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wsachs 07-05-2020 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 1797764)
There is no less pride in America or being American
Thank the media for attempting to make it look and sound like there is less interest.

I don't think it's the media. This comment was made by a poster and said it was his observation, NOT fact.

Max0431Zoe 07-05-2020 06:57 AM

Should have taken a ride to Linden Isles. The entrance, both sides, was lined with flags.

Bucco 07-05-2020 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by wsachs (Post 1798021)
I don't think it's the media. This comment was made by a poster and said it was his observation, NOT fact.

Say it isn't so. How can some survive if not blaming the media (or anyone, for that matter).

Those media folks.....terrible.....quoting people and what they say.....reporting what is said or done. They should be ashamed.

coconutmama 07-05-2020 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by billethkid (Post 1797764)
There is no less pride in America or being American
Thank the media for attempting to make it look and sound like there is less interest.

I agree that there is no less pride in America, except maybe if we travel abroad. But I do NOT blame the media. Why do we need a scapegoat?

We need the media to be informed. It is up to each of us to use multiple sources & FACT check.

kendi 07-05-2020 07:35 AM

Seems like more to me.

Aloha1 07-05-2020 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 1798033)
Say it isn't so. How can some survive if not blaming the media (or anyone, for that matter).

Those media folks.....terrible.....quoting people and what they say.....reporting what is said or done. They should be ashamed.

There is reporting ( or used to be) ,and then there is opinion. Too much of what is billed as news today is opinion. And much of that opinion is Leftist.

davem4616 07-05-2020 07:40 AM

I don't believe polls anymore

further, I could care less what other people's thoughts are on something that I'll be asked to vote on....I make up my own mind and vote how I choose to vote

Luckytwo 07-05-2020 07:47 AM

I came to America 32 years ago on July 4th to escape communism. I celebrate July 4th as my first day of freedom and I am proud to became American.

gatorbill1 07-05-2020 08:04 AM

Not enough American flags - too many political flags

cathell62 07-05-2020 08:15 AM

Its really sad that these special interest groups are only trying to push their cause. You can't change the past. These people need to start living in the present and learn from the past.
Be an AMERICAN. It doesn't matter what color, race, religion, etc you are. We are going to have differences. There is no need for rioting. Any rioters should have the criminal code inflicted on them as their behavior is pathetic.
Every AMERICAN is afforded the same abilities, it matters what you do to advance yourself and stop playing on a past that want die because these groups won't let it. You wonder why racism exists, stop looking in the rear view mirror and make something out of yourself.
If you don't think your in the best country, get out and take your belief with you to some other country. See what reaction you get. This country is too soft on criminals, that's why there is more and more crime. Bring child rearing back to being respectful to others. If there not getting it at home, where is it supposed to come from? You can't get it in the schools as the special interest groups give the students more rights than the teachers whose hands have been tied for too many years. Where is the AMERICAN patriotism in the schools? It doesn't exist any more because we're afraid of offending someone. Again, if you don't like our country, GET OUT!!!

rmpm48@gmail.com 07-05-2020 08:19 AM

Proud to be American
 
With the Villages being almost 30% VETERANS that you would see many more flags flying every day. Not only veterans should be thankful we live the life we do.
God bless America:coolsmiley:

FredJacobs 07-05-2020 08:19 AM

My 3 foot by 5 foot flag is on display 24/7/365. When the sun goes down, a floodlight comes on so that it is illuminated and seen. I replace it periodically when the colors become faded or tattered from the weather. When that happens, it is folded in the required manner and given to the American Legion for proper disposal. I then proudly display its replacement.

By the way, for all you veterans out there -

It used to be that only members of the American Legion or VFW were authorized to use the military hand salute when honoring the flag. In 2009, the United States Congress passed a bill authorizing all military veterans in civilian clothing to use the military hand salute when the flag passes by in a parade, the Pledge of Allegiance is being recited or any ceremony where the flag is being raised or lowered. In 2013, this was expanded to include the playing of the National Anthem. There is no need to uncover when saluting.

The purpose of this act was to demonstrate the respect that veterans maintain for the flag and for the public to see how many men and women are military veterans. Stand with pride - let the people know that you served.

lwmilo 07-05-2020 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1797724)
We are in Bonita and almost all houses are displaying our flag

Spot on Stu....It's the Veterans who honor the American Flag and it's values. It's the Veterans who fought for the Flag to provide the freedoms for those who didn't.
B T W.... WHITE LIVES MATTER!!!
Namvet 1969

JoeinFL 07-05-2020 09:52 AM

Really?
 
You don’t have to be a veteran to respect and honor the American flag. It’s not us against them. It’s something that is taught to us by our parents and hopefully passed on to our children and then to theirs.
And a question for you. Does the last part of your post indicate there were/are no people of color in the military?

Fuzz323 07-05-2020 10:24 AM

Do you really believe.......
 
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Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 1798033)
Say it isn't so. How can some survive if not blaming the media (or anyone, for that matter).

Those media folks.....terrible.....quoting people and what they say.....reporting what is said or done. They should be ashamed.

...... that the majority of the press (check which liberal billionaires own what) is giving the public the straight scoop without adding or subtracting or just plain old fiction writing. :ohdear:

If you do I have a bridge for sale if you are interested....... :a040:


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