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merrily

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17. Yes, a piece of cloth, based on the British flag, whose design has changed many times since 1776.

Reply to bvf (Reply #15)

Mon May 4, 2015, 04:49 AM

May 2015

Before the Republic that it symbolizes. And zero mention of the 350 million people in the nation.

It's quite something, especially after the addition by dear leader Ike of "under God."

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While I would never desecrate a US flag, I defend your right to do so! [View all] Lunabell May 2015 OP

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That is a sad truth. Lunabell May 2015 #7

Wow. merrily May 2015 #18

Works for me. Lunabell May 2015 #9

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