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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 03:56 PM
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So I bought a flag today
The day we invaded Iraq, I took our flag down from the front of our house. And I have said I would wait until we bring our troops home before I hang up a new flag.

But then today I decided I really should put up a flag for Election Day.

I am actually looking forward to putting it up. :patriot:
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tekisui Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 03:57 PM
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1. I bought a big one yesterday, I will fly it Tuesday.
First time since 2000.
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 03:58 PM
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2. So I am not alone
That's good to know.
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stuntcat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 03:59 PM
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3. oh good idea!
I stuck a flag up on our front windows after 9/11 and then took it down after we went to war. But Wednesday I'll stick it back up there! :patriot:
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Clio the Leo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:00 PM
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4. I'm gonna be all "Proud American Red Neck" and put one on my car!
You know, those flags you can mount from your window.

I may even listen to some Toby Keith (if I can find any songs that aren't too patronizing lol)
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:05 PM
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10. Just stay away from Lee Greenwood
:rofl:
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Clio the Leo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:19 PM
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14. Ha ha! And Bocephus has been removed from my iPhone now too! NT
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GoesTo11 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:00 PM
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5. Me too!
A big one to hang, plus some little ones for the kids.
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BeatleBoot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:00 PM
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6. I bought a flag pole
after the 2000 selection.

I fly my donkey Dem flag every December 12th to commemorate the day democracy was usurped by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Old glory the other 364 days a year.





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mtnsnake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:03 PM
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7. Check this out
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dkofos Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:03 PM
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8. When will it be appropriate to right our inverted flag avatars??
11/05/08 when Obama becomes President elect or
01/20/09 when Obama is sworn in as President

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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:07 PM
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11. When the troops come home
:patriot:
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Jack Bone Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:04 PM
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9. I bought some red, white & blue bunting on clearance...
after the 4th to hang off of our porch on election day.

I've been flying the "Betsy Ross" 13 star flag for the past 7 or so years.

I think I'll break out the 50 star flag on Tuesday.

my neighbors will know what's up!
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MUAD_DIB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:09 PM
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12. No kidding? So did I.

Mine goes up on the 5th.
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m_welby Donating Member (508 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:15 PM
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13. so did I
Went down the store the other day and picked on up to raise on the 5th.

I can't wait !!

Too bad the darned thing is made in China though. Isn't anything made in the usa anymore?
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The Shadow Donating Member (488 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:20 PM
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15. I Have A Beautiful Flag That Hasn't Flown Since 2000
And yes, it is an American made flag! Ever since the republicans decided to divide the country using "our" (I emphasize our) flag, I have refused to fly it. Just so you know, I am a patriot and have proudly saluted our flag almost every morning at colors for almost 28 years and counting.Unlike so many other retarded "amer kins" I know what it means to be a patriot and what our flag truly stands for. Once these idiots started flying it (more like ruining it) on cars and measuring patriotism by how fucking big your God Damn flag lapel pin is, or if you are even wearing one, I decided that I would not fly the American flag until we took our country back from these evil sonofabitches. Millions of double digit IQ morans running around in our country without a clue as to what it means to be a patriot, thinking that the harder you wave the flag, the more of a patriot you are. Dickheads! It has sickened me for all these years. But, you know what? Tuesday sounds like a fine day to fly our flag, and I think I will.
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cyndensco Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:23 PM
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16. I bought one last week thanks to a suggestion by Mtnsnake.
First one I have ever owned, and will wave it proudly at least twice: 11/5/08 and 1/20/09!
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Gabi Hayes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 04:28 PM
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17. wednesday
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Dem2theMax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 05:49 PM
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18. Here is a suggestion.
We've kept our flag flying. But, we added some numbers.





The number reflects the number of American service members who have been killed in Iraq. We update the number every time it changes. Sadly, we do this almost daily.

You would be surprised at the number of people who walk by and ask us what the number stands for. Some already guessed. Funny how they were Democrats. The Dems are the ones who always come by to comment and talk about politics. The repukes? Once they learn what the number stands for, they don't make any more comments.

I wish everyone would put numbers in their yards. It's easy to do and it is a constant reminder of what is happening in this world.

Enjoy your flag! You have earned it! We all have!
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 04:29 PM
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21. That is a great idea
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NightWatcher Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 05:50 PM
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19. I have one tacked to my wall, I cant wait to turn it right side up
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Danmel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Nov-02-08 06:04 PM
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20. I told my husband to dig ours out
We haven't flown it in the past 6 years- I told him if Obama wins we have to put it out on Wednesday to celebrate the reclamation of our country.
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Bubbha Jo Donating Member (846 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 04:32 PM
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22. I haven't flown one since we invaded Afghanistan...
I'll have to wait until our troops are out of both nations to fly it again..... tomorrow will get us lots closer though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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