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1. #1
   On January 20th, 2009 at 9:58 am, Patchthebun said:

   Very, very creepy.

2. #2
   On January 20th, 2009 at 10:00 am, b-cat said:

   Why are they superimposing the flag on those pictures of Obama?

3. #3
   On January 20th, 2009 at 10:00 am, DBNinKY said:

   The higher they build Obama up, the harder the thud when they tear him down.

4. #4
   On January 20th, 2009 at 10:02 am, J S Ragman said:

   How soon ’til we see Bill Ayers standing on one of those?

5. #5
   On January 20th, 2009 at 10:03 am, Doo2 said:

   Will they just replace the stars with 50 of those little “O” hand symbols they were going to use at the DNC?

6. #6
   On January 20th, 2009 at 10:03 am, DBNinKY said:

   And might I add, it’s the liberal left and the MSM that will do the majority of the tearing down, not Republicans.

7. #7
   On January 20th, 2009 at 10:05 am, nail49 said:

   Are the Obamanites supposed to feel better about Old Glory now that “The One” is pictured on it?

   How many of us served and have friends and loved ones who served under this flag, which represents all Americans? How many who have lost their lives serving under the Red, White and Blue are now spinning in their graves?

   This is desecration, plain and simple.

8. #8
   On January 20th, 2009 at 10:06 am, wdaveh72 said:

   I can’t believe you guys aren’t as excited as I am about such a historic day in our nation’s history!!

   We’ve invented a time machine!! This is a huge accomplishment.

   And then we traveled back to a time when the color of a man’s skin was more important than the content of his character.

9. #9
   On January 20th, 2009 at 10:10 am, jangar said:

   Desecration in the Obamanation.

10. #10
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:10 am, frostrt said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 9:58 am, Patchthebun said:
    Very, very creepy.

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    Agreed. Although I recognize and do not begrudge the historical significance of President Obama’s election, our flag has never been altered in any way for any President and should never be. Our country is not about who our President happens to be at any given time.

11. #11
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:11 am, nail49 said:

    “A TOAST TO THE FLAG”

    (c) by John Jay Daly
    of Washington, D. C. (1888-1976)

    Here’s to the Red of it –

    There’s not a thread of it,
    No, nor a shred of it
    In all the spread of it,
    From foot to head
    But heroes bled for it,
    Faced steel and lead for it,
    Precious blood shed for it,
    Bathing it Red!

    Here’s to the White of it –

    Thrilled by the sight of it,
    Who knows the right of it
    But feels the might of it
    Through day and night?
    Womanhood’s care for it
    Made manhood dare for it;
    Purity’s pray’r for it
    Keeps it so White!

    Here’s to the Blue of it –

    Beauteous view of it,
    Heavenly hue of it,
    Star-spangled dew of it
    Constant and true;
    Diadems gleam for it,
    Liberty’s beam for it
    Brightens the Blue!

    Here’s to the Whole of it –

    Stars, stripes and pole of it,
    Body and soul of it,
    O, and the roll of it,
    Sun shining through;
    Hearts in accord for it
    Swear by the sword for it,
    Thanking the Lord for it,
    Red, White and Blue!

    http://www.johnjaydaly.com/html/flag.html

12. #12
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:11 am, PBoilermaker said:

    We’ve invented a time machine!! This is a huge accomplishment.

    And then we traveled back to a time when the color of a man’s skin was more important than the content of his character.

    Bravo, sir!

13. #13
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:14 am, swmntman said:

    …trying to find the thrill up my leg – not happening. …searching for the words in Martin Luther King’s speeches that the color of a man’s skin makes him deserve honor – not finding it. …what is this guy’s message again?

14. #14
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:15 am, mattm said:

    If you don’t respect the flag, you have NO respect for the country that it represents.

15. #15
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:18 am, sonofdy said:

    It is clear to me that the important part on those flags are not red, white, or blue.

16. #16
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:18 am, ARJCPA said:

    I woke up this morning, and once I realized what day it was, I immediately had an Obasm.

