In most years, Flag Day is little more than 06-14. This year is different, not only because of Tenney’s epic butt licking. The 250-th anniversary of the founding of the US Army is on 2025-06-14, so it would be appropriate to commemorate that milestone. The same leather-lunged patriots who recite from the Declaration of Independence on 07-04 could recite from Tom Paine’s Common Sense, which boosted recruitment and retention when the new army was near disintegration soon after its founding. Commemoration could include modest parades like those typical of Independence Day.
The immodest parade planned by DJT for Washington DC has $45 million as the lowest cost estimate I have seen. (Does that include a realistic estimate of the cost of repairing streets damaged by tank treads?) My own Flag Day celebration is unlike the extravagant displays typical of dictatorships. My flag is up, and a flag-themed wreath adorns my front door. There’s also a new yard sign.
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Mellow Curmudgeon 
Well spoken and well observed.
I am working today. As my shift ends the “No Kings” protest begins. I’m inclined to join in. I don’t have a sign but I can certainly stand with others!
Thank Mellow!!
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As a Veteran, a former member of the United States Army, I salute those who served during its noble 250 year history. And I despise the ignoble man who besmirches this day by making it about himself.
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Thank you.
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It looks unbelievable from this side of the pond but at the same time, it feels all too real.
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