This is why American is going to fail sooner or later

[Mr. Cool Ice]

What is wrong with your country?

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,522659,00.html

Texas Woman Told to Remove 'Offensive' American Flag From Office

Debbie McLucas comes from a patriotic family ? her husband and both of her sons served in the U.S. military, and her daughter is currently deployed to Iraq on her second tour of duty as a combat medic.

So when McLucas arrived at work at a Texas hospital last Friday, she was stunned to be told that the Stars and Stripes she had hung in her office in advance of Memorial Day were offensive, and that the flag had been removed.

?I got into work, I was met by my supervisor and told that there had been multiple complaints, that people found the flag very offensive and it had been taken down," McLucas told FOXNews.com.

"I went to the office to retrieve it and found the flag wrapped around the pole, sitting in the corner on the ground. I was speechless."

McLucas, a supervisor at Kindred Hospital in Mansfield, Texas, had displayed the 3-by-5-foot flag in the office she shares with the hospital?s three other supervisors. McLucas said one of her colleagues, a woman who immigrated to the United States from Africa 14 years ago, complained about the flag to upper management, and the hospital decided to take down the flag.

"I was told that as long as my flag offended one person, it would be taken down," McLucas said.

She said the hospital told her that the American flag flying outside the building would have to suffice. "I was told, ?There is a flag hanging out front, everyone can see that one. Is that not enough??"

No, she said, that wasn't enough.

"It is more than I can even fathom, that you would find the American flag offensive, in America," McLucas said.

A Kindred Healthcare spokeswoman did not return calls for comment. Kindred issued a press release stating, ?Kindred Hospital Mansfield has a great deal of appreciation for the service that many of our employees and their families have given to their country. We honor our veterans and active military through a variety of benefits and service programs. This was an isolated incident between two employees that we are working to resolve amicably.?

The statement went on to explain: ?The disagreement was over the size of the flag and not what it symbolized. We have invited the employee to put the flag back up.?

And it will go back up and stay up, McLucas said.

"I do think they're trying to do the right thing. I have no reason to believe the flag won't remain there as long as I'm employed."

[Jack Sparrow]

Just s weird question, but where did u come from?

I bet they would have no problem with a rainbow flag. Or, if someone did, they would have to attend a mandatory sensitivity training class.

[Jakke PNG]

Well, some people call everyone flaunting a finnish flag a racist (I'm exaggerating of course). But generally the flag is used when there's a national holiday, or half-mast if someone dies. That's it.

We don't have stickers, small flags etc EVERYWHERE like people in the US.

I thought it was simply amazing when I was in the us, the flag was fucking everywhere. What's the point. People also disrespect it there, dirty flags, flags touching the ground etc etc.. In finland a dirty flag would be burned.

[The Duck]

If you fly a Swedish flag in Sweden you are branded a racist!

[Got Porn?]

I get the feeling that the 3-by-5-foot flag was just too fucking big for an office she shared with 3 other people. And I bet she put the flag up just to try and piss people off.

[Hazlewood]

That's too bad, The United States is very patriotic and events like that make it look bad

[GatorB]

Originally Posted by CamDoughCommando

I bet they would have no problem with a rainbow flag. Or, if someone did, they would have to attend a mandatory sensitivity training class.

In TEXAS?

besides it was most likely a CONFEDERATE flag which is a flag of an ENEMY of the US.

[cykoe6]

Originally Posted by GatorB

In TEXAS?

besides it was most likely a CONFEDERATE flag which is a flag of an ENEMY of the US.

Read the post idiot. It says it was the American flag not a fucking Confederate flag. It is obviously a disgrace that some leftist morons would think it is offensive to fly the US flag in the US. I know they have this problem in the UK all the time where the Jihadis get offended by the St. George's Cross even though it is the flag of England. This shit is outrageous. It is time for the regular people to start making a stand.

[Ross]

When I go on vacation to the USA with friends I always joke that US citizens are very patriotic as you see flags flying everywhere. We have a laugh about it etc but its actually really good how much they love their country.

I think its a joke that someone who wanted to live in the USA has a problem with a colleague flying a flag in their office. Its a disgrace. They chose to live in that country so they should put up with stuff like this.

[Diomed]

This guy is a fucking moron.

"This is why American is going to fail sooner or later". You make me laugh.

You know absolutely nothing, not even proper English. But that usually doesn't prevent a retard like you spouting off with your diarrhea of the mouth garbage. I doubt you have ever even visited the United States.

People that post any of these "highly opinionated - this is what i think" threads are a joke, as if any of us actually give a fuck what you say. Your on an adult webmaster forum.

