Yes, we can.

[JWBear]

Yeah... 'Cause you're not really an American, and can't really love America unles you have a little peice of metal and enamel stuck to your clothing. That's the definition of being a proud American.

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Yeah... 'Cause you're not really an American, and can't really love America unles you have a little peice of metal and enamel stuck to your clothing. That's the definition of being a proud American.

McCain doesn't wear the pin.

[Sub la Goon]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

McCain doesn't wear the pin.

Not where you can SEE it.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

McCain doesn't wear the pin.

Then why is Obama being pilloried for the same thing? Double standard? Hmmm?

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by JWBear

Then why is Obama being pilloried for the same thing? Double standard? Hmmm?

Because he made a point of not wearing it saying that his words alone should be testimony to his patriotism....

and wonder of wonders now that these same words that were supposed to be proof of his patriotism are failing him(ie. the whole guns and religion speech) a little pin finds it's way onto his lapel.

I don't care if he wears one or not and I certainly don't think he is any more or any less of a patriot one way or the other......but apparently he thinks it matters

[Alex]

Before I try to decide if this is an indication of change, does anybody know his itinerary today?

Did it possibly include anything where outward symbols of patriotism are more de rigueur? Such as a a speech at an American Legion post, a military base, visiting wounded soldiers in hospitals, etc.?

[Alex]

McCain doesn't have to wear the pin. On any question of patriotism he has the trump card.

Kind of like when the Daily Show ranked the political power of each candidates response to the question where they were when they learned of MLK's assassination and McCain tromped the other two for being able to respond "well, I was living alone in a small cell..."



[Not that wearing a pin in any indication of actual patriotism. For example, I've never even owned a flag and I'm thoroughly unpatriotic.]

[scaeagles]

I think it's because he (Obama) genuinely looks pained to wear it.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I think it's because he (Obama) genuinely looks pained to wear it.

I think he looks pained that he's forced to wear it for stupid reasons.

[JWBear]

I'm so tired of these meaningless "outrages". If you (generic you, not anyone specific here) think a candidate is unqualified for office because of whether or not they wear a flag pin, or when, or why; or because of something someone else said or did in the past; or because that candidate spoke and uncomfortable truth, then I feel very sorry you. Your priorities are way out of whack.

We need a President who can bring people together to fix the problems this nation has. What we don’t need is posturing and “I’m more patriotic than thou” penis waiving (and that goes for you too, Hilary).