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Bob wrote:
What company is it? I didn't care much for some of the things Bush did, but I damn sure wouldn't go outside the country to make my feelings known. Just like the Dixie Chicks paid the price for what Natalie Maines said, this company should suffer also. I'd be willing to bet they are not involved in any local, state or federal activities to change what they feel is wrong. The cowards have to use clothing labels going to France of all places to take shots at thier country.
LOL. I laughed. It also makes me laugh that the majority of Americans I know all deny voting for Bush. How, I wonder, did he manage to remain President for 2 terms?
Total humor. I think it's ironic those that love this country so much think that speaking out against it should be punishable. Irony at it's most sharp.
Our President and our country are not one in the same. Our glory goes far beyond the tiny scope of one man. It is more American than you might think to actively disapprove of the president – after all, that's what is theoretically so great about a "free country".
To be honest, your comment seems a bit more in line with fascism than true American patriotism. I hope you're not actually so naive as to think that George W. Bush – or any president or politician – is truly representative of "our country and our people" as a whole.
Cowardice and the Dixie Chicks has nothing to do with this, Bob. Most Americans don't have a vessel for international communication outside of political representatives and ambassadors, which are obviously not the best people to speak truthfully on behalf of the American public. People have to get the message out somehow and it's definitely not going to be through the mainstream media. I think it's great that this company is telling the rest of the world that there are still sane human beings living in this country. It pains me that you are so opposed to the self-expression of free Americans.
Also, I'm sure cowardice is not the motivation for doing it this way. People make fun of and express their hatred for George W. Bush on mainstream television stations, on the radio, all over the internet, and even with mass-produced merchandise sold all across the country (anti-Bush t-shirts, bumper stickers, etc.) – so it has become totally acceptable to speak out on that topic. Why do you think anyone would be scared to openly admit that at this point?
Our duties as US citizens are very clearly defined in the Constitution, a document which former (thankfully) President Bush did a good job of ignoring and attempting to subvert. Nowhere in there does it say that we are required to support the president or refrain from speaking out against him to foreign nations. On the contrary, it is supposed to guarantee us the right to express ourselves freely regardless of whether we speak in support of or against the government. It is one thing to tell someone you disagree with what they say or do, for that is entirely your right as a citizen, but to wish for them to "suffer" (Bob's first post) shows the shallowness of your patriotism and your ignorance of our constitutional rights.
Furthermore, if our citizens disagree with the president and feel that he has misrepresented us to the international stage, is it not our duty to America to utilize our own international connections and apologize for the actions of one man? My loyalty and patriotism lie with my country as a whole not to the president, and also with the Constitution which is far more representative of America than any man or woman will ever be. We bear the responsibility of who we elect to lead our country, but to unquestioningly support them, even when they embarass our country is not a show of patriotism but of foolishness.
its true. the socially accepted American way is to complain about things the government does and then have people argue you are stupid and don't know what one is talking about.
it made me laugh too.
i don't know when this was posted, but it seems this is talking about obama, not bush because the first post on it is only 12 weeks ago, not when bush was in office… maybe?
I agree! After looking at these comments, it looks like they are all within the last 3 months, which would mean the label is referring to Obama! If this is true I think it is hilarious, because if it is talking about Obama then it is so true!!!! He truly is an embarrassment to America.
Bob wrote:
What company is it? I didn't care much for some of the things Bush did, but I damn sure wouldn't go outside the country to make my feelings known. Just like the Dixie Chicks paid the price for what Natalie Maines said, this company should suffer also. I'd be willing to bet they are not involved in any local, state or federal activities to change what they feel is wrong. The cowards have to use clothing labels going to France of all places to take shots at thier country.
Posted on 07-Jun-09 at 6:25 pm | Permalink
Moe Ronicass wrote:
It's called humor. Or did W make that punishable as well?
Posted on 07-Jun-09 at 6:34 pm | Permalink
Sabrina wrote:
It's not humor it's disrespect. For our country and our people
Posted on 07-Jun-09 at 10:37 pm | Permalink
Brenna wrote:
Nope, definitley humour.
Posted on 08-Jun-09 at 1:22 am | Permalink
Helle wrote:
LOL. I laughed. It also makes me laugh that the majority of Americans I know all deny voting for Bush. How, I wonder, did he manage to remain President for 2 terms?
Posted on 08-Jun-09 at 3:25 am | Permalink
Penny Lane wrote:
Total humor. I think it's ironic those that love this country so much think that speaking out against it should be punishable. Irony at it's most sharp.
Posted on 08-Jun-09 at 11:16 pm | Permalink
Penny Lane wrote:
I think it's absolutely necessary for Americans to speak out against the things our government does wrong. What could be MORE American?
