The American Flag (1 Viewer)

[Sinn Fein]

Lets actually try to use your way of thinking here.  What exactly would he be trying to recreate by coloring the flag in that order?  We already know it's not the American Flag because of the blue stripe.  We already know it's not the Thin Blue Line flag because, once again, the blue line is wrong.  What would it be?  He's either coloring it randomly because he's having fun with the children or he's a complete moron.  I don't think there is anything in between.

Lets not be hasty.  It could be both options...

 

[Dickies]

The most plausible explanation is that Trump has no f'n clue what the American flag looks like.

 

[Joe Summer]

The most plausible explanation is that Trump has no f'n clue what the American flag OR THE 'THIN BLUE LINE' FLAG looks like.

Fixed.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

How many here do you actually think are part of the "Left?"

https://www.mybizdaq.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/Leftorium.jpg

 

[Ignoramus]

Where did you think the NFL Hall of Fame is located?

Do what now?

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Trump again disrespects the flag.

 

[kwille]

A 14 year old showing off to his buddies creepy dork vibe. Cringe worthy but no longer surprising. Our flag might want to look into a restraining order.

 

[NorvilleBarnes]

Trump again disrespects the flag.

This is a good example of what I mean when I say Trump is not a politician but he frequently displays better political instincts than lifelong career politicians.

He was at CPAC. This is a huge crowd-pleaser. He's absolutely fine with the left and the media losing their minds over it.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

This is a good example of what I mean when I say Trump is not a politician but he frequently displays better political instincts than lifelong career politicians.

He was at CPAC. This is a huge crowd-pleaser. He's absolutely fine with the left and the media losing their minds over it.

I realize that, that's frequently his cause for doing things, but it's Trump supporters who claim to be defenders of the flag as a primary value and they bend themselves for Trump - just you say they are wildly pleased by it.

 

[kwille]

I agree that he has amazing instincts that play well in this moment in time where we are increasingly and collectively debasing ourselves. NB is probably right that some will "lose their minds" just  like they always do when Trump plays the Goober. Importantly, there are still many of us who respect the flag and  common decency and find this latest display just another poke to our already numb nads. Our President is an excellent clown who plays a crowd like no other. It is a gift and he is very good at it ... way way way better than any 'normal' politician and it is the extra sauce that he offers that sets him apart. I mean, he just finished a speech in front of a friendly CPAC crowd and was walking off to thunderous applause. Dry humping the flag as a closing "crowd-pleaser" is the extra sauce here proving that our man is still at the top of his game. Bravissimo!

 

[GROOT]

I realize that, that's frequently his cause for doing things, but it's Trump supporters who claim to be defenders of the flag as a primary value and they bend themselves for Trump - just you say they are wildly pleased by it.

Silly as he can be, intent matters don't you think? 

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Silly as he can be, intent matters don't you think? 

I take my old flags to the Legion, in fact my wife’s grandfather’s flag is growing frayed and I need to do that soon, so no not IMO. I agree it’s totally legal. And burning flags is totally legal - does it matter to me that someone thinks they’re standing up for free speech or freedom or something? No, to me it doesn’t. He’s the President, kids are watching, I think he should show maximum respect and dignity around it all times.

 

[GROOT]

I take my old flags to the Legion, in fact my wife’s grandfather’s flag is growing frayed and I need to do that soon, so no not IMO. I agree it’s totally legal. And burning flags is totally legal - does it matter to me that someone thinks they’re standing up for free speech or freedom or something? No, to me it doesn’t. He’s the President, kids are watching, I think he should show maximum respect and dignity around it all times.

My point is some people don't know proper flag etiquette. I think there's a big difference between this and purposely being disrespectful. 

 

[kwille]

The President really should know proper flag etiquette. He's done this kind of thing before so I'm sure he's been told. He's not that clueless ... especially not when it comes to  showmanship where he is without peer. I'm unconvinced that his actions were anything other than 100% intentional (and quite possibly scripted) which aligns with the narrative that he elite at working a crowd (a crowd which found the closing routine delicious). I'm pretty sure using the flag as a prop was his intent and I fully agree that intent matters.

 

[The Commish]

My point is some people don't know proper flag etiquette. I think there's a big difference between this and purposely being disrespectful. 

There IS a big difference.  I agree with that.  Those purposely disrespecting the flag actually know enough about the flag to have an informed opinion one way or the other.  Those who don't know about the flag are just  who piss and moan because someone told them they should.  I might disagree with those disrespecting the flag, but I respect their knowledge.  The others are simply uninformed hypocrites.  

 

[sho nuff]

My point is some people don't know proper flag etiquette. I think there's a big difference between this and purposely being disrespectful. 

Using the flag as a prop to act as if you are somehow patriotic and hugging and kissing it is purposefully being disrespectful.  He knows it will rally his base at that event...and he knows it will rightfully annoy others.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

Trump has been claiming that the DNC took reference to God out of the Pledge of Allegiance.

False.

 

[Boston]

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/aug/21/peggy-hubbard/dnc-did-not-omit-one-nation-under-god-pledge-alleg/

Some Democratic caucus members omitted "one nation under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance during DNC meetings. But the line was not excluded from any of the convention’s primetime televised spots.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2020/aug/21/peggy-hubbard/dnc-did-not-omit-one-nation-under-god-pledge-alleg/

Some Democratic caucus members omitted "one nation under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance during DNC meetings. But the line was not excluded from any of the convention’s primetime televised spots.

Conservative news outlets like the Washington Examiner have pointed out that, during the livestreamed Muslim Delegates Assembly on Aug. 18, one participant omitted "under God" from the Pledge. A delegate at an Aug. 18 LGBTQ Caucus meeting also abstained from saying it.

There were 30 caucus and council meetings during the DNC, according to the party’s website. They were not the scripted, highly produced sessions that aired on television.

So 30 meetings, some or all with multiple people, two participants abstained from using the phrase.

As for the muslim, I've never made sense of it but I understand that 'god' is not really a suitable substitute for 'Allah' and I'd think most Americans including many Republicans and conservatives, would accept that.

 

[SoBeDad]

So 30 meetings, some or all with multiple people, two participants abstained from using the phrase.

As for the muslim, I've never made sense of it but I understand that 'god' is not really a suitable substitute for 'Allah' and I'd think most Americans including many Republicans and conservatives, would accept that.

The last 2 sentences in Biden's acceptance speech:

"And may God bless you.

And may God protect our troops."