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by TexasTornado
Sun Aug 28, 2016 10:41 am
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Topic: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks
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Re: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks


And not just one one :woohoo

Now they're getting it!

:patriot:
by TexasTornado
Wed Aug 24, 2016 4:07 pm
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Topic: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks
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FastCarry wrote:Thats rotor and PawPaw.

The reason I ask is because I've flown a flag on my truck and was approached by a vet who felt it was not appropriate.

Ill say that I do not fly a tattered flag, I do believe in that strongly. I do not fly it on my truck just because, or in weather. Ill fly it usually after an event where the flag can remind those who see it that we need to remain united, and that I have not forgotten thats country before me.

I was offended that someone would approach me to tell me that they thought I was offending the flag. But, I understand it and am wondering how other truly patriotic veterans felt about it.
It's another generation gap. I always try to keep in mind the era in which those around me served. For instance when my grandfather served it was considered disrespectful to display the American flag on clothing. Go into any Wal-Mart Old Navy etc near the 4th of July and you'll see this by far is no longer the case.

Personally, if someone is displaying a flag with the intention of respect and patriotism, or as a symbol of American unity, who am I to argue their method?
by TexasTornado
Wed Aug 24, 2016 12:56 pm
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Topic: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks
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Re: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks

dale blanker wrote:
mojo84 wrote:What some consider brainwashing, others consider instilling values and principles.

Your progressive buddies have pretty much ruined the country through moral and fiscal irresponsibility. . It's just that many are in denial. The federal debt is just the tip of the iceberg. The attack on pride and patriotism is just one more step in the destruction.
The kids can get patriotism from history and social studies class and, hopefully, from reinforcement at home. They have plenty of incentive to be patriotic without the need to chant something on command like they do in North Korea. Ask some kid what the pledge means to them...

It's awfully hard to use common sense and not go off on tangents or get personal, isn't it?
I'm going to have to disagree with you again. Nobody is forced to "chant something on command." If the pledge isn't important to you then by all means don't say it, but for those of us to whom it does have profound meaning, please don't belittle our sentiment with comparisons to North Korea's indoctrination.
by TexasTornado
Wed Aug 24, 2016 11:37 am
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Topic: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks
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Re: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks

mojo84 wrote:What some consider brainwashing, others consider it instilling values and principles.

Your progressive buddies have pretty much ruined the country through moral and fiscal irresponsibility. . It's just that many are in denial. The federal debt is just the tip of the iceberg. The attack on pride and patriotism is just one more step in the destruction.
:iagree:
by TexasTornado
Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:40 am
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Topic: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks
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Re: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks

RPBrown wrote:
TexasTornado wrote:Update: flag allowed back on one fire engine

http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/stor ... /88902236/
Yes but only on 1 engine.
They did mention sorting out procedures so possibly the others will follow. We'll see.
by TexasTornado
Fri Aug 19, 2016 10:23 am
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Topic: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks
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dale blanker wrote:For others who think flag waving is neat: how about volunteering or donating to a worthwhile cause instead?
Why do you consider these things mutually exclusive? I think flag flying is more that neat....its awesome, and I've started my own worthwhile cause with my mom.

(Posted here: viewtopic.php?f=83&t=85590)

You don't have to pick between displaying your loyalties and acting on them. Amazingly in the good ol' US of A you can do both!

:patriot:
by TexasTornado
Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:20 pm
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Topic: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks
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Re: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks

RPBrown wrote:
Glockster wrote:Saw on CNN this morning that this is going to be reconsidered.
You watch the Clinton News Network???? LOL
:rolll
by TexasTornado
Thu Aug 18, 2016 12:16 pm
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Topic: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks
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Re: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks

Glockster wrote:Saw on CNN this morning that this is going to be reconsidered.
:woohoo
by TexasTornado
Wed Aug 17, 2016 8:45 am
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Topic: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks
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Re: American flags ordered removed from fire trucks

:banghead: apparently New York can only be patriotic whilst under attack. I can't wait to give this one to my boyfriend.... Reason #957 to leave NY and move to Texas. Yep, will be waiting for him in his email when he returns from reserves duty!

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