Comments on: Two of Obama's rivals weigh in on flag pin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: mike from idaho http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-223692 mike from idaho Sun, 06 Jan 2008 19:02:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-223692 two things... I'd like to know if what I heard about obama not participating in the pledge of legence and about him swearing in on the Kuran is true or propaganda. I could be wrong, but I believe that between gender, race and the old school values of the older "voting" crowd..that neither Obama or Clinton can be elected. Right or wrong, it only happens in the movies. I don't really know if I am a democrat or republican and I am currenty undecided, but do believe that democrats need to focus on reality and put somebody in that can compete. two things... I'd like to know if what I heard about obama not participating in the pledge of legence and about him swearing in on the Kuran is true or propaganda. I could be wrong, but I believe that between gender, race and the old school values of the older "voting" crowd..that neither Obama or Clinton can be elected. Right or wrong, it only happens in the movies. I don't really know if I am a democrat or republican and I am currenty undecided, but do believe that democrats need to focus on reality and put somebody in that can compete.

]]> By: StevenAK, Pittsburgh, PA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-91826 StevenAK, Pittsburgh, PA Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:43:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-91826 Hey Larry Craig, Duke Cunningham, and Tom Delay all wear the American Flag and they all have been indicted! Hey Larry Craig, Duke Cunningham, and Tom Delay all wear the American Flag and they all have been indicted!

]]> By: Dave, Cheverly, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88435 Dave, Cheverly, MD Sun, 07 Oct 2007 02:31:29 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88435 The 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.. The 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: Craig H, Mpls, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88361 Craig H, Mpls, MN Sat, 06 Oct 2007 23:10:00 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88361 shawn, I really hope you are joking. shawn,
I really hope you are joking.

]]> By: S.T., Arlington, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88220 S.T., Arlington, TX Sat, 06 Oct 2007 18:04:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88220 Obama is right to distance himself from the lapel pin. It's become more than a bit Orwellian. Wearing the pin doesn't show love for America; it shows a willingness to exploit 9/11 for political purposes, and it symbolizes a dangerously un-American "9/11 changed everything" mentality. The pin, like the equally vapid "support our troops," really means "shut your mouth." Obama is right to distance himself from the lapel pin. It's become more than a bit Orwellian. Wearing the pin doesn't show love for America; it shows a willingness to exploit 9/11 for political purposes, and it symbolizes a dangerously un-American "9/11 changed everything" mentality. The pin, like the equally vapid "support our troops," really means "shut your mouth."

]]> By: shawn http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88215 shawn Sat, 06 Oct 2007 17:54:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88215 there has to be a reason,he took that pin off ,embracing for islam ya never know there has to be a reason,he took that pin off ,embracing for islam ya never know

]]> By: Craig H, Mpls, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88191 Craig H, Mpls, MN Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:54:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88191 I disagree that this "lapel pin story" is not an important topic based on the vast amount of comments on both sides of the issue. There seem to be many people out there who do not know that a pin on your lapel does not make you a patriot nor is it even a "minimum requirement" to that end. People should know this, or they will be easily fooled by hucksters and make bad decisions at the poles like we saw on 2000 and 2004. In fact, a symbol can be turned to mean just the opposite of what it used to mean based on the actions of those who wear/use it. People who think that a flag pin is minimum requirement to being a patriot are the ones that defile its meaning in this case and that is why Obama does not wear the pin in my estimation. I disagree that this "lapel pin story" is not an important topic based on the vast amount of comments on both sides of the issue. There seem to be many people out there who do not know that a pin on your lapel does not make you a patriot nor is it even a "minimum requirement" to that end. People should know this, or they will be easily fooled by hucksters and make bad decisions at the poles like we saw on 2000 and 2004. In fact, a symbol can be turned to mean just the opposite of what it used to mean based on the actions of those who wear/use it. People who think that a flag pin is minimum requirement to being a patriot are the ones that defile its meaning in this case and that is why Obama does not wear the pin in my estimation.

]]> By: Jim, Denver, CO http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88167 Jim, Denver, CO Sat, 06 Oct 2007 16:10:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88167 But, you flag decal won’t get you Into Heaven anymore. They’re already overcrowded From your dirty little war Now Jesus don’t like Killin’ No matter what the reasons for. And your flag decal won’t get you into Heaven anymore. J. Prine But, you flag decal won’t get you
Into Heaven anymore.
They’re already overcrowded
From your dirty little war
Now Jesus don’t like Killin’
No matter what the reasons for.
And your flag decal won’t get you into Heaven anymore. J. Prine

