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Tue May-30-06 08:57 PM
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| 159. My dad fought in WW2 so I put up a tiny plastic one |
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The traitors who wrap themselves in the flag look like Red White and Blue corndogs to me now.
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| -There is NO American flag flying at my house this weekend. |
Redstone |
May-28-06 06:35 PM |
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Me too. Have not flown one since March 2003 |
WannaJumpMyScooter |
May-28-06 06:39 PM |
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I'm flying my peace flag |
OKDem08 |
May-28-06 06:44 PM |
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The new Americam Falg courtesy adbusters.org |
johnfunk |
May-28-06 07:17 PM |
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That flag as too few Oil Companies |
donheld |
May-29-06 05:34 AM |
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This is an excellent alternative. I'm going to get me one of these. |
happydreams |
May-28-06 07:19 PM |
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me too. |
QuestionAll |
May-30-06 09:43 AM |
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How sad... |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 06:46 PM |
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Is it made in America or China? |
Postman |
May-28-06 06:48 PM |
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I don't care where it was made. |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 06:50 PM |
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That ain't good enough lady... |
Postman |
May-28-06 06:56 PM |
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Okay...so what kind of car do you drive? |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 07:01 PM |
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You are correct - many things are made outside of the US today, |
usnret88 |
May-28-06 07:31 PM |
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To be quite honest with you |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 07:33 PM |
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So you equate your car with what is supposed to symbolize freedom. |
The Stranger |
May-29-06 09:48 AM |
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The conversation has moved on quite a bit... |
Fierce |
May-29-06 07:21 PM |
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One of my friends signed me up to get army info as a joke. |
haruka3_2000 |
May-28-06 10:54 PM |
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An ex-AF friend of mine signed up for the free t-shirt they were hawking |
blonndee |
May-28-06 11:48 PM |
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Be that as it may. I have the greatest respect for our soldiers, but I |
Redstone |
May-28-06 06:50 PM |
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Hey.. I agree with you. |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 06:52 PM |
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I am as well. But I'll memorialize them as the people they were, |
Redstone |
May-28-06 07:24 PM |
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Redstone.. |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 07:32 PM |
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Hey, tg, NONE of that was an attack on you or your opinion. |
Redstone |
May-28-06 07:38 PM |
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I respect that |
Steve_DeShazer |
May-28-06 08:44 PM |
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Then I'll salute your flag as I pass by it. With respect. |
Redstone |
May-28-06 09:08 PM |
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The flag also represents the right not to fly the flag if one deems it |
Selatius |
May-28-06 06:54 PM |
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You are correct. |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 06:57 PM |
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Now THAT is your right that I'd be willing to fight for n/t |
Selatius |
May-28-06 06:58 PM |
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Uhh... |
name not needed |
May-28-06 08:20 PM |
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I wish there was a way for me to remember to put my flag out. |
CanuckAmok |
May-29-06 01:41 AM |
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Did you get that thing I sent ya? |
Blue-Jay |
May-29-06 09:38 AM |
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what thing was that? |
CanuckAmok |
May-30-06 02:47 AM |
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Perhaps you could leave yourself a voicemail reminder... |
greatauntoftriplets |
May-29-06 09:44 AM |
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I don't blame you. |
Donkeykick |
May-28-06 07:38 PM |
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hey, I am a VET and I wouldn't be caught dead flying one. |
jonnyblitz |
May-28-06 07:41 PM |
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But Johnny.. |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 07:57 PM |
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well, not all of us think like you, I guess |
jonnyblitz |
May-28-06 10:53 PM |
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Stop whining. |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 11:03 PM |
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LMFAO!!! |
jonnyblitz |
May-28-06 11:40 PM |
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Thanks for posting that. |
Lars39 |
May-29-06 07:49 AM |
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And, JB, you have a perspective that few of us have. |
Redstone |
May-29-06 04:17 PM |
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JB, you have particular reason for your opinion, and people should |
Redstone |
May-28-06 09:11 PM |
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Well, Friday we buried my FIL with full military honors |
Midlodemocrat |
May-29-06 10:04 AM |
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My condolances, Midlodemocrat. |
Lars39 |
May-29-06 04:33 PM |
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I am with Texasgal |
PublicRadioVet |
May-28-06 10:14 PM |
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I have never flown a flag. |
LWolf |
May-29-06 09:27 AM |
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Good post. |
Lars39 |
May-29-06 09:42 AM |
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Perhaps you should find it angry, not sad. |
The Stranger |
May-29-06 09:46 AM |
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MEMORIAL DAY is NOT VETERAN'S DAY! |
WannaJumpMyScooter |
May-29-06 09:57 PM |
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No flag here. But I never display a flag anyway. |
Union Thug |
May-28-06 06:54 PM |
