Comments on: Obama no longer wears flag pin

By: brennan

brennan — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:47:48 +0000

if any us presidential candidate refuses to wear the american flag, that should be a red flag. sounds like some slippery logic to me, Obama.

By: Dick Sherwin

Dick Sherwin — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 14:06:33 +0000

Obama can make any excuse he wants for not wearing the flag pin but he can't hide the fact he insisted on being sworn into office on the Koran, not the Bible. It is a matter of public record! He has also refused to salute the flag during the playing of the National Anthem by placing his hand over his heart. This man is a threat to America and the Muslim world must be laughing their collective posteriors off that a man who is so undeniably supportive of their beliefs and so callous toward America even has a chance to run for President of the United States of America. His slick talk may fool many of you but his actions speak for themselves and I believe real Americans will not support Obama for President.

By: feebas_factor

feebas_factor — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 06:38:09 +0000

"Obama has decided not to wear the flag pin." "Obama refuses to wear the flag pin." "Obama refuses to recognize the flag." "Obabam hates the flag." "Obama hates America." If you cannot see the lunacy here, I am ashamed. If you refuse to see the lunacy here, I am disgusted.

By: Jillian, Baltimore, MD

Jillian, Baltimore, MD — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:12:01 +0000

This statement someone else posted is exactly how I feel ...

If the flag isnt good enough for him, he isnt good enough for my Vote.

And Obama said >>>"I decided I won't wear that pin on my chest,” what a jack___!!

By: Jason, Tacoma WA

Jason, Tacoma WA — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 21:33:18 +0000

Wearing a pin is no big deal for me but he won't say the Pledge of Allegience or put his hand over his heart for the Anthem either. THAT bothers me.

By: Nicholai, Palm Harbor, Florida

Nicholai, Palm Harbor, Florida — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 10:45:31 +0000

I am not an Obama supporter in general but I do agree with him on this issue. I would also like to add that he is a lot better than Hillary and the GOP deserves to lose if Ron Paul does not win the primary.
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By: Me

Me — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:04:43 +0000

I think we should force all Americans to wear the pin. It should be a law that we all must wear our patriotism on ourselves in some way. Otherwise how can anyone tell us apart from terrorists? Terrorists would never wear an American flag pin.

By: Rev. Reynard Blake, Jr., East Lansing, Michigan

Rev. Reynard Blake, Jr., East Lansing, Michigan — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 14:00:48 +0000

CNN: YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS!!!!! Who is this "astute reporter?" This question smacks of racism!!! Before this "astute reporter" asked Obama why he didn't wear a pin, did he/she ask that question of a white candidate in ANY election? Doesn't Obama LOOK like an American? Let me pose a few questions to CNN: If a woman wears men's boxer briefs under her clothes or at home, is she STILL a woman? Stupid question right? I'm sorry for my anger and outrage. However, I shouldn't expect much from a station that employs Glenn "prove to me you're not working with the terrorists" Beck and Wolf "I only toss softball questions to the George Bush regime" Blitzer WAY TO GO CNN! WAY TO GO!

By: Dave, Morrisville, NC

Dave, Morrisville, NC — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 03:20:47 +0000

Good for Obama! No need to show your true colors by putting a pin on.

By: Andrew Santa Clara, California

Andrew Santa Clara, California — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:29:44 +0000

Just do Google Image searches of Giuliani and McCain and you'll find pictures of them wearing suits without pins. What's the deal? Should we start requiring flag armbands? Shame, shame on all the candidates who refuse to wear a flag armband.

By: Dave, Cheverly, MD

Dave, Cheverly, MD — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:09:12 +0000

Average American that has seen this on TV for 2 seconds, already think it is a stupid topic. No one is falling for a ridiculous attack. It has quit the opposite effect by looking like it is attacking Obama and therefore has gotten him sympathy. Especially when the other Candidates agreed with him that Patriotism is what you do and not whether one wears a Made in China pin. CNN you’re seen as attacking the underdog and America hates that. Ironically CNN has made him the underdog by touting Hillary as the inevitable front-runner. Good thing Obama has the money to combat future dumb attacks. If CNN keeps reporting this, Obama should put out an AD with him taking off a flag pin flip it over and it reads Made in China, Then look into the camera and ask Now is this a symbol of Patriotism and not my time as Community Organizer, State Senator US Senator etc..

By: We must win in 08

We must win in 08 — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 21:04:44 +0000

Johnny Cockrin once said he wore a cross on his lapel to influence the jury......same thing....Obama is just keeping it real...

