Fly yr freak flag...?

artsygrrl · 07.30.2010, 12:13 PM

We sponsored a German exchange student during the '90's. He was really impressed that wherever he went he saw the American flag displayed in some way or another (little flags, big flags, bumpersticker flags, etc.). And that we were proud to display our flag. He said in Germany, some ppl are not comfortable displaying the German flag because of the shame of the Holocaust.
Any thoughts on this?
How do you feel about your country's flag?

As idiotic as America is, I love it for fucking better or worse. But I would not be caught dead in patriotic jewelry or clothing. But I do have a pair of American flag Converse hi-tops.

gualbert · 07.30.2010, 12:39 PM

I've seen videos of Oasis waving the english flag at concerts, and Robbie Williams wearing an english flag t-shirt (or reverse).
Totally inimaginable in France: the french flag is mainly on top of administrations buildings (out of reach) ; it's an unpopular symbol, in the least.

ann ashtray · 07.30.2010, 01:03 PM

With as much shit as I could say about this place, I've made no plans on leaving it as of yet. Thus said, I adore the US of A.

And as for the flag, I don't own one. Seeing them doesn't bother me in the least, though.

Derek · 07.30.2010, 01:06 PM

I couldn't care less for patriotism. Who gives a fuck what set of borders you happen to reside in, really?

Glice · 07.30.2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek

I couldn't care less for patriotism. Who gives a fuck what set of borders you happen to reside in, really?

I think it's pretty easy to not care about patriotism when you're from a nation that was thwarted by a wall that's roughly the size of a 4-year-old girl.

SuchFriendsAreDangerous · 07.30.2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by artsygrrl

We sponsored a German exchange student during the '90's. He was really impressed that wherever he went he saw the American flag displayed in some way or another (little flags, big flags, bumpersticker flags, etc.). And that we were proud to display our flag. He said in Germany, some ppl are not comfortable displaying the German flag because of the shame of the Holocaust.
Any thoughts on this?
How do you feel about your country's flag?

As idiotic as America is, I love it for fucking better or worse. But I would not be caught dead in patriotic jewelry or clothing. But I do have a pair of American flag Converse hi-tops.

yes, in Germany i understand they don't wave the flag (wave that flag, wave it wide and high, summer times come come and gone my oh my!) and even during the World Cup when folks would wave the flag, other germans would accuse them of being NAZIS!
I love it, personally, I can't stand seeing the stars and stripes everywhere, it is blatant fascism and Germans are smart to avoid such mindless patriotism.

Keeping It Simple · 07.30.2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Derek

I couldn't care less for patriotism. Who gives a fuck what set of borders you happen to reside in, really?

It's a pity for you that you're in the minority with that thought in Scotland.

ann ashtray · 07.30.2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Keeping It Simple

It's a pity for you that you're in the minority with that thought in Scotland.

wanna know a secret?

FreshChops · 07.30.2010, 07:34 PM

I have no inclination to display a U.S. flag, but don't mind seeing them elsewhere and anywhere..... it sometimes reminds me of what country I'm in and that's a good thing.

I worked for an advertising and promo co. the time of 9/11 attacks. After, remember when everyone went on a mindless flag buying spree.... our co. had the best access to all flags and accessories. The owner was a deranged fuck-tard who had a defect where he stuttered but he had to complete all of his sentences by grumbling and saying "and that type of situation to-do-so" (literally). He went koo koo over flags and our place was on live news coverage by 2 networks for 2 days straight. He had people guarding his warehouse w/ flags 24/7. He later was on the news again when sued for gouging prices (ha). I used to swear he was the only one who prayed around his dinner table for another terrorist attack, seriously. He bought a brand new Dodge Ram a couple weeks after his flag cash-in..... so, I guess the lesson is, Flags can be GREAT!

SuchFriendsAreDangerous · 07.30.2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshChops

it sometimes reminds me of what country I'm in and that's a good thing.

but honestly, that is entirely the problem sometimes..

space · 07.30.2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Glice

I think it's pretty easy to not care about patriotism when you're from a nation that was thwarted by a wall that's roughly the size of a 4-year-old girl.

I cried tears, snorted and still failed to be able to rep you.

where's yr fucking braveheart now, pony fuckers?

SuchFriendsAreDangerous · 07.30.2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Glice

I think it's pretty easy to not care about patriotism when you're from a nation that was thwarted by a wall that's roughly the size of a 4-year-old girl.

that is such a silly thing to say, don't you realize that in the end, the Scotts not only won that war, but inevitably took over the entire fucking world!

FreshChops · 07.30.2010, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SuchFriendsAreDangerous

I see a whole lot of those where I live... a WHOLE LOT!

Genteel Death · 07.31.2010, 01:26 AM

I don't mind someone being comfortable about where they are from. Patriotic people are mentally ill though. And someone who goes on about where they are (or think they are) from every 5 minutes is plain tedious.

