‘Nothing Improper Occurred’: University Spokesman Now Denies Flag Mistreated by Campaign at Obama Event — But Experts Say Otherwise
Credit: University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is now denying a large American flag was mishandled ahead of an Obama campaign stop on campus, after previously apologizing and removing a photo of the flag laying on the grass.
“There was no violations of flag etiquette,” University of Iowa spokesman Tom Moore told TheBlaze.
The school had earlier apologized for the “show of disrespect” via a posting on their Facebook page.
When asked if placing the flag on the ground was standard procedure, Moore replied, “Yes, there was a protective plastic sheet under the flag and a frame so despite the appearances of the photo, the flag was not touching the ground.”
But that still could be an issue. According to U.S. flag code, the national colors should never touch ”anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise.” When asked about this violation, Moore insisted that “this is the protocol this crew follows all the time.”
Moore did note that the crew setting up the flags belonged not to the university but to the Obama campaign. “The campaign handles all the arrangements,” he said.
“Nothing happened,” he insisted. “Nothing occurred that was improper.”
But a flag etiquette expert thinks otherwise.
Al Ulmer is the owner of the National Capitol Flag company near Washington, D.C. His flag warehouse handles and manages thousands of flags, given the heavy military and government protocol of the area. Ulmer told TheBlaze that anyone who is “purposefully putting an American flag on the ground is showing it disrespect.”
“You try to do everything in your power to keep a flag from touching the ground,” Ulmer said. “A tarp does not make any difference.”
Asked about the exact situation of the Iowa flag, he gave his professional advice.
“If I were hanging a flag off a building, and I do that often, you carry the flag to the rooftop and lower it respectfully down the side.”
When asked if he could think of an excuse for this procedure, Ulmer said, “No, it is just disrespectful. They should know better.”
Ulmer says his most common complaints are from veterans, who are often “disgusted” with the mistreatment of the flag in our country.
Here’s where one of the flags at the school ended up when the Obama campaign event took place on Friday:
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forthepeople
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:29pmMy brother works for the university, was there and He said ( Tom ) there ‘ Was No Plastic ‘ under it , that was a big lie for it was on the grass !
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CatB
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:44pmWhat lies from Obama campaign and someone helping to cover up the lies .. well I am shocked .. I tell you shocked .. NOT … I guess the flag is lucky they didn’t run over it also with that cart in the photo .. or did they?
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DarkJello
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 5:12pmNormally they are MUCH better at pretending to care about America!
But nobody can be perfect in their deception all the time.
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bluecamaro21
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 5:35pmsee the PHOTOS of OBAMA WITH HIS HANDS COVERING HIS GROIN DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM! THAT SAYS ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BARRY!!
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1TrueOne55
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 6:18pmNot surprised when you can’t even add numbers correctly or admit that your going in the wrong direction unless that was the direction you intended to go anyway but did not tell anybody that there was only one parachute for the base jump they would all be doing. And it was yours and not theirs.
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TH30PH1LUS
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 6:24pmFlag on da ground, Flag on da ground
Lookin’ like a foo with yo flag on the ground!
Debt through the ceiling
Lies in yo mouf
And lookin like a foo with yo flag on da ground.
To the tune of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMwhl4IrPNc
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Freedom Hound
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 8:18pmThey must of had a NASA engineer cut the plastic that the flag is resting on. I have never seen such a perfectly cut piece of plastic. There is none sticking out past the perimeter of the flag.
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MDECKER
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 9:50pmLet us not forget that, this President would not even wear a flag lapel pin at one time in his Presidency, because it may offend certain people, until he was reminded he was the President of the United States. There are not enough characters left, to cite all the anti-American stances this President has taken, before or since his Presidency.
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t00nces2
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 10:04pmYou really can’t walk on it or wipe your feet with it if it isn’t on the ground…
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SPIN_MD
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 10:09pmThe thing about lying, even if it is a pathology, is that it always catches up sooner or later. I am positive this is indeed a pathology with these people. I am not saying they shouldn’t be held accountable. Mentally disordered people can be pure evil as well as being profoundly ill.
