http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/americanflag/ en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:56:25 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2393543/posts The Dallas Cowboys boast one of the world's largest and most technologically advanced stadiums. But the lack of space for one low-tech item stirred passionate debate this week. Fans started noticing a week ago that the team doesn't have a U.S. flag permanently displayed inside the stadium. Owner Jerry Jones said Friday on KRLD-FM (105.3) that a flag wouldn't be added. The debate started last weekend when a high school football team did not have a flag at its game, and the national anthem was performed without the Stars and Stripes. "The policy really is that the people that are... The Dallas Morning News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2393543/posts#comment Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:56:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2373863/posts These vile people know they're Americans, right? One of the 20 finalists in health care video contest run by Barack Obama’s campaign arm features a mural of an America flag splattered with health care graffiti until it’s covered completely by black paint. I know, I know, patriotism is SO uncool amongst the Latter Day Patchoulis but can't they at least pretend not to despise all things American for marketing purposes? Apparently not, so deep is their revulsion for any American symbol that us common folk hold dear. According to the Organizing for American Web site, the 20 finalists in the... Stephen Kruiser http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2373863/posts#comment Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:36:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2367173/posts "So is this just an uncanny coincidence, or a genuine threat to our nation’s flag? I don’t know about you, but I find the whole 'everything has to come down', 'sports flags are also not allowed', and 'nothing is allowed on the lockers' too thin an excuse..." http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2367173/posts#comment Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:53:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2364116/posts A Chester City firefighter was suspended without pay yesterday for refusing to remove an American flag sticker from his locker. James Krapf, an 11-year veteran of the department, could face more days of suspension if he does not remove the sticker, Fire Commissioner James Johnson said. Philadelphia Inquirer http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2364116/posts#comment Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:46:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2362987/posts An Oregon apartment complex is banning its residents from flying American flags, not only from their dwellings but also their vehicles, KATU in Portland reported..... Sharron White, a long-time resident, was told by management to take down the flag she's flown on her car for eight years because "someone might get offended." Foxnews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2362987/posts#comment Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:16:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2292411/posts DALLAS - A north Dallas neighborhood is up in arms after another attack on the American flag has reignited anger among residents. The incident happened at Preston Valley Villas off of Spring Valley Road. Two weeks ago, a homeowner came home to find his American flag in ashes on his front yard. Last night, it happened again. Preston Valley Villas has become a noticeably patriotic neighborhood. But some of the American flags are now flying as a message to whoever is burning them. "It's kind of an 'in your face' type of situation," said resident Bill Sendelback. "If people are... CBS11tv.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2292411/posts#comment Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:09:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283075/posts ust as many North Texans are flying U.S. flags in anticipation of the Fourth of July, vandals are torching them in a far North Dallas neighborhood. A far North Dallas man says all that remains of his flags is a pile of charred fabric. A pile of charred fabric is all that remains of the two flags that once flew outside Ed Jordan's house in a quaint cul-de-sac off Spring Valley and Preston roads. "I think this border might have been the American flag," Jordan said as he sifted through the scorched remains. On Friday, he hung a flag honoring... DFW News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2283075/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jul 2009 07:24:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2259369/posts Kindred Hospital and its corporate bosses in Kentucky got a lesson in patriotism Wednesday. After a thorough roasting in the blogosphere, Kindred officials decided to let hospital supervisor Debbie McLucas put an American flag back on her office wall. "We have invited the employee (McLucas) to put the flag back up," Kindred said in a brief press release. McLucas did not return phone calls from The Dallas Morning News on Wednesday but she told her story on KRLD radio’s early-morning talk show. She said her husband spent 24 years in the U.S. Army. One son is an ex-Marine and a... The Dallas Morning News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2259369/posts#comment Wed, 27 May 2009 22:08:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2258695/posts We've got a little movie for you today. There's a hero and a villain. And your job is to decide which is which, boys and girls. [Youtube link] So here's the plot. A business in Reno is flying a Mexican flag above the American flag