http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/flags/ en-us Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:45:14 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2271863/posts It's interesting to see what the different search engines thing of Flag Day this year. Here's a short list:DogpileBingGoogleHmmmm... Dogpile, Bing, Google http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2271863/posts#comment Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:45:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2263235/posts David Brenner, manager of Prairie Home Cemetery, reported Tuesday that 39 flags were taken from the graves of military veterans. Brenner said thefts seldom occur at the Waukesha cemetery, but he decided to report the incident to police. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2263235/posts#comment Tue, 2 Jun 2009 21:23:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2256621/posts WASHINGTON, May 22, 2009 – More than 3,000 servicemembers officially kicked off the Memorial Day commemoration last evening as they placed more than 250,000 miniature flags at every grave at Arlington National Cemetery. Airman Jacob Proffer, a member of the Air Force Honor Guard, pauses to salute a grave after placing a miniature flag at its base during the “Flags In” tribute at Arlington National Cemetery, May 21, 2009. “When I do this, it makes me take a lot more pride every time I put on my uniform, seeing the measure of sacrifice so many have made,” he said.... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2256621/posts#comment Fri, 22 May 2009 23:48:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2081713/posts The terrorist attacks on America of September 11, 2001 resulted in a wave of patriotism that had not been seen in decades. The shared enthusiasm for the country and the flag were strong and widespread. It created difficulties for reporters, however, who try to professionally earn and keep people's trust by avoiding personal partisan displays while reporting the news. It was not only ABC but many other media outlets who struggled with trying to preserve their image as journalists Truth Or Fiction http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2081713/posts#comment Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:56:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2081606/posts An enduring and accurate accusation of the Bush administration is a reluctance to admit to mistakes. Bush and/or his operative eventually confess when it becomes painfully obvious that they screwed one or more pooches. Obama is made from the same unsavory cloth. ... The problem is not so much that Obama did a dumb, dumb thing. We all do, and I for one have scars to prove many of my mistakes (and, no I cannot reveal the names of those mistakes but will leave it to say that I did have fun earning those particular scars). But Obama refused to... Cowboy Confessional http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2081606/posts#comment Sat, 13 Sep 2008 16:21:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2077757/posts THE AUSTIN HILL RADIO SHOW -- ON NOW -- 630 WMAL, WASHINGTON, DC DISCUSSING THE 12,000 FLAGS LEFT AT INVESCO FIELD BY THE DEMS AFTER OBAMA'S 'CORONATION' LISTEN LIVE: http://www.630wmal.com/Article.asp?id=453473 http://radiotime.com/station/s_30888/WMAL_630.aspx 630 AM - WMAL, Washington, D.C. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2077757/posts#comment Tue, 9 Sep 2008 00:14:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2077725/posts <p>To follow up on the previous report, I spoke today with the Public Information Officer from the Denver Police Department. The PIO confirmed what I had learned when speaking with other PD personnel two days ago -- that the DemocRATic National Committee has not made a police report regarding thousands of stolen flags after their little Greek tragedy in Denver.</p> Denver PD http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2077725/posts#comment Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:36:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076622/posts Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., his wife, Jill, center, and Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., applaud during talk on the final night at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076622/posts#comment Sun, 7 Sep 2008 12:53:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2076486/posts There's a bit of a brewing tempest about 12,000 flags discovered in the trash after the Democratic convention in Denver. Fox News reports that the Democrats tossed them in the trash. The Obama campiagn says they didn't toss the flags in the trash, that they wouldn't mistreat the flag like that. Here is AP photo number 467 from the last night of convention. The AP caption reads Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., his wife, Jill, center, and Michelle Obama, wife of Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., applaud during talk on the final night at the... Leibowitz's Canticle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2076486/posts#comment Sun, 7 Sep 2008 03:55:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076443/posts THE STORY FROM ABC IN DENVER As many of you have heard, there is a flag controversy between the Republicans and the DemocRATS. The RNC is claiming that it save about 12,000 Americans flags leftover from Invesco Field in Denver. The claim is that they were headed for the dumpster. The DemocRATS are claiming that the flags were "stolen" and never intended for the dumpster. They claim that they were in storage and were either to be used again or donated. If 12,000 flags were stolen, I would think that a police report would have been filed. In a... Denver PD http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076443/posts#comment Sun, 7 Sep 2008 02:31:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076340/posts Nine pictures; see the flags the democrats threw away in Denver. Veterans rounded up the ones that were not covered in garbage and gave them to McCain's campaign. They were passed out at today's rally in Colorado Springs, CO. Made a big splash... lots of boos for the dems. They were really waving when Lee Greenwood's song "I'm proud to be an American" was sung. [my first post and first use of pictures...hope it works] http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2738.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2744.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2735.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2747.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2755.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2759.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2773.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2790.jpg http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp147/RCFlyer24/IMG_2786.jpg http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076340/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 23:17:58 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/2076084/posts Just heard on Fox News. The Boy Scouts filled dozens of large trash bags with US Flags that were trampled on the ground or thrown near trash receptacles at the Democrat Convention. They are going to hold a flag-retirement ceremony to properly honor those flags that were dishonored. self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076084/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:08:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076087/posts This morning, Republicans tell me that a worker at Invesco Field in Denver saved thousands of unused flags from the Democratic National Convention that were headed for the garbage. Guerrilla campaigning. They will use these flags at their own event today in Colorado Springs with John McCain and Sarah Palin. Before McCain speaks today, veterans will haul these garbage bags filled with flags out onto the stage — with dramatic effect, no doubt — and tell the story. “What you see in the picture I sent you is less than half of total flags,” a Republican official emailed. “We estimate... Denver Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076087/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:10:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076071/posts This morning, Republicans tell me that a worker at Invesco Field in Denver saved thousands of unused flags from the Democratic National Convention that were headed for the garbage. Guerrilla campaigning. They will use these flags at their own event today in Colorado Springs with John McCain and Sarah Palin. Before McCain speaks today, veterans will haul these garbage bags filled with flags out onto the stage — with dramatic effect, no doubt — and tell the story. “What you see in the picture I sent you is less than half of total flags,” a Republican official emailed. “We estimate... denverpost.