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New Senate Bill Requires ALL American Flags to Be Made in the USA
NN ^ | 12-07-19 | Jack Murphy

Posted on 12/08/2019 11:29:31 AM PST by Monrose72

One of the great symbols of America, the American flag, has largely been manufactured in China, but things are starting to change.Known as a sacred symbol of the republic, representing the defense of the rights of its people, the creation of the flag has an important place in America's heart.Designed in 1776 by upholsterer Betsy Ross, who also produced uniforms, flags, and tents for the Continental Army, the design's 13 stars represent the original states that declared independence from Great Britain.

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To: Monrose72

We should be able to at least make our own flags ?


21 posted on 12/08/2019 11:48:39 AM PST by faithhopecharity ( “Politicians are not born; they are excreted.” Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: Drew68

I want all US flag’s to be made of nomex and kevlar ........


22 posted on 12/08/2019 11:51:02 AM PST by Squantos (Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
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To: Trump.Deplorable
“That in itself is unAmerican”

America is currently un American.

And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thine own eye? Yea, rather considerest the log that is in thine enemy's eye!

23 posted on 12/08/2019 11:52:16 AM PST by coaster123 (Distrust everyone under sixty.)
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To: Monrose72

Well meaning, but not a good idea. Congress should refrain from messing with the free market.


24 posted on 12/08/2019 11:56:29 AM PST by I want the USA back (If free speech is taken away, dumb and silent we are led, like sheep to the slaughter: G Washington)
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To: Monrose72

Freepers who read the article will see that it only applies to flags purchased by Federal agencies.


25 posted on 12/08/2019 11:59:10 AM PST by IndispensableDestiny
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To: Monrose72

This is for government agencies, not we, the people. If you are using government funds to procure a flag, it must be American made.


26 posted on 12/08/2019 12:07:54 PM PST by SgtBob (Freedom is not for the faint of heart. Semper Fi!)
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To: IndispensableDestiny

Read the article?? Are you kidding this is Free Republic. We barely read the excerpt.


27 posted on 12/08/2019 12:07:55 PM PST by Responsibility2nd
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To: Responsibility2nd

I just read the title...


28 posted on 12/08/2019 12:09:15 PM PST by EEGator
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To: Monrose72
Can't we spend our time on more pressing issues, like mandatory classes on the Constitution and original intent? Logic, debate, and rhetoric?

This isn't going to change a stupid electorate.

29 posted on 12/08/2019 12:10:22 PM PST by Salvavida
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To: Deo et patriae

All bourbon MUST be made in America.


30 posted on 12/08/2019 12:17:20 PM PST by 353FMG
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To: Monrose72

But will we be free to fly them?


31 posted on 12/08/2019 12:18:31 PM PST by bgill
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To: Monrose72

The Flag Police are knocking.


32 posted on 12/08/2019 12:26:26 PM PST by EnglishOnly (eWFight all out to win OR get out now. .)
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To: Monrose72

They should also be made from natural fiber, and brought in at night and for inclement weather. Among other things.


33 posted on 12/08/2019 12:33:45 PM PST by Born to Conserve
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To: Monrose72

Dumb. Don’t need new laws, just read the label.


34 posted on 12/08/2019 12:39:47 PM PST by Mr. Blond
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To: Monrose72

Anyone can sew up a flag. Anyone. Any flag. Read the story. All the legislation does is impose a buy American requirement on flags purchased by federal agencies.


35 posted on 12/08/2019 12:42:00 PM PST by sphinx
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To: C210N

I agree.

Though I’d rather at least buy from a democracy.

Buying the most important symbol of freedom in the world from the ChiComs just doesn’t sit well.

Tariffs!! :)

But NO, I don’t want our govt getting involved so we don’t BECOME more like china each year.

I’m a big boy. I can decide.

I did buy my Dodge Challenger instead of a foreign car but today, who knows if the foreign car would have had more parts made here?


36 posted on 12/08/2019 12:43:41 PM PST by dp0622 (Radicals, racists Don't point fingers at me I'm a small town white boy Just tryin' to make ends meet)
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To: Drew68

Well that sure does not match the headline. Journalism is dead.


37 posted on 12/08/2019 12:51:27 PM PST by gibsonguy
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To: Monrose72

Does this Made in America requirement apply to anyone running for POTUS too?


38 posted on 12/08/2019 12:54:58 PM PST by Kickass Conservative (THEY LIVE, and we're the only ones wearing the Sunglasses.)
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To: caltaxed

“The only winners will be the flag cartels.”

American flags are just gateway flags. Before your knew you’re hooked on Mexican or Chinese flags, or worse...the ISIS flag.


39 posted on 12/08/2019 1:12:01 PM PST by moovova
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To: Monrose72; All

There should be another bill accompanying this one. Anyone caught desecrating the American Flag is fair game to being hunted down like a feral hog.


40 posted on 12/08/2019 1:13:18 PM PST by Cobra64 (Common sense isnÂ’t common anymore.)
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