The American Flag

[Mushroom]

They shoot without shame
In the name of a piece of dirt
For a change of accent
Or the color of your shirt
Better the pride that resides
In a citizen of the world
Than the pride that divides
When a colorful rag is unfurled

Yes it's true, my ancestors shot at the British Army without shame but it was for a greater cause.

[Mushroom]

my neighbors next door are african-american. they are my best neighbors. they are in their late 70's or early 80's. the man served in the military. On memorial day, on 4th of July, on labor day, on December 7th, maybe even on Thanksgiving and Christmas, they put out the american flag and I look over yonder and say "thank you Mr. Curry"

[Seshmeister]

Yes it's true, my ancestors shot at the British Army without shame but it was for a greater cause.

To protect the income gained from slavery.

[sadaist]

To protect the income gained from slavery.

One thing this flag represents is how a country can change for the better - as shown by this American woman belting out the National Anthem like no other on the worlds largest stage. From the video, it appears the soldiers defending this flag come in different colors as well. Looks to me like they are as proud as anyone can be of the flag.


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[Hardrock69]

My ancestors shot at the British Army to free the colonists from the oppression inflicted upon them from the British.

Jacksmar, I don't agree with a lot of what you post, but that was kickass.

And KUDOS TO RICK MONDAY for that fantastic play!

[Mushroom]

To protect the income gained from slavery.

no, to reject British tyranny and taxation without our representation in the British Parliament. maybe your comment was a little tongue-n-cheek, therefore I can laugh with you.

[PETE'S BROTHER]

i'm movin' to scotland. they do not, nor never have, had any social injustices there in the history of the world.

[sadaist]

Here's a flag worth unfurling.

[sadaist]

I'm saluting this one right now.

[Nitro Express]

What does the flag mean to the average American? It seems to be a much more emotive symbol than the British Flag is to the average UK citizen, so I'm curious.

Freedom. If you read the Declaration of Independance, The US Constitution, and The Bill of Rights these documents in writing defend the INDIVIDUAL's right to pursue life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness. That flag represents INDIVIDUAL freedom. The Union Jack represents several countries that were taken over by a monarchy. The US flag represents the ideal of individual freedom more than just some leaders taking over real estate. So that flag means a lot to people who understand the ideal; even though, at times we have fell short of reaching it.

[Nitro Express]

I'm saluting this one right now.

Let's me roll out on the sidewalk and take a look. She's beautiful! I'm talking about a Yankee Rose!

[Nitro Express]

To protect the income gained from slavery.

Slavery we inherited from the British slave and sugar trade.

[Nitro Express]

Those old Bull Dog flags are quality. I have an old 48 star one.

[Nitro Express]

They shoot without shame
In the name of a piece of dirt
For a change of accent
Or the color of your shirt
Better the pride that resides
In a citizen of the world
Than the pride that divides
When a colorful rag is unfurled

I believe this is from the Rush Power Windows album

[Seshmeister]

You are correct.

Who knew drummers could come up with stuff like that...