By: lrc, CA

lrc, CA — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 20:11:59 +0000

The kind of people who won't vote for Obama because he doesn't wear the pin are the same people who stuck one of those annoying "Support The Troops" stickers on the back of their SUVs – but NEVER considered actually joining the military to fight the war they claimed to feel so strongly about.
Patriotism isn't waving symbols around and blowing alot of hot air – it's putting your money (and your time and effort) where your mouth is.
Obama has some concrete plans for getting America back on track – putting New Orleans back together, stabilizing Iraq and the Middle East and pulling our economy out of the toilet – all things that the Bush administration – and their friggin lapel pins – have failed to do.

By: John Wakefield, Essex, NY

John Wakefield, Essex, NY — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 15:12:13 +0000

Heh, after watching Jaywalking on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, I'm not surprised at all the absurd comments seen for this topic. Americans don't like to read and care more about what's going on in Hollywood than what goes on in Washington D.C.

By: Jim, Carbondale, IL

Jim, Carbondale, IL — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 09:04:14 +0000

Isn't it against the flag code to reproduce it in other forms and wear it? I realize that people do it all the time, but isn't that really not supposed to happen?
Either way, if you think that wearing a flag pin shows you love this country, fine. But its ridiculous to take a holier-than-thou attitude to others who choose to show patriotism in a different way, like putting a flag outside of your house, or actually reading the constitution. In my own opinion, the best way to show patriotism is by trying to make this country even better than it already is in any way we can. Since we all have different talents, that could take on a variety of forms. Calling people unpatriotic because they don't want to wear a pin doesn't really seem to reflect value that I support at all.

By: OneWhoServes, San Diego CA

OneWhoServes, San Diego CA — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:35:03 +0000

I think the best way to support our troops is not by wearing a lapel pin. The best way is to make sure that their deployments aren't too long, that they actually have time off to see their loved ones, that they are paid a decent living wage, that they are well taken care of abroad and also when they return home. Right now their deployments are far too long and the health care is sub-par when they return.

So if you want to support the troops, then do something to fix this. Obama is right, it's about how we treat those who serve. The pin is just an unimportant detail that pales in comparison to the bigger issues that actually directly affect our soldiers.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 02:47:44 +0000

Remember when the Bush administration told us that anyone who spoke out against the war was unpatriotic? I do.

This "wear the pin or we will know that you are not a true patriot" sounds just like the Bush tactics.

Sure doesn't sound like something that would come from a democracy. Sounds like something that would be encouraged in a dictatorship.

By: Get Real, Atlanta GA

Get Real, Atlanta GA — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 02:19:42 +0000

For CNN to even ask this question is dumb and for anyone who thinks that him not wearing that flag makes him unpatriotic then anyone who recognizes the confederate flag is a racist.

If you going to judge the man on that flag then America is to be judged on its other flag.

By: Rex, Toledo, Ohio

Rex, Toledo, Ohio — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:40:34 +0000

The fact is that everyone here posting that there is no way they would vote for him now that he refuses to wear the pin is a smoke screen. They weren't going to vote for him in the first place. Either am I, but this argument is typical America. Oh and for this: "If Obama will not wear the American flag lapel pin,he does not deserve to serve the United States in the capacity of president!" Posted By Bob Greenwood,In. : October 5, 2007 4:01 pm My mother lives about 30 miles from you, and I used to live there. I know all about this region of the country. My mother constantly sends me bible thumping GOP emails that make me sick. You know the ones. About how Hispanics are taking over the world, and how she can't stand Spanish as a second language.How dare a black man run for President. About how her core Christian values are at risk etc. This from a woman that loves Mexican food, and used to beat me senseless at least 5 times a week. Republican scare tactics make me sick. And Racism is alive and well in Indianapolis and the surrounding area. It was when I lived there, and nothing has changed. THAT is why you won't vote for Obama, not because of a pin. Get some aguacates and tell the truth.

By: anon, ottawa, OH

anon, ottawa, OH — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:12:14 +0000

Hey Hussein Osama,

In the last two weeks, you said you are comparable to Joshua, JFK and Lincoln.

On the contrary. To me, you are Humpty Dumpty, as the ryhyme says:

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall (as in your policies).
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall (as in your polls).
All the king's horses and all the king's men (as to your supporters)
Couldn't put Humpty together again (as your situation next February).

