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DesideriScuri -> RE: I pledge Alligence to the Flag of the United States of America... (3/15/2012 4:24:43 PM)
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so when shit like this happens it tends to piss me off. Learn the fucking flag code.
Damn dumb. You got it in the bag, it's yours to lose and yet once again the march to implosion begins. Obama, of course, will pay the price for this sheer stupidity.
Obama Face Flag
Beware the ides of March indeed.
What is the Flag Code? And, don't just respond incredulously that I don't know it. Just answer the question. Oh, and try not to go look it up before you answer. Let's see how much people actually know about the Flag Code.
I rarely respond incredulously but it's rather a third grade sort of question. How are you going to know if it's in my head (which it is) or if I pulled it off the net (which I could). I already said I know it. If my word isn't good enough and my ire over someone flying it who obviously does not know doesn't convince you, then me putting bullets down here isn't going to do a thing for any of us except waste time.
Instead, I'm going to tell you 'why' I know it.
My family (paternal) has given up blood for this country ever since we got here. In our clan, the sons and daughters have always volunteered for military service and I come from a long line of service men and women. I read Congressional bills and CBO for fun and watch hearings on CSPAN for entertainment. I don't doodle.. I do math. I have often been told that I need to lighten up because I am far too serious (which I don't get because I think I have a great sense of humor). I have copies of both the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution in my Kobo. I read both at least a few times a year.
When my favorite uncle died (at the age of 43 in a VA hospital from cancer of the brain) he was honored with the gun salute and a US flag drapped over his coffin. I watched the uniforms fold that flag and present it to his son with tears in my eyes. I have a distinct memory of the white gloves and the care they used in folding that flag. I'm a patriot and love my country (despite its ills). I have esteem for the symbol which represents the ideal in the same way I honor the collar which represents the committment I've made to Himself. Maybe that makes me a moron, maybe that makes me sappy. I don't know. It's just the way I am.
I became more interested in our flag after my uncles death but didn't really do much about it until Himselfs father passed. He, too, got a salute and a flag for his coffin. Watching his flag get folded with those same sort of white gloved hands in the exact same way prompted me to go check out the whys and wherefores of the flag. I know it because it became important to me to know it.. just like it's important to me to try to understand the meaning behind the words used in the DoI and the USC. It's important to 'me' to try to live up to those words and the ideas behind them.
Anyway, in my opinion the 'why' is more important and creates better dialogue than some set of bullet points that I could offer as some sort of proof that I have a right to my ire and am not a hypocrite in that ire.
I know that didn't answer your request but I hope you understand why I didn't answer it exactly as you desired. I wrote what was important to me.
FR
Hey, if people want to laugh at me, think me silly, moronic or what have you, it's all good. I'm comfortable with how I feel and as the regular target of a sadist, I have a very thick skin.
Thanks for the replies all.. and Lucy.. that link you posted later in the thread, while I do think it's a 'they do it, too' sort of thing, it will probably mitigate any damage that would come to Obama and I really would like to see a fair contest in the final showdown in Nov. (I'm not naive enough to believe there is anything fair in love, war or politics.. but I'm a dreamer.. It's a Pisces thing.)
Two things:
1. My request was not aimed solely at you. It was also for the rest of the readers, lurkers and posters alike.
2. I respect everything your family has sacrificed for this country and our flag. Thank you.
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