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With all due respect, are you going to let the enemy take YOUR flag? |
derby378 |
May-28-06 06:59 PM |
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See #24 above. I have my reasons. |
Redstone |
May-28-06 07:26 PM |
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My small flag is in the same place and position |
Pastiche423 |
May-28-06 07:02 PM |
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No, don't let the *s hijack it |
treestar |
May-28-06 07:03 PM |
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My point exactly! |
derby378 |
May-28-06 07:05 PM |
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Don't have one. Don't want one. |
Tierra_y_Libertad |
May-28-06 07:07 PM |
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good quote- |
zippy890 |
May-28-06 08:19 PM |
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too obsessed with nationalism |
alyce douglas |
May-29-06 07:41 AM |
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Agreed... |
Iowa |
May-28-06 09:19 PM |
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I've never seriously considered flying a flag |
Mr_Spock |
May-28-06 09:52 PM |
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10 roger on that |
datasuspect |
May-29-06 07:03 PM |
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I have one flying upside down on my front porch and one |
diamondsndust |
May-28-06 07:10 PM |
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No thank you. |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 07:13 PM |
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When a country is in distress |
Pastiche423 |
May-29-06 06:05 PM |
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Unfortunately, no one will really notice what you do. |
pooja |
May-28-06 07:17 PM |
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Personal flag story: |
Kenergy |
May-28-06 08:00 PM |
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Very well put. |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 08:05 PM |
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Since I was born in 1953, no one has |
roody |
May-29-06 04:37 PM |
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point taken n/t |
Kenergy |
May-29-06 06:36 PM |
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Yes, unfortunately there's a lot of truth in your post |
Kenergy |
May-28-06 08:27 PM |
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very true |
alyce douglas |
May-29-06 07:47 AM |
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Our democracy is in distress. |
jarnocan |
May-28-06 07:27 PM |
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My flag story began the day after the election, 2004: |
debbierlus |
May-28-06 07:28 PM |
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That was a damned good post. |
Redstone |
May-28-06 07:42 PM |
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No words. |
AuntPatsy |
May-28-06 10:38 PM |
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Sorry, mine is flying. |
lonestarnot |
May-28-06 07:43 PM |
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As well it should, if that's what you think is best. America is a land of |
Redstone |
May-28-06 07:54 PM |
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My flag is flying. n;t |
jody |
May-28-06 07:46 PM |
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Me too |
proud2Blib |
May-28-06 07:47 PM |
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NOT the PONT of today. Sorry buddy, don't agree with you. |
Spangle |
May-28-06 07:56 PM |
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Best post on this thread. |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 07:59 PM |
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And I respect your opinion. |
Redstone |
May-28-06 08:13 PM |
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And I respect yours. |
Spangle |
May-28-06 08:32 PM |
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That's what America is supposed to be, yes? |
Redstone |
May-28-06 08:35 PM |
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Yep! |
Spangle |
May-28-06 09:49 PM |
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Yes, indeed. Very well said. This is what the "American Way" is |
Redstone |
May-29-06 04:20 PM |
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And I respect both of you..... |
AuntPatsy |
May-28-06 10:39 PM |
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And I respect both of you..... |
AuntPatsy |
May-28-06 10:39 PM |
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Today was also the anniversary of the Removal Act |
depakid |
May-28-06 11:49 PM |
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Great post, Spangle! |
PublicRadioVet |
May-29-06 04:30 PM |
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Mu husband I (both Americans) live in Toronto ... |
NanceGreggs |
May-28-06 08:03 PM |
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I will not let the RIGHT high jack MY FLAG! |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 08:07 PM |
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tg, did you read your PM? |
Redstone |
May-28-06 08:15 PM |
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I just replied... |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 08:15 PM |
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I got it. Thank you again. |
Redstone |
May-28-06 08:17 PM |
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We have a right to see things differently, and for different reasons |
NanceGreggs |
May-28-06 09:22 PM |
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I cannot argue with you on your point. |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 09:31 PM |
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I agree with tomorrow not being a day of protest. |
NanceGreggs |
May-28-06 10:11 PM |
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But do you understand... |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 11:01 PM |
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Ideally, the flag SHOULD represent the people ... |
NanceGreggs |
May-28-06 11:30 PM |
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Ah, you gotta bust it out for the World Cup |
Telly Savalas |
May-28-06 09:17 PM |
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NOT even for the World Cup! |
NanceGreggs |
May-28-06 09:25 PM |
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Nance... |
fooj |
May-28-06 11:36 PM |
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Thanks, fooj! n/t |
NanceGreggs |
May-28-06 11:59 PM |
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You got the Fifth rec. from me Redstone, |
Lochloosa |
May-28-06 08:20 PM |
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Thank you. I hope that people read ALL that I said, so they understand |
Redstone |
May-28-06 08:25 PM |
