Do You Fly A Flag on the 4th?

[MrBates2]

I do! It's right out in front of my house, where the entire neighborhood can see.

Although, I don't see any of my neighbors doing the same as me. I wonder why? When I was a kid, we always put a flag out front on all summer holidays.

Anyway, here are some helpful tips:

The United States Flag Code stipulates that as the symbol of a living country, the flag is considered in itself a living thing and should be properly displayed and cared for. The code outlines the proper ways to display the American flag.

-Raise the flag briskly. Lower it ceremoniously.
-Never allow the flag to touch the ground or floor.
-Do not fly the flag in bad weather, unless it is an all-weather flag.
-The flag can only be flown at night if properly illuminated. Otherwise, it should only be flown from sunrise to sunset.
-The flag should always be allowed to fall free.
-The flag should never be used to carry, store, or deliver anything.
-Never fly the flag upside down except to signal an emergency.


God bless America!

 

[Bert Notorius]

if i did, it would blow away. seems like everyday they fly at half mast. i don't remember that growing up. maybe the standards have been lowered.

 

[fgarvb1]

God bless America!

 

[hobbit.]

if i did, it would blow away. seems like everyday they fly at half mast. i don't remember that growing up. maybe the standards have been lowered.

The answer my friend is blowing in the wind.

 

[islandman]

Yes.

Extra letters.

 

[badslutmommy]

Flying a flag

Yes. I have several small ones across the front of the lawn, one on both rear windows of my car and a 15 footer above the garage.

 

[phrodeau]

So many rules. I'm keeping mine neatly folded in the closet so it doesn't get desecrated.

 

[doctor_insanus]

Nope. I'm assuming the neighbors already know that they're in America, and that it's July 4th. They don't need me reminding them.

 

[Squibbs]

Just another excuse for you flag waving dipshits to wave another flag.

 

[Liar]

I don't even have a flag or something to fly one on. This day or the local equivalent.

 

[Joeybagadonuts]

flyin' my freak flag

 

[Beco]

So many rules. I'm keeping mine neatly folded in the closet so it doesn't get desecrated.

Why do you hate America?

 

[GuiltyPleasure]

Yes, on the 1st of July.

 

[hd8001]

Fly one most of the year.

 

[Bill_S]

I fly the Confederate Flag.

 

[Bert Notorius]

The answer my friend is blowing in the wind.

go puff that magic dragon.

 

[KRCummings]

Wondering why people hang one for the holiday but no other time. The flag is not a Christmas tree.

 

[pete]

Wondering why people hang one for the holiday but no other time. The flag is not a Christmas tree.

because nowadays if you hang it for more than 3 days a month you're a crazy jingoistic "fuck yeah, 'murica!" asshole.

doesn't have anything to do with national pride or anything

 

[ginger82]

Just another excuse for you flag waving dipshits to wave another flag.

Flag waving dipshits?? Really? If you are not a flag waiver that is your choice but to call everybody a dipshit for being patriotic would make you the dipshit.

Some of us take pride in our country and no better way to represent than to present your countries flag and do so in the proper manner, no need to sully this persons thread.
Furthermore, a large number of us "dipshits" served our country by way of civil service/military service so why then are you so quick to poke fun at us dipshits...your welcome for the ability to make the choice to be an ass.

 

[ginger82]

I do! It's right out in front of my house, where the entire neighborhood can see.

Although, I don't see any of my neighbors doing the same as me. I wonder why? When I was a kid, we always put a flag out front on all summer holidays.

Anyway, here are some helpful tips:

The United States Flag Code stipulates that as the symbol of a living country, the flag is considered in itself a living thing and should be properly displayed and cared for. The code outlines the proper ways to display the American flag.

-Raise the flag briskly. Lower it ceremoniously.
-Never allow the flag to touch the ground or floor.
-Do not fly the flag in bad weather, unless it is an all-weather flag.
-The flag can only be flown at night if properly illuminated. Otherwise, it should only be flown from sunrise to sunset.
-The flag should always be allowed to fall free.
-The flag should never be used to carry, store, or deliver anything.
-Never fly the flag upside down except to signal an emergency.


God bless America!

Hooah! I fly one all year round and do so in the manner listed above.

It is sad that during these times in our country if you fly an American flag in America all year round you are considered an extremist/crazy. Sad indeed, I have even had my flag vandalized. I wonder sometimes why I bled for the rights of so many ignorant people.

 

[LiFeNdEaTh]

do i fly a flag on fourth of july? hell no.

 

[MatthewVett]

I don't even own a flag, now that I think about it.

 

[MatthewVett]

Hooah! I fly one all year round and do so in the manner listed above.

It is sad that during these times in our country if you fly an American flag in America all year round you are considered an extremist/crazy. Sad indeed, I have even had my flag vandalized. I wonder sometimes why I bled for the rights of so many ignorant people.

No offense, but which combat situation were you involved with in which you were fighting for the rights of your fellow Americans? Because I can't think of anything recent that would qualify.

 

[LiFeNdEaTh]

I don't even own a flag, now that I think about it.

don't worry, most of us don't.. lol

 

[Beco]

No offense, but which combat situation were you involved with in which you were fighting for the rights of your fellow Americans? Because I can't think of anything recent that would qualify.

You could probably go back to Vietnam on that one.....so pre 1960's?

Name a just military action, besides say, Grenada and that was more of a pep rally...