battles of Ypres were all French, British, Canadian, Australian

[loverman6526]

that ragged old stands for the freedom we have.

god bless our arm forces

[Ekimnnamuab]

Flag day is over now

[miquellos12]

Don't get me wrong, America is a beautiful country. Everytime I come there I have a great time. However, the patriotism, the national pride is too much for me. To feel united through your county is great, but in America's case, it leads to arrogance and the need to dominate everyone. America won't last long if you ask me. You feel American, even though you might be europeans. It was the europeans that made America, and tho you might not realise it, ur ancestors are french, dutch, italian, spanis

[doughesson]

@miquellos12 Then other countries need to stop coming to the US asking for our money,asking for our sons & daughters to lay down their lives for yet another country's Freedom or sending their criminals across our borders.If the other nations on this planet believed as the United States does that Freedom is a God given Right,they'd help more instead of denigrating the President or praising him because that's what our press does.

[miquellos12]

@doughesson

Err okay, even tho America freed us in WW2, we are now just as easily asked, and obliged, to sent OUR sons and daughters to Irak, and all these other AMERICAN wars. The big difference here, is that America starts these wars, and we simply got invaded. Ofcourse America freed us, but that was not because of generosity, tho highly appreciated. It was for America's benefits to free Europe, and now they still use it, by pretty much obliging us to send our troops,

[doughesson]

@miquellos12 Yeah?How much of NATO's strength comes from US commitments and how much do each country who hosts US bases provide in the way of manpower?

As to your comment about knowing geography,yes,there are some idiots who don't know whether Europe is a country or a continent.That's the fault of their teachers as well as themselves.There are a lot of people who weren't formally educated yet they learned this stuff on their own.

[gunnyhyway]

You're a freaking liar, or an idiot. We haven't started ANY of these wars, you dimwitted pissant. Screw your little feminine girly troops, you really think we NEED your help? We're doing you backward asses a favor, trying to help you feel like men again. What a waste of time. I wish you silly girly countries WOULD start a war with us, it would be so great for our moarle to kick your silly asses around for a while. Here ya go, kiss my AMERICAN ass, you pathetic wimp.

[miquellos12]

and also fot the economical status.Don't pretend like Americans care all that much for other countries. Ask a random american wether they know if Europe is a country or a continent, or if they can point out for instance Spain, Holland, and France. Besides Geography, they also don't know what is happening in libany, Egypt etc. I'm not saying ALL american, but the average joe doesn't know this kind of stuff.

[Icebarragepkpwn]

Support American troops.

[Icebarragepkpwn]

I am proud to be an American. America is the greatest country in the world.

[hutteritefarmboy]

It is the soldier who salutes the flag, the soldier who fights on behalf of the flag and the soldier over who's casket the flag is draped that gives freedom so the protester can burn the flag

[calhoun127]

I'm an EMT and a volunteer firefighter down in Florida and i just want to say that soldiers and emergency personnel alike we all thank those of you that fly that flag high and proud for all of those that serve this country both away and here at home!

[Westnator]

4 people are obnoxious dicks.

[TheMarinegirl19]

The American flag does not fly because the wind moves past it-The American

flag flies from the last breath of each military member who has died protecting it.

God Bless America!

[mihsathe]

I am not from US. But still I get such an emotional sense of patriotism for this one ... awesome one ... and what a voice man!!

[blancmel21]

"The Man In Black" is truly missed. John, you were a true patriot.

So many forces have tried to take down this country. The Nazis, Communism, and hate mongerers that used airplanes as missiles to try to destroy our beautiful New York City. And yes, from 1861-1865, we even waged war on each other.

They all failed. This was, is, and always will be a land where freedom reigns. R.I.P. John, we miss you.

[DarkAnimeAngel2006]

He turely could be the father of our nation.

[RED979ROCKS]

people should listin to the part where he talks about all the different old races shedding red blood for the USA instead of being racist

[bleekblock]

THAT ROCKS!

[robertsangel1975]

TRUE Americans...America is being destroyed from the inside. We need to protect her!!!

[friday0408]

Dear youtube, I hate to nitpick, but you accidentally put a dislike button on a Johnny Cash song.

[EdwarDixie]

I love my Country! God bless America

[strong8action]

Unfortunately, the USA is no longer what it once was thanks to fifty-odd years of leftist re-education in schools, media and body politic. It's nice to read the adoring comments, but people need to understand what I'm saying. Benjamin Franklin said we have a republic, but only if were willing to keep it. It's high time that the American descendants get off the couch and start to reclaim the American heritage of our founding fathers.

