National Anthem Singer At Pirates Game Changes Lyrics, Sparks Debate About Political Agenda

Getting upset about a random person changing the lyrics to the anthem in front of a couple of thousand fans is a waste of energy, but it is valid to question what the Pirates were thinking inviting a no-name political activist


The Pittsburgh Pirates invited a local political activist known as Man-E to sing the national anthem ahead of their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday and he may have taken the opportunity to push his political beliefs on everyone in attendance by changing the lyrics to the "Star Spangled Banner."

Instead of singing "and the rockets red glare," he sang "and the rockets blue glare." ---More...

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