By: A. Thomas, New York, NY

A. Thomas, New York, NY — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:03:20 +0000

Obama said, "I decided I won't wear that (american flag) pin on my chest.”

That is a very drastic and damaging statement for a guy who wants to be the next american president. I can support Hillary's position of "wearing it from time to time."

This shows Obama's INEXPERIENCE AND NAVIETY as a politician and presidential candidate. He is simply not a seasoned politician, and may fumble if nominated, and may bring embarassment to the country if elected.

Obama, now you know why you are down in polls, and falling.

By: Oigres

Oigres — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:47:34 +0000

I can't believe you people waste your time in this kind of pointless discussion. Why don't you wake up and talk about the real issues.

Definitely you deserve your leaders !

By: stan pitts p.a

stan pitts p.a — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:16:18 +0000

Barack obama already serves this country as a senator, what more do you want, he would rather focus on the difficult issues we face as a nation instead of attached a made in china with lead American flag...part of the problem we need to fix, American flag pins should only be made in the u.s.a, but thanks to bush and previous administrations our country has been sold out and we have to depend on china to make our flag pins what a shame, i dont wear a flag pin, when i can find one made in the u.s.a i would gladly buy it, lets focus on the issues and rebuild this nations economy, im glad obama is a serious candidate who is only interested in the real stuff real Americans care about "our beloved country", and the dire issues facing us, if we pick hillary, we get more of the same, i will vote for bill any day, but since he is not running, i wont vote hillary, as it appears she is being coronated and forced down our throats by the media in this country, Americans are smarter this time around go barack 08!!!

By: Chris, Palm Bay, FL

Chris, Palm Bay, FL — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:51:32 +0000

CNN headline next week: “Barak Obama steals donuts from school cafeterias. He thinks it’s the patriotic thing to do.”

Obama supporters: “See, Obama is a true patriot. George Bush could never be as patriotic as him. After all, Bush is an idiot…blah, blah, blah.”

Laughing at you clowns never gets old. You have ABSOLUTELY no original thought. Barak Obama has been one continuous sound bite, and somehow people look at him as the man that will change Washington. He won’t because he’s part of the Democrat machine. Just like Romney and Rudy are parts of the Republican machine. Both parties control weak-minded people by making a stand on things that don’t matter. Lapel pins? Baby bonds? Gay marriage? Wow, it’s like watching Finding Nemo. “Look Dory, something shiny!”

FYI, the last politician who truly stood for anything died in 2004. RIP Gipper!

By: Kay, Las Vegas, NV

Kay, Las Vegas, NV — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:34:07 +0000

John: If you can't even type/speak English, don't stick your stupid nose in US politics... that goes for the rest of you non-US citizens posting here. You can't vote so stay out our politics, clean up your before you pass judgement on our, i.e., worry about your own morons in power! Rex, Toldedo: That would be "nasty half-black man" to us 'inferred' prejudiced white folks. And if you can't differentiate between the definition of 'where' and 'wear' then don't make stupid comments, you just give reason for the pbr drinkers to make fun of you!

By: Jake, Louisville Kentucky

Jake, Louisville Kentucky — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:32:47 +0000

As a representative of a country, and a state in that country, you should wear the brand(s) that are a part of that representation. If he wants to not represent America by not wearing its brand then so be it. But, just like many employers, I as a an American would require him to wear the company uniform. If he doesn't want to be an employee he has that choice also. Tax payers should demand more from our employees.

By: Steve, Luke AFB, Glendale, Arizona

Steve, Luke AFB, Glendale, Arizona — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:29:50 +0000

To everyone slamming Senator Obama for not wearing the pin.

I am in the Air Force. I fly search-and-rescue missions. I also do searches on foot. I have a reversed flag patch on my flight suit and BDUs.

In civilian clothes, I never wear a flag pin. I don't even have a shirt with a flag printed on it.

Does that make me any less patriotic? Senator Obama serves, too. He serves in the government, just like me, only doing different work.

Lay off the guy. Aren't their more important issues to talk about?

By: Pete, Washington

Pete, Washington — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:23:24 +0000

For the Scotts, Faiths and Bobbies out there, shall we ask congress to pass a "Patriot Pin Law that requires all public officials, candidates and all U.S. citizens, to buy and proudly wear the U.S. Flag pin.
In this way we will be able to see, immediatly, who is and who is not a true patriot. After all, all of us are proud of our country, and would NOT be ashamed to wear it at all times. Perhaps, we need to separate out those 'disloyal' Americans from us, the real, tried and true, God-fearing, flag waving Americans...To be sure, we don't want anyone living in this country that isn't REALLY proud to wear that pin....What do you think???

