The American Flag. Sing it Loud And Sing it Proud !

[THE KOD]

God I know how I shouldn't get involved in this, but:

Firstly you started following The Wiz in NFL forum, and then all of a sudden you're the "King of the Dogs".

EDIT: It was then RAYMOND who talked you into "Flying the flag" as it were.

But no! Now you're the flag-waving champion of the free world!!

Leave the politics alone, and we'll keep this a sports forum, shall we?

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Well hang on to your bootstraps MontyChristo because now you are in it.

I can come up with some original ideas if I really tried. I prefer to go for the cheap laugh mostly. Maybe you just dont understand my sense of humor. Alot of times it is like a chess game where you have to be thinking three moves ahead. If you are unable to do that then you will never understand me anyways.
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Did I mention that I once played Bobby Fischer to a draw.

I also once shook hands with hands of stone Roberto Duran.

And I sat on Evander Holyfields toilet in his master bedroom while the mansion was under construction. The champs toilet.

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Hey I love my country and I am proud to be a Amercan. So dont tell me I cant fly the flag! #@#@ f #)#)@

Yeh I follow the Wizz he is Master of Dogs. You are way behind keeping up with me. I am a apprentice under the King of Dogs umbrella of protection. Right now the only one wearing the dog symbol is yyz. He is under the protection as long as he wears it.

If you arnt reading everything I post then you just wont get it .
I would suggest you do a search and read everything I responded to for the last two months. That should take you awhile. There are quite a few people in here that I search and read every post they write.

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I have explained the King of Dogs thing on many occasions. You do know that I also am seriously involved with my patented TITFD principle. YYZ just completed the four hour home study course and has let me know that he is the talk of the town now with his picks and methods.

Have you heard that Eddie Haskell is working on getting me a Supreme Court appointment ?

See what I mean. You just aint keepin up good.
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Yeh so I am waving the flag. It makes me feel better and it was a dispute with RAYMOND that goes back aways. Dont remember what it was now.

Hope that helps


King of Dogs

 

[THE KOD]

" America has been attacked by cowardly fanatics

And many lives have been lost.

But those who would destroy me cannot win
For I am the symbol of freedom,

Of one nation

Under God

Indivisible

With Liberty and Justice for all."



from The Flag


Scott King of Dogs

 

[MrChristo]

No problems.

I understand you're very patriotic, and have no troubles with this at all.

There's just been a big wave of 'rallying the troops' [yes, I use that term loosely] in the sports forums lately, and I, for one, and sick of the subject.

We can sit here and debate for days the reasons/validity of what is about to occur...But we won't

And, no, I didn't once tell you not to do it.....And, no, I don't for one minute expect America to be perfect :shrug:

Good luck with it all.

 

[THE KOD]

When I am torn into strips, and used as bandages
for my wounded comrades on the battlefield,

When I am flown at half-mast to honor my soldier,

Or when I lie in the trembling arms of a grieving parent

at the grave of their fallen son or daughter,

I AM PROUD !



Scott King of Dogs

 

[Chanman]

MRChristo- I can see your point about 'rallying the troops' and respect the same. I feel that it would be worse on our part if we took our counrty and our freedom for granted. Best to You...

Subject: Something to think about!


You probably didn't realize who was sitting next to you.

You rattled on about how silly this anti-terrorist war is, and that
it's just a political ploy.

You said you'd never let your son run off to fight, and you'd throw a fit if they just sent your husband off.

At that point, I almost turned around and told you who I am. I am a military spouse.

Life in the military has never been easy. It means low pay with no
overtime, watching your husband go to work with a fever because the doctor didn't deem him sick enough for the day off.

It means years of rules and protocol that wear on you like a dripping faucet late at night.

Don't even get me going on the weekly inspection of our yards.

We live with Terms like "Exercise" which means 12 hour shifts. And "TDY," which means your spouse is gone for up to 180 days.
And "Remotes," which means your spouse is gone for longer than 180 days. And finally, "PCS," which means your whole family is going on this ride.


While the road we've been down in the military hasn't always been paved;it's been a good life.

My kids know you don't wait to make friends because you never know

We know how precious good friends are even when miles separate us.

