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Is it Time to Fly our American Flags Upside Down to Express Our Concern that Our Republic is in a State of Distress??
01/07/20 | harpu

Posted on 01/07/2021 7:19:55 AM PST by harpu

However, it is said that; "The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property," BUT, some may interpret the above as follows; “Dire distress and extreme danger to life or property” should not be taken lightly here. These instances do not include moments of personal dissatisfaction or times of protest.

While it is legal to express yourself in whatever way you so chose, it is illegal to fly an American flag upside down unless you are in a life or death situation. People have faced legal charges for flying an American flag upside down.


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Government; Politics; Society
KEYWORDS: stopthesteal
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To: harpu

I’ve been doing that for 3 months. I also have that image on all my e mails


41 posted on 01/07/2021 8:09:56 AM PST by SMARTY (“If you have ten thousand regulations, you destroy all respect for the law.” Winston Churchill)
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To: harpu

My flag has been upside down since November 8. It was indeed in danger. Today it is dead. The cowards in Washington killed the Republic yesterday.

We are not a nation of laws; we are not united. Heck,we are not even a country. Make no mistake - the government declared war on us when they declared that a fraudulent election was valid.

The United States of America- it was a great idea while it lasted.


42 posted on 01/07/2021 8:11:01 AM PST by NTHockey (My rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners. And to the NSA trolls, FU)
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To: frogjerk
4 U.S. Code § 8 (a) allows the flag to be flown upsidedown as "a signal of dire distress."

With lying murdering, traitorous Demonicrats taking over Congress and the White House through fraudulent elections, it's time to signal that our country and its patriotic citizens are in dire distress.

43 posted on 01/07/2021 8:15:19 AM PST by Carl Vehse
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To: harpu

I do not plan to fly mine anymore.


44 posted on 01/07/2021 8:32:30 AM PST by Sans-Culotte (11/3-11/4/2020 - The USA became a banana republic.)
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To: harpu

In “I will Bear Witness”, the Jewish author in the early 30’s was agonizing how large of Nazi flag he had to fly because the Nazis were having a rally. If it was too large it would be showy, too small disrespectful. He did not support them but wanted to avoid trouble.

I will not fly anything, or put up any signs as long as I have the freedom not to. I suspect this freedom will go away at some point.


45 posted on 01/07/2021 8:33:50 AM PST by alternatives? (If our borders are not secure, why fund an army?)
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To: harpu

January 20, my American flag comes down and my Texas flag goes up. I will not fly an American flag until we have a legitimately elected president.


46 posted on 01/07/2021 8:34:30 AM PST by CMAC51
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To: eyeamok
I have already started putting my flag stamps on upside down on my mail

I've been doing that for quite some time now as well.

47 posted on 01/07/2021 8:35:32 AM PST by libertylover (Remember: Democrats hated Lincoln and Deep State hated Jesus too.)
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To: harpu
One suggestion is to use a magnetic bumper sticker, then you can change it or remove it at will.
48 posted on 01/07/2021 8:49:44 AM PST by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: who knows what evil?

That is what I will fly from now on.

I will not fly the American flag.

I will not disrespect it out of memory of my father serving under it and being buried under it, but as of tomorrow, I will no longer fly it.

This is not America.


49 posted on 01/07/2021 9:11:38 AM PST by rlmorel ("I’d rather enjoy a risky freedom than a safe servitude." Robby Dinero, USMC Veteran, Gym Owner)
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To: harpu

Flag stamps upside-down on your first-class mail.

ML/NJ


50 posted on 01/07/2021 9:33:34 AM PST by ml/nj
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To: harpu

I took my Trump flag down last night and replaced it with my American flag, upside down!! Thinking seriously of replacing it with a Confederate Battle flag!@


51 posted on 01/07/2021 9:34:00 AM PST by southernerwithanattitude (New and Improved Redneck!)
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To: harpu

Nope. The Flag comes down from my house today.

I have a Jolly Roger that goes up next. Peace is no longer an option.


52 posted on 01/07/2021 9:37:03 AM PST by Dead Corpse (A Psalm in napalm...)
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To: Iceclimber58

Same plan here. My new “Sons of Liberty” flag is supposed to be delivered today and will go up on the 20th.


53 posted on 01/07/2021 9:45:27 AM PST by Old Man From WV
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To: harpu

We are flying the POW/MIA flag. We are in jail.


54 posted on 01/07/2021 9:50:09 AM PST by pacpam (action=consequence and applies in all cases - friend of victory)
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To: Iceclimber58

I just ordered one along with a Gadsden flag


55 posted on 01/07/2021 10:26:58 AM PST by dis.kevin (Dry white toast)
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To: harpu

https://www.anley.com/accessories/mourning-flag-streamer/


56 posted on 01/07/2021 10:46:16 AM PST by wardamneagle
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To: PIF

Not flying mine anymore. May fly my 20th Maine Rgt flag or US Army flag. If I could find a Czech Legion flag or Siberian White Army flag from Russian Civil War I would fly them


57 posted on 01/07/2021 11:32:51 AM PST by bravo whiskey (Count Rostov "The tyranny of indistinguishable days.")
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To: harpu
I raised my Bonny Blue Flag yesterday afternoon ...


58 posted on 01/07/2021 11:43:53 AM PST by BlueLancer (Orchides Forum Trahite - Cordes Et Mentes Veniant)
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To: Old Man From WV; Iceclimber58

which sons of liberty flag did you both get


59 posted on 01/07/2021 4:59:44 PM PST by markman46 (engage brain before using keyboard!!!at )
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To: harpu

What is this?
Facebook?


60 posted on 01/07/2021 5:05:57 PM PST by right way right (May we remain sober over mere men, for God really is our only true hope. )
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