Should we start a petition drive, or do you folks want to start calling your congressmen first???

By: speakingoutworld

speakingoutworld — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:11:49 +0000

Tho I probably wont vote for Obama, I will agree that its what a persons actions say that matters not the symbols they wear. I find that symbols whether for religion or patriotism are many times for show and no back bone to back it up.
Steven Stone
A.K.A.- The Spokesman

By: Kjel, Seattle, WA

Kjel, Seattle, WA — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:01:48 +0000

Flags aside, how many of you realize that Obama is not a Muslim, but actually a Christian? Here is a man who works for biblical principles in line with the teachings of Jesus and you attack him for having a "foreign" name. Unreal.

Democracy may well be the best form of government, but it only works if the voters are educated.

Please, read and be educated. KNOW who our presidential candidates are, not what they wear. Thats the most patriotic thing you can possibly do.

By: Amelie Grossman, Dallas, TX

Amelie Grossman, Dallas, TX — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:25:18 +0000

Oalala CNN, why are you interested in this banal and commonplace issue like lapel pin? Do you think American public are so superficial with regards to patriotism? Come on, we are better than that ....

Stop giving us frivolous coverage. Where is the beef?

By: Scott Kay Salem, AL

Scott Kay Salem, AL — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:22:50 +0000

I think the flag is only something to represent the "United States of America". People started displaying the flag after 9/11 to let everyone know that we are united, regardless of political alliance. But that was six years ago and some people don't feel like we need to let people know that we are united. Some of us are still proud of this country, and are proud to display the American flag. Maybe Obama will say that there are some people who fly the flag that aren't patriotic, so we probably don't even need to fly the flag at the white house or any other government buildings or even sew it on the uniforms of the men and women who are being killed to defend it. Maybe we should rethink the importance of our flag.

By: faith .atl

faith .atl — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:10:45 +0000

The flag is the symbol of US ,if Barack Obama wants to be our president then he should respect our flag.

By: Bobbie Potter-Jacksonville, Fl

Bobbie Potter-Jacksonville, Fl — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:06:38 +0000

I feel the wearing of the American Flag pin is more about the pride you feel in this great country and not to wear it deliberately says to me that you are not pround and do not support those who are fighting to keep it free for us all. It is like telling those fighting overseas that you have no pride or faith in them.

By: Jimmie, Dayton, Ohio

Jimmie, Dayton, Ohio — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:02:13 +0000

I can tell you that I'm a recently ret. Vet who belongs to that independent group in the middle. Just because independents have sometimes sided with the republicans in the past as the lesser of two evils doesn't mean they believe in all the garbage they were spewing. Only that the garbage didn't smell as bad as the left garbage on some occasions.

A true patriot to me is someone who is willing to die for you to have the right to express your beliefs even if he disagrees with them even if that means burning the flag. One of the reasons our troops fight so diligently in battle is because of the rights they and their family have in this country. These troops would not be as loyal to a country that many on the far right would like for America to be.

These neo-con pundits are phony opportunists who represent the worst of this country not the best.
I know exactly what Senator Obama message is and I agree. I'm glad that the media is showing us exactly what they are about. It's these types of tactics that seals the deal for many Independents in doubt as to whether or not they are a legitimate news sources that should be taken serious.

I send my protests all the same but as an Obama support I personally hope they continue this exercise in propaganda. The people that are tired of the ways of Washington and the media will reject the shell game that's being played by the entrenched special interests and their corrupt agents in Washington. So go ahead wear your pins, we still see you. There hasn’t been legislature past in 15 years to help the poor and middle class.

You still haven't got a clue to what's going on in America and you will never get it until we show you. Your time is up! No more! The people want change and the people will have the final say during this election.

This lapel issue is no different than the “talking to hostile leaders” issue. Stand by for the blow back, the silent majority is engaged and all the scoundrels are desperate. They sound more like pre-schoolers than legitimate news sources. This applies to congress as well. Soon they'll see what the people have to say about it!

Obama 08!