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Hanna
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 11:23pmEven if it were not actually touching the ground, it LOOKS like it IS, and that is enough to say it is disrespecting the flag and they ought not do it!!!
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FoxholeAtheist
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 12:20amGood thing they didn’t submerge it under water: http://gawker.com/5811859/tea-party-congressman-drowns-american-flag
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Cemetery
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 12:47amThis is really small beans considering that the ******** in this country actually tear, stomp, burn and spit on our flag in our own country and no one seems to care about that.
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DarkJello
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 2:31am@foxhole:
One does not validate the other.
Notice he was saluting the flag? Also, he is my kind of American.
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loriann12
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 6:42amThey probably took turns walking over it as it lay there on the ground. I’m telling you, the rank and file Democrats have no idea who is representing them in government.
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jcldwl
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 7:23amObama has been disrespecting our flag and nation since elected. No surprise here.
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fightingforfreedom
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 7:35amthis school is very liberal…..needs to be audited…
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jhaydeng
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 8:39amA group of 1st graders maybe this could have happened, but for a venue where THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is going to speak? All that vote for this fool are idiots including close personal friends of mine!! There I said it!!!
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U.N.hater
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 10:02amPOS Obama said in his speech that China was our strongest ally. Did anyone else notice this? The real shame about this flag is not one real american walked up and set it to a blaze for it touching the ground….It’s one thing to put it on the ground and disrespect our country,but it’s worse to just stand their and let it happen. I could not stand their and let that happen. Could you? Time to stand up people.
L0WRYDER
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 10:41amWell what do you exspeck from Barry remember him and his big ass wife saying . ( All This For a Damm Flag )
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OneCitizenOfTheRepublic
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 10:56amObviously, they never were in Boy Scouts, or the military, and only had a “liberal” education
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DEMOCRATS.ARE.EVIL
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 11:07amLay a sheet of plastic down on your lawn on a hot summer day for a few hours and see what it does to your grass…one big yellow rectangle. I know, I just did it a week ago. University lawns are always perfectly manicured – they would never allow such abuse of their grounds.
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michael48
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 11:15amwell we don’t like that rule so…live with it…furthermore it’s not part of our hate America indoctrination program …so no biggy…next question , comrades…
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Deb C
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 11:21am3 words: Law Of Attraction
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fixer
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 11:26amThe liberals have nothing but lies…soon they will have to pay for those lies.
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fightingforfreedom
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 11:29amour son who goes to school there said the union had to take their mandatory break so they just left it on the ground…..way to go union….see this is why we need to get rid of the unions in this country.
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gran76
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 12:28pmdoes not surprise me..but the flag should NEVER be placed on the ground..end of comment..they were dead set wrong. just trying AGAIN to see what they could get away with in regards to our flag or any american fundamental idea or concept.
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needmoinfo
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 12:34pmIn the whole pile of those involved, nobody has a clue of the rules for care, showing and displaying the American flag. Where did these people come from?
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realindependent
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 1:07pmSeriously people this is all you’ve got?
Your still gonna lose. Give it up. Romney is a poser
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norasark
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 2:26pmAnd who is the father of all lies? People who lie to get power over others are evil. They are following Lucifer’s operations order – making them Satanists by action if not by profession.
A 6 minute video you might appeciate – or not. Satan Sings…The Father of All Lies! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irhWHG6bsXE
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pdw
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 2:56pmMakes me wonder how far they will go to honor one who admits he hates our country?
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FoxholeAtheist
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 3:24pmSo it’s okay if someone your beliefs fit into lockstep with desecrates the flag. Hypocrites.
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TomSawyer
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 4:25pmFreedom Hound, That is exactly what I thought when I saw the photo. Also even if the plastic is there, how would you put the flag on the plastic without part of the flag hitting the grass somewhere. It would very difficult to place it on such an exact fit.