]]> By: M. Seewald, Milwaukee, Wi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88010 M. Seewald, Milwaukee, Wi Sat, 06 Oct 2007 07:47:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-88010 As a member of the military, I was sent overseas after September 11. I am proud to have served my country. I don't have a flag pin on my lapel. This whole nonsenseical story reminds me of the time I was at military leadership school. My commanding officer, in one particular session, told us something similar to what Obama is saying. He said that what you do is how you lead, not just telling people what to do or what they wanna hear. It is not what you have done before that makes you a good leader, it is what you continue to do and what you will do. Be proud of your accomplishments, but don't dwell on the past--look for new things to accomplish. At that, he took his awards and certificates and burned them, then asked us if he had no longer done anything because he had nothing to display. To those of you who have posted any comments saying that because of a pin, Mr. Obama is naive and inexperienced, you insult my intelligence and yours. If that pin was truly the mark of an intelligent, partriotic leader, I must ask George W. Bush to remove his. If this truly was a symbol of such, maybe they should be wearing a pin of the Declaration of Independance or the Constitution. The flag is nothing but a piece of cloth. It is a symbol, to be sure, of our graet nation. But our nation has lost its way and the flag has lost much if its meaning. It has become very comercialized. Give Barack credit for recognizing this and saying let's move away from the crowd and on to new things. Removing a lapel pin does not reduce what someone stands for. It does not undermine their experience. If anything, Mr. Obama, if you put his actions with his words, doesn't want to be a fake who is all talk and no action. He wants to lead America by leading through action. We shouldn't be electing someone based on experience. In fact I beleive that unless a person has already been president they aren't qualified. We should be electing someone who is able to make good, level-headed judgements. Please, people, be smart and do your homework. What you view as naievity or inexperience, can be, in fact, real leadership--new ideas and ways of thinking. Because what has been done before hasn't worked. Why follow the same failed politics and policies? CNN...I as an everyday viewer, I am disapionted. A claim as "the most trusted name in news," makes me think twice after seeing this reported as relevant news knowing full well many people will base their decision on this. To see a respected repoter claim the the national polls show Clinton at 50+% and suggest that this year is going to be like a 'national primary?' Shame. Unbiased facts is all you should be reporting. As a member of the military, I was sent overseas after September 11. I am proud to have served my country. I don't have a flag pin on my lapel. This whole nonsenseical story reminds me of the time I was at military leadership school.

My commanding officer, in one particular session, told us something similar to what Obama is saying. He said that what you do is how you lead, not just telling people what to do or what they wanna hear. It is not what you have done before that makes you a good leader, it is what you continue to do and what you will do. Be proud of your accomplishments, but don't dwell on the past–look for new things to accomplish. At that, he took his awards and certificates and burned them, then asked us if he had no longer done anything because he had nothing to display.

To those of you who have posted any comments saying that because of a pin, Mr. Obama is naive and inexperienced, you insult my intelligence and yours. If that pin was truly the mark of an intelligent, partriotic leader, I must ask George W. Bush to remove his. If this truly was a symbol of such, maybe they should be wearing a pin of the Declaration of Independance or the Constitution.

The flag is nothing but a piece of cloth. It is a symbol, to be sure, of our graet nation. But our nation has lost its way and the flag has lost much if its meaning. It has become very comercialized. Give Barack credit for recognizing this and saying let's move away from the crowd and on to new things. Removing a lapel pin does not reduce what someone stands for. It does not undermine their experience. If anything, Mr. Obama, if you put his actions with his words, doesn't want to be a fake who is all talk and no action. He wants to lead America by leading through action. We shouldn't be electing someone based on experience. In fact I beleive that unless a person has already been president they aren't qualified. We should be electing someone who is able to make good, level-headed judgements. Please, people, be smart and do your homework. What you view as naievity or inexperience, can be, in fact, real leadership–new ideas and ways of thinking. Because what has been done before hasn't worked. Why follow the same failed politics and policies?

CNN...I as an everyday viewer, I am disapionted. A claim as "the most trusted name in news," makes me think twice after seeing this reported as relevant news knowing full well many people will base their decision on this. To see a respected repoter claim the the national polls show Clinton at 50+% and suggest that this year is going to be like a 'national primary?' Shame. Unbiased facts is all you should be reporting.

]]> By: Erik, Bowie, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87998 Erik, Bowie, MD Sat, 06 Oct 2007 06:40:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87998 This is ALWAYS what we do in this country. We argue over stupid, whimsical, dumbed down non-issues. If you get laid off from your job, is Obama's decision whether to wear a flag lapel pin or not going to help you find a job? Will is help you pay your child's college tuition? Will it help you stay on time with your mortgage payments? NO! It's a non-issue. This is ALWAYS what we do in this country. We argue over stupid, whimsical, dumbed down non-issues. If you get laid off from your job, is Obama's decision whether to wear a flag lapel pin or not going to help you find a job? Will is help you pay your child's college tuition? Will it help you stay on time with your mortgage payments? NO! It's a non-issue.

]]> By: Armando, Dallas, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87922 Armando, Dallas, TX Sat, 06 Oct 2007 03:39:55 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87922 Mr. Obama, This is a great country, already! Removing your American flag pin, consciously, is but an insult to many of us. Attention, you're getting, support from many of us, you won't. Mr. Obama,

This is a great country, already! Removing your American flag pin, consciously, is but an insult to many of us. Attention, you're getting, support from many of us, you won't.