Genteel Death · 07.31.2010, 01:32 AM

People from mixed parentage are generally the worst at being tediously patriotic.

ann ashtray · 07.31.2010, 02:26 AM

I've never met anyone that I didn't think was mentally ill in one way or another.

Genteel Death · 07.31.2010, 02:32 AM

Swa, either way, patriotic people have too many limitations in their thinking.

ann ashtray · 07.31.2010, 03:04 AM

I agree. Many of them are super religious, too, which tends to make carrying on any serious in depth convo. with them a bit difficult. Like, their governments and their gods have all the answers they need (least, this is the way it feels when talking to them sometimes)....

But, they all seem to be much more content than I'll ever be.

I see these people everyday. I live in the bible belt...suppose I'm just used to it.

Genteel Death · 07.31.2010, 03:27 AM

Cool. Chillax bible belt.

Keeping It Simple · 07.31.2010, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SuchFriendsAreDangerous

that is such a silly thing to say, don't you realize that in the end, the Scotts not only won that war, but inevitably took over the entire fucking world!

Honestly, some of the things you come out with beggars belief.

07.30.2010, 12:13 PM	#1
artsygrrl the end of the ugly Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan, USA Posts: 961	We sponsored a German exchange student during the '90's. He was really impressed that wherever he went he saw the American flag displayed in some way or another (little flags, big flags, bumpersticker flags, etc.). And that we were proud to display our flag. He said in Germany, some ppl are not comfortable displaying the German flag because of the shame of the Holocaust. Any thoughts on this? How do you feel about your country's flag? As idiotic as America is, I love it for fucking better or worse. But I would not be caught dead in patriotic jewelry or clothing. But I do have a pair of American flag Converse hi-tops.
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07.30.2010, 12:39 PM	#2
gualbert the end of the ugly Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,088	I've seen videos of Oasis waving the english flag at concerts, and Robbie Williams wearing an english flag t-shirt (or reverse). Totally inimaginable in France: the french flag is mainly on top of administrations buildings (out of reach) ; it's an unpopular symbol, in the least.
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07.30.2010, 01:03 PM	#3
ann ashtray expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 2,299	With as much shit as I could say about this place, I've made no plans on leaving it as of yet. Thus said, I adore the US of A. And as for the flag, I don't own one. Seeing them doesn't bother me in the least, though. __________________ Team Thurston!
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07.30.2010, 01:06 PM	#4
Derek invito al cielo Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 8,095	I couldn't care less for patriotism. Who gives a fuck what set of borders you happen to reside in, really?
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07.30.2010, 07:34 PM	#9
FreshChops 100% Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 738	I have no inclination to display a U.S. flag, but don't mind seeing them elsewhere and anywhere..... it sometimes reminds me of what country I'm in and that's a good thing. I worked for an advertising and promo co. the time of 9/11 attacks. After, remember when everyone went on a mindless flag buying spree.... our co. had the best access to all flags and accessories. The owner was a deranged fuck-tard who had a defect where he stuttered but he had to complete all of his sentences by grumbling and saying "and that type of situation to-do-so" (literally). He went koo koo over flags and our place was on live news coverage by 2 networks for 2 days straight. He had people guarding his warehouse w/ flags 24/7. He later was on the news again when sued for gouging prices (ha). I used to swear he was the only one who prayed around his dinner table for another terrorist attack, seriously. He bought a brand new Dodge Ram a couple weeks after his flag cash-in..... so, I guess the lesson is, Flags can be GREAT! __________________
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07.31.2010, 01:26 AM	#14
Genteel Death invito al cielo Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8,744	I don't mind someone being comfortable about where they are from. Patriotic people are mentally ill though. And someone who goes on about where they are (or think they are) from every 5 minutes is plain tedious.
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07.31.2010, 01:32 AM	#15
Genteel Death invito al cielo Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8,744	People from mixed parentage are generally the worst at being tediously patriotic.
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07.31.2010, 02:26 AM	#16
ann ashtray expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 2,299	I've never met anyone that I didn't think was mentally ill in one way or another. __________________ Team Thurston!
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07.31.2010, 02:32 AM	#17
Genteel Death invito al cielo Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8,744	Swa, either way, patriotic people have too many limitations in their thinking.
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07.31.2010, 03:04 AM	#18
ann ashtray expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 2,299	I agree. Many of them are super religious, too, which tends to make carrying on any serious in depth convo. with them a bit difficult. Like, their governments and their gods have all the answers they need (least, this is the way it feels when talking to them sometimes).... But, they all seem to be much more content than I'll ever be. I see these people everyday. I live in the bible belt...suppose I'm just used to it. __________________ Team Thurston!
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07.31.2010, 03:27 AM	#19
Genteel Death invito al cielo Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8,744	Cool. Chillax bible belt.
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