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dsinsg
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 4:29pmWe should trust them? They lie about this, they’ve lied the whole time they have been in the office! I am so done with Obama, thank goodness their is an election in November!!!
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The_Cabrito_Goat
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 4:32pmFox, allow us a moment to delete this article just because a tea party congressman did it. The answer to your question is no, a tea party congressman doing a slightly different thing does not normalize this desecration.
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mrkeys1962
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 4:54pmThis was for a democrap event, right? Where’s Obama’s big fat mug shot on the flag? I bet if they had been hanging the proper Democrap flag with Obama’s face plastered on it it wouldn’t have been on the ground. In fact I would venture to say they would have had it hanging on the side of the building facing Mecca so that it could be properly adorned and revered.
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Quester55
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 6:44pmRemember Obama’s Promise ; ” No Matter what I must do, I’m Going to Win Reelection! You all are worried about the Smoke Screens this Demonic is tossing your way, Your being Misdirected while he’s up to his old tricks in the other direction. Wake up people, You think you know his tricks, but this Devil’s servant is being taught by the MASTER Deceiver, It’s Self.
Just take the time to look at ALL of the Laws Obama has Passed in His Favor, And The So-Called Emergency Powers Acts, Set up to Include what HE determines?, to be ” Insurrection “. and his Right to Bypass Congress and Declare MARTIAL LAW !, ENDING the VOTE Once and for all!
No People, The Dirty Rat is just waiting, Resting up for the Big Battle Yet to Come! And May GOD have mercy On Our Souls! Will any American read these Headlines ” The Great BABYLON HAS FALLEN !
Where’s OUR Seals when We need Them?
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No Grass
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 6:58pm@BleuCamaro
His hands are over his groin, because that is where his beliefs and heart are.
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Sandra Graham
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 7:04pmObama said he and Michelle attended flag burning ceremonies, he is unapologetic, he does not respect our USA flag and it is evident in his attitude whenever there is a ceremony bearing the flag. Watch him, watch Michelle, you can see the disdain for what they have to endure for our National Symbol, known worldwide for what it represents: FREEDOM
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jzs
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 11:48pmSome small section of this flag touched the ground? And God didn’t strike the person dead who let that happen? Actually that doesn’t surprise me, yearly attending Fourth of July parades and having seen plenty of flags on the ground. As far as I know anyone who let that happen wasn’t a Communist, nor were they struck down with a bolt of lightning from God. Be honest: if you’ve had one of those cheap plastic flags, it probably touched the ground, and you probably, at some point, tossed it in the trash, where at some point, it touched the ground.
Next time we’ll let one of you handle working with a flag that size without a single thread touching the ground. And if you fail? Then you’re sent to a Siberian prison, because obviously that proves that you are traitor to the flag, America, and probably a pervert too.
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DarkJello
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 11:58pm@JZS and foxhole:
I love how you both fail on this matter. It was wrong. It was worse to defend a wrong action.
At least foxhole is logical. JZS does his drama routine, and acts all offended and such. LMBO.
If America fails, we will all “feel it” so hard! It will be the just and unjust feeling the despair of failure. Owebama aint never gonna turn America around. He has us going the direction he intended all along. He wins if America fails. How do you like them apples?!?
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JustMeHere_01
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:17amAdd your comments
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jzs
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 2:26pmDarkJello, them’s ain’t apples, they’re oranges.
You want to compare apples to apples ask yourself why in the world you’d elect people with the same opinions as the Bush administration – the ones that gave us the second worse economy in America’s history. You want to do it again? Go back to those same policies and think that the second time around they’ll work better?
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InspectorClouseau
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 4:25pmIts a piece of cloth.
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AllAmericanGirl22
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:28pmDoes anyone really expect that anyone working for Obama would treat our flag with respect? This man has no respect for our country, the American people, or our flag. This should be projected all over the media. It won’t, of course.
