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re: Anyone fly a Gadsden Flag (don’t tread on me) at their house?
Posted on 12/8/20 at 9:09 am to CrownTownHalo
Posted on 12/8/20 at 9:09 am to CrownTownHalo
I fly the Gadsden on election days and old glory on the rest.
Posted on 12/8/20 at 9:09 am to bbvdd
Your kids would be tougher growing up in the boonies
Posted on 12/8/20 at 9:13 am to USMCTIGER1970
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This 100%! To many people want to broadcast what they are all about! Its all about OPSEC, I'm not gonna make myself a target for some nut job. I have my beliefs, but I don't feel the need to stand at the top of the stairs and scream what they are to everyone.
There once was a time, not so long ago, that it was considered poor taste, or tacky, if you are from God's country (the SE US for those unfortunate enough not to be aware) to talk about sex, religion and politics in polite company. It hasn't been that long ago that people would not speak openly on such subjects unless of course they were a bore and then decent folks would distance themselves and right quick from that situation. Not so today...people today feel it important for the world to know what kind of a moron they are and will openly put all manner of tokens and totems on display, telling the world exactly what kind of moron they are. Sane, decent people see them for what they are and treat them accordingly, the same way you treat any person you meet who immediately comes off as insane or otherwise mentally impaired.
I was recently fortunate enough to return to my state of birth, Georgia, from 14 years of living among heathens in other nations and different parts of this nation. Friday morning, after the election, I was driving to get a long put off proper breakfast biscuit at a regional chain headquartered in Charlotte, NC when I happed upon a man set up at a major intersection near my current abode and marketing Donald Trump souvenirs. Having never before experienced such a thing, a person not only selling souvenirs honoring a politician but also folks there perusing the wares offered. When I noticed that there was a sign reading "CLEARANCE SALE" I could not help but pull in and take in the scene.
Man, if there was ever a crowd who had once known the maxim to remain mute in mixed company on the 3 subjects mentioned earlier this was it...and they were very much interested in breaking 2 of the 3 of this basic tenet of decent society (they were too old, to a person, to take much more than a memorable stroll down the lane of discussing sex). They were buying flags and yard signs and T shirts and hats, even though most already had on one or both which would readily identify them as someone silly enough to buy such a thing commemorating a politician...and hauling that gear away from there in a hurry.
I stuck around until there was a lull in the activity and struck up a conversation with the proprietor. I mentioned what a shame it was that his booming business would soon be coming to an end given recent events....to which he responded "ain't no shame in it....I voted against the bastard both times.....". I was, to say the least, surprised by this revelation but he assured me he had indeed done so and was glad, in his words, to "see the bastard go". Of course this lead to further discussion, our being like minded individuals and no longer in mixed company, and I got around to enquiring how he squared the circle buying licensed products and reselling them....surely he had contributed to the Trump campaign (apparently he had been doing this since 2015). He said he imagined he had contributed somewhat to the campaign but made every effort to make sure the items being sold were licensed only in the most liberal sense of the word and that, as far as he knew, it all came from China and not a penny of the proceeds went to the campaign. There was nothing indicating otherwise, no kind of licensing tags or stickers...and he said no one had EVER asked in 5 years! Capitalism at its finest and in 5 years no one had asked this gentleman about any of the money going to their hero! This is why sane people do not discuss this subjects in public...cause it ain't none of nobody's damn business and it might hurt sells!
Posted on 12/8/20 at 9:16 am to Nado Jenkins83
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Your kids would be tougher growing up in the boonies
Maybe, but they wouldn't be getting the education that they are getting if I lived in the boonies.
Posted on 12/8/20 at 9:46 am to CrownTownHalo
I have one along with an LSU confederate flag, Louisiana civil war battle flag, confederate flag, Louisiana state flag, several American flags, the white flag with a cannon on it, and a 1776 3% flag.
I fly my American flag outside the rest are put away for viva la revolution
I fly my American flag outside the rest are put away for viva la revolution
Posted on 12/8/20 at 10:20 am to bulldog95
you need a confederate flag with a big ol bass in the middle
Posted on 12/8/20 at 12:09 pm to tigerfoot
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So like 80 million Americans
Fake ballots aren’t Americans. Try to keep up.
Posted on 12/8/20 at 12:23 pm to Gtmodawg
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Gtmodawg
I find your belief that this board needs to constantly be graced by your bloviating, arrogant, and unnecessary posts to be fascinating.
Do you ever read these threads and think to yourself "nah, I'll just shut the frick up instead"?
(5 paragraphs incoming)
Posted on 12/8/20 at 1:18 pm to CrownTownHalo
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So I got the flag, and so, after receiving it, I did a little more research. I honestly didn’t know that it was now considered to be ‘racist’ ... wtf?
Because it is gets wide use by groups protesting the government. The most recent to widely use it is the tea party, this surge in popularity in using it got other way more extreme far right groups using it.
The EEOC never declared it racist but said it is being used by groups who are definitely racist. It sucks when cool parts of our history such as this flag get pulled in by douchebag groups for sure.
Posted on 12/8/20 at 6:59 pm to CrownTownHalo
Every fricking thing is considered racist, fly that Gadsden flag proudly.
Posted on 12/8/20 at 8:45 pm to CrownTownHalo
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I honestly didn’t know that it was now considered to be ‘racist’ ... wtf?
The flag itself is not racist per say. But racist morons have adopted it into their culture because they think it makes them edgy. So now it has racist overtones due to that fact.
Posted on 12/9/20 at 9:57 am to Bawcephus
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Not really directed at your situation, but my goal is to remain invisible until necessary in everyday life.
I don't open carry, place any decals on my vehicles (especially firearms related), place political signs in my yard, or wear any shirts that would make me seem "trained".
I believe strongly in not drawing attention, because surprise is a huge advantage to have against any opponent.
You're a wise man. That HK sticker on a truck is like a beacon to handle-pullers.
Posted on 12/9/20 at 10:05 am to CaptainBrannigan
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The flag itself is not racist per say. But racist morons have adopted it into their culture because they think it makes them edgy. So now it has racist overtones due to that fact.
Yep, the Confederate battle flag is not inherently racist, but every single person I know who owns one is definitely racist.
Posted on 12/9/20 at 11:12 am to Galactic Inquisitor
I have a US, Alabama, and Gadsden all on my garage wall.
Posted on 12/9/20 at 11:19 am to Galactic Inquisitor
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You're a wise man. That HK sticker on a truck is like a beacon to handle-pullers.
This. Never understood why somebody would put firearm related stickers all over their vehicle. It's like hanging a sign that says there is probably a gun in this one. It only takes a few seconds for somebody to smash a window and check the console.
I wouldn't fly any flag or have any sign on my home that a jury could potentially use against me if I'm in a gunfight. It doesn't matter if the flag isn't racist, it could be a problem if folks see it as racist.
This post was edited on 12/9/20 at 11:30 am
Posted on 12/9/20 at 1:31 pm to Bawcephus
You are so spot on. I never offer up intel on the weapons I have. I am surprised people “advertise” so much.
Posted on 12/9/20 at 2:12 pm to CrownTownHalo
My friend has a Gadsden flag and a thin blue line flag.
He is a very confused individual
He is a very confused individual
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