]]> By: Pragmatic Thought, Phoenix, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87910 Pragmatic Thought, Phoenix, AZ Sat, 06 Oct 2007 03:13:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87910 Uh, who cares? You know, one day last week my socks didn't match either. Uh, who cares? You know, one day last week my socks didn't match either.

]]> By: FT Doylestown,Pa http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87898 FT Doylestown,Pa Sat, 06 Oct 2007 02:38:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87898 OKay No Pin FLAG.....that will get some more $$$$$$'s from the MoveOn Buddies. Then in All your Ads and on the Stages when your giving a speech.... DON'T HAVE THE AMERICAN FLAG AS BIG AS A HOUSE behind you. If your sincere this should be done too. Let's see if you do! OKay No Pin FLAG.....that will get some more $$$$$$'s from the MoveOn Buddies.
Then in All your Ads and on the Stages when your giving a speech.... DON'T HAVE THE AMERICAN FLAG AS BIG AS A HOUSE behind you. If your sincere this should be done too. Let's see if you do!

]]> By: Amy L. Miami, Fl http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87893 Amy L. Miami, Fl Sat, 06 Oct 2007 02:29:24 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87893 Your flag decal won't get you into heaven anymore. Your flag decal won't get you into heaven anymore.

]]> By: Pete, Washington http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87892 Pete, Washington Sat, 06 Oct 2007 02:25:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87892 Hey, I am a REAL patriot. Honest. In fact, I think we should ask congress to pass a Constitutional Amendment that would require, All public officials, ALL candidates, and EACH and EVERY American Citizen to buy and wear a U.S.Flag Pin every day. In this way , we can immediatly see who is, and who is NOT, a real American patriot. We are all proud of our country, it is our symbol, the more we see it on everybody's clothing, the more patriotic we will feel. By doing so , we can quickly bring an end to the Iraq War, balance our budget, solve the immigration problem, finally bring a swift end to global warming, and get the republicans and the democrats to work together and take care of the rest of America's problems...Yep, this will take care of everything. At the same time we can "weed-out" all those unpatriotic 'disloyal' folks, who call themselves Americans (how disgusting), and ship them back to wherever their great grandparents came from. After all, we need to know if you are one of us, the flag-waving, God-loving, Flag-Pin wearing Americans, or one of THEM. Well, shall we start a petition drive, or should we call all of our congressmen at 9 a.m., making sure that they are wearing THEIR flag-pin, and then tell them to start drafting that most critical, patriotic, Constitutional Amendment. Boy,..I feel better already. Hey, I am a REAL patriot. Honest. In fact, I think we should ask congress to pass a Constitutional Amendment that would require, All public officials, ALL candidates, and EACH and EVERY American Citizen to buy and wear a U.S.Flag Pin every day. In this way , we can immediatly see who is, and who is NOT, a real American patriot.
We are all proud of our country, it is our symbol, the more we see it on everybody's clothing, the more patriotic we will feel. By doing so , we can quickly bring an end to the Iraq War, balance our budget, solve the immigration problem, finally bring a swift end to global warming, and get the republicans and the democrats to work together and take care of the rest of America's problems...Yep, this will take care of everything. At the same time we can "weed-out" all those unpatriotic 'disloyal' folks, who call themselves Americans (how disgusting), and ship them back to wherever their great grandparents came from. After all, we need to know if you are one of us, the flag-waving, God-loving, Flag-Pin wearing Americans, or one of THEM.

Well, shall we start a petition drive, or should we call all of our congressmen at 9 a.m., making sure that they are wearing THEIR flag-pin, and then tell them to start drafting that most critical, patriotic, Constitutional Amendment. Boy,..I feel better already.

]]> By: Adrienne; Lawton, OK http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87851 Adrienne; Lawton, OK Sat, 06 Oct 2007 01:07:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87851 Do people seriously even notice when a candidate is or is not wearing a pin? And do the American people really pin their hopes to a man's lapel because there happens to be a flag there? I think not, and had he not mentioned, no one would have even noticed that Mr. Obama was not wearing the pin. However, his point is valid in that there are people who consider visual representations of their patriotism to be enough--will the troops overseas fighting for our families and lives be brought home more quickly because he wears a pin, or because he votes against political measures that keep them there for 22 months at a time? I say, forget the pin either way, and focus on more substantial issues. Do people seriously even notice when a candidate is or is not wearing a pin? And do the American people really pin their hopes to a man's lapel because there happens to be a flag there? I think not, and had he not mentioned, no one would have even noticed that Mr. Obama was not wearing the pin. However, his point is valid in that there are people who consider visual representations of their patriotism to be enough–will the troops overseas fighting for our families and lives be brought home more quickly because he wears a pin, or because he votes against political measures that keep them there for 22 months at a time? I say, forget the pin either way, and focus on more substantial issues.