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bluecamaro21
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 5:43pm“all this for a damn flag?” michelle obama
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Wolfgang the Gray
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 6:39pmAs Commander-in-Chief, Obama should (if he were the true leader of this nation) have had his people ensure the flag was treated respectfully. Instead, this traitor to the nation and his regime care no more about the flag than they do the Constitution (despite the lies Obama told at the DNC last night). What can you expect from people that hate this country, hate the flag, hate the Constitution, hate Liberty, hate Capitalism, and just about anything else that represents this great nation?
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izzy1127
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 12:17am@blue: Had forgotten about that little slip of hers.
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FoxholeAtheist
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 12:44amIf this were Romney’s speech then you’d all be crying about how he was set up.
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DarkJello
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 2:28am@foxhole:
So you admit this was a mistake?
I watched the “God” and “Jerusalem” debacle at the DNC. And then DWS had the stones to lie about that. Anderson Cooper was right when he wondered about her “alternate reality.” One of the problems for Owebama is that his unpatriotic attitude seeps out. Savvy?
Just like every once and again it seeps out that Romney really does believe in creating jobs here to make the American economy stronger and families of every color more prosperous. The catch is, they will have to work hard and wisely. “Free” handouts need to go the way of the dodo. It is time for humanity to evolve past providing a lifestyle of poverty and mediocrity at the maximum!
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Mil Mom
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 2:41amIf it was the obama team they probably couldn’t tell them what they were supposed to hang until they got it unfurled and laid out. What I don’t see in the picture is enough workers to actually hang it. Do you suppose when they realized what it was half of them walked off the job and they had to go hire enough to hang it?
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MarshalRight
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 11:41amAmen.
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cmonnow
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 9:40pmHey DarkJello – since we’re talking about the conventions, did you hear the fact-checked numbers related to job creation that Clinton put forward – 42 million for Democrats vs. 24 million for Republicans. That’s quite a thumping..
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cranberry
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:26pmSo…. they mishandled the flag. Is there a punishment or anything? protest? check to see they don’t do it again?
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VRW Conspirator
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 5:39pmActually… YES…there can and should be but the government has NEVER carried out any punishment for violations of the Flag Code..
the US Flag Code is a standing Federal Law and violation of the Code can bring Federal prosecution. Violation of the Code is actually a felony but has never been prosecuted mainly due to nobody challenging the Code except under “Free Speech” grounds which the SCOTUS has held is a greater Law than the Federal Flag Code.
Granted this type of violation has nothing to do with Free Speech it is simply LAZY behavior on the part of the grounds crew used by the DNC to put on this event. Therefore, if a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and a Federal Judge REALLY wanted to go after the people responsible, they could. But..don’t hold your breathe….
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cavscout1
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 8:24pmI will try to keep that in mind when it is draping my grandfather’s coffin, my father’s coffin and point it out to my family before it is draping my coffin. I will do my best to pass your concerns on to the familes of the 1/184th Infantry, the 18 dead and 87 wounded who bled and died without complaint. (OIF3, Al Dora Iraq, sector 25)
To a generation of men who thought so little of their country that a majority never even took the time to donate blood for their country’s wounded. To men who were so absorbed with their sense of inflated self worth that they could not take a break from their petty pathetic lives to provide another generation with security. This will be your legacy to all of your descendants. I sat at home, now you my children must fight and possibly die. You may avoid evil, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding evil.
Sgt Lien, USMC, Army, Idaho National Guard, California National Guard, Combat Vet at 41 years old(no shirker from a sworn duty to uphold and defend the Constitution)
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biohazard23
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 10:31amCavScout, God bless you.
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uisignorant
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 10:58amVWR,
That is not true, there are no penalties for violation of the Flag code.
http://www.usflag.org/uscode36.html
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Walkabout
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 12:49pmWe hit them on all issues respect for the American people (the flag is a proxy for the American people), the economy & foreign policy.
The flag incident might just be their general disdain for the American majority. But if someone like Axelrod is behind it it might be a diversion. The more we talk about it, the less we hammer them on the economy. They might suspect that the 1,000th cut of the economy might kill them with the independents, etc.
So this is a calculated diversion. Take this “smaller” hit to avoid a bigger hit, more news on the bad economy.