Too funny.

Please, tell us your thoughts on all the subjects of life so we can whip out our pad and takes notes! Since your so intelligent/important/can do a fucking thing about anything.

Eat a dick.

The reason this country is gonna fail is because of the idiots who immigrate to our country think that because they are now citizens they have rights and we need to change how we are with them.

It's sad when the government gives more rights to immigrants then natural born americans.

[RebelR]

Originally Posted by Ross

When I go on vacation to the USA with friends I always joke that US citizens are very patriotic as you see flags flying everywhere. We have a laugh about it etc but its actually really good how much they love their country.

I think its a joke that someone who wanted to live in the USA has a problem with a colleague flying a flag in their office. Its a disgrace. They chose to live in that country so they should put up with stuff like this.

Amen to that! If you Choose to Live in a country, you gotta abide by their customs. Like when Ross lived in Canada.. and drank copious amounts of alcohol.. he was doing it to fit in.

[SlammedMedia]

America has already failed.

[AsianDivaGirlsWebDude]

Faux News loves those kind of stories...

Guess you missed the end part of the story:

Kindred (Healthcare) issued a press release stating, “Kindred Hospital Mansfield has a great deal of appreciation for the service that many of our employees and their families have given to their country. We honor our veterans and active military through a variety of benefits and service programs. This was an isolated incident between two employees that we are working to resolve amicably.”

The statement went on to explain: “The disagreement was over the size of the flag and not what it symbolized. We have invited the employee to put the flag back up.”

And it will go back up and stay up, McLucas said.

"I do think they're trying to do the right thing. I have no reason to believe the flag won't remain there as long as I'm employed."

Nice selective use of a partial set of facts - Limbaugh et al would be proud of you...

[Sukiho]

America must be in a very fragile position if a flag in an office is enough to bring it down

[Diomed]

Originally Posted by AsianDivaGirlsWebDude

Faux News loves those kind of stories...

Guess you missed the end part of the story:



Nice selective use of a partial set of facts - Limbaugh et al would be proud of you...

Truth.

I wasn't even referring to the story, just this dumb fucking idiot of a guy.

[Carmine Raguso]

[TheSenator]

I hate over the top patriotic people. My whole town is filled with these morons who vote republicon. They are ultra white trash.

Also, the parks in my area are named Freedom Fields, Patriots Fields, Eagles Landing, some stupid as shit.

Anyway, I am going to a good old fashion flag burning at my local VFW. I had a flag hit the floor by accident and was told to burn it properly.

[pornguy]

If the woman from Africa finds the American Flag Offensive in ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM, while she is employed in, Living in and getting fat off of the United States Of America, then she is invited to GO THE FUCK BACK TO AFRICA!

[Jack Sparrow]

Not to be a bitch all day (since it seems some people think I'm on the ramboattackmode today), but aren't you from Germany?

I mean... Talking about failing, and about the USA. I think your country failed long time ago, guess your not old or educated enough to know.

I love those American flags everywhere when I'm over there. And I'm not even American myself.

[seeandsee]

Originally Posted by The Duck

If you fly a Swedish flag in Sweden you are branded a racist!

[Socks]

Originally Posted by cykoe6

Read the post idiot. It says it was the American flag not a fucking Confederate flag. It is obviously a disgrace that some leftist morons would think it is offensive to fly the US flag in the US. I know they have this problem in the UK all the time where the Jihadis get offended by the St. George's Cross even though it is the flag of England. This shit is outrageous. It is time for the regular people to start making a stand.

They are making a stand. You just don't like it.

[Socks]

Originally Posted by pornguy

If the woman from Africa finds the American Flag Offensive in ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM, while she is employed in, Living in and getting fat off of the United States Of America, then she is invited to GO THE FUCK BACK TO AFRICA!

Oh, you're the only one allowed to whine bitch and complain about how things are in your country?

Read this well. We all die. Every 100 years or so, we all get replaced.

None of us actually "owns" land. You have a right to be on it while you're alive perhaps, as long as you keep paying property taxes, and follow whatever rules of that period.

Just because you were born in a country, does not make it "yours".

People get so wrapped up in the current events of things. Just relax and accept that you live in a changing world. Trying to hold on to yesterday is depressing, and often gets bloody.

I would bet that 99% of racist people in the USA who whine and moan about immigrants, black people, brown people, etc etc have never even had a bad experience with any of them. If they have, it was probably part and parcel of their slanted views.

The city where I grew up near Toronto was mostly white people when I was little. By the time I was in highschool, there was a huge mix of people from all over. Now the city's political system is 70% made up of east indian immigrants.