Posted on 08-Jun-09 at 11:19 pm | Permalink
adamsqueen wrote:
come on!! are you serious
Posted on 20-Jun-09 at 3:06 am | Permalink
natalie wrote:
Damn now THAT is humor!!! LMFAO here
Posted on 20-Jun-09 at 3:08 am | Permalink
Daniel wrote:
Bush had 20% of Americans vote for him in 2004. Most people don't vote.
Posted on 25-Jun-09 at 8:49 pm | Permalink
Screw W wrote:
Im sure that out a smile on many french peoples faces, and im sure that was the intention, to bring some humor to some frenchies.
Posted on 26-Jun-09 at 11:24 am | Permalink
Thomas wrote:
Our President and our country are not one in the same. Our glory goes far beyond the tiny scope of one man. It is more American than you might think to actively disapprove of the president – after all, that's what is theoretically so great about a "free country".
To be honest, your comment seems a bit more in line with fascism than true American patriotism. I hope you're not actually so naive as to think that George W. Bush – or any president or politician – is truly representative of "our country and our people" as a whole.
Posted on 26-Jun-09 at 4:31 pm | Permalink
Thomas wrote:
Cowardice and the Dixie Chicks has nothing to do with this, Bob. Most Americans don't have a vessel for international communication outside of political representatives and ambassadors, which are obviously not the best people to speak truthfully on behalf of the American public. People have to get the message out somehow and it's definitely not going to be through the mainstream media. I think it's great that this company is telling the rest of the world that there are still sane human beings living in this country. It pains me that you are so opposed to the self-expression of free Americans.
Also, I'm sure cowardice is not the motivation for doing it this way. People make fun of and express their hatred for George W. Bush on mainstream television stations, on the radio, all over the internet, and even with mass-produced merchandise sold all across the country (anti-Bush t-shirts, bumper stickers, etc.) – so it has become totally acceptable to speak out on that topic. Why do you think anyone would be scared to openly admit that at this point?
Posted on 26-Jun-09 at 4:47 pm | Permalink
JohnnyBlaze wrote:
LMAO!!
Posted on 29-Jun-09 at 10:15 pm | Permalink
Adam wrote:
Our duties as US citizens are very clearly defined in the Constitution, a document which former (thankfully) President Bush did a good job of ignoring and attempting to subvert. Nowhere in there does it say that we are required to support the president or refrain from speaking out against him to foreign nations. On the contrary, it is supposed to guarantee us the right to express ourselves freely regardless of whether we speak in support of or against the government. It is one thing to tell someone you disagree with what they say or do, for that is entirely your right as a citizen, but to wish for them to "suffer" (Bob's first post) shows the shallowness of your patriotism and your ignorance of our constitutional rights.
Posted on 30-Jun-09 at 12:40 am | Permalink
Adam wrote:
Furthermore, if our citizens disagree with the president and feel that he has misrepresented us to the international stage, is it not our duty to America to utilize our own international connections and apologize for the actions of one man? My loyalty and patriotism lie with my country as a whole not to the president, and also with the Constitution which is far more representative of America than any man or woman will ever be. We bear the responsibility of who we elect to lead our country, but to unquestioningly support them, even when they embarass our country is not a show of patriotism but of foolishness.
Posted on 30-Jun-09 at 12:41 am | Permalink
Jello wrote:
its true. the socially accepted American way is to complain about things the government does and then have people argue you are stupid and don't know what one is talking about.
it made me laugh too.
Posted on 06-Aug-09 at 1:49 am | Permalink
travler wrote:
i don't know when this was posted, but it seems this is talking about obama, not bush because the first post on it is only 12 weeks ago, not when bush was in office… maybe?
Posted on 02-Sep-09 at 5:10 am | Permalink
Denver wrote:
I agree! After looking at these comments, it looks like they are all within the last 3 months, which would mean the label is referring to Obama! If this is true I think it is hilarious, because if it is talking about Obama then it is so true!!!! He truly is an embarrassment to America.
Posted on 25-Sep-09 at 1:17 am | Permalink
Schneider wrote:
Posted on 04-Nov-09 at 3:32 am | Permalink
Thomas Chaves wrote:
Now its funny, I didn't vote for BO, I do feel sorry about him being president, but not to the French, to us!
Posted on 28-Dec-09 at 7:05 pm | Permalink
Rachel wrote:
Who cares? Its funny.
Posted on 06-Feb-10 at 1:02 am | Permalink
Henry wrote:
For some the truth hurts.
Posted on 20-Feb-10 at 7:52 pm | Permalink