* signs the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act - pics

[Kadie]

U.S. President George W. Bush signs H.R. 42, the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, July 24, 2006. Standing alongside Bush is U.S. Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD). REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)



U.S. President George W. Bush (L) talks to U.S. Congressman Roscoe Bartlett (R-MD) after Bush signed H.R. 42, the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act of 2005, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, July 24, 2006. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)


What is this all about?
:shrug:

[C_U_L8R]

1. And how much did this boondoggle cost us?

Geez .. Do Republicans even know the meaning of work????

[merwin]

2. I don't mind it at all.

All the bill says is that a condo association, etc cannot make any rule that says you cannot display the american flag on your property.

Seems fine to me. Makes it perfectly legal in all circumstances to fly the flag upside down at your house.

[Ian_rd]

8. I don't think hardly anyone would disagree with you there. The issue is

that whether or not this is even needed or is it just meaningless red meat for the brainless base? Similar to a, I don't know, a Freedom to Worship God Act or some such.

[Lefty48197]

17. BRILLIANT! Freedom to worship God! That's EXACTLY what we need.

Mr. Speaker, I propose...

...before you know it, it's election day, and the Republicans haven't wasted on second talking about important things like the tanking economy, the skyrocketing energy costs and the stupid war they started.

[northzax]

9. not really, check out post #5

that cannot make any rule that does not comply with the US Flag Code, or that would unreasonably damage the interests of the Association.

[arcane1]

3. act of 2005? Why is it just now getting signed?

and WTF is it? Was there some prior restriction on flag displays? Or is this another bone to throw to the flag fetish crowd?

[Ian_rd]

4. Can you provide a link? I'd really like to know wth that act is for. Thx.

[northzax]

5. talk about a meaningless bill

Nothing in this Act shall be considered to permit any display or use that is inconsistent with --

(1) any provision of chapter 1 of title 4, United States Code, or any rule or custom pertaining to the proper display or use of the flag of the United States (as established pursuant to such chapter or any otherwise applicable provision of law); or

(2) any reasonable restriction pertaining to the time, place, or manner of displaying the flag of the United States necessary to protect a substantial interest of the condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association.

sounds like more litigation on the meaning of the word 'reasonable'

[A Simple Game]

13. Doesn't look meaningless to me.

(2) any reasonable restriction pertaining to the time, place, or manner of displaying the flag of the United States necessary to protect a substantial interest of the condominium association, cooperative association, or residential real estate management association.

Looks like you can be restricted on how, when, and where you can fly a flag. Can't have property values decreasing now, can we?

Reasonable is defined by who has the most power and/or money.

[northzax]

15. but that's already the law

this law was sold as a way to prevent that. Therefore it's a lawyer support bill.

[Quantess]

6. Dead soldiers

have the freedom to display the flag on their coffin.

[baldguy]

7. Next up is the FREEDOM TO EAT CORNFLAKES AND MILK FOR BREAKFAST Act

The the FREEDOM TO DRIVE AT THE SPEED LIMIT ON THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD Act.

See? They're Protecting Democrazy here in the Good Ol' U. S. of AY!

[Ian_rd]

10. How about a Freedom to Love Your Children Act of 2006! Rally the base!

[AndyA]

11. Bush is really concentrating on writing his name in that first pic.

(Bush thinking to himself)

Concentrate, George...

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now let's see...Bush...

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no, no, no, George that's wrong...

It can be so tough writing your name when you're a nit wit... :eyes:

[TechBear_Seattle]

12. You mean I can now freely display the American Flag?

Oh, happy day! :sarcasm:

[hlthe2b]

14. Snarf...

I can just see some of those condo/home owner associations when someone puts up a mega flag (like you see at the car dealers) or the "ultra patriots" try to outdo each other rendering the neighborhood like Arlington Cemetery on Memorial Day.....





:rofl:

[Lefty48197]

16. It's kind of like the "War on Christmas".

i.e., it's an absolute pile of bullshit dreamed up by the Republicans to distract Americans from the real issues of the day.

FINALLY, the War on Flag Display comes to an end! Sweet Jesus, Let Freedom Reign!