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US forces not flying the flag in Haiti?

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US forces not flying the flag in Haiti?

At first blush, it seems as though the Obama administration has been buffaloed by the French into hiding Old Glory. In the immediate aftermath of the quake and our initial response, France accused the US of conducting a de facto “occupation” of Haiti. Not surprisingly, Venezuela and Nicaragua followed suit. Ironically, the French don’t seem terribly concerned with flying their flag over Haiti despite their status as its original colonizer.

Hot Air Blog Archive US forces not flying the flag in Haiti?

Really, this speaks for itself.
Way to go, O.
 
They had to go there to protect the church groups from the earthquake victims.
 
Why should we be ashamaed of our flag? Hmmm?

Nice :spin:

I asked a question.

Why should we be flying a flag there? Should we fly the flag of another country in any disaster striken areas here in the U.S. if another country assists in any way?

Why or why not.

Just answer the question - I would presume it wouldn't be a hard one to answer if the motivation for doing so was valid.
 
Why should we be ashamaed of our flag? Hmmm?

Given the US history in Haiti, being ashamed of the flag is the least of thing the US should be ashamed of
 
You asked why we should be flying the flag there, I merely turned it around, why SHOULDN'T we be flying the flag?

Not flying the flag says we're ashamaed of being American, of America. I can see no other reason not to fly the flag.
 
You asked why we should be flying the flag there, I merely turned it around, why SHOULDN'T we be flying the flag?

Not flying the flag says we're ashamaed of being American, of America. I can see no other reason not to fly the flag.

In Hait i the US should be ashamed,
 
You asked why we should be flying the flag there, I merely turned it around, why SHOULDN'T we be flying the flag?

I asked first, since the OP seems to think Old Glory should be flown there. I simply asked why he felt that way.

I don't believe we should make a practice of flying our country's flag over another country simply because we are aiding them after a catastrophic event. What is the point in doing that? There isn't one that I can see...

Hence - my original question.

Not flying the flag says we're ashamaed of being American, of America. I can see no other reason not to fly the flag.

That's your opinion then, isn't it. Please do not put words into my mouth simply because I asked a question of the OP. I have not been ashamed of my flag or to be an American - to suggest otherwise because of a simple question is intellectually dishonest.

What purpose does it serve to fly our country's flag over another country.

Again, I don't think it's a question that is out of line, disrespectful or veiled in cyptic notions - it's a question I ask in earnest.

I did however, ask you a question above - which you've artfully dodged.
 
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You asked why we should be flying the flag there, I merely turned it around, why SHOULDN'T we be flying the flag?

Not flying the flag says we're ashamaed of being American, of America. I can see no other reason not to fly the flag.

Because it's not our goddamn country, how about that?
 
Because it's not our goddamn country, how about that?

It's kind f funny how some think we should be flying our flag on Haitian soil like we conquered the country or something.
 
Who cares its not a big deal, and whether we are flying it at the airport or wherever else, everyone knows, especially Haitians, whose there.
 
Who cares its not a big deal, and whether we are flying it at the airport or wherever else, everyone knows, especially Haitians, whose there.

OP thinks this is some failure on Obama's part to display good ol' American pride in a disaster site.

edit: (as if Obama personally even made the decision. Someone from the military or state department probably did it)
 
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The United States flag is flown in countries (that we are not occupying) all over the world at embassies and at military bases (I am sure other places too). That is pretty sad that we go down to Haiti to provide an incredible amount of help to them, and we don't fly the flag at temporary bases or whatever while we are there. That is ridiculous.

I would think it would be great for international relations that all these people being helped can clearly see who is assisting them after such a terrible disaster.
 
Our military shouldnt be there in the first place. Haiti isnt a US state.

Exactly my sentiments on this and all similar situations.

We shouldn't be in other countries as a measurable force at all - bring aid, maybe - but anything beyond that, nope.
 
The United States flag is flown in countries (that we are not occupying) all over the world at embassies and at military bases (I am sure other places too). That is pretty sad that we go down to Haiti to provide an incredible amount of help to them, and we don't fly the flag at temporary bases or whatever while we are there. That is ridiculous.

I would think it would be great for international relations that all these people being helped can clearly see who is assisting them after such a terrible disaster.

That is ridiculous.
 
We fly them at permanent bases or in combat situations, but is there a trend of flying the flag at a disaster site in a poor country? Have we ever done that before?
 
The United States flag is flown in countries (that we are not occupying) all over the world at embassies and at military bases (I am sure other places too). That is pretty sad that we go down to Haiti to provide an incredible amount of help to them, and we don't fly the flag at temporary bases or whatever while we are there. That is ridiculous.

I would think it would be great for international relations that all these people being helped can clearly see who is assisting them after such a terrible disaster.

They don't need a flag to realize we're Americans, there. . . . I think it's quite obvious whenever someone opens their mouth an oozes out an accent . . . as well as badges such as the shoulder flag that's worn on every uniform, among other things.

And that's not the purpose, point or reason for any humanitarian-aid mission.
 
The United States flag is flown in countries (that we are not occupying) all over the world at embassies and at military bases (I am sure other places too).

All of those places are considered American soil.
 
I would think it would be great for international relations that all these people being helped can clearly see who is assisting them after such a terrible disaster.

Just in case they missed the markings on the vehicles, the shoulder flashes on every service person?

Lets face it, if they missed both of those hints, then no darn flag is going to make a difference no matter how big it is.
 
Given their record on friendly fire and collateral damage they can cause, it's a health and safety issue. ;)
 
Your military ins't allowed operate in US states.
Almost correct...
The US military is not allowed to act ina law-enforcement capacity within the US.
 
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