Yep...Bread and Circuses, but don't you think most Americans feel similar to us?! We ain't nearly as STOOOOPID as the Vast, LeftWing Medyuh Whore'd reckons we are!!
FReegards...MUD
ABSOLUTELY! From another thread:
To: Gore_ War_ Vet
That pic is the first one I've seen that puts your balloon's size in perspective. Magnificent!
Yes, it is one of my favorite photos to date. If it is a photo of just the balloon and a vehicle or two, usually the vehicle gets lost.
The balloon is an incredible draw. Then, we announce that we will be giving out pocket Constitutions. It's all part of my evil plan to arm the masses with knowledge!
When we go talk to the crowds of people, we ask what balloon they are there to see. The answer is almost always, the FLAG! When the balloon takes off, there are incredible cheers and teary eyed people throughout the crowd. It has been a very powerful experience for me to see just how much people love this country. It can be tough when I'm supposed to be taking pictures and I start to lose it.
Here is a video of us getting ready to take off, and when we take off. It was a Friday night when the crowd wasn't that big. It can take a bit of time to load but is worth it. The video still doesn't do it justice though.
To all FReepers: The media doesn't get it. They think the flag has been "overdone". On the other hand, the people in this country do 'get it'. They have NOT tired of the flag because of what it stands for.
In all of the places that we went with the balloon this summer(so far), I only heard one derogatory comment about this country by a passer by that didn't wish to stop and talk to us about it.
BTW- the media hasn't figured out that they are pretty much irrelevant.
If you haven't been to the US Flag Balloon site, check it out.