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Independent Man Patriotic Man?
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Bob Jones weighs in with some thoughts on the recent flap involving Democrat candidate Barack Obama and his refusal to wear a US flag on his lapel. Bob is one of the most fiercely non-partisan, "independent" people I know. We respect his thoughts and views, and are happy to post them here on the ‘Grok. He is a military veteran and works tirelessly with the Northeast Network POW/MIA on that issue.
Senator Barack Obama states he doesn’t wear a "Flag Pin" because,"It has become a substitute for True Patriotism". I think that’s a cop out and an excuse for getting caught without it. It’s like saying,"I wanted to serve my country but…".Pretended Patriotism is standing in front of any number of flags as a candidate for President of the United States(Republican or Democrat) and Talking about "True Patriotism" and using that Flag Covered area to down "True Patriotism"..Maybe Senator Obama could place a POW/MIA Pin on his lapel and SHOW True Patriotism and demand that DOD change terminology from the now "Missing-Captured" to what we all recognize..POW/MIA..Maybe one of his aids could update him on the fact that there is evidence of 5 American sons that he cares about being held POW/MIA in Iraq but most Americans are not aware of that because of the terminology change that hides that fact..Maybe he and ALL the candidates that say they"Support The Troops" could wear a POW/MIA lapel pin and learn the names of those 5 American sons!!!.If Pretended Patriotism is wearing an American Flag lapel pin or standing at a POW/MIA Awareness Vigil or saying the Pledge of Allegiance or Saluting as a Veteran any time I damn well please, with or without a hat, or saying ,"I’m Proud Of Being an American and I’m TRULY PROUD of those that serve IN UNIFORM and their Families, then that would make me as phony as those running for the office of President and PRETENDING they care about those who serve this Country.Bob Jones
Meredith
Northeast POW/MIA Network
Vietnam Veteran
Independent voter