17. #17
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:18 am, walterc said:

    wdaveh72 said:

    We’ve invented a time machine!! This is a huge accomplishment.

    I was thinking that we are back in 1930′s Germany. I’m almost expecting to see a Squad of Black Panthers goose stepping in the parade this afternoon, and giving their O salute to The One as they pass by.

18. #18
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:18 am, iamsaved said:

    Proverbs 16:18 – Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

19. #19
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:20 am, RogerCfromSD said:

    The simple fact is, I do not respect those who do not respect the flag.

20. #20
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:23 am, chapoutier said:

    Although I recognize and do not begrudge the historical significance of President Obama’s election, our flag has never been altered in any way for any President and should never be.

    You make it seem like these things are the Official Obama Inauguration Flag, each one lovingly handcrafted by Michelle, Sasha or Malia.

    These are cheap trinkets made up by some huckster to make a quick buck selling them to people that don’t know any better.

    And in any case, this is hardly the first time something like this has been done.

21. #21
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:25 am, jangar said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:18 am, iamsaved said:
    Proverbs 16:18 – Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.

    …and so goeth a Nation who’s god is not the Lord.

22. #22
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:26 am, Rogue said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:00 am, DBNinKY said:
    The higher they build Obama up, the harder the thud when they tear him down.

    he inevitably fails…

23. #23
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:27 am, frostrt said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:23 am, chapoutier said:
    Although I recognize and do not begrudge the historical significance of President Obama’s election, our flag has never been altered in any way for any President and should never be.
    You make it seem like these things are the Official Obama Inauguration Flag, each one lovingly handcrafted by Michelle, Sasha or Malia.

    These are cheap trinkets made up by some huckster to make a quick buck selling them to people that don’t know any better.

    And in any case, this is hardly the first time something like this has been done.

    ————————————–

    Point taken, Chap. Although my feelings about the flag haven’t changed, I have no problem with people wanting to make a buck or three selling souveneirs on this day – capitalist that I am! And I stand corrected; I did click on your link.

    So, are you “floating on hope”?

24. #24
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:28 am, NJ-Aviator said:

    I think the point is at least in part, the hysteria related to this man’s inauguration. I know it’s historical and all… with Obama being the first Radical Socialist President of the United States, but his followers are truly way over the top.

25. #25
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:30 am, nail49 said:

    selling them to people that don’t know any better.

    Chap: That is the qualifier here — these people don’t know any better.

    They have NO respect for our flag and they apparently owe their allegiance to “The One” to the point they will deface our flag.

    I am NOT a flag worshiper, I respect our flag and what it stands for.

    Proverbs 28:21 “To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.”

26. #26
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:31 am, ErinF said:

    How dare they deface that beautiful flag with that ugly-ass mug! Guess we won’t be seeing any flag burning today.

27. #27
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:31 am, hunter said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:03 am, Doo2 said:
    Will they just replace the stars with 50 of those little “O” hand symbols they were going to use at the DNC?

    Don’t you meen 57?

28. #28
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:35 am, DBNinKY said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:26 am, Rogue said:

    he inevitably fails…

    No doubts about it – thank you for the correction.

29. #29
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:35 am, Flyoverman said:

    Today the rhetoric ends. They have the keys; they have to perform. They have to explain when gas hits 5:00 a gallon, natural gas prices rise 250%, and interest rate rise to 11%. They will have to explain Americans dying when they have not before, because Intelligence has been gutted. They will have to explain increasing violence in Iraq and Israel, because Iran no longer feels threatened.

    They will have to explain when China dumps our T-bills or they hold them and we have to sit quietly while they ride roughshod through Asia, because we are held ransom.

    If you want to dance, you have to pay the fiddler. Free lunch is ending kids; recess is over. It’s time to take the test.

30. #30
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:36 am, NJ-Aviator said:

    chapoutier said:
    selling them to people that don’t know any better.

    Thank you for making the point that a large segment of those who voted for Obama are ignorant.

31. #31
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:38 am, chapoutier said:

    Chap: That is the qualifier here — these people don’t know any better. They have NO respect for our flag and they apparently owe their allegiance to “The One” to the point they will deface our flag.

