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Old 08-19-2013, 08:29 AM
 
Location: NW Nevada
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When I see it, the first thought that goes through my mind is, "Far right nut lives there. Probably a birther, listens to talk radio, and believes a bunch of conspiracy theories. Stay back." I don't dislike the flag itself, because its history is older than the current far right, but I'm still leery of the people who fly it.
LMAO!! Really? Talk about fear mongering. I have a flag like this. Two, actually. One Gadsden and one Naval Jack. These were the first American flags. Both battle flag and primary colors. Old Glory came later.

That you would have such a fear of seeing this flag flown, and judge people out of hand thus, is amazing. Guess the far left demonizing tactics are working.
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Old 08-19-2013, 08:44 AM
 
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Photo number 28 of my misc. photo album expresses my stand on this matter...goes well with beer and revolution.
Like wise to some of you I wouldn't what you as neighbors either...
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Old 08-19-2013, 08:47 AM
 
Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea
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It means we ignored a perfectly good basis for foreign policy, we'd be much better off if instead of lame attempts at policing the world we took care of ourselves while letting it be known if you dare tread on us we WILL vaporize you.
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Old 08-19-2013, 08:48 AM
 
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When i see someone fly those flags at their home, I try to keep away from them. They are known to be mentally ill.
That perception, in the mind of a liberal (who, incidentally, have a higher incidence of mental illness), is actually a compliment.

You can come see mine flying over my farm. I won't shoot you, however, my farm cats may hiss at you.
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Old 08-19-2013, 09:18 AM
 
Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea
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That perception, in the mind of a liberal (who, incidentally, have a higher incidence of mental illness), is actually a compliment.
Have any unbiased sources that support what is otherwise a baseless allegation?
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Old 08-19-2013, 09:24 AM
 
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Have any unbiased sources that support what is otherwise a baseless allegation?
Depression and Anxiety in Political Tendencies

One wonders whether effectively treating depression and anxiety among liberals would make them "better" and thus be conservatives.
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Old 08-19-2013, 09:27 AM
 
Location: On the Group W bench
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LMAO!! Really? Talk about fear mongering. I have a flag like this. Two, actually. One Gadsden and one Naval Jack. These were the first American flags. Both battle flag and primary colors. Old Glory came later.

That you would have such a fear of seeing this flag flown, and judge people out of hand thus, is amazing. Guess the far left demonizing tactics are working.
Of course it has nothing to do with the actual behavior of many people who boast about flying this flag. The poster you're responding to completely made up his opinion out of nothing, right?

You're probably a great guy with honest feelings about the flag. But if you're honest, you also have to admit that there are a lot of nutjobs out there boasting about their "Don't Tread on Me" beliefs making the rest of us wonder about their sanity, and also making the rest of you look bad.

I feel the same way when someone starts ranting about how they're a great patriot. Since there are so many scary people out there living on white supremacist compounds and stuff who believe the rest of us are the enemy ... I always look hard before I accept that the person doing the ranting isn't one of them.

It's also like the gun owners on another current thread who are feel that other gun owners who rant about "watering the tree of liberty" are excessive and make the gun owner crowd look bad.

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Old 08-19-2013, 09:28 AM
 
Location: Area 51.5
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To me it means exactly what it says, Don't tread on me... aka leave me the F alone, I'm not bothering you and you shouldn't bother me.
Specifically, the government.

To me, anyway.
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Old 08-19-2013, 09:29 AM
 
Location: NW Nevada
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Have any unbiased sources that support what is otherwise a baseless allegation?
As are your allegations. I fly these flags, when occasion warrants. 4th of July, for instance, and I ran tbem up after 9/11. I am not mentally ill, nor a far right nut. Yet, the presence of these flags, makes me so, on sight? That's pretty baseless. Pot meet kettle. This flag has become as controversial as the 14 star Confederate battle flag. This is just another hijacking of history, and it's a crying shame!! The men who fought and died under the Gadsden deserve better than to have this symbol viewed like this. Truthfully, it p***** me off....
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Old 08-19-2013, 09:31 AM
 
Location: Area 51.5
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When i see someone fly those flags at their home, I try to keep away from them. They are known to be mentally ill.
Good!

Reminder to self: Must get Gadsden flag.

P.S. Does it work on forums, too?

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Good! But just a FYI....If you can see mine you're probably in range........
lol.

Great answer!
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