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Following the Democratic Convention the GOP tried to trump up a story that the flags had been treated with disrespect....the story didn't pan out as it was untrue.
But since they wanted to make the US Flag and its treatment a campaign issue....the following video is of interest. After the GOP Rally on Monday....the huge flag was taken down by unceremoniously dumping it on the ground. VIDEO: American Flag on the Ground Following Sen. McCain Rally | ksdk.com | St. Louis, MO (http://www.ksdk.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=158061&catid=3 - broken link) How do you feel about that?
If I'm not mistaken the flag should never touch the ground, correct?
Though both Dems and Republicans, and pretty much all Americans violate the so-called "Flag Code" when they print it on disposable merchandise. "American flag paper plates", "American flag leaflets", etc. --all of these are technicially in violation of U.S. Flag Code.
If I'm not mistaken the flag should never touch the ground, correct?
Though both Dems and Republicans, and pretty much all Americans violate the so-called "Flag Code" when they print it on disposable merchandise. "American flag paper plates", "American flag leaflets", etc. --all of these are technicially in violation of U.S. Flag Code.
But who cares anyway?
I think it is good to care. Dems and Repubs should show respect for it. You cant really quantify why, but I equate it to having self respect and just being appreciative of a symbol that represents (or sometimes I think used to represent) a great ideal to live up to.
I am a left liberal democrat and I do care.....the flag shouldnt be used as bunting or disposable merchandise; but what I really care about is Republican hypocrisy....they brought this issue up as they were thrashing around for a theme for their campaign, they also brought up the flag pin, (that Sen. McCain no longer wears) when they thought they could attack Sen. Obama's patriotism. The Republican party wraps itself in the flag ad nauseum but it is all for show--McCain and Bush have shown a callous disregard for our troops, our values and our security. Dragging the oversized flag on the ground after the crowds are gone is a statement to that hypocrisy.
I am a left liberal democrat and I do care.....the flag shouldnt be used as bunting or disposable merchandise; but what I really care about is Republican hypocrisy....they brought this issue up as they were thrashing around for a theme for their campaign.
I agree with you.
One point of clarification though, bunting is ok under the guidelines. It does not have the stars on it and is usually just red white and blue stripes, therefore not technically a flag.
If the flag touches the ground, then it must be burned!!!!!
The OBAMA supporters following the GOP around again with their crew to stage some negative activities so they can quickly publish them on the Net????
Are those volunteers from the Palin Camp really OBAMA supporters posing as Palin supporters?????
Because I have seen SO MANY videos taken by OBAMA supporters that videotape their co-conspirators doing these outrageous things to make the McCain/Palin look bad.
Tell the McCain/Palin camp to burn the flag properly!!! END OF STORY.
And watch for the Obama supporters posing as McCain/Palin supporters in rallies.
One point of clarification though, bunting is ok under the guidelines. It does not have the stars on it and is usually just red white and blue stripes, therefore not technically a flag.
your distinction is exactly what I meant....bunting isnt the flag and red white and blue stripes on a paper plate isnt the flag.....The Flag is different and needs to be treated with dignity. It is the symbol or our country; if you are going to fly an oversize flag....dont treat it like so much garbage after you have used it.
It was the local tv new that filmed this incident....not Obama/Palin supporters.
your distinction is exactly what I meant....bunting isnt the flag and red white and blue stripes on a paper plate isnt the flag.....The Flag is different and needs to be treated with dignity. It is the symbol or our country; if you are going to fly an oversize flag....dont treat it like so much garbage after you have used it.
It was the local tv new that filmed this incident....not Obama/Palin supporters.
But the local media and all the media are ALL OBAMA supporters.
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