]]> By: A. Thomas, New York, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87828 A. Thomas, New York, NY Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:33:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87828 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. 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: Big Bill http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87813 Big Bill Sat, 06 Oct 2007 00:13:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87813 Don’t you know that you have to wear a flag pin to prove that you are not a “Phony American”? Don’t you know that you have to wear a flag pin to prove that you are not a “Phony American”?

]]> By: Truth Teller http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87794 Truth Teller Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:55:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87794 Today's big stories on the CNN Ticker: 1. Barack Obama believes actions speak louder than flag pins on your lapel. 2. Barack Obama misused an adverb. Quite a testament to how little there is to criticize. Today's big stories on the CNN Ticker:

1. Barack Obama believes actions speak louder than flag pins on your lapel.

2. Barack Obama misused an adverb.

Quite a testament to how little there is to criticize.

]]> By: Jerry, NY http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87777 Jerry, NY Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:42:21 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87777 Sana is writing about Islam. Does she know that Osama's latest tape was saying that all Americans should embrace Islam. By the way are you fasting these days? Obama does not desrve to be our president. Period. Sana is writing about Islam. Does she know that Osama's latest tape was saying that all Americans should embrace Islam. By the way are you fasting these days? Obama does not desrve to be our president. Period.

]]> By: Joe http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87768 Joe Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:33:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87768 Hey Dan from TX. Great comment. I would LOVE to know where you get your information?? Must be from moveon.org. What a typical response from an uneducated bonehead than to just make up an absolutely ludicrous statement and present it as fact. Wether Obama wears a flag pin or not does not matter a hoot. What does was HIS decision to MAKE it an issue by going into a political statement of why he does not wear one. The media did not invent this story, he put it out there in an effort to pander votes from the far left. Lord knows what a bunch of socialists they have become. Drink your coolaide, I am sure you are right that the millitary donates more to that commie than to ANY other candidate. Hey Dan from TX. Great comment. I would LOVE to know where you get your information?? Must be from moveon.org. What a typical response from an uneducated bonehead than to just make up an absolutely ludicrous statement and present it as fact. Wether Obama wears a flag pin or not does not matter a hoot. What does was HIS decision to MAKE it an issue by going into a political statement of why he does not wear one. The media did not invent this story, he put it out there in an effort to pander votes from the far left. Lord knows what a bunch of socialists they have become. Drink your coolaide, I am sure you are right that the millitary donates more to that commie than to ANY other candidate.

]]> By: laurinda,ny http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87750 laurinda,ny Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:20:12 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87750 I certainly don't blame him for not wearing his flag pin. I stopped wearing one too after I turned it over and their in little tiny writing it said made in China. Now to me that isn't very patriotic. I'll fly the American flag anyday. If I were George Bush I would take mine off to. I certainly don't blame him for not wearing his flag pin. I stopped wearing one too after I turned it over and their in little tiny writing it said made in China. Now to me that isn't very patriotic. I'll fly the American flag anyday. If I were George Bush I would take mine off to.

]]> By: James Turley http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87739 James Turley Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:14:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87739 I dissagree! he knows it will be looked at in the media, making a point to not wear the flag tells the world he isnt proud of his country? Certinally not good for someone running for President, he unfortunately is just too too inexperienced appearing to the world be a leader of such a great country. CLINTON/EDWARDS would be a great ticket. forget any of the ole republicians running....None stand a chance...either too old, or an airhead like Guiliani... After watching all the debates, Dem & Rep, my firm decision is CLINTON, she is by far the best candiate for President. I wish we could vote Bush out NOW! VOTE FOR HILLARY I dissagree! he knows it will be looked at in the media, making a point to not wear the flag tells the world he isnt proud of his country? Certinally not good for someone running for President, he unfortunately is just too too inexperienced appearing to the world be a leader of such a great country.

CLINTON/EDWARDS would be a great ticket.

forget any of the ole republicians running....None stand a chance...either too old, or an airhead like Guiliani...

After watching all the debates, Dem & Rep, my firm decision is CLINTON, she is by far the best candiate for President. I wish we could vote Bush out NOW!

VOTE FOR HILLARY

]]> By: m T wi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87722 m T wi Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:58:01 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87722 oh the hypocrisy! keep waving those made in communist china flags and ribbons america!!!! U.S. Flag Code (36 USC 10) section 8: (d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. (i) The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. (j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. oh the hypocrisy! keep waving those made in communist china flags and ribbons america!!!!

U.S. Flag Code (36 USC 10) section 8:

(d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.

(i) The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever.

(j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform.

]]> By: Dan, TX http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87715 Dan, TX Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:52:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87715 Funny that Barack Obama has more donations from MILITARY personnel than ANY other candidate Democrat OR Republican. Think about it. The military doesn't need more flag wavers, it needs people who really care about America's role in the world. Funny that Barack Obama has more donations from MILITARY personnel than ANY other candidate Democrat OR Republican.

Think about it. The military doesn't need more flag wavers, it needs people who really care about America's role in the world.

