is jesus christ being sworn in today?

Heineken Helen

The Jeagler wrote:

Heineken Helen wrote:

The Jeagler wrote:

HELEN IS THAT YOU?!

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Nope it's not me... but the title 'Laurie waving the flag of Ireland' somehow makes me think she might be American . And that was taken on Paddy's day... I already said yeh, we fly the flag on Paddys day.

decides2dream

Heineken Helen wrote:

See my post... where I said it doesn't matter if it's in America, or Ireland or wherever... there's no point flying your own flag in your own country for no particular reason. We know where you're from. Don't go turning this into the usual 'anti-america' thing. I couldn't give a fuck really if people wanna fly their flag in their own home in their own country... but it just makes NO senseTO ME.

i fixed your statement.



hell....even our squirrels love america.......

chiquimonkey wrote:

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thanks for the pic chica.

The Juggler

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See my post... where I said it doesn't matter if it's in America, or Ireland or wherever... there's no point flying your own flag in your own country for no particular reason. We know where you're from. Don't go turning this into the usual 'anti-america' thing. I couldn't give a fuck really if people wanna fly their flag in their own home in their own country... but it just makes NO sense.[/quote]

but people arent flying american flags to tell people "where they're from!" the "reason" they are flying it is because they are proud of their country--or perhaps they know someone in harms way and flying the flag is their way of showing support. to say someone flying their own country's flag makes no sense just shows a level of ignorance, i'm afraid.

and you didnt answer my question about how you feel about people who fly two flags like my grandfather. do you have an issue with people who do this?:
http://www.metrospirit.com/index.php?ca ... 3083182284

The Juggler

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Nope it's not me... but the title 'Laurie waving the flag of Ireland' somehow makes me think she might be American . And that was taken on Paddy's day... I already said yeh, we fly the flag on Paddys day.[/quote]


oh no i'm just wondering what the irish obsession with little miniature irish flags is all about...lol

Heineken Helen

The Jeagler wrote:

oh no i'm just wondering what the irish obsession with little miniature irish flags is all about...lol

we don't... I just deducted the girl is most likely American... we tend to buy the HUGE flags and wear them.

D2D... it makes no sense, not just to me evidently... but to plenty of people according to this thread... so if i were to say 'it makes no sense to me' that would be misleading and making the issue simply about me and MY opinion, which in this case it's not. So thank you but my statement didn't need fixing 8-)

kenny olav

Food for thought...

http://www.fmaa-usa.com/resources_links ... istics.php

$51.7 million
Dollar value of U.S. imports of American flags in 2001. The majority of this amount ($29.7 million) was for U.S. flags made in China.

The bulk of these flags were imported in October 2001, the first full month following 9/11, when $34.8 million worth were brought into the country.

The Juggler

Heineken Helen wrote:

The Jeagler wrote:

oh no i'm just wondering what the irish obsession with little miniature irish flags is all about...lol

we don't... I just deducted the girl is most likely American... we tend to buy the HUGE flags and wear them.
8-)

...because that's a lot more normal....

chromiam

Why should I feel bad or have to apologize for flying the flag of MY country outside MY house????? Whether it is beacuse of a patriotic day (Flag Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July etc.), to honor our veterans or those serving in the armed forces, to show pride in the country or just because I can....

And Helen, no you don't know where I am from... you can't possibly unless I told you. So driving by my house and seeing a flag flying outside doesn't tell you where I am from or why it is there.

Heineken Helen

The Jeagler wrote:

but people arent flying american flags to tell people "where they're from!" the "reason" they are flying it is because they are proud of their country--or perhaps they know someone in harms way and flying the flag is their way of showing support. to say someone flying their own country's flag makes no sense just shows a level of ignorance, i'm afraid.

and you didnt answer my question about how you feel about people who fly two flags like my grandfather. do you have an issue with people who do this?:
http://www.metrospirit.com/index.php?ca ... 3083182284

I don't have an issue with anybody doing anything :? This is a debate on the whole flying flag and when is appropriate and when's not thing... it doesn't mean any of us have ISSUES with it but you seem to have issues with me saying it's weird.

I fail to understand how flying the flag supports somebody in harms way :? but that's just me. When my brother was in harms way, I showed my support by calling him, emailing him, sending him stuff. Made much more sense than sticking a flag on my porch

Heineken Helen

chromiam wrote:

Why should I feel bad or have to apologize for flying the flag of MY country outside MY house????? Whether it is beacuse of a patriotic day (Flag Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July etc.), to honor our veterans or those serving in the armed forces, to show pride in the country or just because I can....

