I have a (USA MADE by vets) heavy duty 30 ft flagpole flying a 4x6 (USA MADE) flag in my front yard at the end of our cul-de-sac. It is the first thing anyone sees when they pull into our street - it is... large.

Six of my seven Cul-De-Sac neighbors also have flags on free standing poles, and off facades, etc.

We ALL follow US flag etiquette (crisply up, reverently down, half-mast when appropriate, illuminated at night, etc) as appropriate.

But there are many official half-mast instances where that represent reverence for things many here despise. Official half-mast instances include remembering COVID deaths. Bob Dole, Albright. Henry Reid, etc, etc.

I suspect those here who actually fly a flag, fly in all weather, no light, full mast, all the time.

Who here follows the rules? Who flies a POW/MIA flag on the required days, and goes half-mast with the Stars and Stripes even it represents some Democrat, and so on?

Lemme guess, the Baron is the odd man out?

Here is a useful tool for when to do what, versus just being lazy:

https://starsandstripesdaily.org/

Any of the cul de sac residents fighter aces?

I have no idea what you mean by that comment?

The odd (woman) out in our Cul-De-Sac is a high school teacher and union leader who is a recluse and has nothing to do with our nice little Cul-De-Sac, and abhors every one of us as neighbors, LOL

One Korean War vet (Randy) and one Vietnam vet (Barbara, who was a nurse)

“ Oh, say! can you see by the dawn's early light
What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming;
Whose broad stripes and bright stars, through the perilous fight,
O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there:
Oh, say! does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?”

Are either of those two the one you referenced in previous posts about being a fighter ace at your golf course?

So clearly the slack-jawed, knuckle dragging non-flag flying chuckleheads are up tonight.

I won't fly the flag in honor of my enemies. So a lot of those days are off my list.

This thread was meant to be a serious discussion for those who truly cherish the Stars and Stripes.

The replies so far are telling.

Mine flys 24-7 and is lit at night.

Hopefully the rockets red glare is in the distant future

You were hoping people didn’t remember what a lying piece of shît you are, and your shamefully draping the flag over you shoulders to hide behind and use as a shield.

Sorry, not sorry. Doesn’t work that way.

So you fly a flag? Sounds so... So do you actually make a *conscious* decision to not fly half mast in those situations? (or is you reply just fun hyperbole, for the sake of the 24HCF?)

Serious question.

My wife and I spend much of our free time volunteering and participating with local non-profits introducing youth here in Colorado to shooting, hunting, tying flies, fishing, etc.

I am intimately involved in local, conservative politics, especially at the youth level. They are our best chance to solve this chit storm.

So..........GFY.

Well, the replies here tell the story.

Not a single response to my question about flag etiquette with substance, except rcamuglia who said his flies full mast, all the time.

At least he said he has a US flag The rest of you just went full retard on your replies and didn't even remotely address the question about flag etiquette

But alwaysotdoors posted a GIF of his wife laughing at his cock, so there is that, I guess.

Kind tough to pretend to belong here, though you try.

Best of luck with all of your pretending!

Hahaha!

About the size of it.

Do you happen to have a neighborhood facebook page?

Flys full and 1/2 as necessary.

I wear American flag boxer briefs every day of my life. On days that call for half-masting for something like the death of a Democratic politician, I purposefully shart myself. Although sometimes I may accidentally shart on a full-mast day. In those cases, I respectfully burn my underwear.

Holy fugk.

Comedic GOLD.

LOL

Never heard of Randy or Barbara.

You may have heard of my neighbor, he aint no Barbara.

Tom Kazansky ring any bells? He is a United States Naval Aviator of some renown. He was highly regarded during his time in Miramar and was deployed on the USS Enterprise where he shot down a MiG-28 while flying alongside another acquaintance of mine, Lt. Pete Mitchell. He was considered a real Top Gun during his time, truly.

Anyway, if you knew Tom you'd know he is very much by the book. He keeps me in check and squared away in regards to flag etiquette.

I remember not long after first meeting him we had a pretty blunt exchange. Tom has ice running through his veins. Told me something to the effect of "it's not your flag flying, it's your attitude. The enemy's dangerous, but right now you're worse. Dangerous and foolish. You may not like who's flying the flag with you, but whose side are you on?"

