OT - The President and the flag?

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Originally posted by Kronos:
I do not believe this could possibly be true.

The United States should never fly its national flag, a flag that symbolizes freedom,liberty, dedication, and unswerving loyalty of its citizens to be flown lower than that of another nation.
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I completely agree Kronos. If any country doesn't respect the fact that our flag stands for freedom and liberty we should moonscape 'em.

Hey you peeple come make movie?
Not this time pal.
- Dennis Leary

Incidentally I see you're posting from Mildenhall. I was stationed at RAF Lakenheath.  

[Wanker]

 

Navy regulations and tradition prescribe that no country's flag will be
displayed in a superior position to the U.S. flag.

What a stupid regulation. I love the United States, and I think it's the greatest country in the world, but it's regulations like this that confirm the rest of the world's opinion that the USA is arrogant. So, what if every country had a regulation that their flag must be higher than everyone else's?

Jeez, this kind of unyielding pride is exactly what caused World War One. The nations had a chance to prevent the war from starting, but nobody would compromise, out of stupid, pig-headed pride.

How about a compromise with everyone, where the hosting country gets to have their flag slightly higher than a visiting nation's flag? Or, God forbid, all the flags fly at the same level?

[Nash]

"Thousands of people gathered in clusters along the route from Hanoi's international airport just before midnight Thursday in what was believed to be the largest turnout ever for a visiting head of state."

[LJK Raubvogel]

banana, I'm assuming you haven't served in the military? There's a bit of history and tradition behind not dipping the flag, or flying it lower than other country's flags. The only flag that can be flown above the US flag is the UN flag, and that is how it should be.

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[StSanta]

If you believe this story, then you're probably a bit gullible.  .



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9./JG 54 "Grünherz"
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30mmDeathDIEDIEDIE(bishRookQueue.removeFront());
System.out.println("LW pilots are superior");
myPlane.performVictoryRoll();
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[Nash]

Er... didn't you guys get that? Clinton didn't come in on some ship with the US flag lowered.... He flew in.

StSanta - it's so much worse than just being gullible... it's actually *wanting* to beleive it. So much so that you'd be willing to discard reason. And it's damn irresponsible.

Now, I *know* I'm talkin' to a mostly Republican crowd here. What is the essence of that platform? *Personal* accountability.

Excercise that and quit actin' like a bunch of sheep.


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[Dowding]

I'm not an expert in international relations, but wouldn't it be reasonable to have all flags flown at the same level?
It would symbolise sovreignty and independence tempered by friendship and a recognition of shared values.

Saying that the US flag should always be flown above any other national flag is a bit of a slap to the face. Go to the UN building, or the European Parliament and you'll find that every flag is flown at the same level.

That is why I find the story a little hard to believe. Especially in light of Nash's information on the other 'reports' this 'journalist' has posted.

 

I completely agree Kronos. If any country doesn't respect the fact that our flag stands for freedom and liberty we should moonscape 'em.

And you're in the US military? I hope to god you're not in any position of authority...



[This message has been edited by Dowding (edited 11-17-2000).]

[Torque]

Hblair you SOB come over here and clean all the grape juice jettision outta my nose onto my monitor u biatchy.  

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[StSanta]

From StSanta's Dictionary Of Words And Other Things:

Flag (n).

Usually a brightly coloured piece of rag used by politicians to entice young men to die for litte reason. Similar in form and function to the piece of fabric used by a matador.

It's a good book.

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StSanta
9./JG 54 "Grünherz"
while(!bishRookQueue.isEmpty() && loggedOn()){
30mmDeathDIEDIEDIE(bishRookQueue.removeFront());
System.out.println("LW pilots are superior");
myPlane.performVictoryRoll();
}

[LJK Raubvogel]

 

Originally posted by Dowding:
I'm not an expert in international relations, but wouldn't it be reasonable to have all flags flown at the same level?

Saying that the US flag should always be flown above any other national flag is a bit of a slap to the face. Go to the UN building, or the European Parliament and you'll find that every flag is flown at the same level.
 

The US flag is flown at the same level as other nations' flags, it just can never be flown lower by regulation. (US Army Regulations 840-10; 600-25)


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