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S/V Loner

(9,561 posts)
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 04:48 PM Jul 2025

I am torn about whether or not to fly the flag...

upside down tomorrow on the 4th.
Do I fly it upside down to signal distress? The truth is that those with any decency know that it is in distress. If someone doesn’t know that by now then they will never get it.
No. I will fly my flag right side up and not allow its meaning and honor to be stolen by thugs. More importantly, sending a signal about distress is asking for someone to help. That’s bullshit. No one is going to help us. The outcome is entirely up to us. If only we resist. If only you resist.
I will fly my flag as it was intended and, on the same pole, the first flag with 13 States from 1776 will be on display. I am claiming both flags though the 1776 flag is more relevant today.
As in 1776, it is only when individuals gather together for a just cause can righteousness win.

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hlthe2b

(114,704 posts)
1. I'm flying a smaller state flag (I'm STILL proud of Colorado)... the US, not so much...
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 04:50 PM
Jul 2025

Albeit I suppose it would at least not be a MAGA flag--YET.

pwb

(12,802 posts)
2. I have only my P.O.W. flag out.
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 04:52 PM
Jul 2025

The Parade is what brought Old Glory down the pole last.

BlueKota

(5,555 posts)
3. I am not flying the flag.
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 05:02 PM
Jul 2025

I wish I had a New York one. I would fly that.

I am wearing all black tomorrow though. I am in mourning for the country that even though it never achieved all it's ideals, at least made some effort to reach them. Now our government and a good portion of our populace aren't even pretending to care about liberty and justice for all.

Unless those values are resuscitated, i won't be celebrating the country's birthday again, but grieving it's loss.

Jit423

(1,568 posts)
5. NOPE
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 05:07 PM
Jul 2025

Not even going to our annual fireworks. It may not accomplish anything except to help me feel better.

NewHendoLib

(61,912 posts)
6. I've never flown a flag. I know where I live without the reminder
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 05:50 PM
Jul 2025

Though our country is a massive embarrassment

Xavier Breath

(6,680 posts)
9. Yep, I've never owned one, and if I did now I wouldn't even bother flying it.
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 08:01 PM
Jul 2025

Dreading the gold-plated shit show he's going to oversee for the 250th anniversary next year

AllaN01Bear

(29,805 posts)
7. i live in an apartment complex but i cant fly flags . some do and its against the rules to attach anything on to the
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 05:57 PM
Jul 2025

building. i have a benningon flag the flag with the 13 stars in a circle though. i will fly t hat as my banner in my mind though.

Mariana

(15,630 posts)
10. You might as well.
Thu Jul 3, 2025, 09:19 PM
Jul 2025

So many people have used the upside down flag as a political statement that it's pretty useless now as an actual distress signal.

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