which, among other things, is a violation of the law in the United States. As the local media begins to report on the story from the scene, a large bearded man (that would be Jim Brossard) walks up to the flag pole, pulls down both flags, and cuts the American flag off the pole (with... Start Thinking Right http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2258695/posts#comment Tue, 26 May 2009 23:58:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2210679/posts Is President Obama ashamed to display the American flag to Iranians? Watching TV clips of Pres. Obama’s special message to Iran on the occasion of Nowruz, a holiday that celebrates the first day of spring and the New Year in many countries, I was struck by how tight the frame was cropped. My antennae went up. I found the official White House website for the message, and saw that there were . . . various versions of the message. In the main, generic version, an American flag is plainly visible in the background [see screencap below the break]. But below... FinkelBlog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2210679/posts#comment Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:58:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2162014/posts This is Peter Lynch, his e-mail begins. The guy who tore down the Mexican flag. That is his identity now, still, more than a year since he tore down — and tearing up — both the fabric of another country and the fabric of his life. It is not the identity he wanted. He never imagined himself the poster boy of both patriotic zeal and xenophobic bile, never imagined his single act would crystallize in him both what he loves about his country and what he hates. You remember this guy. On Sept. 17, 2007, Lynch was fresh from eight... The Albuquerque Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2162014/posts#comment Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:58:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2129311/posts ARLINGTON - An American flag and the way it has been displayed is at the center of a dispute between neighbors that began after the 2008 presidential election. Ever since 9/11, Arlington neighbors Patrick O'Toole and Sharon Garner both flew the American flag patriotically in front of their homes, until now. In protest to the election results, O'Toole now flies a black flag above an upside down American flag. "I just don't think it's American," said Garner. "I just don't think it's neighborly. We have children that live in our neighborhood and I'm sure their parents have to explain to... wfaa DFW http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2129311/posts#comment Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:09:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085739/posts School officials have apologized to student, American Legion DOS PALOS -- Students at Dos Palos High School protested Thursday -- by wearing patriotic regalia to school -- after a sophomore student was forced to remove a T-shirt depicting the American flag. Officials at the Merced County school confirmed Thursday that Jake Shelly was forced to take off a red, white and blue tie-dyed American flag T-shirt on Tuesday. The shirt said nothing offensive, just: "United States of America, Washington, D.C." The school's assistant principal issued Shelly a bright yellow T-shirt that read "DCV: Dress Code Violator" to wear for the... mercedsunstar.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085739/posts#comment Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:20:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076187/posts Hundreds of flags that were discarded by the DNC and headed to the trash were rescued and are being given out today at the McCain-Palin Rally in CO. It is unclear as to how the flags were discovered, some were reportedly discovered by a vendor by a dumpster. The flags were stuffed into dozens of black garbage bags and others were crammed into a supply closet awaiting disposal...Developing details... FOX NEWS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076187/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 18:31:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2070038/posts Considering the elaborate effort they made to Obama up the town, they certainly would have found time to stick up a flag or two right? As in, not one built into the Pepsi center by someone else. Mystery solved: http://www.redstate.com/diaries/absentee/2008/aug/27/new-game-wheres-the-flag/ Red State Blog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2070038/posts#comment Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:52:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041522/posts KABUL, Afghanistan, July 6, 2008 – More than 50 U.S. sailors rendered a salute as their nation’s colors were raised over Camp Eggers in honor of America’s Independence Day. What made the ceremony so special was the American flag had only 48 stars. Retired Navy Cmdr. Joseph Agra III (left), Afghan National Army Air Corps logistics mentor, reads a citation regarding an American flag with 48 stars that was raised during a ceremony July 4, 2008, at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan. Agra acquired the flag in 2000 after a fisherman retrieved it from the water off the coast... