[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by CFrance

With all due respect... baloney! We have had the same basic American flag forever. Americans put more emphasis on their flag and its meaning than any other country. There is no small following of patriotism. It's huge. Don't let the choices of the media overcome you.

Couldn't have agreed more!!! God Bless America, and Thank you to all our service men & women, who gave their lives, and wounds, so that we can live in freedom. Saluting the flag and remembering the sacrifices of all, brings tears to my eyes. I love my country!!!

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by CFrance

With all due respect... baloney! We have had the same basic American flag forever. Americans put more emphasis on their flag and its meaning than any other country. There is no small following of patriotism. It's huge. Don't let the choices of the media overcome you.

CFrance: I thought the same thing. This cultural war between traditionalist like may here and the "new normals" I praying is won over by traditionalist because of their love for America and the American dream

[Applepie]

Come to any of the town squares tonight to hear Lee Greenwood's "Only In Americia". The Villages Twirlers and Drum Corps are using the song in their show.

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

It is so patriotic even the Confederate flag is being flown here ! Just saw one in someone's backyard off Buena Vista. I do believe it's as American as the Stars and Stripes, political correctness shouldn't apply here. Happy 4th of July !

you mean denying a whole race their rights is patriotic? you mean not believing in the american ideal is patriotic? a failed revolution against the united states is patriotic? a call that a bizarre sense of patriotism!


Happy 4th to the real America!

[springfield]

Years ago, he was a back up singer for someone at a concert in Springfield, IL, who I can't even remember. He said he had just written a song that he wanted to sing for us for the first time. It was this song and left a deep impression for all who were there that night.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by looneycat

you mean denying a whole race their rights is patriotic? you mean not believing in the american ideal is patriotic? a failed revolution against the united states is patriotic? a call that a bizarre sense of patriotism!





Happy 4th to the real America!

I think you read way too much into Rick's post. I'm a Yankee from Maine but lived in the South for many years. To many, including those who are highly educated, the Confederate Battle Flag is a reminder of relatives who fought and died for a cause in the past. IN THE PAST!

I have relatives who fought in the Revolutionary War. At least one fought under a yellow flag with a coiled rattle snake. (Don't tread on me) Despite the fact that flag is disliked by many, it reminds me of a time when it was carried by our first Marines into battle. Those who don't like that flag just jump to a conclusion without knowing about, or even attempting to understand, it's historic use and meaning. There are a couple of dates each year when I put a small version of that flag in my yard alongside similar sized Stars and Stripes. If it offends any body so be it. It's important to me and I know why.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadsden_flag


Sometimes people just read read too much into symbols. Their sensitivity causes them to respond to a perceived injustice that simply is not intended. PC has gone way to far.

Happy Fourth of July. God bless America!

[Justus]

Originally Posted by CFrance

With all due respect... baloney! We have had the same basic American flag forever. Americans put more emphasis on their flag and its meaning than any other country. There is no small following of patriotism. It's huge. Don't let the choices of the media overcome you.

Amen!!!

[jjdees]

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[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by CFrance

With all due respect... baloney! We have had the same basic American flag forever. Americans put more emphasis on their flag and its meaning than any other country. There is no small following of patriotism. It's huge. Don't let the choices of the media overcome you.

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[jjdees]

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[Chi-Town]

Found this most appropriate.....

[jjdees]

Originally Posted by jjdees

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[jjdees]

The flag is part of history. No need for revisionism. Face the facts. This is part of our history and those that don't like it because of what the media feeds them can't change history. Move on.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by jjdees

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Looked like 2 to me. ::

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by looneycat

you mean denying a whole race their rights is patriotic? you mean not believing in the american ideal is patriotic? a failed revolution against the united states is patriotic? a call that a bizarre sense of patriotism!





Happy 4th to the real America!

The flag of the Confederacy has nothing to do with race, was not the symbol of a revolution, nor not believing in the American ideal. It was in fact the epitome of the American ideal. The right to demand self determination is as American as the Southern gentlemen we call our founders. Please spare me the 1960's BS .