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POW/MIA flag is now under fire

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:53 pm
by Pawpaw
as a symbol of "Racist Hate".

I can't type any more without violating a host of forum rules.

http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/42 ... vid-french

Re: POW/MIA flag is now under fire

Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 7:06 pm
by Jeff B.
People with opinions such as that need to be ignored. Completely and totally. Simply let them and those that dance to their tune know that don't agree, don't consider their opinion valid and could care less what they think or want and that you will continue to behave and conduct yourself as you see fit. Displaying the icons and flags that you are inclined to display. I know that effectively shunning people is not a method to reach accommodation, but there is no compromise short a a capitulation to these types of people that will satisfy them.

I have no interest in their thoughts, opinions or views. They can drivel on all they'd like, but I don't care one whit about their issue. I will continue on as I see fit. IMO, that's the only way to go on today.

As PawPaw states so appropriately, I'm at the end of my ability to state my piece and respect the rules of this forum and our host.

Regards,

Jeff B.

Re: POW/MIA flag is now under fire

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 12:24 pm
by VoiceofReason
Rick Perlstein was somewhere around 6 years old when the Vietnam War ended. If I were a betting man I would give three to one odds that before writing that opinion piece, he did not even talk to a Vietnam Veteran or research anything that did not agree with his opinion.

It says a lot about Newsweek that they printed that piece of garbage. Like another poster said, Newsweek will probably not be around much longer.

Re: POW/MIA flag is now under fire

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 12:30 pm
by treadlightly
I never served, which means I owe debts I can't repay.

To suggest Jane Fonda's tourguides were kindhearted and gentle hosts to their prisoners, our best citizens, is... I don't know how to say it. Profanity fails me, which is probably a good thing.

Re: POW/MIA flag is now under fire

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 12:32 pm
by The Annoyed Man
treadlightly wrote:I never served, which means I owe debts I can't repay.

To suggest Jane Fonda's tourguides were kindhearted and gentle hosts to their prisoners, our best citizens, is... I don't know how to say it. Profanity fails me, which is probably a good thing.
Ditto, in all regards.

Re: POW/MIA flag is now under fire

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 12:36 pm
by WildBill
VoiceofReason wrote:Rick Perlstein was somewhere around 6 years old when the Vietnam War ended. If I were a betting man I would give three to one odds that before writing that opinion piece, he did not even talk to a Vietnam Veteran or research anything that did not agree with his opinion.

It says a lot about Newsweek that they printed that piece of garbage. Like another poster said, Newsweek will probably not be around much longer.
Newsweek is still around? :biggrinjester:

Re: POW/MIA flag is now under fire

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 1:14 pm
by Pawpaw
The Annoyed Man wrote:
treadlightly wrote:I never served, which means I owe debts I can't repay.

To suggest Jane Fonda's tourguides were kindhearted and gentle hosts to their prisoners, our best citizens, is... I don't know how to say it. Profanity fails me, which is probably a good thing.
Ditto, in all regards.
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Re: POW/MIA flag is now under fire

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 1:22 pm
by Abraham
Screwball writers like the toad at that rag want to stir the pot.

Don't give them the satisfaction of noticing the drivel they spew.

The best thing we can do (as somehow previously suggested) is ignore them.

(notice: no mention of rag or writer name)

Re: POW/MIA flag is now under fire

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 4:24 pm
by VoiceofReason
treadlightly wrote:I never served, which means I owe debts I can't repay.

To suggest Jane Fonda's tourguides were kindhearted and gentle hosts to their prisoners, our best citizens, is... I don't know how to say it. Profanity fails me, which is probably a good thing.
I never served, which means I owe debts I can't repay.
I don't know, get involved with a group that helps veterans, if there is a V.A. hospital close let the staff know you would like to help out like if they have a vet that needs a ride to the hospital from time to time.

When I lived in Porter Texas there was a WWII vet that lived in a little shack and rode a bicycle everywhere he went. He finally came to the attention of someone that wanted to help. The guy started asking around and it ended up with a whole bunch of people building a small house for him with materials donated by Lowes and Home Depot. He was even given an older model car that had been abandoned at a local garage. He was thrilled to have a place that was warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

There are ways to help those that served.

Re: POW/MIA flag is now under fire

Posted: Fri Aug 14, 2015 8:43 pm
by ghostrider
I didn't read the article, but I now have an inexplicable need to fly a POW/MIA flag from my motorcycle. And I'm not even American (yet).....

Re: POW/MIA flag is now under fire

Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 12:20 am
by Texas_Blaze
Old Glory is next. You know our Stars and Stripes offend many libs, illegals, nations and the Middle East.