    Maybe I am being naive here, but I really think it has less to do with lack of respect and more to do with simple ignorance. I am sure it would not surprise you to know that proper flag ettiquite is not really taught in schools.

32. #32
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:42 am, sonofdy said:

    I am sure it would not surprise you to know that proper flag ettiquite is not really taught in schools.

    No big suprise. It wouldn’t even bother me that much except they probably are more in support on the obama image than the flag it is on.

33. #33
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:43 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    I recall when Hollyweird actress Gwyneth Paltrow once condemned the “over-patriotic” displays of Americans as “too weird.”

    No, I missed that story, but then I have not seen a new movie in years–except SpongeBob SquarePants and SkyDancers. I would offer Gwyneth Paltrow an invitation to my house to see an “over-patriotic” displaying of the American Flag but for the next four years I shall fly the Gadsden Flag: Don’t Tread on Me and I rather doubt most Hollyweird ditz would understand.
    (I have been spelling that Gadsen )

    But putting the Obamination on our flag is not much different than these car dealers and retailers who use a too big flag to get around the sign ordinances. I would hope it is more than a prop.

    In school just every once in awhile I would be on flag duty for the week. Shoes shinned, hair combed, proud little man I was.

34. #34
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:43 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    Where are the pecs? There should be pecs on that flag! Geez, do I have to do everything myself?

35. #35
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:47 am, gco said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:00 am, DBNinKY said:
    The higher they build Obama up, the harder the thud when they tear him down.

    Cuba has been a toilet for 50 years, and yet Castro is hailed as a glorious saviour. The thud won’t be the teardown of Obama by the media – they’ve granted him permanent deity status. The thud will be the teardown of the US. And, yes, the more they build Obama up, the harder the thud will be.

36. #36
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:48 am, dj said:

    I haven’t seen so much worship for someone who doesn’t deserve it since Milli Vanilli.

37. #37
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:49 am, nail49 said:

    I am sure it would not surprise you to know that proper flag ettiquite is not really taught in schools.

    I’m not surprised at all. There is too much emphasis on “feeling good” about oneself so there can be no room for feeling respect for an inanimate object. However, that object represents so much more than just the 50 states of our Republic.

    Note my post (#11) about what the flag means to me and to so many others who actually care about things beyond ourselves. John Jay Daly’s “Toast” is difficult for me to read out loud, because it reminds me of what our country is and how it became great.

    Since history taught in our schools today downplays the “Too Frail, Too Pale and Too Male” (translation “Old white guys”) and instead highlights “self” above all else, we will continue to see a lack of respect for the flag, our nation and its leaders — except for “The One” because he causes a tingle up the leg.

38. #38
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:50 am, right4life said:

    I tell you one and one makes three
    Im the cult of personality
    Like joseph stalin and gandi
    Im the cult of personality
    Cult of personality
    Cult of personality

    Neon lights a nobel prize
    A leader speaks, that leader dies
    You dont have to follow me
    Only you can set you free

    You gave me fortune
    You gave me fame
    You me power in your gods name
    Im every person you need to be
    Im the cult of personality

    (the cult of personality living colour…)

39. #39
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:55 am, KB said:

    “The flag should never have any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind placed on it, or attached to it.” http://www.usa-flag-site.org/etiquette.shtml

    Allowing desecrated flags is NOT a form of patriotism!

40. #40
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:57 am, PKAmmoTroop said:

    Looking to your left on the tour of the empty liberal mind you’ll see the usual liberal crap – defamation of the American flag and unbridled hypocrisy. See how they wave the flag almost like the patriots they have been chastising since birth? That’s because they’ve had a printer symbolically take a dump on it then paid an ungodly amount for the honor of showing the world that they don’t give a crap about the sacred symbol true patriots have died for in the past 200 years. This is called “Hope” as in “I hope they choke on it”

    Now ignoring them, as is only right, we continue our tour… to the right you will see the Obama cabinet – looks stunningly familiar? That’s because it’s the same gang of criminals that Bill Clinton used in his attempt to destroy the country. This is called “Change”

    Looking straight ahead you’ll see a list of all the promises Obama has kept to this point. What say sir? You can’t see it? Very astute sir! You can’t see what isn’t there.

