Not being a fan of Christie... face it... Mr. Christie is governor...He can do whatever he wants. Period. Move on to a real topic.
My neighbor had a pet ferret that died the other day.
I am going to demand that my state and all the neighboring states put their flags at 1/2 mast. And all the ships at sea.
They will probably do it.
Hopefully the current entertainment circus is soon over. Two weeks of fake praise and accolades for another dead junkie is a bit much. They paint the target on themselves ... no one does it to them!
It is known as de-sensitivation of a national identity and should be reserved for very few occasions.
It has become so common that nobody even notices or cares anymore.
I'm wondering why the flag is raised at all anymore. Nobody notices but me and a few military veterans.
WTF? Is there someone who measures talent and accomplishments of an entertainer and makes the decision? This is crap. Does Dionne Warwick make it? Jon Bon Jovi? David Copperfield? Ice-T? Jerry Lewis? Jack Nicholson? Kevin Spacey? Meryl Streep? Ray Liotta?
I’m guessing that if he HADN’T lowered the flags that Barry, Jesse, and Sharpie would be calling him a racist by now.
dumb move
*Private citizens and non government buildings may choose to fly their flags at half staff to honor more local leaders. 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, 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.
Read more: http://www.gettysburgflag.com/FlyFlagHalfMast.php#ixzz1mmvgacf3
I couldn’t agree more with the editorial.
There are people in every profession that do an outstanding job of whatever they do, that doesn’t mean they deserve to have the U.S. Flag lowered to half staff to honor them in death.
Old Glory is a symbol of freedom and patriotism, let those be honored by lowering Her to half staff that have sacrificed for those virtues.
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1989, Houston formed The Whitney Houston Foundation For Children, a non-profit organization that has raised funds for the needs of children around the world. The organization cares for homelessness, children with cancer or AIDS, and other issues of self-empowerment.
[1991, Houston put together her Welcome Home Heroes concert with HBO for the soldiers fighting in the Persian Gulf War and their families. The free concert took place at Naval Station Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia in front of 3,500 servicemen and women. HBO descrambled the concert so that it was free for everyone to watch.[90] Houston's concert gave HBO its highest ratings ever
1990, Houston was the spokesperson for a youth leadership conference hosted in Washington, D.C. She had a private audience with President George H. W. Bush in the Oval Office to discuss the associated challenges.
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Give it a rest.
Agree, smooth.
As a former Federal prosecutor I should think this fat-ass, Lou Costello look-alike f**king RINO governor of my state would be looking into where and from whom Ms. Houston got her crack from.
Not a peep of complaint when Frank Sanatra was given the flag at half mast. I think Christie can do as he choses in his state. Wait until Bruce Springsteen drops...it will be flag at half mast for a year.
I am reminded that her rendition of our National Anthem for the Super Bowl was among the best at a time when it was needed, the Gulf War. This, in my mind, may be a solid reason. I, however, missed it as I was a very busy Marine SSgt. doing my duty in Desert Shield / Desert Storm.
I am reminded that her rendition of our National Anthem for the Super Bowl was among the best at a time when it was needed, the Gulf War. This, in my mind, may be a solid reason. I, however, missed it as I was a very busy Marine SSgt. doing my duty in Desert Shield / Desert Storm.
Am guessing, Ann Coulter will ‘reach deep’ and find words to justify Christie’s action.