[slossiter]

Brings tears to my eyes, There is nothing my beautiful then that Ragged Old Flag

[exuods78]

yes forever This Old Ragged Flag Will Fly!!! Hell yeah!!!

[iluvsmusic53]

Respect our Grand Old Flag and our Troops & Family

[TurnerIT]

Amaxing ; )

[nanotooth2000]

this makes me chill lol

[jneil2007]

Support that ragged old flag. Bring our troops home, from these evil wars!!!! And abolish the Federal Reserve!

[robertsangel1975]

@jneil2007 AMEN!!!

[chinkyirish]

wow! what else can i say ,i have never heard this before its so moving

God bless America

[2007blazedale]

God Bless America.

[keefer2111]

We all miss Jonny Cash..but we must remember he walks in the light with June.

[2007blazedale]

@MikeSkiera Then leave this county u freakin loser. Nobody here needs you or wants you.

[huck300]

I've seen much while in the Military & as a Civilian, been all over the world. I have seen oppressed peoples suffer in many countries. I believe one thing to be the truth... God more than shed his Grace on America... There is no greater & blessed nation on the face of this earth then America... Do not ever forget this. Johnny felt this in his heart. Just listen to his song... My God Always Bless America! The greatest nation that has ever been in the history of man kind.

[ugugdinabe]

he is not an American legend he is the whole worlds biggest legend i'm happy that i heard him live before he died

R.I.P Johnny Cash -

From Denmark

[viskaelfcb]

im from catalonian, and im a good catalan, but i have a dream. and this dream, is to live in United States and pass the San francisco bridge with my girlfriend with my cadillac.. :D

[BlueCrossMedia]

Johnny, there's no one better than you. You bring it out like no one else. RIP.

[FreeAmericanRepublic]

I might only be 19 but I know one thing and that's the fact that when I have my own home someday, I'm going to have the tallest flag pole with the largest flag in town flying right in my front yard. I'm an American and I'm damn proud of it! God bless these United States!

[urmumsbaps]

@FreeAmericanRepublic

Why does being proud of your country mean you have to have the biggest flagpole and flag? The phallic metaphors are too obvious, I think you have a small penis sir.

[wsgchopper]

@FreeAmericanRepublic i will help you put up that flag and i will salute it proudly my american brother

[tonymarie1984]

@FreeAmericanRepublic no one gives a fuck how old you are your just a comment whore.

[MrOldiesrock]

there is no way anyone in america could take our flag, our symbol of freedom, take it and just trash it! people these days have no respect for what it took,what it still takes to have this country. may god bless our troops,protect our government,and help us all through this time of darkness. May He come soon!

[regusted]

In Soviet Russia, flag wave you!

[heeminhyman]

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

GOD BLESS THE USA

[waycoolp]

I love that flag 365 days a year... and I fly it with pride.

[throbbylovegusset]

No one can do a story like J C - and I'm a brit! God bless the US and Brit troops - our guys fight when no one else can give a damn!!!!

[FreeAmericanRepublic]

@throbbylovegusset You've got that right! Brothers in arms! Forever and ever!

[josumaya]

Never get tired of this.

[sgaither84]

never forget those that stood to keep that ragged old flag

[my2coma]

God Bless America... I just wish all these "gimme-grants" knew and understood how important it is to this great nation.

That also goes for our president of all people.

[lucaslanddotcom]

back in '01 I saw the band rage against the machine in concert. At the end of their show, they hung the flag upside down and then lit it on fire. I wonder what the man in black would have said to those punks

[stylinnprofylin]

If this don`t stir your blood then your ass is dead.

[bookworm266]

I love that song so much. I wish we had one like it for our flag. It's lovely the way it's patriotic without dissing other countries.

[BearyHairy]

Hi Tom of Sweden. Most educated Americans appreciate this song by Johnny Cash, because it explains our turbulent history in times of prosperity & dire desperation, sir. Its melodic and verbal verse causes us, as Americans to pause and to nod our heads in appreciation of our democracy.

[Tom98K]

Oh don't get me wrong, i don't mean any offence against Cash, his music is the only music i listen to. I mean the way Americans often express themself, i don't mean everyone, but alot

[Stuff0Da0Chicken]

Because the rest of you nigger countries ain't worth blessing. You're all faggots and commies.

