“Wut dat, Kim?”
Allow me to explain, via this article:
This is turning into one of the most subversive and colorful patriotic campaigns ever. And it’s really chapping the knickers off of the pissy, prissy ‘minders’ who keep an eye on everyone and tell them how to behave.
Hundreds of flags have sprung up in towns and cities across the country, many flying from lampposts, as part of a campaign called “Operation Raise the Colours.”
Sounds all peaceful and normal, right? Nazzo fast, Guido:
A council leader has said that some residents have been left feeling “intimidated” by the appearance of Union Jack and St George’s flags.
My heart bleeds for their tender sensibilities. Perhaps those “residents” (none of whom, I bet, are native-born Brits) should have tried “settling” in another country, perhaps?
Just not here.
Because if they had, they’d have been confronted by this:
A California RV dealership is defiantly displaying the massive American flag that it was told to take down by local officials earlier this year — despite proudly flying similarly sized versions of the Stars and Stripes at its more than 250 other locations across the country without issue.
Camping World on Interstate 5 outside Stockton is well known for the giant Old Glory flying over its grounds — but in April, San Joaquin County Community Development ordered that it be taken down for safety reasons and lack of a permit. Specifically, they are worried about the flagpole’s foundation and its proximity to property lines and the highway in case it ever fell over.
Yeah, I’m sure it was for “safety” reasons. Oh, and I’m a little curious how John Adams (to name just one) would have responded to the ordinance requiring a permit to fly our flag. (I’m thinking muskets, tar, feathers etc., but feel free to correct me.)
Anyway, our intrepid business owner has told the council to take a hike:
Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World, found out about the ongoing issue and ordered the dealership on Monday to raise the flag.
Lemonis said if it were a marketing flag on the pole and not the American flag, he would consider keeping it down until it was approved.
But Old Glory stays, he said, regardless of what the county says.
“It’s symbolism about how we feel about this country. We have a lot of veterans who work for us, and a lot of veterans who shop with us,” Lemonis said.
Best part of all this?
“I happen to be an immigrant,” the Lebanon-born entrepreneur said. “I was given the blessing of being able to enter this country and become a citizen, and I’m grateful for it. It’s been part of my life since I was a little child down in Miami, Florida, where we had the largest flagpole in Miami at our car dealership.”
“Not when they sue, not when I lose, not if they take me to jail, the flag is not coming down.”
Makes you proud to be an American, dunnit? (And by the way, if it were me in his shoes, my response would probably get me on A List faster than you could say “dog”.
Anyway, back to our article about the Brits and their flags. Beege Welborn concludes by saying about these naughty “right-wingers” and the BritGov apparatchiks who want to pull down the national flags:
They have no clue how lucky they are that it’s only flags.
Unfortunately, the way things have become Over There, all they have is flags.
Unlike us Over Here…
So much silliness.
Complaining about the country’s flag?
Seriously?
These ninnies clearly have waaaay too much wasted time on their hands and should be rounded up and sent to the fields, to pick brussel sprouts, cauliflowers, and such. After a 12 hour day of picking they will not have the wasted energy to piss and moan like little bitches.
Idle hands…..
only 12 hours?
“Not when they sue, not when I lose, not if they take me to jail, the flag is not coming down.”
Why does it seem like we need to be reminded of these things by the newcomers? Shouldn’t EVERY citizen feel the same?
The citizens of the U. K. need their own version of NORAID.
this is just a spasm of the dying Empire.
Formerly-Great Britain has fallen. The likes of Wellington, Churchill, and Thatcher are rolling in their graves.
Even if they had the tools to save themselves, i.e. if we air-dropped Liberator pistols or smuggled in Mosin-Nagants, most of them would immedialy turn them in to the authorities and ratfink anyone and everyone who did it.
I fear the only thing that will save them is an external Reconquista.
I think not. There is a preference cascade (a euphemism for a slow burn) growing. Kipling described it well:
The Beginnings (1907)
It was not part of their blood,
It came to them very late
With long arrears to make good,
When the English began to hate.
They were not easily moved,
They were icy-willing to wait
Till every count should be proved,
Ere the English began to hate.
Their voices were even and low,
Their eyes were level and straight.
There was neither sign nor show,
When the English began to hate.
It was not preached to the crowd,
It was not taught by the State.
No man spoke it aloud,
When the English began to hate.
It was not suddenly bred,
It will not swiftly abate,
Through the chill years ahead,
When Time shall count from the date
That the English began to hate.
Flaggots
Camping World started here in Kentucky by David Garvin. Mr. Marcus Lemonis bought it and Gander Mountain about the same time. And yes we have the big flag in front of the store.
I believe some place else decide to place a fine on Camping World for the size of the flag. He said fine, let me know what I owe you and I’ll send a check each month, but the flag is not coming down. The city government backed down.
Have not been to England but I have traveled to many countries around the world (some were and are still part of the Empire) and every one of them displayed their flags with pride. I expected to see their flags and looked forward to it. Over the years there have been attempts to keep Old Glory out of public places like libraries and classrooms because some moron thought that its presence would be intimidating or offend a tourist who came here to visit the United States. Keep them flying with pride!