Bleacher Creature
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Mon Jul-18-05 08:30 AM
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I'm so effin' sick of the false patriotism!!! |
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I go out this morning for what I think is a 15 minute errand for coffee, and I'm stuck behind the slowest car every for about 2 miles with literally 7 flags on it, ranging from its antenna to the bumpers. Then, I get into line at the coffee shop and have to wait for an extraordinarily slow (and somewhat rude) guy wearing a flag doo rag on his head.
Finally, I'm almost sideswiped on my way home by an SUV with one of those yellow ribbons where the center piece is a cross (which is then placed next to the ribbon).
It's been about 4 years since I was in Europe, but I just don't recall people in Britain wearing Union Jacks, or the French driving around with flags, etc.
I hate this shit!
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Mon Jul-18-05 08:31 AM
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1. New patriot checklist: |
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1) Do you have a yellow ribbon?
If yes, then you are a patriot.
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Mon Jul-18-05 08:40 AM
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Are you a neocon with a yellow ribbon (and belly)? Then you are a patriot! Of course, it helps to have an I.Q. about six points lower than a garter snake's.
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Mon Jul-18-05 08:34 AM
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2. In 2 out of 3 of those cases, you have no idea what the politics of the... |
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individuals were. In the third case, you might have a clue with the cross. Seems like you are really ticked off about their slowness on a Monday morning. JMO.
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Mon Jul-18-05 08:51 AM
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4. I have to say that I find the over use of red, white and blue annoying |
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it almost takes away from the significance of the flag with the over use of it in ornamentation...
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Mon Jul-18-05 09:05 AM
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5. My parents are die hard Republicans. This past June, when we |
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were getting ready to go to the beach, my dad mentioned that he needed a new beach chair. So, I found one for him. The canvas part of the chair is an American flag. He loves that chair! Hey, Dad - is it really patriotic to sit your ass on the flag? :crazy:
And, ftr - he has the requisite "Support Our Troops" yellow ribbon on his van.
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Mon Jul-18-05 09:14 AM
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6. You need one of THESE! |
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Mon Jul-18-05 09:19 AM
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Mon Jul-18-05 09:42 AM
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