The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[innerSpaceman]

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]

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]

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]

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.