tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post76791817662365326..comments2024-03-28T11:21:09.694+00:00Comments on Magnon's Meanderings: Veteran banned from putting American flag on mailboxCro Magnonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-61792716250958650442019-08-11T04:56:18.026+01:002019-08-11T04:56:18.026+01:00The Union flag is just about acceptable (on occasi...The Union flag is just about acceptable (on occasions), but the flag of St George is now almost regarded as racist. It's a funny old world.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-56465381765142238652019-08-10T17:00:14.785+01:002019-08-10T17:00:14.785+01:00When BBC World showed their interviews outside Wes...When BBC World showed their interviews outside Westminster during the Theresa May Brexit fiasco they positioned the cameras so that EU viewers had the impression there were 90% EU flags outside and just a solitary British one. Flag of Wales it was. Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-87103345064326119062019-08-10T15:35:01.881+01:002019-08-10T15:35:01.881+01:00I thought the veteran' showed great restraint ...I thought the veteran' showed great restraint in the face of what must have been deeply distressing to him.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-37486452964413566212019-08-10T14:53:59.513+01:002019-08-10T14:53:59.513+01:00Just yesterday I was remembering my school days in...Just yesterday I was remembering my school days in the 40's and 50's. We pledged allegiance to the flag and also recited The Lord's Prayer every morning. The few Jewish students stood quietly with no objections to the prayer by their parents. It was just the way it was - peacefully respecting each other. How have we ever come to this state of affairs. Thankfully, this Florida incident is rare. Too bad it was picked up by Fox News - it didn't deserve air time. The honorable veteran's plan on handling it is the right way, not with huge outcry or threats of lawsuits. I'm so glad my time on earth is short - these things are so upsetting when I have "how it was" to compare with the snowballing nonsense and complete lack of common sense!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367791485727217874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-47531150652638426662019-08-10T14:05:25.644+01:002019-08-10T14:05:25.644+01:00We are all so used to seeing US homes with a flag ...We are all so used to seeing US homes with a flag outside, that I was amazed to see this nonsense. I had presumed it was some maverick ruling.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-5773152065451985032019-08-10T14:03:37.671+01:002019-08-10T14:03:37.671+01:00I think St George's Day needs reviving too. Ev...I think St George's Day needs reviving too. Even here in France they celebrate St Patrick's Day.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45911249288294674732019-08-10T13:54:32.682+01:002019-08-10T13:54:32.682+01:00I *knew*....jeez.I *knew*....jeez.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-64481086702457116962019-08-10T13:54:01.173+01:002019-08-10T13:54:01.173+01:00Right away, I new that it had to be a homeowners a...Right away, I new that it had to be a homeowners association rule. And the school where I work has the pledge every morning.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-48819572616363385872019-08-10T13:37:51.934+01:002019-08-10T13:37:51.934+01:00This is an old video from Fox, aka Faux, TV. It sh...This is an old video from Fox, aka Faux, TV. It shows an isolated incident that happened due to a stupid homeowners decision. This is not something that is happening all over the US. People fly the flag proudly throughout the US. The Pledge of Allegiance is still said in schools but it is not mandatory.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-25387066016536260672019-08-10T13:30:23.176+01:002019-08-10T13:30:23.176+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-30215154498539666912019-08-10T13:11:34.961+01:002019-08-10T13:11:34.961+01:00The Flag of St George needs to be reclaimed. Only ...The Flag of St George needs to be reclaimed. Only churches and anti-immigration people fly it these days.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-35241867006969188672019-08-10T13:10:42.003+01:002019-08-10T13:10:42.003+01:00It's mostly on Town Halls where they are more ...It's mostly on Town Halls where they are more sensitive. It's a bizarre subject.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-30231339715024431632019-08-10T13:08:32.612+01:002019-08-10T13:08:32.612+01:00That happens in certain UK news reports too. I'...That happens in certain UK news reports too. I've often seen crowds staring in from behind.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-75916091644600409022019-08-10T12:33:48.452+01:002019-08-10T12:33:48.452+01:00C'mon Cro. Many English people have English fl...C'mon Cro. Many English people have English flags on their homes. Many English were observed by me to be openly patriotic. Even educated and worldly types were for Brexit as they absolutely hate Brussels and what it has done in England and elsewhere. I think the exit Europe vote was significantly directed at Brussels, but also with a strong anti immigration view. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-18569671098973530752019-08-10T11:00:44.733+01:002019-08-10T11:00:44.733+01:00I was more interested in those middle-aged men mil...I was more interested in those middle-aged men milling around behind the presenter as if staring through the window.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-65293909484427435652019-08-10T10:11:09.095+01:002019-08-10T10:11:09.095+01:00And that wouldn't be good for business.And that wouldn't be good for business. Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-48227373823708616052019-08-10T10:07:22.180+01:002019-08-10T10:07:22.180+01:00In general the French are very proud of their '...In general the French are very proud of their 'tricolore'; it is rarely not seen flying somewhere. I'd thought the Americans were the same. Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-77504309698324931002019-08-10T10:03:42.114+01:002019-08-10T10:03:42.114+01:00The displaying of English flags is banned in many ...The displaying of English flags is banned in many places; especially at town halls. I think they imagine it might upset certain immigrant groups.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-45056103434451734782019-08-10T10:00:10.712+01:002019-08-10T10:00:10.712+01:00It appears it doesn't like certain words.It appears it doesn't like certain words. Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-24847535940119650412019-08-10T09:58:39.816+01:002019-08-10T09:58:39.816+01:00As soon as I clicked publish my comment was delete...As soon as I clicked publish my comment was deleted by blogger. Maybe because I mentioned the current French leader as being less than patriotic. Gwil Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305768121713053837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-10112185388428937392019-08-10T09:29:17.203+01:002019-08-10T09:29:17.203+01:00I must say that I have never seen any sign or sign...I must say that I have never seen any sign or signal of patriotism being banned in England and I have lived here nearly all my life. Yorkshire Puddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019673884543913089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-23795471548582750392019-08-10T07:53:42.897+01:002019-08-10T07:53:42.897+01:00My wife's father was at the embassy in Washing...My wife's father was at the embassy in Washington. I don't think she minded pledging her allegiance; I don't suppose she even thought about it too much.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5227064496185547313.post-21698464940411306392019-08-10T07:40:04.126+01:002019-08-10T07:40:04.126+01:00I went to school in Alabama for 3 years in the 196...I went to school in Alabama for 3 years in the 1960s. Everyone had to pledge allegiance to the flag every morning. Aged 8 I refused, ended up in the head teachers office and had to be rescued by my father who arrived in his uniform and parlayed with the locals. We ended up with me having to stand up but not having to pledge allegiance. Lucky to have a father who was a Lt Col, honorary consul and liaison officer attached to the US military.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217574100039265130noreply@blogger.com