]]> By: Kay, Las Vegas, NV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87714 Kay, Las Vegas, NV Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:51:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87714 Brian H: That was quite the tear-jerker! New Jersey never sounded so pleasant...Mom and apple pie,Dad and the Norman Rockwell setting...the whole bit...then WHAM! the true liberal get his Bush Smackdown on! Amazing how you can twist a story about Obama and a lapel pin (or lack thereof) into the usual Bush-bashing rhetoric. I'm sure I'm not alone in "longing for the days" when liberals will just shut-up! I hope your WOman does get elected because those of us who have had to endure 8 years of Republican bashing can sit back and watch you all eat your own! Brian H:
That was quite the tear-jerker! New Jersey never sounded so pleasant...Mom and apple pie,Dad and the Norman Rockwell setting...the whole bit...then WHAM! the true liberal get his Bush Smackdown on! Amazing how you can twist a story about Obama and a lapel pin (or lack thereof) into the usual Bush-bashing rhetoric. I'm sure I'm not alone in "longing for the days" when liberals will just shut-up! I hope your WOman does get elected because those of us who have had to endure 8 years of Republican bashing can sit back and watch you all eat your own!

]]> By: Kay, Las Vegas, NV http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87708 Kay, Las Vegas, NV Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:41:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87708 Hey Lance in Monrovia: Very touching story...I'm teary-eyed... So I guess we should all be tired of looking at the flags that are proudly displayed DAILY at the US Capitol; every state capital; all county, city, state, and federal buildings; schools; universities, military installations, and so on....it doesn't mean anything because they're displayed every day! It doesn't mean anything if we DON"T display it! Ever heard the old phrase "out of sight, out of mind?" If people don't see our symbols of freedom, they don't relate to those symbols and that's when they don't mean anything! Why is it that when Americans are proud of their country and everything it stands for and are not ashamed to make that pride known, they are labeled as "right-wing nutjobs?" We don't demean the symbolism of our flag by flying it high every day and getting irate when people from other countries disrepect it, which is done in pure hatred and jealousy of all Americans. Those people do it to hurt us because they know how proud we are and how much that flag means to us. We're the greatest country that this earth has ever seen. If it weren't for the advances that have come out of this country and its citizens, the world would still be living without any of the conveniences most have all enjoyed for the last 100+ years. You, your grandmother, and your good buddy Barack should never be embarrassed to show your pride and respect for that by displaying your flag or other symbols of American pride EVERY DAY. But, sadly, you won't and neither will he....I doubt either of you get it. Hey Lance in Monrovia:
Very touching story...I'm teary-eyed...
So I guess we should all be tired of looking at the flags that are proudly displayed DAILY at the US Capitol; every state capital; all county, city, state, and federal buildings; schools; universities, military installations, and so on....it doesn't mean anything because they're displayed every day! It doesn't mean anything if we DON"T display it! Ever heard the old phrase "out of sight, out of mind?" If people don't see our symbols of freedom, they don't relate to those symbols and that's when they don't mean anything! Why is it that when Americans are proud of their country and everything it stands for and are not ashamed to make that pride known, they are labeled as "right-wing nutjobs?" We don't demean the symbolism of our flag by flying it high every day and getting irate when people from other countries disrepect it, which is done in pure hatred and jealousy of all Americans. Those people do it to hurt us because they know how proud we are and how much that flag means to us. We're the greatest country that this earth has ever seen. If it weren't for the advances that have come out of this country and its citizens, the world would still be living without any of the conveniences most have all enjoyed for the last 100+ years. You, your grandmother, and your good buddy Barack should never be embarrassed to show your pride and respect for that by displaying your flag or other symbols of American pride EVERY DAY. But, sadly, you won't and neither will he....I doubt either of you get it.

]]> By: Happy Ignoranum http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87705 Happy Ignoranum Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:36:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87705 I agree with Barak, and I believe the majority of posters. There's no reason he should wear a symbol of the flag - it's just a meaningless scrap. I agree with Barak, and I believe the majority of posters. There's no reason he should wear a symbol of the flag – it's just a meaningless scrap.

]]> By: S-H Lloyd, Scottsdale, AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87698 S-H Lloyd, Scottsdale, AZ Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:24:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87698 This is non issue...move onto more important things. This is non issue...move onto more important things.

]]> By: Terry Flynn, Townsend, Ma. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87685 Terry Flynn, Townsend, Ma. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:23:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87685 My husband and I have flown the American Flag ever since we bought our house complete with a flag pole in the front yard. My husband was a boy scout and scout leader for years, he knows his flag etiquette, once stopping on our main street in town to pick up a flag that had fallen from it's display on Memorial Day weekend. We fly our flag year round, when it becomes tattered we replace it and bring the old one to the V.F.W. for proper disposal. Below our flag flies a service flag for our son who served in Iraq for a year and a half, although he is home, when I pull into my driveway and look up it, it instills a sense of pride in me for all our great men and women who serve and are forever in our thoughts, it will not come down until they are all home. So much for the mundane symbol that some people seem to think it is. Maybe they need to look up the definition of patriotism, or better yet look into their own hearts. My husband and I have flown the American Flag ever since we bought our house complete with a flag pole in the front yard. My husband was a boy scout and scout leader for years, he knows his flag etiquette, once stopping on our main street in town to pick up a flag that had fallen from it's display on Memorial Day weekend. We fly our flag year round, when it becomes tattered we replace it and bring the old one to the V.F.W. for proper disposal. Below our flag flies a service flag for our son who served in Iraq for a year and a half, although he is home, when I pull into my driveway and look up it, it instills a sense of pride in me for all our great men and women who serve and are forever in our thoughts, it will not come down until they are all home. So much for the mundane symbol that some people seem to think it is. Maybe they need to look up the definition of patriotism, or better yet look into their own hearts.