And It is throws a bone to the Democrat left wing.
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Qtaug
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:25pmDon’t you now have to burn the flag, and hopefully the campus, under the U.S. Flag Code?
By the way, O’bama’s new campaign slogan is available NOW at – http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/buffoon
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sgtbrown01
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 5:15pmthe flag is only burned when it is retired…touching the ground is not enough to burn it….13 year Marine VET here so yes i know the history and the code behind the error
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drgermain
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 12:35amyou don’t burn the flag , you separate the field from the stripes then it is no longer the flag, then you are welcomed to burn the material you have left
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DesertDave54
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 1:18amLet’s take all those who desecrated the flag that I fought for in Saudi, Somalia and Iraq, wrap them in that flag and do what THEY would do! Burn it! I believe ANYONE who believes the flag can be burned should be wrapped in the flag and immolated. Once the flag is completely burned, douse the flames. I am just sick and tired of the progressives, liberals, and the Marxicrats who hate our blessed Republic. When patriots were fighting for our independence from Britain, less than 50% of the eligible males took up arms against the British forces. How many will fight for our freedoms now?
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Rogue
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:23pmHang it off from the roof you say? These are union workers…. even if they could figure out how to get it up on the roof, that is just one more unecessary step to get the job done, and would push this project over into lunchtime. Not gonna happen.
Looks like they did send one guy up to the roof to check it out, but as you can see, he went up on the wrong side of the courtyard.
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AintLIBSjuzGreat
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:32pmcome on doesn`t anyone remember? 9/11 ceremony michelle [grape ape] mouthing on film ” ALL THIS FOR A DAMN FLAG” raise your hand if your surprised by the disrespect.
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landman1
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:36pmAs with all Union operations a ground crew could not possibly handle something on a roof. You’d have to call in union roofers to do that. Then if it were to be suspended by wire you’d have to call in union electricians cause union roofers can’t touch wire. If hung by screws you’d have to get union sheet metal workers, if it were nails they couldn’t touch it, you have to get union carpenters. So you see how it goes here? I feel confidant that the union lawyer that was assigned to this project and on the scene could sort it all out. That’s why they have been working on this for days as the story says. They’re just trying to make sure that union rules are adhered to. Damn the flag rules.
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pissantno.10
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 8:18pmthen you have to bring in the non union work to do the work because doing the actual work is beneath a union man
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marybethelizabeth
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 9:19pmYou can tell a construction site that employs union workers in my town because they fly the flag. The non union sites don’t.
Hating on unions is way way funny, mostly because the joke is on you.
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kiwi1
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 11:32pmJust curious, Is the flag the union construction workers fly the one with Obama’s face in place of the field of stars?
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landman1
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 11:44ammaryelizabeth, you’re so right! The joke is on us. Played out beautifully by the Dems and Trumpka and the rest of the union thugs. We have been punked.
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JustMeHere_01
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:39am@marybethelizabeth
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 9:19pm
You can tell a construction site that employs union workers in my town because they fly the flag. The non union sites don’t.
Hating on unions is way way funny, mostly because the joke is on you
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So Trumka telling the world that we are a one world government and one peopld is not stattling to you. I assume then that you support the union bosses that are avowed communist
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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:21pmEasy answer: Flag is on the ground…thus disrespected. University talker is a communist; thus he cares nothing for the flag.
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bluecamaro21
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 5:36pmBingo!!
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encinom
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 8:07pmI wonder what is a bigger insult, laying out the flag on ground prior to hanging it or the man running to be President failure to mention the those brave Americans fight on foreign shores when he accepted the GOP nomination.
Again, the flag issue is a none issue, just something to keep the base angry for now reason.
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SteveSD
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 8:55pmNo, the bigger issue is progressive trolls trying to change the subject when they know they cannot possibly win the argument. A perfect example of why you will lose — the American People have seen your colors. Best go scurry under your rock, you might get stepped on!