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2041522/posts#comment Sun, 6 Jul 2008 18:49:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039613/posts Woman In Trouble For Flying American Flag In Neighborhood ROBINSON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A local member of the Air National Guard is in trouble with her condominium complex for what she says is a show of patriotism. Master Sgt. Denise James has been fighting her condo association over the right to fly an American flag. She lives in a condo complex on Kenzie Drive in Robinson Township. On Memorial Day, she put up small American flags in her yard to honor past and present veterans. As July 4 approaches, she is still flying the flags, but her condo association says... ThePittsburghChannel, WTAE-TV http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2039613/posts#comment Wed, 2 Jul 2008 07:50:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031012/posts Since 1969, a U.S. flag has been flying high on a tall pole in front of the Mitchell family home in Brea. "It's been up there every day," says Jane Mitchell, 73. "Except for a week when a storm brought down the pole and we had to replace it." Flag Day is Saturday, but many Orange County residents choose to display their pride every day of the year by decorating their homes with a flag. Charles and Rosemary Kissel display up to 13 flags at a time at their Anaheim home. The couple has a collection of about 300 U.S.... orange county register http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031012/posts#comment Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:00:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031008/posts Most U.S. school children grow up knowing the story of Betsy Ross, who may or may not have sewn the first American flag, based on a sketch given to her by George Washington. But what about Francis Hopkinson, Mary Pickersgill or Samuel Reid, all of whom played roles in the history of the flag? Or Bernard Cigrand, who may have been the first to celebrate the birthday of the flag and led the movement to make Flag Day, June 14, a national observance? In her lifetime, Ross herself never claimed to have sewn the first flag. Only in 1870 did... kren.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031008/posts#comment Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:52:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2030075/posts It may not be much of a deal to most Americans, but to we Philadelphians, Saturday is Flag Day. Betsy Ross was once a member of my church, Old St. George’s (America’s first and world’s oldest Methodist Church). Contrary to what the National Park Service contends, there is concrete proof she crafted the first American Flag. Philadelphians will gather for an observation in front of her home on Arch Street. Another tradition is the annual radio broadcast "I am Your Flag" by Bob Nelson, aired on KYW 1060 AM, Philadelphia’s All-News station. KYW NewsRadio and its anchors are an institution... townhall.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2030075/posts#comment Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:26:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2024554/posts Case – American Flag Burning Problem: Rebellious people burn the American flag. This is the same flag, that millions of Americans have sacrificed their lives for in war. There are many other ways for rebellious people to demonstrate their hate for America, desecrating or burning the American flag is not demonstrating freedom of speech, it’s an insult and nullifies the sacrifices of million of Americans. Burning the flag is not enough for the hate America crew, they can’t stand to see the flag fly, at any place, at any time. Sometimes these characters wind up on the board of directors... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2024554/posts#comment Sun, 1 Jun 2008 23:15:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2022017/posts My parents recently purchased a home in Northwest San Antonio. My dad, a Vietnam Veteran, used his VA Home Loan to purchase the house they always wanted and rightfully deserved. After settling in my dad put up his flag pole---the same one we’ve had in every house I’ve ever lived in. We fly the American flag on a regular basis and a POW-MIA flag during appropriate holidays. My dad was approached by a member of the mandatory Home Owners Association (HOA) and said that some concerns were raised at the last HOA meeting with regards to “that damn Mexican’s” flag... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2022017/posts#comment Tue, 27 May 2008 18:33:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2020612/posts Claim: Photograph shows a Mexican national flag flown above an upside-down U.S. flag during a high school student protest over immigration reform. Status: True. An email I received earlier from a friend on the west coast http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2020612/posts#comment Sat, 24 May 2008 07:45:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1993600/posts Display of Stars and Stripes along S.R. 7 a visual blight, officials say State Road 7 in Hollywood is one patriotic corridor. From small tire shops to major car dealerships, it seems nearly every business on the busy roadway has its own sizable supply of Stars and Stripes flapping away. City commissioners are considering regulating the mass displays of American pride, calling it a visual blight. sun-sentinel.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1993600/posts#comment Sat, 29 Mar 2008 14:54:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907167/posts On Friday's "Good Morning America," ABC reporter David Wright narrated a sympathetic look at Barack Obama's decision not to wear an American flag lapel pin and asserted that this country's "obsession with flag pins is relatively new." To further defend the Democratic presidential candidate, Wright pointedly noted that liberal bogeyman Richard Nixon wore such a pin. He observed, "Ike didn't wear one. JFK either. Nixon did wear the flag as he told the American people he had nothing to do with Watergate." Of course, Wright himself was not wearing a pin with the U.S. flag on it. As the MRC... NewsBusters.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1907167/posts#comment Fri, 5 Oct 2007 20:41:17 GMT