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2076071/posts#comment Sat, 6 Sep 2008 15:55:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2072048/posts RedState.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2072048/posts#comment Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:17:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2057668/posts Draconian rules imposed by the Chinese authorities mean that flags of any non-competing nation are likely to be confiscated from fans, who could be barred from venues if they refuse to comply. Athletes could even be disqualified from competing if they break the rules. Because Scotland, Wales, England and Northern Ireland are not individually represented at the games, only the Union Flag of Great Britain will be allowed inside the stadiums. The regulation is widely believed to be aimed at preventing supporters of an independent Tibet from making political statements by waving its flag, but it will be enforced... The Telegraph (U.K.) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2057668/posts#comment Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:26:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2021823/posts Yesterday I marched in the annual Memorial Day parade on Staten Island. Aside from the fact that the sun was shinning which was something that has not happened in a few years, there was one more odd feature to the procession. For the first time I can remember all the local Democrats were there and all were waving American flags. All the flags were the same size and all of the Democrats were walking just ahead of my group, the Marine Corps League. In the past, if they showed up they always sat on the reviewing stand and left soon... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2021823/posts#comment Tue, 27 May 2008 12:21:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2020520/posts Old Guard Soldier Master Sgt. Steven Colbert places a flag on a gravesite at Arlington National Cemetery. This year he brought along his son, Jordan, 8, to assist. Photo by Adam Skoczylas FORT MYER, Va. (Army News Service, May 23, 2008) -- The 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) began their rounds Thursday afternoon to place a small American flag into the ground in front of every grave marker at Arlington National Cemetery. The Old Guard became the Army's official ceremonial unit in 1948 and on that Memorial Day every available member of the regiment stood one foot in... Army.mil http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2020520/posts#comment Sat, 24 May 2008 00:48:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1965571/posts DES MOINES, Iowa - A state lawmaker who served in Iraq wants to ban U.S. or Iowa flags that are made in other countries. Rep. Ray Zirkelbach, D-Monticello, said he would introduce a bill that would prohibit the sale of foreign-made flags in Iowa. "I personally don't want my coffin draped in a Chinese-made flag when I pass away," Zirkelbach said. Under the proposal, business owners an operators could face fines of up to $625 if they sell a flag made in another country. They also could face up to 30 days in jail. The measure also would apply to... The Quad City Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1965571/posts#comment Wed, 6 Feb 2008 01:09:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1944626/posts Northampton police have arrested a man in connection with a string of flag burnings around western Massachusetts. A typewritten note left at the home and signed by the "American Patriot Liberation Front" claimed the United States was oppressing millions of people around the world. Similar incidents were reported in Palmer, Greenfield and Amherst. Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1944626/posts#comment Thu, 27 Dec 2007 06:17:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1924557/posts Then, on Sunday, everything started falling down around her. After a very Presidential-esque news conference - Clinton turned around to leave the reporters and their peppering questions. A staffer swooped open a curtain, and chaos ensued. Four large American flags came crashing in front of Senator Clinton as she headed for the door. In a controlled panic, the staffers and the Senator attempted to catch the flags before they fell to the ground. "I think the bases are not weighted enough." Clinton said as she propped flags back up. ABC News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1924557/posts#comment Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:30:46 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1909794/posts WASHINGTON — The Architect of the Capitol, responding to a public outcry, ruled Thursday that, from now on, the word "God" may be inscribed on certificates accompanying flags that have flown over the U.S. Capitol. Acting Architect Stephen T Ayers said in a statement that the policy of disallowing political and religious statements on flag certificates has been inconsistently applied and does not fulfill the objectives of the office. "It is inappropriate and beyond the scope of this agency’s responsibilities to censor messages from members," Ayers said. The issue gained widespread attention this week after 17-year-old Andrew Larochelle of Dayton,... http://www.foxnews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1909794/posts#comment Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:51:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1896173/posts A banner once displayed in front of an abandoned Al-Qaeda safehouse in Iraq has found a new home at a US military museum.The three-meter-long (10-foot-long) black flag, recovered by a battalion of Marines in Fallujah in November 2004, is now on display at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia.The flag "is believed to be the same banner seen in the atrocious videos broadcast all over the world displaying the torture and executions of many innocent civilians by insurgents and terrorists," according to the text accompanying the exhibit.The flag was found, the narrative went on to say,... afp http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1896173/posts#comment Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:31:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1895300/posts SAMPSON COUNTY, N.C. – On the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, students at one high school were not allowed to wear clothes with an American Flag. Under a new school rule, students at Hobbton High School are not allowed to wear items with flags, from any country, including the United States. The new rule stems from a controversy over students wearing shirts bearing flags of other countries. Gayle Langston said her daughter, Jessica, was told to remove her stars and stripes t-shirt. “Today she wanted to wear her shirt, and I had to tell her no,” said Langston.... NBC 17 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1895300/posts#comment Wed, 12 Sep 2007 15:01:50 GMT