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TreeTrimmerJim
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 9:18pmENCINOM ~ Go to Washington DC, there is a wall there with a few guy’s names who thought the flag is a big deal. There are few names of other guys, who’s names are not on that wall because they were in other countries when the gave their life for that flag.
That flag is a big deal. If you like another flag better, Delta will get you there. Don’t let the door hit you in the ass.
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LitlBits2010
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 10:55pm..and University ‘talker’ as you put it, can’t even speak proper English: ““There was no violations of flag etiquette,” ????? The nuns would have rapped our knuckles for saying something like that!
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COFemale
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 11:14pmencinom Gee what could be bigger embarrassment denying God three times at the DNC or DWS denying there is any issues on the floor vote?
Gee I think it is the former.
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RLTW
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 9:58pmEncinom
You have no understanding of the military mind set, the military needs no mention what they want is good leadership and dear leader is not it. They see him as nothing but an opportunistic guttersnipe who uses them as a political advantage.
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JustMeHere_01
Posted on September 9, 2012 at 12:44am@encinom
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 8:07pm
I wonder what is a bigger insult, laying out the flag on ground prior to hanging it or the man running to be President failure to mention the those brave Americans fight on foreign shores when he accepted the GOP nomination.
Again, the flag issue is a none issue, just something to keep the base angry for now reason.
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First Enicom,,,,, you have to have convictions in your inner self. It is apparent that you lack any of those. You have to believe in something greater than yourself. It is obvious that you only believe in what can I get from others.
You Encimon are the very eample of a person wanting others to give than what can you give to our Country. You Encimon would prefer to get all you can get and take all that you can take and then blame the givers for not giving more. Wow…….how pathetic are you Encimon.
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Bohump
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:21pmI Served Under the Flag , .. Fought for it, ( Viet Nam ) … Raised it up and Brought it down on base detail,.. marched with it in honor guard in formation’s, …. And Did Service’s for Good men laying under it…. “God Bless Our Flag, and long may it Wave “
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grimmster
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:27pmBohump, thank you your service, and God bless you.
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IMCHRISTIAN
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:36pmThank you for your service. God Bless You and God Bless America !!!!
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goengo
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 12:14pmAnd so did my son……thank you BOHUMP, TREETRIMMER, and all the others who have fought for this once-great nation…..which I have to believe will be great again, but with a different Commander-in-Chief.
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BIGWUN
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:15pmI mainly hope that the Muslim Brotherhood’s flag was flown high and shown the respect it is due. The left can salute murder, slavery, paedophilia and the dehumanization of women all in one symbol now. By the way, the MB also offers free head reassignment surgery.
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Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:22pmHead reassignment: The sharp end of the sword.
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valleyfever
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:14pmFlag etiquette is not subject to interpretation buy the janitors. Either you handle the flag properly or you don’t. In this case MY flag was on the ground!
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frust@ted
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:13pmThis is the Blaze creating a story.
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Mizurax
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:19pmAnd this is you showing your true colors.
Are there more important issues to be concerned with? Sure. But anyone that has any respect for the American flag wouldn’t call this a “non-story.”
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BIGWUN
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:24pmSo long as the Muslim Brotherhood flag was flown with pride, I am fine with it. The Left now has one unifying symbol that supports murder, pedophilia, slavery and denigration of women. Truth in advertising finally prevails. You Go, O.
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grimmster
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:25pm@frust@ted aka encinom.
Yeah, this didnt happen, so “the Blaze” went to Iowa, and set the flag on the ground and photographed it. You are the epitome of a dumbass.So day you will leave mommies protection, and say something that will rile someone up, and get your head stove in.
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SteveSD
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:27pmNo, this *is* the story — this Administration, and it’s lackeys have no respect for the flag, for the Constitution, for the balance of power, for the will of the people (or the will of their own delegates for that matter), and certainly no respect for the lcountry. They are about to discover that we outnumber them about five to one. The only thing they have is lies, and they are crumbling under the bright light of the truth.
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Bohump
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:31pmSON: You Sound like YOU have never had to serv … or fight for that Flag , …If you ever do,.. You will know better !
