Obama on the flag? Seriously?

[Immanuel]

I wouldn't think it illegal, because technically it's not an American Flag, it's a caricature of Obama in a striped frame.

Definitely poor taste and, IMHO, stupid.

I don't believe it is illegal either.

I would agree it is in bad taste.

I did go to the link that someone provided earlier and it did have a remark there that I think is worth noting. I'm going to paraphrase it first and then go back and find the actual link and quote.

Basically, they said, they are going to continue to sell it, there is nothing illegal about it and it is ironic that those vets who fought for the freedom of speech in this country have an issue with this flag.

The USA Flag with President Barack Obama's face on it. NOTE: We have recently been threatened by people who demand we take this flag down. Some of these people claim to be veterans who fought for our freedom and are offended by it. It is ironic that one freedom they fought for was the freedom of speech and expression. Being an American means you can do and say what you please and that even unpopular expression and speech are protected.

They make a damned good point.

Immie

It is, however, a point that they make only when it is directed at conservative opposition. Otherwise, freedom of speech needs to be stifled, i.e. recent Rush Limbaugh comments ref: one outspoken feminist.

By "they" I was speaking of the company that sells this flag. Can you show where this company has commented about the Rush Limbaugh comments?

By the way, I believe there are plenty of liberals that will fight right along side us conservatives when the time comes when someone threatens our freedoms. Let's just hope we all realize it before it is too late.

And for the record, there are some liberals, say Bodecea, that I would prefer to have beside me in place of some conservatives. Those who are scrappy and can be nasty are who I want fighting with me.

Immie

 

[gallantwarrior]

Palin autographs the flag

And?

The laws relating to the flag of the United States of America are found in detail in the United States Code. Title 4, Chapter 1 pertains to the flag; Title 18, Chapter 33, Section 700 regards criminal penalties for flag desecration; Title 36, Chapter 3 pertains to patriotic customs and observances. These laws were supplemented by Executive Orders and Presidential Proclamations

LINK

I would not surprise me if the leftist messiah issued some executive order or proclamation that flying "his" flag is just fine.

 

[francoHFW]

Send your complaints to the idiot who makes them. More Faux outrage for the dupes!! Anything to avoid facts and policy (Cut taxes on the bloated rich, destroy Medicare/aid, bomb Iran... MORONS). ANOTHER BS dittohead OP....ZZZZZZZZZZZ.

 

[The T]

Palin autographs the flag

And?

The laws relating to the flag of the United States of America are found in detail in the United States Code. Title 4, Chapter 1 pertains to the flag; Title 18, Chapter 33, Section 700 regards criminal penalties for flag desecration; Title 36, Chapter 3 pertains to patriotic customs and observances. These laws were supplemented by Executive Orders and Presidential Proclamations

LINK

I would not surprise me if the leftist messiah issued some executive order or proclamation that flying "his" flag is just fine.

Which is anpother tear in his fabric that shows he doesn't care a wit of tradition and Flag etiquitte (Link I posted earlier in the thread)...but what leftist cares of traditions?

USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America - Flag Etiquette

 

[Stephanie]

This story is going National..

The Democrat party just keeps cutting their own throats with their stupidity over Obama.....say goodbye to the Vets votes..

 

[gallantwarrior]

I don't believe it is illegal either.

I would agree it is in bad taste.

I did go to the link that someone provided earlier and it did have a remark there that I think is worth noting. I'm going to paraphrase it first and then go back and find the actual link and quote.

Basically, they said, they are going to continue to sell it, there is nothing illegal about it and it is ironic that those vets who fought for the freedom of speech in this country have an issue with this flag.



They make a damned good point.

Immie

It is, however, a point that they make only when it is directed at conservative opposition. Otherwise, freedom of speech needs to be stifled, i.e. recent Rush Limbaugh comments ref: one outspoken feminist.

By "they" I was speaking of the company that sells this flag. Can you show where this company has commented about the Rush Limbaugh comments?

By the way, I believe there are plenty of liberals that will fight right along side us conservatives when the time comes when someone threatens our freedoms. Let's just hope we all realize it before it is too late.

And for the record, there are some liberals, say Bodecea, that I would prefer to have beside me in place of some conservatives. Those who are scrappy and can be nasty are who I want fighting with me.

Immie

Peace. The company isn't alone, there are plenty of people who buy and display such tripe and defend their right to free speech by doing so. Many of them are the type to call for an end to right-wing radio.
As far as who stands beside me when the fight begins, scrappy is good, but I don't want to worry about who's got my back. Not saying Bodecea would be a problem, I don't know her that well. She seems to be patriotic, in her way.

 

[gallantwarrior]

This story is going National..

The Democrat party just keeps cutting their own throats with their stupidity over Obama.....say goodbye to the Vets votes..

Like they ever had that many? Veterans are one of the demographics the Dems give a hoot about. I do not personally know many vets who would vote for O, dem or otherwise.