    Continuing our tour we enter the Bill Ayers National Cathedral…

41. #41
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:02 am, b-cat said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:23 am, chapoutier said
    And in any case, this is hardly the first time something like this has been done.

    You make a good point, however, I would point out that those are not flags, but t-shirts and mugs.

42. #42
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:02 am, Send_Me said:

    I don’t think this is the “Ragged Old Flag” to which Johnny Cash was referring.

43. #43
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:04 am, WaterBoyz said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:23 am, chapoutier said:
    …And in any case, this is hardly the first time something like this has been done….Reagan

    OK, I’ll give you the shirts and mugs. But that site had NO American Flags with his image that I found.

44. #44
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:05 am, dj said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:02 am,
    

    b-cat said:
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:23 am, chapoutier said
    And in any case, this is hardly the first time something like this has been done.

    You make a good point, however, I would point out that those are not flags, but t-shirts and mugs.

    Also, Reagan actually did something for the country prior to these being produced. BO has done nothing yet. This is blind hero worship, and it is very dangerous.

45. #45
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:06 am, chapoutier said:

    You make a good point, however, I would point out that those are not flags, but t-shirts and mugs.

    OK, I’ll give you the shirts and mugs. But that site had NO American Flags with his image that I found.

    Is there honestly that much difference between an image on a flag and an image on a flag on a mug? It is all tacky and disrespectful.

46. #46
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:08 am, chapoutier said:

    Also, Reagan actually did something for the country prior to these being produced. BO has done nothing yet. This is blind hero worship, and it is very dangerous.

    The original point had zero to do with “hero worship” and everything to do with following the US Flag Code.

47. #47
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:09 am, heathermichelle said:

    The only reason I know flag etiquette is because I worked with the Boy Scouts for many, many years. As such, I find blatant disrespect for our flag infuriating – it amazes me how many places will still fly a ripped or dirty flag.

    What upsets me most is the Left is known for its America-bashing ways, for burning the flag, for being ashamed of our country. Now that the man they want is in office, it’s cool to be patriotic again? Sorry, but a TRUE patriot is proud of his country, regardless of who is in charge.

    I may feel Obama is the worst thing to happen to America in my lifetime (which has been, thus far, admittedly short), but I am still fiercely proud of and loyal to my beloved country. We are still the most blessed people on Earth.

48. #48
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:09 am, rooster said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:23 am, chapoutier said:
    Although I recognize and do not begrudge the historical significance of President Obama’s election, our flag has never been altered in any way for any President and should never be.You make it seem like these things are the Official Obama Inauguration Flag, each one lovingly handcrafted by Michelle, Sasha or Malia.

    And in any case, this is hardly the first time something like this has been done.

    So moron….where were the desecrated FLAGS on the link you provided

49. #49
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:11 am, dj said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:08 am, chapoutier said:
    The original point had zero to do with “hero worship” and everything to do with following the US Flag Code.

    Understood. But they go hand in hand, as if it were not for the blind hero worship, the flag issue would not exist. At least not yet.

50. #50
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:15 am, nail49 said:

    In defense of “Chap” whether an actual flag is desecrated by having something added to it (The One’s image) or whether it is a coffee cup with a flag printed on it with something added to it (Reagan’s image), desecration is desecration.

    Bottom line, those who respect the flag would not purchase either product.

51. #51
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:16 am, right4life said:

    you guys are talking about the flag of the USA…this is now the USSA…lets keep up with the times!!

52. #52
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:17 am, chapoutier said:

    Rooster just needs some Hope Vibes sent his way…

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    Those are Hope vibes, BTW.

53. #53
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:23 am, pdigaudio said:

    The higher they build Obama up, the harder the thud when they tear him down.

    The Drive By Media won’t let Him be torn down. He is The Messiah, Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Almighty. Or the Second Coming.

