Patriotism And The Flag

Herb Deneberg nails the anti-war supporters inability to conceal their hate-America syndrome on Flag Day. Myself and 199 other people witnessed this display first hand at the Flag Day event in West Chester, Pa.

America is undoubtedly the greatest, kindest, most generous, most productive,most decent, most powerful, most democratic, most marvelous nation in the history of the world. Even so, it is the subject of incredible hatred. All the more incredible is that Americans are among those haters. And still more incredible is that those who lead this irrational hatred are among those most advantaged by this great nation. I refer to the leading universities, such as Columbia and their faculties, and the people who populate the mainstream media. Those two, the universities and the mainstream media, have become two of the centers of the hate-America syndrome.

I quite agree with Herb’s assessment of our Nation. Over the past several decades, we have cultivated a self loathing pathology among those that have had access to the all the advantages of this nation. It seems quite deep seated within these individuals, and any expression of appreciation of this nation elicits a Pavlovian response of pure disgust among them.

I found only one front-page that met my standards for what Flag Day and Old Glory deserved. I’m happy to report that was The Bulletin. The lead front-page story was headlined, “Victory Movement To Mark Flag Day.” The other top front-page story was headlined, “Honoring Old Glory.” It refers the reader to an inside account of Mark Twain’s trip with pilgrims to the Holy Land. The excerpt reprinted involves the group’s thrill at seeing the Stars and Stripes atop an American military ship under steam in the Straits of Gibraltar.

An obvious prop to the paper that employs him, but the lack of Flag Day coverage in the MSM is well documented. And the Sheepdogs were noticed as well! GO SHEEPDOGS!

My own conclusion is that perhaps we have too much anti-Americanism and not enough patriotism. I think we’re in deep trouble when we become a nation of American-value illiterates, devoid of the values that symbolize America and made it great, devoid of patriotism, and devoid of respect for Old Glory, the symbol of our freedom and liberty. As Mark Steyn has pointed out, even the criminal and psychotic values of Islamic extremism will trump a society without values or with values it only scorns. If we don’t have values and ideals that pay the highest respect to our flag and our nation, we’re not only sick but we’re doomed to be losers in the greatest conflict of our times.

I am heartened by the knowledge that over the past few years has seen a resurgence in patriotism. Perhaps this will fill the void created by the so-called ‘peace-activists’ and not allow a more deadly and radical form of Islam to gain a dominant foothold in this Nation.

H/T: Lady Sheepdog

The Peace Movement’s Take on Flag Day

The Mouthpiece Speaks:

Just to report to those of you who couldn’t make it today…and to thank you who did – today’s first-ever “Festival of Flags for Peace” turned out to be truly a joyous, beautiful occasion! We had so much color, so many flags – in addition to Old Glory, ( ed. note: see above) we had flags from Argentina and Germany held by natives of those countries – a United Nations Flag, many “world flags,” even Phillies and 76er flags!

Who invited Raid to the party?

Philly IMC: Flag Day in Chester County: calling all colors

Philly IMC: Flag Day Peace Vigil

Chester County Democracy Caucus: Pro War Troops Gathers Its Troops

This faux Flag Day observance by the peaceniks was only a temporary diverson from their main interest in the preservation of peace: Domestic Surveillance

I agree, John – I’ll ask the Steering Committee by copy of this – send me stuff you THINK WE SHOULD SHARE WITH THE LIST ABOUT THESE FOLKS. We will shine as much light as possible w/out appearing obsessed with them (as they are with us) – just perhaps “Reports on the Militarists” or something like that – I think we can counter this group by making sure all our people know exactly who they are. Periodically, I can issue an e-mail about “what this group is up to” – esp. focusing on any politcal connections.

WE WON’T BE SWIFTBOATED!!!

Karen et al,

I have seen enough of it before. It is straight out of the republican rovian book of political smear tactics. We have seen this tactic in the past. It is being pulled out, dusted off and reapplied not only against the Chester County Peace Movement but also against the Democratic nominee for president, Barack Obama. The links between Rich Davis, Skye, Dee, Karl, etc. of the Chester County Victory Movement with the Republican Party should be documented and put out to the public ……

John Hellmann

Long May She Wave

General George Washington explained: “We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity representing liberty.“

Taking a cue from Mikes America, I went in search through my photo archives for pictures of our Flag that inspire and move me.

Without further ado, here is my collection:

March 17th, 2007 Gathering of Eagles Rally in DC

A Trompe L’oeil of the US Flag gracing the side of a building in Philadelphia.

I absolutely adore this photo of Nancy and Ron Reagan. Oh yeah, there happens to be an American flag in the background.

Old Glory was never one to conform.
Long May She Wave.