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Mizurax
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:37pmYou want a “non-story” try this:
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/viral-vid-ranting-woman-kicks-punches-nyc-taxi-cabs-while-blocking-traffic/
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bluecamaro21
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 5:42pmobama HATES this nation , see his own words , his actions , sitting in Rev.wrights chuch all those years . He STARTED at William aires home with the help of the DSA (Democratic socialists of america ) he BOWED to the King of SAUDI ARABIA! OBAMA ( BARRY SOETORO) a kenyan con man with a hidden and sealed past IS a clear and present danger to the REPUBLIC as he has VIOLATED the CONSTITUTION numerious times . vote him out , then try both him and bill clinton who gave RED CHINA our most sensitive military technology for TREASON , and FRAUD! BOTH ARE PROVABLE!
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frust@ted
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 7:45pmFirst I’m not encinom, go ahead and read some of my other posts. To answer the next question you have that does not make me a Paulbot either.
Secondly
I did server my Country
Did my basic training in Fort Sill Advanced at Fort Sam, I served in the 425 CSH and was deployed for operation enduring freedom.
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encinom
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 8:12pmWhere is the outrage over Romney, not thinking the troops in Afghanistan were worth mentioning when he accepted his party’s nomination. False outrage over a piece of cloth, yet a true insult by your standard bearer is ignored.
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Bohump
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 7:17amSpoken like A True Democrat. ….. ” ENCINOM”
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frust@ted
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:12pmAre you kidding me this is not as headlined a “Major Development”.
A story like this one is just a distraction from the real issues facing this country. The zombie right flocks to these stores just like the zombie left flocks to stories about PGA golf references are really deep seeded racisit comments. Because of that nothing ever gets solved in this country wake the heck up already.
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MDECKER
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:17pmLol!
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sparkyrules
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:30pmThink.Once the USA Flag is gone,meaningless,whats left?A bunch of sissies?I don’t think so.HARD MEN and WOMEN who make Janet Napolitano or Tony Montana look like babies!
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Teufel Hunden
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:38pmTeddy: “Are you kidding me this is not as headlined a “Major Development”. A story like this one is just a distraction from the real issues facing this country. ”
This is exactly the issue facing this country. It’s about a party and an administration that shows hostility and disrespect towards the very ideals that this country stands for. That is exactly the issue at hand. And we’re fixing to get this country back on track this November.
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Nancys Red Diaper Doper Babies
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:51pmYou’re missing the big picture here. The progressives respect no flag, they strive for a new world order. The American Flag is one of the last symbols of America’s sovereignty.
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Bohump
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 8:02pmThe Progressives Nat.Holliday, .. Is APRIL 1st…. If You come to the Meeting, .. Ware a Name tag, So we will know if you are A Boy or Girl…. THANK YOU
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COFemale
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 11:26pmFRUST@TED Where is Ft Sam? What did you do in the 425th CSH?
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HojaRed
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 12:35amFRUST@TED – Thank you for your service to our country. Sometimes we have to draw the hard line and stand for what is right.
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frust@ted
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 10:33amFort Sam is Fort Sam Houston its in SanAntonio.
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AmericanItalian
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:11pmOK let’s say for arguments that it is OK to put the flag on a tarp, should not the tarp then be bigger than the flag so that no part of the flag touches the ground? And if it was bigger then should we not be able to see the tarp? The College Spokesperson is a disgrace.
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Logic77
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:11pmThe flag should never touch the ground.
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sparkyrules
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:11pm“You try to do everything in your power to keep a flag from touching the ground,” Ulmer said. “A tarp does not make any difference.”
THAT’S RIGHT!!!Those Stars and Stripes DEMAND IT!!!!!!
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kdecoster
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:07pmI spent 6 years in this lib paradise. Not uncommon to see flag burning here during student marches.
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scrudge
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:06pmAh Yes….. more B.S. from the dEMO. commie party
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G.E.R
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:06pmSuddenly the owner of a flag company is an expert on how a flag is handled.