By: Alex, Loganville Georgia

Alex, Loganville Georgia — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:56:11 +0000

What is "that pin" which he is talking about? Obama is referring to our sacred American Flag. Obama seems to think that just because many other politicians wear the flag on their lapel, it's a little too faddish for him. I’ve got news for you- this same flag appears on the uniform sleeve of the American Soldier. This same flag flies proudly above our government buildings. This same flag drapes the coffins of our fallen fighting men and women. I don't think that they have to say anything more to echo their love for this country. Yet Obama seems to think that wearing the flag on your jacket doesn't mean anything anymore. Tell that to someone who has actually served in the United States military, Mr. Obama. It seems to me that Obama is too good for a little American patriotism. It’s sad that there are actually Americans out there who buy the garbage spewing forth from Obama's mouth.

By: Pete, Washington

Pete, Washington — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:45:36 +0000

Barack, you are a true patriot, I don't care what George Bush wears, what Hillary says, or those folks who need to get back on their meds. Since they can't destroy your integrity, intellect, and judgment, they will do whatever they can to 'knock you down'. It's not going to happen. I am so proud of you and what you are bringing to this campaign; honesty, great ideas, and a hopeful vision of America's future. I am also very proud to see so many Americans, (even many republicans) who understand what 'Patriotism' really is, are coming to this website and expressing their support of you, and their concern about this 'manufactured' non-issue. We are not going to let them distract us from working to make this a better America. God knows, we have so much work to do. Fire it up...Ready to go !!! Obama '08

By: David Huson, Jacksonville, Florida

David Huson, Jacksonville, Florida — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:45:22 +0000

If Mr. Obama does not think the American Flag lapel pin is worth wearing, I don't feel I should vote for him as President. He is just making a joke of our flag and is not worth the effort to vote for. Rule out one know nothing Democrat with ultra liberal views. We can do better and find a President proud of our flag. Afterall many hundreds of thousands of men and women have died fighting for that flag and this kid has done nothing.

By: Mark R. / Bonn, Northhein-Westfalia, Germany

Mark R. / Bonn, Northhein-Westfalia, Germany — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:40:38 +0000

Well now, it is just amazing that a small lapel pin can cause such a rucus. Of course, it is plain old stupid of Obama to do this: no average american spends hours in the day pondering that little lapel pin, and most likely just tons of americans have that pin on the lapel of a nice piece of clothing that they wear for special occasions, and if that helps them to feel better after the horrors of 9-11, I can understand them.

So, wearing a pin does not make you more patriotic, is however, a really nice thing to do. And when I see an american with that pin, I do feel a warmth for them.

Not wearing a pin is not unpatriotic. There is no clause in the constitution where a lapel pin is prerequisite for serving, nor did the founding fathers think to write about symbols. I suppose they had much more important things on their minds, like surviving and getting a new republic onto it's feet.

But to make a big point of not wearing a lapel pin that has indeed brought comfort to millions of americans, who, after 9-11, felt helpless and wanted to show that there is solidarity – well, this is just plain old not smart of Obama. And gives a bad name to democrats who do not behave this way. And I, as a registered democrat, am sick and tired of the extreme left doing loopy-doopy stupid stuff and ruining the name of the democratic party. Those extreme lefties are just as dangerous as the neo-cons who have currently hijacked the exective of the US government, imho.

Perhaps Obama should think about more than just Obama for a short while. If he hopes to be President, he should have been thinking about other people than himself for a long time now.

But I doubt it matters as I seriously doubt that he will be nominated.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:27:37 +0000

I must say to not wear the pin every political outing is one thing. But to say 'I decided not to wear that pin on my chest' is something entirely different. I mean yeah this issue is petty, but it makes me wonder. I'm a young african american who was beginning to think that I might vote for Obama, but now this incident I must be honest and say is making me think twice. Obama everything you do does'nt not have to prove a profound point. Listen man we all have to do things we don't neccesarily agree with. As president if the people want you to wear a pin to show support then wear the freaking pin. Yeah it does prove nothing either way. But it shows you're the bigger man. That's something small buddy. As president you may have to do simple things that you do not agree with if a pin bugs you that much my goodness.

By: anna, Appleton, WI

anna, Appleton, WI — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:25:53 +0000

I don't trust Obama whether he wears a flag pin or not. His attitudes and behavior should be enough to make anyone question his ability to run this country. But like alot of other politicians, keep watching them and you'll find out that all those ideas of theirs add up to more taxes for us!