    By the end of His reign — which I predict will be longer than 8 years, since either they will repeal the 22nd Amendment or just defy it — we will see His visage plastered everywhere like Mao and Stalin and Hitler, that dopey Andy Warhol-like graphic of Him looking to the sky to His Father for inspiration.

    I could almost throw up.

54. #54
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:25 am, nail49 said:

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    Those are Hope vibes, BTW.

    That and $.75 will buy Rooster a cup of java at the nearest 7-11.

    However, don’t expect any Change!

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    BTW, this is the amount of change we will have after “The One” gets through running us into the ground.

55. #55
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:25 am, vinny said:

    I want to officially call today “The Obarfaration Day.” Maybe 48% of this nation, but I think it is really more than 50% of the American citizenry, will spend the entire day trying avoid throwing up. So have an embarrassment free Obarfaration Day everyone.

56. #56
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:27 am, right4life said:

    By the end of His reign — which I predict will be longer than 8 years, since either they will repeal the 22nd Amendment or just defy it

    absolutely right!!! there will be an ‘crisis’ that only Obama has the experience, knowledge, and insight do deal with!!

57. #57
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:33 am, Rogue said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:35 am, DBNinKY said:
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:26 am, Rogue said:

    he inevitably fails…
    No doubts about it – thank you for the correction.

    Believe me, it’s my pleasure to point out his inevitable failure…

58. #58
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:42 am, Micheleeroo said:

    I would happily burn those flags.

59. #59
    On January 20th, 2009 at 11:45 am, ClassicFilm said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:48 am, dj said:

    I haven’t seen so much worship for someone who doesn’t deserve it since Milli Vanilli.

    ROFL! Good one, DJ… first time I’ve laughed on this blue Tuesday.

60. #60
    On January 20th, 2009 at 12:00 pm, katherine. said:

    it was the front page cover photo on the Santa Cruz Sentinel.

    whiskey tango foxtrot!

61. #61
    On January 20th, 2009 at 12:27 pm, ccmcgee said:

    Chapoutier Said:

    You make it seem like these things are the Official Obama Inauguration Flag, each one lovingly handcrafted by Michelle, Sasha or Malia.

    These are cheap trinkets made up by some huckster to make a quick buck selling them to people that don’t know any better.

    And in any case, this is hardly the first time something like this has been done.

    Two wrongs do not make it right!

62. #62
    On January 20th, 2009 at 12:34 pm, chapoutier said:

    Two wrongs do not make it right!

    I think I have made it clear I do not think its right. My comment and link was in reference to a particular comment by frostrt.

63. #63
    On January 20th, 2009 at 12:37 pm, pdigaudio said:

    I haven’t seen so much worship for someone who doesn’t deserve it since Milli Vanilli.

    GMTA.

64. #64
    On January 20th, 2009 at 12:39 pm, dj said:

    On January 20th, 2009 at 12:37 pm, pdigaudio said:

    WOW I never saw that! When was that put up?

65. #65
    On January 20th, 2009 at 12:56 pm, pdigaudio said:

    I put it up earlier this morning. Milli Vanilli is an appropriate comparison for these thugs.

66. #66
    On January 20th, 2009 at 12:57 pm, rightwingmom said:

    Wasn’t Bush criticized, by the MSM, for signing a small American flag?

67. #67
    On January 20th, 2009 at 12:57 pm, pdigaudio said:

    I put it in the thread here when I saw another reference to Milli Vanilli.

68. #68
    On January 20th, 2009 at 12:59 pm, farmgal said:

    Sorry Flyoverman they won’t have to explain anything they will just do like they did in The Clinton years and blame Bush for everything.

69. #69
    On January 20th, 2009 at 1:00 pm, pdigaudio said:

    Two wrongs do not make it right!

    Yes, but two (W)rights made an airplane

70. #70
    On January 20th, 2009 at 1:01 pm, farmgal said:

    We’re about to get a big dose of Socialism,let’s see if all of these hypnotized followers will be singing kumbaya when their lives are impacted and they’re forced in to servitude for the better of the country.

71. #71
    On January 20th, 2009 at 1:05 pm, Elm Creek Smith said:

    And, still, hope is not a plan.