Kinda pissed me off at first but we've grown to respect one another and if I ever need a wingman I know I can count on my good neighbor. I believe he feels the same.


On a lighter note, he is an assassin on our bar volleyball team! How's Barbs serve?

Some reverence, please.

Fu.ckin' place is loaded with chucklehead these days, dammit anyway.

Gee.

Thanks, dumb fugk.

I have a Chinese Made American Flag still in the Rapper..
It’s Symbolic of the Treason that has Occurred..
The Flag size stays the Same ..
The Treason grows larger everyday..
I,I,I say Thar…

I can't fly at half-mast because I don't have that type of pole. Regardless, I wouldn't put it out for a piece of schitt like Harry Reid or Madeline Albright.

Didn’t he make Admiral?

I'm not sure. He'll be back in town on the 27th, I'll report back.

Dump the superfluous "so."

Dang, Tom is your neighbor? I served with Tom and Pete. Tom and I were competing to get into Top Gun school and I would've beat him out if I hadn't rushed into that burning building to save those women and children. On the 24th trip back in the building collapsed on me. Crushed my legs and both had to be amputated. It was OK though, I got some kick-ass prosthetics. Now that I've told my story I can sign off with my real name.

Regards,

Oscar Pistorius

Tom's friend from Miramar was GOOSE not Duck...

likewise.. it was saved off the ground from an unmonitored 24-7 unlighted position.

24/7 lit by the porch light. No way to half mast it. Give it to the scouts to burn in a ceremony when it wears out.

Well, dingus duck, while etiquette is a very serious thing, .................................

Nobody (read slowly now) takes anything you say, seriously !

Yes I fly a flag. The pole is a one piece USA made brushed aluminum pole approx 29' - 31' out of the ground with a 4x6 USA made flag. I poured and finished a nice concrete pedestal for it with a mulch bed around it. It flies 24/7 and is lit by 3 spotlights at the bottom so no matter which direction it flies, it is lit. I take it down in damaging weather. I am proud of it and the country and constitution that it represents, therefore I DO NOT lower it to half mast for those who die that did not support the constitution that the flag represents. I DO lower it for those who die that did support the constitution that the flag represents. I figure if they didn't live for it, why should I waste my time lowering it for them.

Chick-speak.

Way back when my son was in Cub Scouts they had a pack meeting at the local Legion. The program was on flag etiquette, and was provided by the Legionnaires. A team was folding the flag while a member explained the process. During the presentation another member arose and declared that "If they had done it like that during the war, they'd have been shot!" Lively discussion took place at this point. No real consensus was reached, but cooler heads moderated the debate with admonishments about "In front of the kids," and things of that ilk. I am not sure how much the kids took away in terms of actual flag etiquette, but they were duly impressed by the discussion.

Cool story, bro.
😂

I don't get too hung up about whether other people follow proper flag etiquette. As long as a person feels patriotic and proud enough of the USA to fly it, I'm OK if they don't follow all the rules properly.

Like, really?

Cul de sac?


Better get some Gold Bond for that.

Nah, he needs some of this:

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61UA8b0g2jL._SL1500_.jpg

Talc free!!

That’s nice. Dont wanna get that Pootie Poo cancer

Totes, dude.

What is “anti-batwing”?

Poor Duck came here to virtue signal and got called a piece of fugking schit.

Again.

You’re very “telling” as well. LOL . What was the bet that you’d show up the same day as the anal bleaching thread?

Fly mine 24/7 change from heavy old school material to a thinner one for winter winds to destroy. Always lit can’t do half mast
Once a small tear or tatter appears it goes to post office to be destroyed
Flew it upside down for weeks after the inauguration
Biggest peeve is a torn flag that doesn’t get replaced

I fly the Stars and Stripes. I will not fly half mast for every trader, example Harry Reid. If thats doesn't answer your question, then we have nothing else to discuss!

Come on Slum, you know a Cul de sac is a circle of houses with only one route of escape! Sheeesh😎

It seems like there is some quivering lip cause that requires flags to be flown at half mast every other week. It used to be rare - it meant something. Now half the time you don’t even know the reason other than generally virtue signaling.

Pet peeve of mine.

My flag flies 24-7 and is lit at night. My flagpole is not the type you can lower to half mast anyway.

Outstanding jn!

Yep.
Captured that rainbow.