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DimmuBorgir
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:10pmI would hope so
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Hermit_boy
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:14pmYeah. Afterall, he probably only handles flags in his flag store for 6-8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Probably is asked to help display flags at public or private events…
How in the world would he know how to handle and display a flag??
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Mizurax
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:17pmKids in JROTC programs know how to treat a flag. Someone who handles thousands or millions of American flags in America’s capital should surely be an expert on the topic. Mr. G.E.R., you sir, are clueless.
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G.E.R
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:17pmHe’s nothing more than a cheerleader wishing for some out-come
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SingerGuy
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:18pmYes. Can you believe the gall! Next thing you know the owner of a roofing company is going to think he’s an expert on roofing, or the owner of a nursery is going to think he’s an expert on plants. We all know that only fat cat, out of touch rich people own things and don’t know anything about what the businesses they own actually do. Geez!
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Kool Roz Ski
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:18pmI would put more credence into…
The man “that did build” his company being an expert on his wares…
Than an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION APPOINTEE….
Community agitator
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Nancys Red Diaper Doper Babies
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:53pmG.E.R, you’re pretty funny. I’ve got to give you credit for that.
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dzo
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 5:12pmLOL. Oh man… this is my favorite comment on here. Too funny!
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G.E.R
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 10:18pmConsidering all the other daily violations of flag etiquette why is this the first time we’ve ever heard of Al Ulmer. Because he’s not a flag expert.
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COFemale
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 11:38pmOh GER. I love when we can make you eat your words. Open wide chum.
Al Ulmer
Company: National Capital Flag Co Inc
Executive title(s): President
State: Virginia
Industry: Textiles – Non Apparel
Description:
Al Ulmer is President of National Capital Flag Co Inc.
l Ulmer
Company: National Capital Flag Co Inc
Executive title(s): President
State: Virginia
Industry: Textiles – Non Apparel
Description:
http://www.nationalcapitalflag.com/
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G.E.R
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 12:14amI never said he wasn’t the owner of the company. I said he wasn’t an expert. The same way none of the people who post on here are experts. If anything they promote and contribute to violating flag etiquette everyday.
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Ltldog2
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:05pmI would imagine a small portion of Gen X and the Millenials (sp) know this. Who would have taught them? Do they still pledge allegiance to a flag?
I’ve never heard the Star Spangled Banner played on a flute, either, during an opening ceremony. But it was.
When the little things stop being important, soon everything is a little thing.
D
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LLATPOH
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:02pmCollege spokesman: “Who are you going to believe, me or your lying eyes?”
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Hermit_boy
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:01pmObama and his entourage were planning on marching over it to get into the event.
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Common Sense 24
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:55pmHilarious and pretty accurate statement.
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DimmuBorgir
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 4:01pmMy first thought was, why didn’t they lower it from the roof like every other giant flag hung from a building?
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Bob350
Posted on September 8, 2012 at 12:53pm1. Because they are stupid.
2. They were waiting for Bill Ayers to show up..
Take your pick.
I go with #1 though.
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loriann12
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 3:58pmI blew that picture up really big on my computer screen. I think I can see possibly a pole along the top, but if there’s a frame and a plastic tarp under it, I can’t see it. It’s too late anyway, for taking the picture down, millions will have seen it by tomorrow. Everyone needs to post it on every avenue on line that they can find.
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Ted H
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 3:57pmSome College Spokesman should read Flag protocol! Of course, who in academia understands anything about our country since it is not taught any longer! Disgraceful!
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BIGWUN
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 3:54pmKnock it off, NeoCons.
This is on the prep list for all O events. I quote directly from the actual, completed Iowa list.
“Desecrate American Flag. Check!”
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13th Imam
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 6:44pmJust what is a Neocon?
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marybethelizabeth
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 9:14pmgrover norquist is a neocon
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FaithfulFriend
Posted on September 7, 2012 at 3:54pmDisrespectful cud chewers don’t understand the meaning of “anything beneath it”. It’s all just semantics to them.
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