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When Donald J. Trump held his post-conviction news conference at Trump Tower after his hush-money trial in May, he did so in his signature red (tie), white (shirt) and blue (suit), standing before so many flags he looked like a head bobbing in an ocean of patriotic hues. It was a bit of star-spangled scenography for the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, who, more than any of his predecessors, has embraced the flag as his official fashion inspiration, using imagery to make it a synonym for himself. (One of his favorite personal factoids is that today, June 14, happens to be...

More than two dozen students walked out of Skyline High School Friday morning to protest what they say is a ban that doesn't allow the American flag to be flown on school grounds. Several students said that they were upset that Mexican flags can be waved around but that American flags couldn't. They said that school officials confiscated their American flags because it has become inflammatory because of recent immigration issues. "When the immigration laws came out we noticed that a lot of Hispanics were waving Mexican flags and what we were thinking to ourselves is like, isn't the immigration...

Twelve-year-old Raven Furbert got in trouble at Mont Pleasant Middle School last Tuesday for wearing a red, white and blue necklace which she has been wearing in honor of her uncle who is serving in Iraq. The school claimed the necklace colors are gang related. I'm no authority on such things, but aren't red, white and blue the colors of the USA? The child's uncle is serving in a war zone and she has made it clear she is not a gang member. What looks like is going on here is a classic case of bullying. Hate America leftist bullies...

The frontman of Jethro Tull has apologised for remarks made in a newspaper interview that seemingly criticised displays of the American flag. In a posting on Jethro Tull's Web site, Ian Anderson further explained what he meant when he told the Asbury Park Press newspaper in New Jersey that "I hate to see the American flag hanging out of every bloody station wagon, out of every SUV, every little Midwestern house in some residential area." Anderson said his concern was not specifically displays of the US flag but "the flag-waving mind-set" across the world. He said he regretted the tone...

Red, White, and Blue(Print the Lyrics)We don't have no plastic L.A. Frynds, ain't on the edge of no popular trend. Ain't never seen the inside of that magazine GQ. We don't care if you 're a lawyer, or a texas oil man, or some waitress busting ass in some liquor stand. If you got Soul We hang out with people just like you My hair's turning white, my neck's always been red, my collar's still blue, we've always been here just trying to sing the truth to you. Yes you could say we've always been, Red, White, and Blue...

Everybody’s tight-lipped about the surprise guests at Monday’s (April 7) CMT Flameworthy 2003 Video Music Awards, but here’s what we know: The last time Flameworthy co-host Toby Keith was interviewed by CMT, he was asked what he’d be performing at the awards show. He said he might share one of his bus songs (such as “Only the Best-Looking Tuna Gets to Be Star-Kissed”), and he thought he’d perhaps write something for the occasion. Of course, with “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue” up for two nominations -- or three, if … well, you know. Keith is going to make...

War Support Songs Invade Airwaves Antiwar Songs Played Less SAN DIEGO -- Radio listeners may be hearing more songs in support of the war, than opposition, 10News reported. "I like Iraq's chances of winning the war than hearing an antipatriotic song or un-American song on a country station," country radio station KSON 97.3 program director John Dibeck said. Dibeck was recently forced to deal with the issue head on when the lead singer of the Dixie Chicks, Natalie Maines, said to a London audience, "Just so you know, we're ashamed the president of the United States is from Texas." All...

JACKSONVILLE, FL - American's are pouring out support for the troops fighting in Iraq and the First Coast is no exception. From yellow ribbons and bumper stickers signs of support are everywhere. For local rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd , the band has decided to sing their support. The southern rock legends have written a new song called Red, White, and Blue about the United States and the song was given its worldwide debut on local radio Tuesday morning. Those who have heard it, including DJ's Lex and Terry, say it's a fantastic song and long time fans couldn't agree more....

The wait is finally over…… Copies of the new Lynyrd Skynyrd song “Red, White & Blue” have arrived at every rock and classic rock station in the country. Help us make sure EVERYONE knows there’s a new Lynyrd Skynyrd song to be heard. Start calling your favorite local stations and request the song. We’re interested in following your efforts, so are going to start a thread on the message board to post where you are and aren’t hearing the song. This will enable us to support you where we can. Every effort is appreciated and WILL make a difference.

<p>NEW YORK.-- The windows of the apartment on the fifth floor on the lower east side once had a view of the Twin Towers. Now there's only a patch of blue sky, and memories sailing past like puffs of white clouds, making fanciful shapes. It's a beautiful spring day.</p>

Had this emailed to me, thought I'd share it. ~ 4MB, Windows Media Player.