[Tom98K]

I don't get it why Americans always think they're so much better than everybody else. The only ones here in Sweden that are as proud like Americans of their country is either Nazis or old people.

Btw, what's there to be proud about being American anyway, your all fat and retarded

[Stuff0Da0Chicken]

Now listen here, you goddamn faggot. How 'bout you go find a rattle snake and stuff it in your pants, fuck face. Go to hell, dumbass. Nobody gives a rat's ass about your retarded opinion. One million of your people couldn't beat one American. We outta nuke your stupid ass.

[Tom98K]

Apparently you give a rat's ass about my retarded opinion, since you took some of your valuable time to leave me a comment. Thank you

[BearyHairy]

Part2: When Swedish folks, a cultured and steadfast ally of democracy, rise to their feet and honor The King Carl XVI Gustaf or your native son Alfred Nobel, for whom this international honor is granted, the world stands in respect. We are all citizens upon this planet, Tom. Americans or Swedish, we all share this planet & bring the best of us to the table, friend.

[josh101392]

@Tom98K we must be pretty fat to win the most medals overall in the winter olympics

[TheDeanmartinfan1]

@Tom98K our country is the best country in the world, we have our problems but we always come out on top. their is no country like ours. you dont see any rulers killing their own citizans and you dont see suicide bombers killing each other. we have a democracy and everything is fair. our country is always there for other countries in need. you can go places in our country their is no classes. before you insult our country you should realise what the hell you are getting yourself into USA FOREVER

[barracuda400ci]

the united states is going to hell fast people not standing up like they used to we will be comiust before you no it so all americans should speak there peace of mind and let there voices be heard cause our goverment is trying to give us all a fucking

[12345Sui]

God, please bless the United States, their proud flag and the people of the United States.

[BearyHairy]

@12345Sui: Guten tag und sehr danke! Das freundshaft mit der Bundes Repuplik Deutschland und der USA ist auf bruderlich. Freiheit fur alles. Es tut mir lied, meine Deutsch ist nicht gut. Ich habe ein herz fur Deutschland, mein freund. Danke sehr. Auf weidersehen. Bear.

[12345Sui]

Thank you. I understood every word, Bear. Thank you. Our two great countries should stand together close during the hard days to come. Freedom and faith will prevail, of that I am sure. Auf Wiedersehen.

[mixxmexx]

Hallelujah!

[Stuff0Da0Chicken]

God bless you too, my American brother.

[texascountryusa]

@12345Sui

i´ll agree with you! god bless the united states, the greatest nation in the world!!

[DELONGPENIX]

America is the greatest country on earth. It is the only country worth fighting for and this video proves it!!

[BearyHairy]

This song that gets the hair on the back of my neck standing. Johnny Cash moves me like very few artists. The reason: At the end of the day, I believe when he put his head on his pillow, Mr. Cash believed in every word he had uttered that day. The man in black was a true original, straight talking, whether people liked it or not. Johnny wasn't a politician & would look down on those who would use his songs or words for political purposes. He was an American who believed in brotherhood. RIP.

[Tomahax08]

god u have to love america and johnny cash  rip northern star

[TheFlightExpert]

both of u are dumbasses we dont need republican bullshit in our country when we have a democratic leader

[lilyroxmysox]

Republican bullshit? Do you even know what Obama's doing to our country?! Don't talk about things you don't know, you'll just make a fool of yourself. With the rate that Obama's going at, we'll become a socialist country. Hell, we already are.

[gtd8908]

why don't you and obama leve our country if you don't like how are country is. don't try to change an amazing country... ps Johny cash is the gratest man ever so FUCK YOU

[Vickychick1971]

You are a fucking idiot. Get a spell check dumbass.

[StephenLovesAnime]

your fucking retarded

[dwightmorgan1]

i love this song ,johny cash and my country.AMERICAhas nothing to appoligize for

[mariomaster110]

i freakin hate obama

[keitharmykid]

obama is ganna turn our flag into scraps hes ganna tear us apart peice by peice till there is no more amercans he should not be in office hes freind with a mothor fing terrist hes musulim not amercan at all he said never be in amerca!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[monkey1poison]

I'm not an American, I'm Canadian, but every time I hear this find myself choking back tears especially at 2:30. it is a true shame that Mr. Cash is dead.

