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Old Aug 15, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by jkonkle
The use wasn't "illegal" it was inappropriate. There are way's to handle the flag, adorn clothes and other tangible items with it. Since the end of the world war's was still only a decade past there was much hoopla around the flag and it's use.

Since the late 20th century less favor is shown on "preserving" the value of the flag in it's different uses.

I"m 32 and no expert; but I watch the history channel and have stay'd at a holiday inn before!!

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Here a link on Flag etiquette, can't say for sure if it is all true, but still interesting reading.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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Thanks for the history lesson.
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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You guys really know your stuff. And I thought maybe all the Frenchmen just have small penises.
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by arcticblast
You guys really know your stuff. And I thought maybe all the Frenchmen just have small penises.
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 01:48 PM
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You guys really know your stuff. And I thought maybe all the Frenchmen just have small penises.
Does that mean they all drive a Porsche?


(Just kidding....a former Porsche owner (2) myself......)
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Old Aug 17, 2005 | 02:22 PM
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Fleur de lis was used by Chevrolet for many years on their emblems before the Corvette came about.
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