Posted on 08/26/2009 12:53:06 PM PDT by cowtowney
As a mark of respect for the memory of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on August 30, 2009.
(Excerpt) Read more at whitehouse.gov ...
Don’t Tread on Me
In fact, I'm thinking of temporarily installing an EXTENSION onto the flagpole from which I fly Old Glory.
Fly it right-side up.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Is this done for every Congresscritter who dies in office?
I’d fly it sideways!
Well, I guess. Having them flown at half-drunk would not be too accurate.
“...by the authority vested in me by the Constitution...”
Finally, Obama recognizes the Constitution.
“Fly it right-side up.”
Thanks, dad
As a mark of respect for the memory of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, I hereby order, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset on August 30, 2009
Is this even correct protocol? I mean the man was a US senator, to be sure. But why is that of any concern except to the fools in Massachusetts?
This man was NO American hero. He deserves no National public honor.
worse than that xer0bama wants to have him buried in Arlingtion.....despicable.
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Since January 20th, 2009.
How about we fly an Oldsmobile flag right under the US flag ...
Fly a Gadsden.
How about a “Remember Chappaquidick” banner?
Just heard on WRKO:
“I was at a Burger King and saw some teenaged worker lowering the flag to half mast. Asked why they were doing that and was told, ‘some old guy died’. ‘Do you know you?’. ‘Naah, some old guy, I dunno.”
They should just immerse it in water and be done with it.
do you even know what an upside down flag means?
oops, “do you know who?” that should say
Will not be flown at half-mast for Fat Drunk Ted.
Don’t blame the car for the sins of the driver.
Oldsmobiles used to be fine products.
Sorry to say it but this is what we are in for with Obamanation as prez - stand by for a national facing Mecca when Ayers has a hang nail...
Answering my own questions:
http://www.gettysburgflag.com/FlyFlagHalfMast.php
Other Rules:
Only the President and state Governors can decide when and how long the flag should be flown at half-staff.
Thirty days after the death of a president or former president
Ten days after the death of a vice president, the chief of justice or a retired chief of justice or the speaker of the house of representatives.
Until the burial of an associate justice of the Supreme Court, secretary of a military department, a former vice president, or the governor of a state, territory, or possession.
On the day of and the day after the death of a member of Congress.
On Memorial Day, the day set aside to honor all the people who have died while serving the United States & originally called Decoration Day, the flag is flown at half-Staff until noon, then raised to full staff until sundown
When is it permitted to half-staff the U.S. flag?
Only the president of the United States or the governor of the state may order the flag to be at half-staff to honor the death of a national or state figure. Unfortunately, many city, business and organization leaders are half-staffing the flag upon the death of an employee or member. Instead, it is suggested to half-staff (if on a separate pole) the city, business or organizational flag. The federal flag code does not prohibit this type of half-staffing.
Honoring Deceased Citizens with the Flag
In additional to the traditional half-staff salutes when proclaimed by the President, the Flag Code mentions the use of our Flag for honoring citizens who have died, especially government officials and prominent citizens. However, the Flag Code does not exclude any citizen, whether they belong to an organization or not, whether they are recognized very locally or regionally. Examples of deceased citizens that might be honored with by lowering the Flag to half-staff include local religious leaders, youth leaders, honored teachers or sports coaches, local politicians, or a local hero. There need be no authorization from the government for the private sector (non-government) to use the Flag to honor any citizen. It is important to note that the Flag Code is a code, not a Law, it is intended to provide guidance and is not obligatory. It carries no civil or criminal penalties for “misuse” of the Flag. Individual are not acting illegally when using the Flag according to their own usage. Only on government / public building is the flag code required to be followed.
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I guess Comrade Obama can designate this order if he wants, but I still call Bull-—
Mine is at full staff, has been since 9/12/2001 (under shelter, of course). Since when does the USA fly the flag at half-staff for a mere senator???
I’ll put my lawn sprinkler on top of the flag in memory of the swimmer.
Sure he didn’t say “half-gassed”?
My flag will remain unchanged, thank-you. So will my Gasden flag.
Fitting, Teddy was often at “half staff” while he was alive...
I am flying the Grand Union, the Navy Jack and the Culpeper Minutemen flags at my house.
I have stored away my 50 star U.S. flags until the current Obamite infestation of our white house is over.
LOL. Even if that story is apocryphal,it’s one for the ages.
Did you half staff June, 2004?
Here's Obammie's good buddy Bill. Already lowering his flag to half-staff:
It is a distress signal.
It does not seem inappropriate given our current national condition.
I’ve been told the correct term is “half-staff” but the link in you article says “half-mast”.
If they were pro tempore or the Majority leader it would be around 10 days.
Of course a dem Pres/dem Senator/Kennedy etc... death means normal protocol will be excused.
Ted was the Lion.
It is good to be Lion,
But you’re the Gazelle...
I’m surprised they didn’t fly the flag at half staff for Michael Jackson.
Sorry, “Of course a dem Pres...” should be “Of course, with a dem Pres...”
My Flag (I was flying the 50-Star version, then) went to half-mast for Presidents Reagan (2004) and Ford (2006).
I haven’t flown Old Glory since the socialist takeover on Nov 4, 2008. My Gadsden flag will continue to fly at full staff!
LOL -— You a right. But now even they are being put down.
NOPE. Mine stays at full staff.
Nope.
Mine will continue to fly at full staff until August 30 and beyond.
Senator Edward M. Kennedy was not only one of the greatest senators of our time, but one of the most accomplished Americans ever to serve our democracy. Over the past half-century, nearly every major piece of legislation that has advanced the civil rights, health, and economic well-being of the American people bore his name and resulted from his efforts. With his passing, an important chapter in our American story has come to an end.
This from the Zero who gave Harvey Milk a Medal of Freedom.
How come no one’s mentioning fat Teddy’s ridicule of Reagan’s “Star Wars” and how WRONG he was about that?
“..the authority vested in me by the Constitution...”
See, but since the Usurper is illegitimately in the whitehouse due to his abject refusal to prove his eligibility, then he has no authority vested in him by the Constitution. In which case he has no right to call for flags flown at half staff, in which case flags should be flown as they normally do.
So carry on as usual.
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