The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 209

Ghoulish Delight · 04-28-2007, 12:05 AM

KCRW is talking about it a lot. Heard today that a bill was just proposed to counteract it.

Prudence · 04-28-2007, 11:44 AM

That would be Inslee-Manzullo Internet Radio Equality Act, H.R. 2060. The Inslee being my own congressperson, Jay Inslee.

Prudence · 05-01-2007, 12:58 PM

Did you know that today is Loyalty Day?

Matterhorn Fan · 05-01-2007, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Prudence

Did you know that today is Loyalty Day?

Translation: Fly a flag today and show your loyalty to the current president and the war in Iraq.

Strangler Lewis · 05-01-2007, 01:04 PM

Well, our flag is out. Of course, it's been out since the Fourth of July. One of these days we'll remember to bring it in. Nothing worse than slovenly patriotism.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-01-2007, 01:07 PM

I hate that the flag has come to represent, "I support what our leaders are doing," rather than, "I support the ideals of this country."

innerSpaceman · 05-01-2007, 01:17 PM

Oh, I wasn't aware of that transition.

The last time I had my flag out were the days following 9/11.

I'm not a flag-putting-out type of guy, so my failure to put out my flag since then does not reflect the distaste I have for ... hmmm, lemme see, every single one of our government's policies and laws and illegal actions since that date.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-01-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I'm not a flag-putting-out type of guy, so my failure to put out my flag since then does not reflect the distaste I have for ... hmmm, lemme see, every single one of our government's policies and laws and illegal actions since that date.

Nor mine, but there is a pervasive mentality growing in this country (as evidenced by the linked proclamation) that NOT displaying the flag is only one small step below treason. I don't let it affect my habits, but it's an attitude that bugs the snot out of me.

Alex · 05-01-2007, 01:43 PM

I don't ever fly a flag because I believe in neither religious nor political idolatry.

But Loyalty Day is an anti-communist holiday (that's why it has been on May 1 since 1921). Just wanted to mention that in case anybody things this is a new thing Bush thought of.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-01-2007, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

I don't ever fly a flag because I believe in neither religious nor political idolatry.

But Loyalty Day is an anti-communist holiday (that's why it has been on May 1 since 1921). Just wanted to mention that in case anybody things this is a new thing Bush thought of.

Thanks for clearing that up. I figured it might have been, considering the timing, but nothing in that linked document gave any indication whether it was new or old.

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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Well, our flag is out. Of course, it's been out since the Fourth of July. One of these days we'll remember to bring it in. Nothing worse than slovenly patriotism. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I hate that the flag has come to represent, "I support what our leaders are doing," rather than, "I support the ideals of this country." __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Oh, I wasn't aware of that transition. The last time I had my flag out were the days following 9/11. I'm not a flag-putting-out type of guy, so my failure to put out my flag since then does not reflect the distaste I have for ... hmmm, lemme see, every single one of our government's policies and laws and illegal actions since that date.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I don't ever fly a flag because I believe in neither religious nor political idolatry. But Loyalty Day is an anti-communist holiday (that's why it has been on May 1 since 1921). Just wanted to mention that in case anybody things this is a new thing Bush thought of.
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