]]> By: Loren, EC, MD http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87690 Loren, EC, MD Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:21:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87690 How about the guy is running for president! Is that not patriotic enough??? How about the guy is running for president! Is that not patriotic enough???

]]> By: Tony Nazar, Wilton, ME http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87686 Tony Nazar, Wilton, ME Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:20:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87686 I no longer fly the flag. I avoid "flag" postage stamps. I still stand straight and uncover when a parade color guard passes. I'm so sick of the chickenhawk neo-cons who wrapthemselves in the flag but either never served or went AWOL when service wasn't convenient. I don't want to be mistaken for one of those pukes. I served my country. I will put up a brand new flag on Jan 20th, 2009, assuming there is an inaugeration and not a coronation. I no longer fly the flag. I avoid "flag" postage stamps. I still stand straight and uncover when a parade color guard passes.

I'm so sick of the chickenhawk neo-cons who wrapthemselves in the flag but either never served or went AWOL when service wasn't convenient. I don't want to be mistaken for one of those pukes. I served my country.

I will put up a brand new flag on Jan 20th, 2009, assuming there is an inaugeration and not a coronation.

]]> By: Truman, Castaic CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87678 Truman, Castaic CA Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:15:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87678 It is <B>truly amazing</B> that none of you see what is really going on. This blindness of our populous is really the problem with America. You actually believe that one of these candidates is different from another and that the two parties stand for different principles. Don't you see that the same people have been in power for decades and the changing of control in congress from one party to another is mere theatrics. If Hillary is elected, either a Clinton or a Bush will have been in the presidency for a minimum of <B>20 years! </B>Many senators started back in the 1970's and keep getting re-elected. If you want our country back <B>YOU</B> have to stop putting the same people in power, remove the career politicians, introduce term limits on senators and sponsor true statesmen. Otherwise, the agenda of the status quo will continue as it has for the past 75 years. Learn your history people and stop repeating your mistakes...I beg this of you. Oh, and don't forget to wear your flag pin! It is truly amazing
that none of you see what is really going on. This blindness of our
populous is really the problem with America. You actually believe
that one of these candidates is different from another and that the
two parties stand for different principles. Don't you see that the
same people have been in power for decades and the changing of
control in congress from one party to another is mere theatrics. If
Hillary is elected, either a Clinton or a Bush will have been in the
presidency for a minimum of 20 years!
Many
senators started back in the 1970's and keep getting re-elected. If
you want our country back YOU
have to stop putting the same people in power, remove the career
politicians, introduce term limits on senators and sponsor true
statesmen. Otherwise, the agenda of the status quo will continue as
it has for the past 75 years. Learn your history people and stop
repeating your mistakes...I beg this of you. Oh, and don't forget to
wear your flag pin!

]]> By: timbuck, houston, texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87676 timbuck, houston, texas Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:13:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87676 I support people who do not wrap themselves in the flag. I'm sick and tired of conservatives' "terrorism" and "patriotism" sloganeering. Get over it. Bravo to Obama!!!!!!!! I support people who do not wrap themselves in the flag. I'm sick and tired of conservatives' "terrorism" and "patriotism" sloganeering. Get over it. Bravo to Obama!!!!!!!!

]]> By: MFJD, Minneapolis, MN http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87673 MFJD, Minneapolis, MN Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:12:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87673 THIS TOPIC IS THE BIGGEST WASTE OF TIME. If not wearing a pin is a symbol of an unpatrotic American blah blah blah, then I sure hope there are more that 303 million people in this country wearing pins right now. People, we all love our country, our troops, our freedoms, our flag etc., so get over your misguided patriotism. If you think Barak should be wearing a pin, then I hope you are wearing one as well. Were you wearing the pin pre-9/11? Was Bush, Cheney, etc? Nope. And if you think wearing the pin is important, then you have probably let yourself be misguided about all the ridiculous things that are happening these days. Again, such a dumb topic. THIS TOPIC IS THE BIGGEST WASTE OF TIME. If not wearing a pin is a symbol of an unpatrotic American blah blah blah, then I sure hope there are more that 303 million people in this country wearing pins right now. People, we all love our country, our troops, our freedoms, our flag etc., so get over your misguided patriotism. If you think Barak should be wearing a pin, then I hope you are wearing one as well. Were you wearing the pin pre-9/11? Was Bush, Cheney, etc? Nope. And if you think wearing the pin is important, then you have probably let yourself be misguided about all the ridiculous things that are happening these days. Again, such a dumb topic.

