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Glockster wrote:I fly my U.S. Flag every day for the same reasons that I served in my military career, and because I can -- which is a reminder that I can fly it because of anyone and everyone that has served in the military. And I have a second mount that I use to fly historical flags from the Revolutionary War period, because I think that they're interesting and it gives me something to talk about with my neighbors who also find them interesting. And when I fly those early flags, from when we were colonies, I'm then reminded why flying my U.S. Flag was and is important. If someone doesn't want to fly the U.S. Flag, that is of course their right. And when someone wants to fly their U.S. Flag -- as large or as small as it might be -- I am reminded of why I also fly mine, and I view that as their way of saying thank you.

Charlies.Contingency wrote:

ShootDontTalk wrote:

I decided a while ago that I've said enough on this thread. I think you, TAM, and myself have similar views on this topic, and I'm certAin that we could could nick-pick each other for weeks on this topic.

Yeah, I think I'm done too.

Swoops1 wrote:

Glockster wrote:I fly my U.S. Flag every day for the same reasons that I served in my military career, and because I can -- which is a reminder that I can fly it because of anyone and everyone that has served in the military. And I have a second mount that I use to fly historical flags from the Revolutionary War period, because I think that they're interesting and it gives me something to talk about with my neighbors who also find them interesting. And when I fly those early flags, from when we were colonies, I'm then reminded why flying my U.S. Flag was and is important. If someone doesn't want to fly the U.S. Flag, that is of course their right. And when someone wants to fly their U.S. Flag -- as large or as small as it might be -- I am reminded of why I also fly mine, and I view that as their way of saying thank you.

God bless the common man who is not afraid to fly the American flag from his vehicle. This shows the spirit of America. In all my travels, the only time I saw flag waving on a large scale was in England during the World Cup over soccer.

Fly your flag proudly!! I'd much rather see that, than witnessing wiping, burning or stomping...

May people wake up to the simple fact that they are blessed to simply be an American.

CHLLady wrote:May people wake up to the simple fact that they are blessed to simply be an American.

It ain't perfect but there's not another place in the world I'd live.

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Probably this isn't what we want people to do with flags or pickups.

Awful there are still people like this.

Sorry to see the American flag with them. Not what the flag is about.

philip964 wrote:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... rucks.html

Probably this isn't what we want people to do with flags or pickups.

Awful there are still people like this.

Sorry to see the American flag with them. Not what the flag is about.

Here's an extreme case of guys who think flag flying is important but of course they are stupid and even immature and worse. I suggest we try not to be even a little like them - no flag on a vehicle ever and not at home except for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day - and no to saying the pledge of allegiance but yes to singing the National Anthem.

We've got to start acting smarter if we want to stay best in the world.

dale blanker wrote:

philip964 wrote:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... rucks.html

Probably this isn't what we want people to do with flags or pickups.

Awful there are still people like this.

Sorry to see the American flag with them. Not what the flag is about.

Here's an extreme case of guys who think flag flying is important but of course they are stupid and even immature and worse. I suggest we try not to be even a little like them - no flag on a vehicle ever and not at home except for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day - and no to saying the pledge of allegiance but yes to singing the National Anthem.

We've got to start acting smarter if we want to stay best in the world.

I'm going to assume you had grammatical issues writing this statement, lest I read it correctly, and you are saying we should stop flying ALL flags on vehicles and at home, except on official events, and to top it off, you want us to stop saying the pledge of allegiance? Before you get a hurricane of patriotism in here to rebuke the statement suggesting we cower and surrender our right to free speech, please tell me that there has been a mistake.

dale blanker wrote: I suggest we try not to be even a little like them - no flag on a vehicle ever and not at home except for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day - and no to saying the pledge of allegiance but yes to singing the National Anthem.

We've got to start acting smarter if we want to stay best in the world.

With all due respect, the terms "smarter" and "best in the world" don't really come to mind here. "Politically correct" fits a lot better. I'm not sure it's a mistake, sounds too familiar.

Maybe I mìssed it, where is the video proof of those guys saying anything all I see is the black crowd acting like fools and talking smack, as I said I may have missed it but I only saw 2 videos in article.

suthdj wrote:Maybe I mìssed it, where is the video proof of those guys saying anything all I see is the black crowd acting like fools and talking smack, as I said I may have missed it but I only saw 2 videos in article.

There probably in none. Wouldn't be first time someone made false claims of racism.

Charlies.Contingency wrote:

dale blanker wrote:

philip964 wrote:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... rucks.html

Probably this isn't what we want people to do with flags or pickups.

Awful there are still people like this.

Sorry to see the American flag with them. Not what the flag is about.

Here's an extreme case of guys who think flag flying is important but of course they are stupid and even immature and worse. I suggest we try not to be even a little like them - no flag on a vehicle ever and not at home except for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day - and no to saying the pledge of allegiance but yes to singing the National Anthem.

We've got to start acting smarter if we want to stay best in the world.

I'm going to assume you had grammatical issues writing this statement, lest I read it correctly, and you are saying we should stop flying ALL flags on vehicles and at home, except on official events, and to top it off, you want us to stop saying the pledge of allegiance? Before you get a hurricane of patriotism in here to rebuke the statement suggesting we cower and surrender our right to free speech, please tell me that there has been a mistake.

The mistake was thinking that my previous post about the pledge was read. In it I expressed the opinion that saying the pledge at every meeting or social event seems unnecessary but at the beginning of a season of the event made sense. I certainly don't mind others saying it (I say it too once in a great while) but doing it over and over and over...?
Growing up in Missouri I was rarely asked to say the pledge but I understand that here in Texas it's required every day in public school, and with a pledge for Texas too. What's the point? Maybe I'm being inconsistent but like I said in the previous post singing the National Anthem seems like a better idea - more fun and a lot more meaningful IMO.

And no one is suggesting that you cower or surrender anything - go ahead and fly a flag on your vehicle - just be aware that some will think you are not very smart. While you're at it please post some political stickers on your vehicle too so I will know who not to vote for if I am undecided.

If you must fly a flag a lot at home please have it lit if flown at night. Thanks.

Why thank you for your permission Dale.

ShootDontTalk wrote:Why thank you for your permission Dale.

You're welcome but please don't mention my name when someone asks why you do it.

dale blanker wrote: The mistake was thinking that my previous post about the pledge was read. In it I expressed the opinion that saying the pledge at every meeting or social event seems unnecessary but at the beginning of a season of the event made sense. I certainly don't mind others saying it (I say it too once in a great while) but doing it over and over and over...?
Growing up in Missouri I was rarely asked to say the pledge but I understand that here in Texas it's required every day in public school, and with a pledge for Texas too. What's the point? Maybe I'm being inconsistent but like I said in the previous post singing the National Anthem seems like a better idea - more fun and a lot more meaningful IMO.

And no one is suggesting that you cower or surrender anything - go ahead and fly a flag on your vehicle - just be aware that some will think you are not very smart. While you're at it please post some political stickers on your vehicle too so I will know who not to vote for if I am undecided.

If you must fly a flag a lot at home please have it lit if flown at night. Thanks.

I won't have to dale. Your name is already indelibly identified with the issue. A thousand years from now someone will still be able to read all about it.

Bumper stickers? Yes, I believe there are a great many people who actually vote based on a bumper sticker. That is the only reasonable explanation for the current occupant of the WH.

Smart? If I cared whether other so-called "smart" people think I'm "smart" or not, I might think my whole life would disintegrate in shame. I'll leave that particular pleasure to those who really think they're "smart."

On that note. This is getting dangerously close to becoming personal. So adios....