 

[francoHFW]

And?



LINK

I would not surprise me if the leftist messiah issued some executive order or proclamation that flying "his" flag is just fine.

Which is anpother tear in his fabric that shows he doesn't care a wit of tradition and Flag etiquitte (Link I posted earlier in the thread)...but what leftist cares of traditions?

USFlag.org: A website dedicated to the Flag of the United States of America - Flag Etiquette

You have no evidence for your opinions but pure brainwashed RW BS and ignorant hate. Change the channel. Your facts are pure Pubcrappe, dupes of the bloated greedy rich/corps...

 

[Si modo]

And your point is?

....

My point is exactly what I wrote.

Did I say you did???????

.... No, maybe you have not read the thread? I don't like the "flag" at all. I think it is disgusting and anti-American and something that I would expect from some liberals who do not seem to care all that much about this country.

I do not know nor do I believe that President Obama had a part in producing the flag.

But, one thing I do believe is that if I, or you, want to have my/our right to free speech protected, I must protect the rights of people with whom I disagree.

Immie

You read a hell of a lot into my comment that simply was not there.

My apologies, I thought you were arguing against my point that even these flag sellers had a right to free speech.

Immie

Oh. No, I wasn't. And, the flag sellers certainly do have that right, too. Everyone does, and that's what makes it so great.

 

[Stephanie]

This story is going National..

The Democrat party just keeps cutting their own throats with their stupidity over Obama.....say goodbye to the Vets votes..

Like they ever had that many? Veterans are one of the demographics the Dems give a hoot about. I do not personally know many vets who would vote for O, dem or otherwise.

I work part-time at a local VFW...I can imagine when I go into work Sunday..yikes.

 

[Immanuel]

My point is exactly what I wrote.

Did I say you did???????



You read a hell of a lot into my comment that simply was not there.

My apologies, I thought you were arguing against my point that even these flag sellers had a right to free speech.

Immie

Oh. No, I wasn't. And, the flag sellers certainly do have that right, too. Everyone does, and that's what makes it so great.

It would even have been okay if you were arguing against my point. You'd be wrong, but that would still be okay.

Immie

 

[gallantwarrior]

This story is going National..

The Democrat party just keeps cutting their own throats with their stupidity over Obama.....say goodbye to the Vets votes..

Like they ever had that many? Veterans are one of the demographics the Dems give a hoot about. I do not personally know many vets who would vote for O, dem or otherwise.

I work part-time at a local VFW...I can imagine when I go into work Sunday..yikes.

I 'spect you will encounter some pretty lively conversation!

 

[LoneLaugher]

Has anyone found a link to info on where Obama stands on the flags?

Does he even know about them?

He'd be a fool to publicly support it...and I highly doubt that he privately supports it.

I wouldn't think this was getting any kind of acknowledgement from his campaign or him... which makes me even more curious if he's seen them.

Holy shit.

 

[California Girl]

Perhaps it was just an unfortunate trick of the light hitting the 57 stars?

 

[koshergrl]

I don't believe it is illegal either.

I would agree it is in bad taste.

I did go to the link that someone provided earlier and it did have a remark there that I think is worth noting. I'm going to paraphrase it first and then go back and find the actual link and quote.

Basically, they said, they are going to continue to sell it, there is nothing illegal about it and it is ironic that those vets who fought for the freedom of speech in this country have an issue with this flag.

They make a damned good point.

Immie

Those vets also fought for THEIR freedom of speech, you know.

Good for them practicing it.

And your point is?

Did I say that the vets were wrong? No, maybe you have not read the thread? I don't like the "flag" at all. I think it is disgusting and anti-American and something that I would expect from some liberals who do not seem to care all that much about this country.

I do not know nor do I believe that President Obama had a part in producing the flag.

But, one thing I do believe is that if I, or you, want to have my/our right to free speech protected, I must protect the rights of people with whom I disagree.

Immie

Ye gods you're pathetic.

Every argument you make is about how party A did wrong and therefore we must caution party B about their past transgressions.

 

[The T]

Perhaps it was just an unfortunate trick of the light hitting the 57 stars?

58...remember? He said he had visited 57 and was getting ready to visit another one...

 

[LoneLaugher]

This story is going National..

The Democrat party just keeps cutting their own throats with their stupidity over Obama.....say goodbye to the Vets votes..

How is that possible? Going national?

 

[paulitician]

Just Socialists/Progressives being Socialists/Progressives. It's all about the 'Dear Leader' and shit. Obama-Bots be craaaaazy.

 

[AquaAthena]

American Flag With President Obama's Image Sparks Outrage At Florida Democrats | Fox News

This is just disgusting.

Dictator-in-waiting.

 

[California Girl]

Perhaps it was just an unfortunate trick of the light hitting the 57 stars?

58...remember? He said he had visited 57 and was getting ready to visit another one...

I stand corrected.