Surprise!... Obama's Invesco Tickets Picture Upside Down US Flags

Gateway Pundit ^ | August 19, 2008

[Fox_Mulder77]

Rightwing fodder-- Barack Obama Invesco Field convention tickets picture upside down US flags- an international symbol of distress.

The DNC tickets printed for Barack Obama's acceptance speech at Invesco Field show an upside down US flag on both sides. This is the international symbol of extreme distress. FOX 9 reported:

Some viewers contacted 9NEWS Saturday, questioning the design of the credentials to see Sen. Barack Obama accept the Democratic Party's presidential nomination at INVESCO Field at Mile High.

The viewers say with the stars and blue field in the lower left corner, it looks like an upside down American flag. Published flag etiquette states the stars should always be displayed in the upper left corner. An upside down flag represents an international symbol of extreme distress.

Matt Chandler with the Obama campaign says the flag is not upside down. He says it is a stylized flag designed to blend the stars on Senator Obama's shirt with the flag blowing in the wind.

Natalie Wyeth with the Democratic National Convention Committee sent 9NEWS the following statement Saturday night: "The DNCC community credentials incorporate patriotic design elements. They do not depict an actual American flag. The DNCC has full and complete respect for the flag and all rules of display."

[savedbygrace]

The ticket is also advertising ‘change’, so I interpret that as Obama wanting to CHANGE America into a distressed nation.

If he were to be elected in November, there is no doubt that is precisely what would happen.

[stockstrader]

The flag is right side up. It’s Obama who’s upside down

That's the BEST NUANCED explanation I have heard--

if you are standing on your head while looking at the ticket, then it IS right-side up!!!

[tips up]

Isn’t an upside down flag a distress signal?

If he is elected, we as a country will certainly be in distress.

I think this is just another example of Barry’s nuanced thinking...

[Izzy Dunne]

I was all set to say something about how we're picking at accidents and reading stuff into innocent little crap.

But dang if that's not an upside down flag!

Cue the moonbats: "It's a sign of a nation in distress after eight years of BushHitler-CheneyBurton..."

[stockstrader]

The ticket is also advertising ‘change’, so I interpret that as Obama wanting to CHANGE America into a distressed nation.

Yes, just another of the many examples of NUANCE in the Obama campaign!

[sofaman]

"He says it is a stylized flag designed to blend the stars on Senator Obama's shirt with the flag blowing in the wind."

Especially on the side of the ticket without ObaHamas in the picture.

[NewHampshireDuo]

It sure looks like an upside down flag on the back of the ticket.

My un-nuanced brain certainly sees an upside down flag. These people are either evil or stupid or more likely both.

[SE Mom]

Oh this is RICH- “Matt Chandler with the Obama campaign says the flag is not upside down...”

Ok Matt, I’ll believe you instead of my lying eyes.

[stockstrader]

Cue the moonbats: "It's a sign of a nation in distress after eight years of BushHitler-CheneyBurton..."

More NUANCE!

[DallasBiff]

This stunt is just going to turn off the voters Obama needs most midwest blue collar workers.

Michelle Obama must have designed the tickets with Obama's final approval.

[Fox_Mulder77]

"He says it is a stylized flag designed to blend the stars on Senator Obama's shirt with the flag blowing in the wind." Especially on the side of the ticket without ObaHamas in the picture.

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! I can always count on you sofa to make my day a little better! :-)

[edzo4]

you should have seen the first two mock ups that they rejected for the tickets....

[JennysCool]

An upside down flag represents an international symbol of extreme distress.

Does sort of describe the Obama campaign at the moment.

[mattdono]

From the article: “They do not depict an actual American flag.”

And, Barrack Obama doesn’t depict an actual Presidential candidate. It’s just pretend.

[astounded]

As I see it, this is because nobody inside the Obama campaign - including the candidate hisself - knows the proper way to fly the American flag. Likely because they never have done so. Simple as that. They think it more important to “blend” the flag “stylistically” with Obama’s shirt than it is to show it properly, illustrating the problem with Obama’s candidacy in a revealing fashion.

[Moonman62]

They do not depict an actual American flag.

That's the problem right there.

[stockstrader]

My un-nuanced brain certainly sees an upside down flag. These people are either evil or stupid or more likely both.

Now we know why he didn't put his hand over his heart during the national anthem,,,and why he didn't like to wear the flag-pin.

If he had worn it the way he liked it,,,it would have to be flown (or worn) upside down!!

At least this removes THAT mystery...lol

[They'reGone2000]

If I hear much more of this stuff my ears are going to grow (and multiply).

[stockstrader]

As I see it, this is because nobody inside the Obama campaign - including the candidate hisself - knows the proper way to fly the American flag. Likely because they never have done so.

Bingo. When they usually see it--it is usually crumpled up on the floor after being stomped on.

[savedbygrace]

They do not depict an actual American flag.

A fake American flag for a fake presidential candidate. Check.