[SocialistParadise]

aye i get to be from a shit country. It's called Australia. It's known for having fucking idiots funning the country and being ages from anywhere.

I LOVE AMERICA!

[superbugspray]

scarybug loves cash bug and that ragged old flag.

[byxl]

I'm not an American, but this is one good song.

[ossamotocross]

This is for the guy who chose to fly a mexican flag in my neighborhood on the 4th of July........you are a true idiot amigo!

[Hysteriabelle70]

See You on The Other Side Johnny.

[matbroadwayjunior]

I'm English ... but i love this song ..

[cashpresley]

god bless Johhny Cash and god bless this great country of ours.

[Erlendwz]

I love this song, and I'm not even american :P

[bjbjbjbjbj]

wow

[elcash53]

A great song, a great American!

[RDarth]

Every time I start to doubt this country I come back to this song. Thanks Johnny.

[ilikecerealtoo]

If Johnny Cash was alive still I would nominate him for President he would probably make a great President!

[fek2000]

Commenters below who try to politicize this recitation embarass only themselves. The flag waves so that we all can speak and live freely. At times the silhouetted profile of Cash here reminded me of Lincoln himself, who would have appreciated this greatly. For him to see the today's Americans cast venomous hate at those with whom they disagree would rebreak his heart. He thought that the great battle in this country he so loved was over. So much for the better angels of our nature in 2008

[Conail23]

gotta say, if lincoln could see that a foriegner who doesnt believe in american ideals was running for President, he'd probably rend his clothes and sit in ashes! 'm not afraid as a patriotic American, to say, McCain for President!

[DisturbedTwo]

Pardon me, but nearly all Americans are immigrants by heritage. Except ofcourse the native-americans, but I don't believe McCain is one. So i call you racist sir.

[EyeinTeaJay]

The Constitution does not permit a foreigner to become President of the United States Of America, are you calling the Constitution a racist as well? Also, please point out which part of his comment is racist. So I call you a numbskull sir.

[BearyHairy]

To EyeinTeaJay: You are correct, those born on foreign shores may not hold the office as the President of the United States. No big deal, we all learned that in grade school. The US Constitution, which is the supreme law of our land; deals in facts. I'm sure you can agree with me that that my President and your President, sir, of our beloved nation is not a racist, as well. I hug you sir, in the truest sense of democracy. Peace.

[DrMuntz]

i still don't believe that obama is an american born citizen either.

[hajishack79]

Natice Americans Immigrated here from Asian. Whats you point. And there is evidence that European men were here just as early if not before Natives. Im not a fucking Immigrant. I was born here. Just like a Mexican born here, or a black person, or chinese. We are all Americans by BIRTH the only ones who are immigrants are Not naturally Born US Citizens but guess what mother fucker THEYRE STILL AMERICANS.

[lilyroxmysox]

Wow, disturbedtwo, you're dumb.

[fatmac63]

I have a ragged old flag and I fly it proudly.For all the soldiers, police officers, and firemen and women

[1955jmp]

Amazing!!

Its a stunning oration !!

[leighareanna]

the flag means so much more then red white and blue the flag thats why we are able to walk with freedom so thank the man in black for the song and many other songs you gave us

[justinbushaw]

I dont see Obama making speeches like this.

Funny how this wasnt in his movie and was all about his drug use

[unimatrix956]

I loved this poem so much I resited this at school when I was in 5th grade

[Conail23]

why dont we have any patriotoc performances like this anymore? we need a new johnny cash not ppl like cheryl crow and greenday and these other queers in the public eye

[usaf1948]

That's "Shenandoah" playing in the background.

[renae39]

very moving and very true god bless johnny we miss you.

[bubbaphan]

Wow. If this ain't in your favorites...

[combat256]

CRY CRY,WE MISS YOU JOHNNY.ZADAR

[wellzy837]

everytime i see his face or hear his voice i miss a breath cause he is such a legend long live THE MAN IN BLACK!! we miss you John

[Goddafodda]

He looked quite young :)

[andufulu]

well he aint very young right there xD

[Goddafodda]

Yeah, I know. He was 58 I think :P

[andufulu]

hehe xD

[GOGOman423]

Johnny wrote that didn't he? he's the man

[schizrade]

Love it. I remember that.

[ogalala]

Johnny Cash I miss you and your wonderful voice. I know the angels in heaven are enjoying you.