And Helen, no you don't know where I am from... you can't possibly unless I told you. So driving by my house and seeing a flag flying outside doesn't tell you where I am from or why it is there.

Nobody said you have to feel bad or apologise :?

I didn't claim to know where ANYBODY'S from (I presumed it was Philly but I could be wrong).

decides2dream

Heineken Helen wrote:

D2D... it makes no sense, not just to me evidently... but to plenty of people according to this thread... so if i were to say 'it makes no sense to me' that would be misleading and making the issue simply about me and MY opinion, which in this case it's not. So thank you but my statement didn't need fixing 8-)

and to lots of other people, it DOES make sense...so your opinion, even held by a great many....doesn't 'prove' anything....simply...opinion. it's a part of american culture. i do not find it odd that someone outside the country doesn't 'understand'...just as i may not understand all in another countries culture. only difference is, i don't try to tell said cultures that what they do is wrong, makes no sense, is silly, or what have you. it harms no one, many enjoy it, it's our culture...not yours...so who cares? i think that question has been asked numerous times over. i could not care less if everyone in another country sang to the rooftops their country is the greatest in the world, nor would i care if they draped every inch of it in their flag, people danced and sang only national anthems, etc.......it has zero effect on my life, if they enjoy it, more power to em.

The Juggler

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I don't have an issue with anybody doing anything :? This is a debate on the whole flying flag and when is appropriate and when's not thing... it doesn't mean any of us have ISSUES with it but you seem to have issues with me saying it's weird.

I fail to understand how flying the flag supports somebody in harms way :? but that's just me. When my brother was in harms way, I showed my support by calling him, emailing him, sending him stuff. Made much more sense than sticking a flag on my porch [/quote]


ummmmmmmm yea...pretty sure people call/email and all those other good things in addition to flying a flag for their loved one's fighting wars. i think there's just something symbolic about raising your flag to honor that loved one or to honor loved one's who have died for your freedom, or to just honor the country you love so much. its just like you guys at your sporting events waving irish flags. you could just yell and scream to show your support. but the flag is symbolic to you. it brings attention to you and what you are supporting.

decides2dream

just because i can...


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The Juggler

decides2dream wrote:

just because i can...


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god bless that squirrel...

decides2dream

The Jeagler wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

just because i can...


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god bless that squirrel...

you know it....because he clearly loves america and isn't afraid to show it. and silly squirrel, as i assume most don't fly off to other countries....apparently no one has informed him how silly it is to fly a flag in your own country for no reason. i guess the rule book of what is appropriate doesn't come in squirrel size. altho, i don't even know of it's existence in human scale either.....guess we didn't get a dumbed down version for america telling us what we should do, and that displays of patriotism are silly and should be frowned upon.

The Juggler

decides2dream wrote:

The Jeagler wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

just because i can...


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god bless that squirrel...

you know it....because he clearly loves america and isn't afraid to show it. and silly squirrel, as i assume most don't fly off to other countries....apparently no one has informed him how silly it is to fly a flag in your own country for no reason. i guess the rule book of what is appropriate doesn't come in squirrel size. altho, i don't even know of it's existence in human scale either.....guess we didn't get a dumbed down version for america telling us what we should do, and that displays of patriotism are silly and should be frowned upon.

AMERICA...FUCK YEAH!

fanch75

You white people are all cray-zee.

Heineken Helen

decides2dream wrote:

The Jeagler wrote:

decides2dream wrote:

just because i can...


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god bless that squirrel...

you know it....because he clearly loves america and isn't afraid to show it. and silly squirrel, as i assume most don't fly off to other countries....apparently no one has informed him how silly it is to fly a flag in your own country for no reason. i guess the rule book of what is appropriate doesn't come in squirrel size. altho, i don't even know of it's existence in human scale either.....guess we didn't get a dumbed down version for america telling us what we should do, and that displays of patriotism are silly and should be frowned upon.

Are you saying Americans are as dumb as squirrels?????????????

Heineken Helen

The Jeagler wrote:

ummmmmmmm yea...pretty sure people call/email and all those other good things in addition to flying a flag for their loved one's fighting wars. i think there's just something symbolic about raising your flag to honor that loved one or to honor loved one's who have died for your freedom, or to just honor the country you love so much. its just like you guys at your sporting events waving irish flags. you could just yell and scream to show your support. but the flag is symbolic to you. it brings attention to you and what you are supporting.

nope, we just wear the flag to show that we have more supporters... hence we're better than the other country at supporting at least see it's always something competitive.

Heineken Helen

fanch75 wrote:

You white people are all cray-zee.

As opposed to you... ehhhhhhhhhhh... white people :?