]]> By: Bob, Seattle, WA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87670 Bob, Seattle, WA Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:10:26 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87670 Shame on Obama. Taking the pin OFF after having worn it IS the statment. Would be different had he NEVER put it on. His statment will hurt him no matter what the rationalization he or anybody else come up with. This will be good for Queen Hillary and eventually good for the Republicans. Shame on Obama. Taking the pin OFF after having worn it IS the statment. Would be different had he NEVER put it on. His statment will hurt him no matter what the rationalization he or anybody else come up with. This will be good for Queen Hillary and eventually good for the Republicans.

]]> By: Charles Baxter, Portland, OR http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87665 Charles Baxter, Portland, OR Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:07:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87665 Why is this newsworthy? It's completely irresponsible to be talking about lapel pins when there are real issues at stake. Stop fiddling while Rome is burning and talk about something that actually affects people. Why is this newsworthy?

It's completely irresponsible to be talking about lapel pins when there are real issues at stake. Stop fiddling while Rome is burning and talk about something that actually affects people.

]]> By: Brian R Wells San Diego, California http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87663 Brian R Wells San Diego, California Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:05:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87663 Thank you Mr. Obama. I consider myself as much a patriot as any other ( 22 years military service ), but I refuse to participate with psuedo patriotic events/practices. I am also a sports fan and I refuse to stand and sing when God Bless America is played at the ball park. I proudly stand and sing the National Anthem though. As Mr Obama, I don't believe I have to 'show my patriotism' to others. It smacks of forced behavior, similar to the Nazi's, Communists or any other despotic regime. America is better than that. And Yes, I realize we are at war. Thank you Mr. Obama. I consider myself as much a patriot as any other ( 22 years military service ), but I refuse to participate with psuedo patriotic events/practices.
I am also a sports fan and I refuse to stand and sing when God Bless America is played at the ball park. I proudly stand and sing the National Anthem though.
As Mr Obama, I don't believe I have to 'show my patriotism' to others. It smacks of forced behavior, similar to the Nazi's, Communists or any other despotic regime.
America is better than that. And Yes, I realize we are at war.

]]> By: Jeff D, Hattiesburg MS http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87661 Jeff D, Hattiesburg MS Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:03:51 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87661 This is the most ridiculous fluff reporting I've seen. But these are the same folks who gave us 24/7 breaking news coverage of Paris going to jail. It's all distraction folks.. focus on the small stuff and ignore the men behind the curtain (who own CNN)... This is the most ridiculous fluff reporting I've seen. But these are the same folks who gave us 24/7 breaking news coverage of Paris going to jail. It's all distraction folks.. focus on the small stuff and ignore the men behind the curtain (who own CNN)...

]]> By: Daryl, Phoenix AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87657 Daryl, Phoenix AZ Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:00:53 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87657 Well he's aligned with Hillary and what she says goes. I wasn't going to vote for him anyway once I saw they may be running together. I like Obama, it's too bad. If only the Democrats had a quality candidate to get behind, maybe I should not assume quality is a prerequisite. Well he's aligned with Hillary and what she says goes. I wasn't going to vote for him anyway once I saw they may be running together. I like Obama, it's too bad. If only the Democrats had a quality candidate to get behind, maybe I should not assume quality is a prerequisite.

]]> By: Eduardo, Los Angeles, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87649 Eduardo, Los Angeles, CA Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:54:30 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87649 One should wear the pin if you feel like doing so and as long as one's motives are honest and honorable. Mr. Obama's statement "...I'm going to try to tell the American people what I believe will make this country great." In my opinion sends out the wrong message at home and abroad. This is a great nation and Mr. Obama should feel proud and privileged to be exercising his rights and enjoy the freedoms our great nation is providing him and everyone else. God Bless America! One should wear the pin if you feel like doing so and as long as one's motives are honest and honorable.

Mr. Obama's statement "...I'm going to try to tell the American people what I believe will make this country great." In my opinion sends out the wrong message at home and abroad. This is a great nation and Mr. Obama should feel proud and privileged to be exercising his rights and enjoy the freedoms our great nation is providing him and everyone else.

God Bless America!

]]> By: Richmond, Va http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87648 Richmond, Va Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:54:20 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87648 What a waste of time this story is. What a waste of time this story is.

]]> By: Cindy, Hammond, LA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87643 Cindy, Hammond, LA Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:52:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87643 I don't know who to vote for....idiots who make big deals out of little ones or free spenders who like to share my income with illegals & non-workers... I don't know who to vote for....idiots who make big deals out of little ones or free spenders who like to share my income with illegals & non-workers...

]]> By: Anonymous http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87641 Anonymous Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:51:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87641 I hang my flag everyday, and I am thankful for everyday that I can. I think it represents all the great things this country has to offer and all those things that one day will be great because we keep working towards making it better. I hang my flag everyday, and I am thankful for everyday that I can. I think it represents all the great things this country has to offer and all those things that one day will be great because we keep working towards making it better.