It wasn't always in vogue to be patriotic. Sept. 11 helped turn that tide, but flags are fading around here again.

My husband is TDY (temporary duty) right now. I'm not allowed to
tell you where. I'm 26 days into a 109-day TDY.

There have been too many times I have needed him here. Forget the running of the home fort-there are kisses and hugs that should be taking place.

I lie in bed and try to recall what his breathing sounds like next to
me-or I hear the door open and try to envision him walking in from
work.

What I would give to hear his clear voice without telephone static
and worrying about how much the phone call will cost us. Then the deep fear - what if this separation becomes permanent?

Distance is a horrible thief of what is precious, because it only
reminds us of how precious it is.

You kept on talking for a while.

I then realized I was picking up your tab.

You could sit there freely and give your opinion because of the
military families like ours.

We are paying the price for your freedom.

I've heard it said that soldiers of the past, present and future pay
for the flag.

Nah, we're the threads it's woven with.

 

[THE KOD]

that brings it home.....Chanman..
thanks for posting

Scott King of Dogs

 

[BADTODABONE]

Chanman,

Hope you and yours are able to re-unite very soon. Cudos to you, great post.

 

[Jedi]

. . . . . . . GOD Bless America, Home of Free . . .

 

[noodle]

I got mine and flying it proudly!!!!!!!!!

 

[THE KOD]

And when he gets to Heaven.

To Saint Peter he will tell :

One more soldier reporting sir -

I've served my time in Hell .



Scott King of Dogs

 

[THE KOD]

Have you ever noticed the honor guard pays
meticulous attention to correctly folding the American flag 13 times?
The 1st fold of our flag is a symbol of life.

The 2nd fold is a symbol of our belief in eternal life.

The 3rd fold is made in honor and remembrance of the
veterans departing our ranks who gave a portion of their
lives for the defense of our country to attain peace throughout the world.

The 4th fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in time of war for His divine guidance.

The 5th fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decaur "Our Country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.

The 6th fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with
our heart that We pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States Of America, and the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all.

The 7th fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.

The 8th fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day.

The 9th fold is a tribute to womanhood, and Mothers.
For it has been through their faith, their love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great has been molded.

The 10th fold is a tribute to the father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.

The 11th fold represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon and glorifies in the Hebrews' eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.

The 12th fold represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in the Christians' eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit.

The 13th fold, or when the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost reminding us of our nation's motto, "In God We Trust."
After the flag is completely folded and tucked in,it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington, and the Sailors and Marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones, who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the
Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges and freedoms we enjoy today.

Liberty and Freedom for all.


Scott King of Dogs

 

[THE KOD]

And when he gets to Heaven.

To Saint Peter he will tell :

One more soldier reporting sir -

I've served my time in Hell .

Scott King of Dogs

 

[THE KOD]

The commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, James Mattis, told his troops in a letter delivered to each of them Tuesday:

?When I give you the word, together we will cross the line of departure, close with those forces who choose to fight and destroy them.?


King of Dogs

 

[THE KOD]

This means WAR !

May God Bless our Troops for what they are about to undertake.


Scott King of Dogs

 

[Turfgrass]

And to the REPUBLIC for which it stands

 

[Morris]

I'm signing up

Bob

 

[THE KOD]

And to the REPUBLIC for which it stands

One nation under God.



Scott King of Dogs

 

[Turfgrass]

Indivisible, with liberity and justice for all!

 

[THE KOD]

"Many sharp-eyed civilians have noted an apparent oddity on the uniform sleeves of American soldiers: backward flag patches. Why is Old Glory flipped around like that?

Only the flag patches affixed to right shoulders of uniforms are reversed, so the blue field of stars faces forward. (Left shoulder patches aren't a problem, as the stars face forward without meddling.) The reversal was inspired by the age-old practice of carrying flags into battle. When fastened to a standard, the American flag's blue-and-white portion is always closest to the pole. A flag bearer rushing into the fray, then, would naturally lead with the stars. In fact, it would be virtually impossible to lead with the stripes?the flag would simply wilt and wrap around the pole, rather than waving triumphantly in the wind."


OLD GLORY PROUDLY WILL WAVE


Scott King of Dogs

 

[THE KOD]

FREEDOM !



Scott King of Dogs