The US and A flag raising.
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From: Downeast
As many laws that get onto the books....I would be quite surprised to see if there has ever been a prosecution for such violations beyond the wrong doer being chastised by someone that objects to the miss use or misguided display.
If you go back to through the posts...I criticized the Olympic crew for incompetence....not being insulting.
I have suggested to some of you that your caustic comments were in bad taste however.
I have also suggested each of our flags deserve respectful treatment out simple good manners.
Any time a Spam suggests a Brit has shown bad taste or coarse manners here....it begets shed loads of protest by some of you......so nothing new here.
What I found amusing is how ya'll can rationalize your positions....you folks could give pretzel makers ideas on how to add a few twists to their product.
If you go back to through the posts...I criticized the Olympic crew for incompetence....not being insulting.
I have suggested to some of you that your caustic comments were in bad taste however.
I have also suggested each of our flags deserve respectful treatment out simple good manners.
Any time a Spam suggests a Brit has shown bad taste or coarse manners here....it begets shed loads of protest by some of you......so nothing new here.
What I found amusing is how ya'll can rationalize your positions....you folks could give pretzel makers ideas on how to add a few twists to their product.
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From: Downeast
Two very classy athletes from different countries....the way it should be!
Jamaican Olympian Shows Respect to the United States
Jamaican Olympian Shows Respect to the United States
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From: Australia - South of where I'd like to be !
"a perfect display of courtesy, respect and good manners that we simply do not see anywhere near enough of anymore.
Well done Sir!
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+1
It also says a lot about the reporter who shouldn't have to be stopped by an athelete.
Well done Sir!
"+1
It also says a lot about the reporter who shouldn't have to be stopped by an athelete.
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From: by the Great Salt Lake, USA
Originally Posted by THS
SASless - The difference is that in the UK there is no equivalent of the US 'Flag Code', so the incorporation of the union flag into items of clothing etc, whilst often tacky, isn't officially a criminal offence.
Ultimately the point is that you are crying foul with regards the 'insult' that was bestowed upon the flag on the United States of America and seemingly insisting that,
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.....It is fair to say to the Brits the American Flag is just a piece of cloth. It is also fair to say that to an American it is far more than a piece of cloth....
....when it is quite obvious to the examples that 'Gemini Twin' provided that to many of our compatriots it is just a piece of cloth/adornment for a couch/advertising tool/credit card decoration/etc. The fact you point out tacky uses of the union flag doesn't strengthen your case, it just amplifies the absurdity that is you trying to insist that US citizens show more respect for their flag, when the truth is that many will break a law that the UK doesn't have in order to abuse it.
Ultimately the point is that you are crying foul with regards the 'insult' that was bestowed upon the flag on the United States of America and seemingly insisting that,
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.....It is fair to say to the Brits the American Flag is just a piece of cloth. It is also fair to say that to an American it is far more than a piece of cloth....
....when it is quite obvious to the examples that 'Gemini Twin' provided that to many of our compatriots it is just a piece of cloth/adornment for a couch/advertising tool/credit card decoration/etc. The fact you point out tacky uses of the union flag doesn't strengthen your case, it just amplifies the absurdity that is you trying to insist that US citizens show more respect for their flag, when the truth is that many will break a law that the UK doesn't have in order to abuse it.
Hope your wife understands when the laws against rape are ignored by all.
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From: N. Spain
So your position is that any time some violate a law that the law should then be ignored by all?
Hope your wife understands when the laws against rape are ignored by all.
Hope your wife understands when the laws against rape are ignored by all.
Wow, where the fcuk did that come from?
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Colorado - some very odd people out there..............
the difference is that most Old Worlders realise that a flag is only one (and a small) symbol of nationality
Of all European Countries the one you see most clean, ironed, flags out is Norway - which has only been independent for ~ 100 years
the rest of us have seen different flags come and go and it really isn't that important compared to say Cricket or German Beer Laws or the right to heave pave at the CRS.....................................
the difference is that most Old Worlders realise that a flag is only one (and a small) symbol of nationality
Of all European Countries the one you see most clean, ironed, flags out is Norway - which has only been independent for ~ 100 years
the rest of us have seen different flags come and go and it really isn't that important compared to say Cricket or German Beer Laws or the right to heave pave at the CRS.....................................
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From: Shelton WA.
WOW, a completly unintentional non event has degenarated into the old Yank's against the Limey's thing. So many delect people out there. 
I can guarantee that if it had been the anyone elses flag, no one in the States would have cared, as most have absolutely no respect for foreign flags and in many little for their own.
Check out the flag raising and anthem at Nascar race and just see how many leave their baseball caps on and see how many "celebrates" make a total balls up of the national anthem yet still get cheers.
I can guarantee that if it had been the anyone elses flag, no one in the States would have cared, as most have absolutely no respect for foreign flags and in many little for their own.
Check out the flag raising and anthem at Nascar race and just see how many leave their baseball caps on and see how many "celebrates" make a total balls up of the national anthem yet still get cheers.
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The video shows what occurred, but the audio of the crowd as it occurs/falls is far more telling.
You stay classy, London.
You stay classy, London.
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To hopefully put this matter to bed. Firstly it was an accident and no malice was intended by the flag raising team. How do I know this? Well, as it happens I was in London this week having a coffee with one of the ceremonial team and he and others had highlighted the potential for a mishap to occur but they were given a stiff ignoring by the officials. As aircrew mates that are use to securing things on a regular basis the potential problem was more then evident but unfortunatley the "suits" didn't want to know. Anyone with a problem should therefore discuss it with the wimbledon officials and not try to portion blame at the volunteers that have made the 2012 Olympics simply awesome.
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From: Hong Kong
Re. Bolt.
Respect due to the bloke.
As I understand it at the Olympics etiquette is that everyone is supposed to stop what they are doing to give respect during the medal ceremonies; irrespective of who won.
Respect due to the bloke.
As I understand it at the Olympics etiquette is that everyone is supposed to stop what they are doing to give respect during the medal ceremonies; irrespective of who won.