]]> By: Jonathan, Cambridge, MA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87638 Jonathan, Cambridge, MA Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:48:35 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87638 Only one of the presidential candidates on either side wears a flag pin, and yet the media chooses to focus the story on Obama. Could it be that there's a vast left-wing conspiracy too? You know, the one that has been working overtime since he declared in February to trivialize him. People complain that they don't know enough about Obama to support him. Well, maybe it's because every time he gives a major policy speech, it either barely gets mentioned or it's buried on page A-26. But whenever he changes his wardrobe or makes the cover of GQ or whenever the Crush on Obama Girl makes a new Youtube video, it's front page news. Only one of the presidential candidates on either side wears a flag pin, and yet the media chooses to focus the story on Obama. Could it be that there's a vast left-wing conspiracy too? You know, the one that has been working overtime since he declared in February to trivialize him.

People complain that they don't know enough about Obama to support him. Well, maybe it's because every time he gives a major policy speech, it either barely gets mentioned or it's buried on page A-26. But whenever he changes his wardrobe or makes the cover of GQ or whenever the Crush on Obama Girl makes a new Youtube video, it's front page news.

]]> By: Robert Miami, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87636 Robert Miami, Florida Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:46:58 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87636 Wearing or not wearing the flag pin is probably not what has made this news. However, a conscious decision not to wear the pin? If Obama is one of the many people that live in this country and are ashamed of it, maybe he should move to another country (The best country in the world despite its flaws) he should leave. As an American, he has that freedom. Sincerely, Someone who didn't have the privilege of being born here. Wearing or not wearing the flag pin is probably not what has made this news. However, a conscious decision not to wear the pin? If Obama is one of the many people that live in this country and are ashamed of it, maybe he should move to another country (The best country in the world despite its flaws) he should leave. As an American, he has that freedom.

Sincerely,

Someone who didn't have the privilege of being born here.

]]> By: Bruce, Colorado Springs http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87635 Bruce, Colorado Springs Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:46:43 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87635 'Obama needs to be reminded "FREEDOM IS NOT FREE."' Are you sure about that? What does a war against people that weren't fighting us have to do with OUR freedom? Freedom isn't free, though. We will have to fight to get it back from W and Cheney. 'Obama needs to be reminded "FREEDOM IS NOT FREE."'
Are you sure about that? What does a war against people that weren't fighting us have to do with OUR freedom? Freedom isn't free, though. We will have to fight to get it back from W and Cheney.

]]> By: frederick burt. redditch. england. http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87627 frederick burt. redditch. england. Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:39:34 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87627 I wear the flag pin everyday on my leather jacket and to make sure i dont lose it i have fixed it in the usual way and then super glued it as well. This is to ensure that i never lose it. Here is the punch line, i am british, born and bred in London U.K. age now 71 years. I wear it with pride because i believe in the United States of America. Keep up the fight against terrorism. So Obama, show some respect for your country. From a true Brit. I wear the flag pin everyday on my leather jacket and to make sure i dont lose it i have fixed it in the usual way and then super glued it as well.
This is to ensure that i never lose it.
Here is the punch line, i am british, born and bred in London U.K. age now 71 years.
I wear it with pride because i believe in the United States of America.
Keep up the fight against terrorism.
So Obama, show some respect for your country.
From a true Brit.

]]> By: Doney LaRive--Bellville, Texas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87624 Doney LaRive--Bellville, Texas Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:32:45 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87624 What: And he wants to be president--I think not,{no way, no how!!} What: And he wants to be president–I think not,{no way, no how!!}

]]> By: Mark Finkle, Miami, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87618 Mark Finkle, Miami, Florida Fri, 05 Oct 2007 21:30:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2007/10/05/two-of-obamas-rivals-weigh-in-on-flag-pin/#comment-87618 ALWAYS displaying your flag, whether in the form of a pin or anything else, simply shows how you feel about America. It should never be based on what others think about the flag, or how others use it. Obama is a lousy politician without any experience. Atleast he could of lied and said he had an even bigger pin being made and he was simply waiting for it. Does Obama even care? Oh and what's with the ridiculous posts by Brian H. Highland Park, NJ and Lance in Monrovia CA? If you can't get to the point in a few sentences then you just aren't going to get there... unnecessary fluff intended to rouse sentiment? Coordinate much? ALWAYS displaying your flag, whether in the form of a pin or anything else, simply shows how you feel about America. It should never be based on what others think about the flag, or how others use it. Obama is a lousy politician without any experience. Atleast he could of lied and said he had an even bigger pin being made and he was simply waiting for it. Does Obama even care?

Oh and what's with the ridiculous posts by Brian H. Highland Park, NJ and Lance in Monrovia CA? If you can't get to the point in a few sentences then you just aren't going to get there... unnecessary fluff intended to rouse sentiment? Coordinate much?

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