By: Serieus, Humboldt, CA

Serieus, Humboldt, CA — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:19:44 +0000

What does the flag have to do with anything? As far as I'm concerned the flag is a representation of the democracy we don't have. We salute the flag, we pledge allegiance to the flag. We drape our soldiers with the flag. We have a flag over gas stations, McDonald's, WalMart, everywhere. I've been to many countries and I've never seen so many flags. If the flag represents our country then it represents the Iran/Contra, it represents slavery, it represents the Iraq War, the Afghanistan War, the phobia of communism, the phobia of muslims, the phobia of homosexuals, the placement of dictators in Latin America and the middle east, it represents 150 countries worldwide where our troops are stationed permanently. If you want to be patriotic then stop consuming and stop buying into loving a country that think it's great because it's taken advantage of other poor countries around the world. The flag doesn't mean anything to me anymore, this is why it is such a huge representation of America after 9/11. 9/11 is an incident that any person reading worldwide newspapers would have known was possibly going to happen (french and german newspaper gave us warnings a week prior to 9/11) yet our government who knew of this fell short of saving innocent lives for their private benefits (oil industry, the drug industry, as well as the military complex). This is what the flag represents for me, I say stop waving your flag and start waving your fist to stop the next president from making us, the citizens of the United States of America looking like the evil tyrrants of the world, because that's who our politicians are. Stop living a dream America, ground your feet and realize our dream is only real because we have caused others to live a nightmare. "You can wave your piece of """" flag if you dare, but they killed us, cause we've been killing them for years."

By: Laura, San Francisco CA

Laura, San Francisco CA — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:18:59 +0000

Gee, isn't someone who wants to be president of america supposed to be proud of the american flag? How silly of him to "rebel" against wearing a pin. This is not the behavior of a capable leader. I am uncomfortable with the idea that a potential presidential candidate is not proud of the country he wishes to represent.

By: Ralph E Wilson Jax Florida

Ralph E Wilson Jax Florida — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:17:24 +0000

Since Obama never been in service!! Maybe he doen't Understand what this means!! Did not plan to vote for him anyway! He already turned me off With some of His Statements!!!

By: Tom, C-Ville, IL

Tom, C-Ville, IL — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:15:05 +0000

if you scroll down you can notice that almost everyone from the south makes the dumbest points.

By: Shawn, Denver CO

Shawn, Denver CO — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:10:30 +0000

James from Columbia,

You claim that he's a joke. Based on your admission of being ex-military, let me ask you this: how many days a week do YOU where a flag lapel pin now that you don't wear the flag on your shoulder? I did three tours in Afghanistan, am not wearing a flag on my chest right now, and dare any of the hypocrits on this blog to challenge me as not being a patriot over a pin.

By: clydefro

clydefro — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:09:44 +0000

What is this country coming to when this is even an issue? Why should someone be told they have to wear a symbol or suffer the consequences? About seventy years ago there were some symbols folks were forced to wear too. They surely weren't ashamed of their religion any more than Obama is ashamed of his country.

By: Sana Momim

Sana Momim — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:07:56 +0000

doucebollards, I'm a Muslim and I'm a patriotic American too, and I LOVE wearing jewelry. But wearing a tacky looking made-in-taiwan pin doesn't make anyone more or less patriotic. If it goes with my clothes (say, a casual tee and jeans), I'll wear it, if it doesn't (say, on a formal ballgown – yeah, Muslims can wear those too – surprise surprise), I won't. IT'S WHAT YOUR HEART FEELS IS HOW YOU ARE. btw, if you check into any muslim literature instead of talking your mouth off, you will see that jewelery is allowed for men, women and kids in Islam. Except for men and boys it's preferred they wear silver not gold, because it's too ostentatious. But all ages of girls and women can wear however much they want in all fashions. AND it's preferred that Muslims wear real jewelry – like siver gold precious stones etc – than costume jewelry made with steel and iron and brass, because that is the jewelry people will be wearing in Hell (probably more conducive to heat). Thats why God – yeah, Allah – gave us precious metals and stones in the first place – for jewelry and other uses to help man AND womankind!

By: Jaype F., Carmel, IN

Jaype F., Carmel, IN — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:07:46 +0000

HA! I love the hypocrisy in all this. Democrats smear the troops, and Republicans call them on it. What happens? Democrats say "Don't question my patriotism" Then what do they do? They say, "I won't wear my pin because the Republicans wear their's and they express phony patriotism" Brilliant! And the amazing thing is many ignorant Americans will fall for this ploy!

By: PSB Saint Louis, MO

PSB Saint Louis, MO — Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:02:54 +0000

Obama seems desparate to use a non-issue in order to generate some buzz. Yawn.

Do you think this tripe will work for you in the general election Barack?