I fly my flag right next to a flag shaped cardboard that says, 'In our America, All people are equal, Love wins, Women are in charge of their bodies, Diversity is celebrated, Immigrants and refugees are welcome, People & planet are celebrated over profit and Disabilities are respected.' That way there is NO doubt about what my American flag stands for!!
I fly my flag right next to a flag shaped cardboard that says, 'In our America, All people are equal, Love wins, Women are in charge of their bodies, Diversity is celebrated, Immigrants and refugees are welcome, People & planet are celebrated over profit and Disabilities are respected.' That way there is NO doubt about what my American flag stands for!!
My neighborhood, fortunately for all of us, includes people who speak many languages. If you are one of those folks who speak nothing but English, how sad for you.
I would counter that self-righteousness definitely predates the utterance of the words "you brood of vipers".....I hope I don't sound self-righteous.....
And we are a country strong enough, I hope & pray, that can allow & accept the fact that we are all different, & our beliefs can be valuable, of differing, as long as they aren't bigoted or racist .
That is wonderful!!! I live in a 100% trump area where folks feel free to retaliate against any non trump supporters and I will not put my family and animals in danger by having a sign like that and I am so thankful there still are places you can do that!
those are people who simply don't understand the essence of the freedom that was bought and paid for with the blood of true patriots. Sorry to hear you live in the midst of a brood of vipers.
I appreciate today's Steady, as I have felt conflicted about this. I am a liberal and I'm a patriot. A cretin criminal has co-opted our flag, and I worry that the U.S. flag by my front door will come across as pro-Trump. I like the signs ideas you shared.
Do you mean it is not a symbol of support for the orange monster??? Liberals should start displaying the flag to reclaim what it represents as your cardboard sign states
Having a dual visual is the best way to do it! Combine the flag with a message of true patriotism, which is love of all the people in the country. Like an American flag alongside a Pride flag, or the like. We need to take our flag back!
Blueberry. Extremism on both sides just divides us more. You won't know a person's heart until you have looked into their eyes. Don't judge to harshly or we won't be able to unite to defeat the MAGA movement in November.
Blueberry you are correct. We can not label each and expect to have reasonable, effecive discourse.
We have to find common ground. Then we can start to trust each other. I'm a privileged white guy but I recognize who I am. I'm trying very hard to overcome my privileged perspective. Changing spots can be hard and.painful. But somebody confronts me and tells me my efforts are not good enough, someone who makes that assumption without knowing me, human nature says I will get defensive. Anyone will.
Let's reset the conversation and work together, warts and all, to defeat MAGA. then we can develop some trust and maybe, just maybe we can face these other challenges
I agree. MAHA is only one of the problems this country faces. But it is the most dangerous at this time.
Ultimately we will have to deal with inequality caused by a socio-economic system based on every man , woman, and child having to fight for a mythical piece of the pie. War, the ecology, inequality, systemic racism, lack of education, lack of quality medical care, they all can be traced back to one person or group of people wanting to have what belongs to,or more than, somebody else.
Of course you and I can use fancy words to debate this till we're blue in the face. Unfortunately that doesn’t fix it. But first MAGA must be defeated and t h en maybe people will have learned to come one step closer working together for the greater good.
The easy answer in the short term.is we vote. Long term answer is far more difficult. Maybe emphasizing respect f I r all people, even if we do disagree with them is a first step. My wife calls me an idealist and she is probably right. I have tried to know myself and change my own preconceptions. I am not sure teaching people to change one by one may not be the answer. "Never underestimate the power of a small group of dedicated people to change the world" Margsret Mead.
I fly my flag right next to a flag shaped cardboard that says, 'In our America, All people are equal, Love wins, Women are in charge of their bodies, Diversity is celebrated, Immigrants and refugees are welcome, People & planet are celebrated over profit and Disabilities are respected.' That way there is NO doubt about what my American flag stands for!!
I have that sign also- next to one that reads, in multiple languages, Hate Has No Home Here
I would have that sign if it wasn’t for the HOA rules…..
Post the sign inside your home in a window facing the street.
You are a real hero.
trump & Co. have made me embarrassed to fly our flag…..
One person?