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I have and I do. |
Lochloosa |
May-28-06 08:30 PM |
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I appreciate that. Thank you. |
Redstone |
May-28-06 08:34 PM |
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And...just for you...KICK |
Lochloosa |
May-28-06 08:43 PM |
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It's our flag. Fly it. If you don't, the Republican Corporatists win. |
Steve_DeShazer |
May-28-06 08:35 PM |
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Your opinion. And it's OK, but it doesn't invalidate mine. |
Redstone |
May-28-06 08:38 PM |
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No he's not wrong, he has his reasons and you should respect them |
AuntPatsy |
May-28-06 10:41 PM |
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And I'm a "big bitch," too? And this is how you "trash me?" |
Redstone |
May-29-06 07:25 PM |
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I owe "Steve_DeShazer" a public apology for the above post. |
Redstone |
May-30-06 09:20 AM |
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No problem. |
Steve_DeShazer |
May-30-06 06:09 PM |
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That we are. I appreciate the gracious reply. |
Redstone |
May-30-06 07:33 PM |
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I hope we do. |
Steve_DeShazer |
May-30-06 08:11 PM |
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I Fly This One |
AndyTiedye |
May-28-06 08:54 PM |
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We've kinda gone the other direction. |
Bouncy Ball |
May-28-06 09:51 PM |
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That's GREAT! |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 09:53 PM |
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Well, there IS a fringe benefit. |
Bouncy Ball |
May-28-06 09:55 PM |
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My thoughts exactly |
ernstbass |
May-29-06 09:53 AM |
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That's an interesting twist, and a good idea. |
Redstone |
May-29-06 04:26 PM |
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LOL, thanks. |
Bouncy Ball |
May-29-06 05:30 PM |
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Easy because, face it, they're not too bright. But fun nonetheless. |
Redstone |
May-29-06 05:34 PM |
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I feel the same way. |
girl gone mad |
May-28-06 10:06 PM |
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Get crazy with it! |
Bouncy Ball |
May-28-06 10:11 PM |
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I'm doing the same thing |
rampaging_cynic |
May-28-06 11:03 PM |
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I'll be flying mine |
NoPasaran |
May-28-06 09:54 PM |
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fly the flag with a "bring the troops home now" sign |
JI7 |
May-28-06 10:00 PM |
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I've always had the greatest respect for you Redstone |
merh |
May-28-06 10:20 PM |
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I wish I could nominate individual posts. |
Texasgal |
May-28-06 10:26 PM |
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My dad refuses to fly the flag. |
Fox Mulder |
May-28-06 11:17 PM |
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I've flown one since September 2001. |
Lefty48197 |
May-28-06 11:29 PM |
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Is that what the symbol represents for you? |
LWolf |
May-29-06 09:28 AM |
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Uh... |
Pastiche423 |
May-29-06 06:16 PM |
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I always fly my flag. |
knitter4democracy |
May-28-06 11:54 PM |
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I fly my flags. |
steely |
May-29-06 12:29 AM |
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I will never let them take my flag. I'll fly it proud. n/t |
Clarkie1 |
May-29-06 01:31 AM |
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I bought a flag and flew it on 9/11/2001 |
agincourt |
May-29-06 01:48 AM |
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Hi, Redstone, |
BlackVelvet04 |
May-29-06 07:31 AM |
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Very well said. Thank you. |
Redstone |
May-29-06 07:50 PM |
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The a-holes in charge... |
liberalpress |
May-29-06 07:41 AM |
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great posts |
alyce douglas |
May-29-06 08:05 AM |
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I fly a PEACE flag everyday and will do so until this illegal invasion |
in_cog_ni_to |
May-29-06 09:16 AM |
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We fly ours in honor of the brave soldiers, who had nothing to do with |
mod mom |
May-29-06 09:58 AM |
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This is a great thread. A prime example of |
Midlodemocrat |
May-29-06 10:09 AM |
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Yes, it is, isn't it? |
Redstone |
May-29-06 04:27 PM |
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I would expect nothing else from you, Redstone. |
Midlodemocrat |
May-30-06 09:40 AM |
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Midlo, you're a peach. And as for respect? You have mine. |
Redstone |
May-30-06 08:25 PM |
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I took mine down when the Abu Gharaib |
REACTIVATED IN CT |
May-29-06 05:02 PM |
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Fly the flag, it's about people not politcis |
jpevahouse |
May-29-06 05:24 PM |
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I haven't flown our flag since democracy was stolen by the SC.. |
B Calm |
May-29-06 05:36 PM |
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Don't let the freeps steal the flag. |
Odin2005 |
May-29-06 06:40 PM |
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we are a active military family and we don't' fly one either |
insane_cratic_gal |
May-29-06 07:02 PM |
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No righty will take away my country or my patriotism. |
musical_soul |
May-29-06 07:03 PM |
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Actually who can afford such a thing? |
scoey1953 |
May-29-06 07:31 PM |
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Damn Straight! |
AnnieBW |
May-29-06 08:49 PM |
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I've always been quietly pleased ... |
Tracer |
May-30-06 09:53 AM |
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Funny. I didn't see a whole lot of American flags anywhere this past |
bush_is_wacko |
May-30-06 08:23 PM |
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My dad fought in WW2 so I put up a tiny plastic one |
upi402 |
May-30-06 08:57 PM |
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