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For the victims of LV. It's such a shame no one knows how to properly fly and respect the flag of the United States of America, It's so damn simple all you have to do is pay attention.
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Guess I'm ignorant? Whats the problem?
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I see the flags at half mast everywhere here?
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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Guess I'm ignorant? Whats the problem? Why would the flag be at half mast?
Paul
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 02, 2017 Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Our Nation is heartbroken. We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured in last night’s horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we grieve, we pray that God may provide comfort and relief to all those suffering.
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated on October 1, 2017, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, October 6, 2017. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fo
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Did they fly it too low or too high?
I was taught as a Cub Scout that even though they call it Half Mast, it should be flown at about 2/3 mast. Is that correct?
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They're just trying to show respect for the victims. Are you saying, in general, you don't like this tradition and think the flag should always be all the way up? Just a piece of trivia, "half staff" is for flags flown on land. "Half mast" is for flags on ships. Although, 90% of people use the terms interchangeably.
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Actually, I think the correct term is half staff.
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Just a piece of trivia, "half staff" is for flags flown on land. "Half mast" is for flags on ships. Although, 90% of people use the terms interchangeably. Well now, you learn something new every day. I never knew that, thank you.
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Just a piece of trivia, "half staff" is for flags flown on land. "Half mast" is for flags on ships. Although, 90% of people use the terms interchangeably. Well now, you learn something new every day. I never knew that, thank you. I didn't either, this is good to know.
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The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 02, 2017 Presidential Proclamation Honoring the Victims of the Tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
– – – – – – –
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
Our Nation is heartbroken. We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured in last night’s horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we grieve, we pray that God may provide comfort and relief to all those suffering.
As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless act of violence perpetrated on October 1, 2017, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, October 6, 2017. I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this second day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fo Show me in the Proclamation it says the for citizens to fly the flag at half staff. This is what I mean by paying attention.
Paul
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Guess I'm ignorant? Whats the problem? Why would the flag be at half mast? The president ordered flags flown at half mast and they damn sure should follow that protocol!
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They're just trying to show respect for the victims. Are you saying, in general, you don't like this tradition and think the flag should always be all the way up? Just a piece of trivia, "half staff" is for flags flown on land. "Half mast" is for flags on ships. Although, 90% of people use the terms interchangeably. I think the tradition is fine and warranted when it is proper, I fly the flag at half staff when proper not in a knee jerk emotionally crippled fashion.
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Paul
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Guess I'm ignorant? Whats the problem? Why would the flag be at half mast? The president ordered flags flown at half mast and they damn sure should follow that protocol! Read the Proclamation issued by the President.
Paul
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I think when the President makes this kind of order, he's directing federal agencies. Citizens should be able to do whatever the hell they want. It's up to them to decide if they think the gesture is appropriate.
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I think when the President makes this kind of order, he's directing federal agencies. Citizens should be able to do whatever the hell they want. It's up to them to decide if they think the gesture is appropriate. I agree. The president has no control over what I do and if I want to lower the flag, I'll do so.
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I did read it. The president ordered the flags for all federal facilities flown at half mast. Why would private companies not follow and honor the federal declaration? I’d be pissed if all the public facilities flew the flag in accordance with the declaration but private companies ignored it. Are you suggesting that privately owned and flown flags shouldn’t follow the presidents orders? Should “private” flags be subject to different protocols?
If they fly it according to presidential declarations they get excoriated, if they fly it according to their own wishes and ignore the president they’d be labeled anti-American, never Trumpers.
I’m having a hard time being righteously indignant over a private company following presidential flag etiquette. Seems there’s a lot to be pissed about in today’s day and age but I’m not sure this is it. In any case Paul I hope that your upcoming weekend is enjoyable now that fall is here and you get some outdoor time in. 👍
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There is no breech of etiquette here.
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