I do not want people thinking we are expressing maga lies.....
My neighborhood, fortunately for all of us, includes people who speak many languages. If you are one of those folks who speak nothing but English, how sad for you.
AMEN!!
You sound a little too 'righteous' to me.....
A little?
I would counter that self-righteousness definitely predates the utterance of the words "you brood of vipers".....I hope I don't sound self-righteous.....
And we are a country strong enough, I hope & pray, that can allow & accept the fact that we are all different, & our beliefs can be valuable, of differing, as long as they aren't bigoted or racist .
I block nonsense, Bye.
Bye
Oh, for goodness sakes, stop bickering!!! PLEASE‼️🙏🇺🇲🙏
Yep. I’m fortunate enough to live in a very diverse mid sized midwestern college town in MI
Yes
You are my people!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
That is wonderful!!! I live in a 100% trump area where folks feel free to retaliate against any non trump supporters and I will not put my family and animals in danger by having a sign like that and I am so thankful there still are places you can do that!
I understand..... We all do what we can and what we feel safe with!
And what a travesty it is, Pat, that you and yours would be in danger for expressing an opinion!
Absolutely!!!
those are people who simply don't understand the essence of the freedom that was bought and paid for with the blood of true patriots. Sorry to hear you live in the midst of a brood of vipers.
Absolutely !!!
I appreciate today's Steady, as I have felt conflicted about this. I am a liberal and I'm a patriot. A cretin criminal has co-opted our flag, and I worry that the U.S. flag by my front door will come across as pro-Trump. I like the signs ideas you shared.
RIGHT ON! 👍
Do you mean it is not a symbol of support for the orange monster??? Liberals should start displaying the flag to reclaim what it represents as your cardboard sign states
Having a dual visual is the best way to do it! Combine the flag with a message of true patriotism, which is love of all the people in the country. Like an American flag alongside a Pride flag, or the like. We need to take our flag back!
Agreed!!!
Indeed!!!🇺🇲🙏
I think that is great, any chance to see a picture of it?
I haven't been able to post a picture, sorry.
Thank you for replying as quickly as you did, have a nice evening.
So do I! It's on my front door of my apartment and I don't care if my MAGA landlord sees it
Blueberry. Extremism on both sides just divides us more. You won't know a person's heart until you have looked into their eyes. Don't judge to harshly or we won't be able to unite to defeat the MAGA movement in November.
Looking for everything wrong blocks anything good & right. Balance & moderation needs to be our goal. Extremism is neither balanced or moderate.
Blueberry you are correct. We can not label each and expect to have reasonable, effecive discourse.
We have to find common ground. Then we can start to trust each other. I'm a privileged white guy but I recognize who I am. I'm trying very hard to overcome my privileged perspective. Changing spots can be hard and.painful. But somebody confronts me and tells me my efforts are not good enough, someone who makes that assumption without knowing me, human nature says I will get defensive. Anyone will.
Let's reset the conversation and work together, warts and all, to defeat MAGA. then we can develop some trust and maybe, just maybe we can face these other challenges
I agree. MAHA is only one of the problems this country faces. But it is the most dangerous at this time.
Ultimately we will have to deal with inequality caused by a socio-economic system based on every man , woman, and child having to fight for a mythical piece of the pie. War, the ecology, inequality, systemic racism, lack of education, lack of quality medical care, they all can be traced back to one person or group of people wanting to have what belongs to,or more than, somebody else.
Of course you and I can use fancy words to debate this till we're blue in the face. Unfortunately that doesn’t fix it. But first MAGA must be defeated and t h en maybe people will have learned to come one step closer working together for the greater good.
The easy answer in the short term.is we vote. Long term answer is far more difficult. Maybe emphasizing respect f I r all people, even if we do disagree with them is a first step. My wife calls me an idealist and she is probably right. I have tried to know myself and change my own preconceptions. I am not sure teaching people to change one by one may not be the answer. "Never underestimate the power of a small group of dedicated people to change the world" Margsret Mead.
Are you asking if I'm a hypocrite because of my sign?
You are just a tightly wound ball of angst, aren’t you? Perhaps a bit of Xanax would help?
Seriously?