They realized quickly that if they wanted to have a say, they would have to do so properly through the right means. By running for politics, they were able to get the things they wanted.

I think it's great. I ate in one of their fine Indian restaurants today, it was delicious. I thank them for bringing their culture with them, and I'm happy we've grown enough as a society to not be scared of that.

I can't think of one political thing they wanted that bothered me whatsoever.

No lords prayer in school? Fine by me. What place does religion have in public school? They didn't ask us to say a Hindu, Sikh or Muslim prayer either.

Wearing a turban instead of a police hat? A sikh not being forced to cut his hair - because the other officers can't have long hair?

Conservative nonsense. The man wants to be a police officer, respect him for his duty. He wears his turban with pride, and affixes a police badge to it just like any other police hat.

[2012]

What do you mean? America is doing just fine. Everyone is in their place, and happy to be there !

Don't rock the boat.

[WarChild]

Why would any of you allow yourself to be trolled by this complete idiot? Have some pride guys.

[thekingz]

Originally Posted by WarChild

Why would any of you allow yourself to be trolled by this complete idiot? Have some pride guys.

[2012]

Originally Posted by WarChild

Why would any of you allow yourself to be trolled by this complete idiot? Have some pride guys.

my bad

[Mr. Cool Ice]

Originally Posted by Diomed

This guy is a fucking moron.


Eat a dick.

I eat dick, what's the problem with that?

[Mr. Cool Ice]

Originally Posted by mrfrisky

Not to be a bitch all day (since it seems some people think I'm on the ramboattackmode today), but aren't you from Germany?

Yes I am. And I enjoy watching you capitalist swine fall to your knees.

[Mr Pheer]

Mr Cool Ice was just added to my ignore list on ffvb. I wont ever have see his bullshit again... just like he simply evaporated

[Jack Sparrow]

Originally Posted by Mr. Cool Ice

Yes I am. And I enjoy watching you capitalist swine fall to your knees.

Ah kthx.

Btw. im dutch, but im sure we are all capitalist swines too.

[scottybuzz]

i love it how the americans fly their flag all the time.
Wish england would do it more, seems only when the football is on.

[Jack Sparrow]

I went to the states last year. Travelling NYC, then 3 weeks roadtripping florida. And im completely in love with it. Thats why im treating my GF on a trip to chicago for 3 days, then roadtripping the west.

One thing i loved, was the fact of the flags flying everywhere. It made me feel safe, and i didnt even know why.

[Porn Farmer]

Symbols are for simpletons.

[Jack Sparrow]

Originally Posted by Porn Farmer

Symbols are for simpletons.

Said he, who then puts a 2cents symbol behinds his sentence.

[Firehorse]

Originally Posted by Socks

Oh, you're the only one allowed to whine bitch and complain about how things are in your country?

Read this well. We all die. Every 100 years or so, we all get replaced.

None of us actually "owns" land. You have a right to be on it while you're alive perhaps, as long as you keep paying property taxes, and follow whatever rules of that period.

Just because you were born in a country, does not make it "yours".

People get so wrapped up in the current events of things. Just relax and accept that you live in a changing world. Trying to hold on to yesterday is depressing, and often gets bloody.

I would bet that 99% of racist people in the USA who whine and moan about immigrants, black people, brown people, etc etc have never even had a bad experience with any of them. If they have, it was probably part and parcel of their slanted views.

The city where I grew up near Toronto was mostly white people when I was little. By the time I was in highschool, there was a huge mix of people from all over. Now the city's political system is 70% made up of east indian immigrants.

They realized quickly that if they wanted to have a say, they would have to do so properly through the right means. By running for politics, they were able to get the things they wanted.

I think it's great. I ate in one of their fine Indian restaurants today, it was delicious. I thank them for bringing their culture with them, and I'm happy we've grown enough as a society to not be scared of that.

I can't think of one political thing they wanted that bothered me whatsoever.

No lords prayer in school? Fine by me. What place does religion have in public school? They didn't ask us to say a Hindu, Sikh or Muslim prayer either.

Wearing a turban instead of a police hat? A sikh not being forced to cut his hair - because the other officers can't have long hair?

Conservative nonsense. The man wants to be a police officer, respect him for his duty. He wears his turban with pride, and affixes a police badge to it just like any other police hat.

I agree Socks. Well said!

[bronco67]

I wonder why, in these dumbass situations, the morons involved never stop to think about the major fucking irony. Really, this is a time when you tell someone to just fuck off, and put your US flag back up where it belongs.