Those Of Us On The Left Have Had The Flag Stolen From Us! Reclaim It!

[DistressedAmerican]

When I was in Crawford I had several people assume without reading our signs that my sister and I were freeps simply because we both were flying flags. That is really quite sad. One was even from our side!

In one case some freeps drove up and rolled down the window to get our pic. We stood there and as they read our signs, we watched as their huge smiles melted away. They quickly flipped us off and drove on.

This is clearly symptomatic of one sad truth, we on the left have lost the flag. Somewhere along the lines, it was decided that the flag belonged to repugs and war mongers exclusively. I have always rejected that. I try to work either the flag or at least the colors into most of my graphics.

I beg of you, from here on out, when you hit the street, when you freeway blog, whenever you are out representing, FLY A FLAG!

Let America know that we dissent because we love our country and hate seeing the ideals that the flag stands for destroyed to line the pockets of some pathologically greedy and violent oil men!

It is OUR FLAG TOO! We will not have it stolen by the fascist theocracy that these asshats are trying to build!

Long live freedom and ideals that this country are founded on. Long live freedom of speech and the separation of church and state!

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[BamaLefty]

1. Amen!

Nominated for greatest page. :patriot:

[proud patriot]

2. I've been holding on to it for awhile now

:patriot: Even had a liberal look at my car and say
your car looks like a republicans car with all the
flags and ribbons :rofl: it was dark so he couldn't
see the bumper stickers .

[hwmnbn]

3. Yep, great idea. This is our country, our flag too!! .... eom

[Jara sang]

4. Good post. n/t

[Joy Anne]

5. Flag Code

I make snotty remarks about people being too ignorant and disrespectful to follow the Flag Code. Honestly, if they really loved their flag, would they sit on it?

[DistressedAmerican]

7. Or THIS!!!

[derby378]

6. I've been saying the same thing, myself

Anyone who shows up at Camp Casey needs to bring a flag. I've got a 3' x 5' flag complete with pole ready to deploy if we're able to make it back down to Crawford on Saturday. (It's a long shot, I know, but...)

Bring flags and fly them at the FReepers!!

Take it down from the mast, Cindy-haters
It's the flag we Americans claim
It can never belong to you traitors
For you've brought on it nothing but shame

[Generic Other]

14. RALLY Sat. in Crawford! Buses from TX metro-cities (link)

Maybe you can catch the bus?

RALLY Sat. in Crawford! Buses from TX metro-cities
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.ph...

[derby378]

22. Oh, man...

It's looking less likely for us, but that's so cool. If we can't make it, good luck, chase down both Randi and Cindy and give them both Texas-sized hugs!

Only thing is, your link doesn't work. Could you fix it or repost it for everyone?

[Generic Other]

24. Fixed the link to the busses in Texas!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4448446

[jedicord]

8. Unfortunately, they've also stolen our country.

At least made it no longer the symbol of freedom, peace and justice for all mankind.

I don't care so much about the flag, or the Star Spangled Banner any more. Until our country becomes what it used to be, they are currently symbols of *'s policy of war and greed.

Sorry, don't want to be flamed, but that is truly how I feel.

[DistressedAmerican]

9. Choose To Make It A Symbol Of What YOU Believe America Should Be!

Any symbol means whatever you bring to it. Try to brind somethng positive to it again!

Empower yourself. Only you can!

[jedicord]

11. "It's My Country Too" - next to a flag? Whaddya think?

I could handle that, truly. Thanks for the idea.

I'm just so pissed that now I tear up at the national anthem, not for pride, but because it has been overused and hyped to get our people in lock step. And the words "the bombs bursting in air" are now ours, not the enemies.

And I look at the people so fervently singing, knowing they are all brainwashed.

And I'm pissed that I don't want a flag on my car any more (put there immediately after 9/11), 'cause I feel it's also used as propaganda now.

Off soapbox...

[KOBUK]

10. I fly the flag !

When it is appropriate.I used to fly it all the time after 9/11 but took it down when we invaded Iraq !

[yorkiemommie1]

12. you are right !

the only guy to fly his flag everyday on our street is a dedicated Democrat !!

[DistressedAmerican]

13. Kicker!

[DistressedAmerican]

25. ...

[librechik]

15. Yes indeed! and Sep 24 Protestors too! Take and display a large flag

the right was needling us back in 2003 about the lack of US flags at the demonstrations. We do need to take back OUR FLAG!

[Disturbed]

17. American flags made in America?

There are thousands made in....China.

[librechik]

20. yeah--we should just annex them, doncha think?

that would stop all the confusion.

[Generic Other]

16. My flag flies with the duct tape peace sign

[DistressedAmerican]

21. GO! Those Are Really Beautiful Shots!

Would you mind me using the image on my website? I really love the collected images!

[Generic Other]

23. I would be honored

They came from the big 10 million worldwide protest in 2003. I carried the flag with the duct tape peace sign.

[Richard Steele]

18. Amen to that! recommending.

[AuntPatsy]

19. I don't feel like I have lost that right, I have flown mine since day one

and will continue until either this war ends and our soldiers return home or it falls down in tatters in which case I will just replace it, to be honest, I don't understand why so many took it down when our soldiers are still over there?

I live in a deeply rooted fundie neighborhood, so how come there are only two of us that are still flying this flag?