    ECS

72. #72
    On January 20th, 2009 at 1:31 pm, tiredofit08 said:

    as a disabled veteran these displays sicken me to no end….trinkets to make a buck or not, they make a mockery of the Flag and what it has stood for since our inception and violate the Flag Code…to me it is almost as bad as illegal aliens stomping on or burning our flags while hoisting the buzzard flag on our soil…

    hopefully these displays will go away as the elation wanes and the reality that this country is in deep doo doo sets in…

73. #73
    On January 20th, 2009 at 1:32 pm, tiredofit08 said:

    ooops…violates

74. #74
    On January 20th, 2009 at 2:53 pm, yohannbiimu said:

    This is too simple and pathetic. These people have no idea of what America is, and that it is an ideal that deeper than mere people that they get on the bandwagon with. These people do not see America as a constitution and principles. They have mistaken love of country with love and adoration for this poser.

75. #75
    On January 20th, 2009 at 3:21 pm, rightisright said:

    Desecration in the Obamanation.Obamination fixed it.

    It’s a sad day in America.

    Oh, and by the way, he is the 1st 1/2 black president…ooops, was that racist or the truth?

76. #76
    On January 20th, 2009 at 3:25 pm, rocketman said:

    The older generations (me included) were taught to respect our flag. It means something to us–it is a symbol of our brave country–and a reminder of the costs many Patriots paid to give us our country.
    ***
    An American Flag flies in front of my house 24/7–with illumination at night.
    ***
    It hurts to see the uneducated using Old Glory for hyping cheap politicians and causes–they are truly ignorant.
    ***
    John Bibb

77. #77
    On January 20th, 2009 at 3:28 pm, rightisright said:

    And in any case, this is hardly the first time something like this has been done.

    Good effort chap, but i did not see any flags for sale, did you?

78. #78
    On January 20th, 2009 at 3:48 pm, rightisright said:

    By the end of His reign — which I predict will be longer than 8 years, since either they will repeal the 22nd Amendment or just defy it

    I thought the same thing after seeing how familiar all this hullabaloo is, reminding me of Germany in 1933 with the rise of Hitler, only problem is there is no America waiting in the wings to save the world from this tyranny.

79. #79
    On January 20th, 2009 at 3:50 pm, roadrage said:

    These are cheap trinkets made up by some huckster to make a quick buck selling them to people that don’t know any better.

    Maybe so, but I think knowing that those flags were desecrated would make them even more appealing to those buying them. These people HATE America and everything it stands for.

    In the coming years, look for rationing of gasoline and food, astonishing rises of poverty and unemployment, a plunge into sharia law, and the government’s hand on the jugular of every taxpaying American. We’ve already submitted to socialism.

    If they don’t crown Obama emperor in the next 4 years, and he actually has to run for reelection, there WILL be a repeal of the 22nd amendment if he wins that election.

    The similarities of todays events and those of 1930′s ralleys in Germany are astounding and disturbing. I fear this is the beginning of the end for the US.

    Today I weep. Tomorrow I fight.

80. #80
    On January 20th, 2009 at 5:06 pm, JenninMD said:

    Very tacky and extremely respectful. Makes me very sad for my country. This is just as bad if not worse than those that burn old glory.

81. #81
    On January 20th, 2009 at 5:58 pm, rignerd said:

    I’m just glad its our flag and not China’s, Russia’s or Cuba’s. A little misguided patriotism beats blatant communism every time in my book.

82. #82
    On January 20th, 2009 at 10:15 pm, NestingHawk said:

    I find these flags much creepier than the Nativity scene business awhile back.

    I also find actual flags creepier than mugs and t-shirts.

    That said, the only reason I know that there is such a thing as a flag code is because I’m a military brat. I’m not sure it serves a purpose to dismiss the merely ignorant out of hand, and am not inclined to be too hard on people wearing it on a t-shirt or having it on a mug. They mean well. They don’t know better. If a first grader pronounces a word incorrectly while trying to read it, do you ground the kid for a month because of disrespect to the language, or correct the kid gently and help the kid keep reading?