Comments on: Obama and McCain: Come Fly with Me…

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:17:35 +0000

I find it curious how everybody is up in arms about the removal of a dipiction of the US flag from Senator Obama’s plane.

For one, the U.S. Flag Code expressly forbids the use of a U.S. Flag in advertising of any kind (and running around the country selling yourself to the American people is what campaigning is all about). Just because other people do it illegally, doesn’t make it right. Senator Obama, whether he’s aware of it or not, is actually following the law, while Senator McCain is breaking it by adding the embellished flag to his plane.

The only flag that should be on any plane is the small flag denoting the country of origin. Plan and simple.

Oh…and technically, service flag lapel pins are ONLY supposed to be worn by family of active-duty soldiers during a time of war.

By: Millen

Millen — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:22:55 +0000

I get where you are coming from VET except Obama did not remove a flag, he removed the airlines logo. Also, he still has a flag on his plane.

J Miller, I don’t believe VET was felt he was “made God.” Your comment seemed a bit harsh.

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By: J MILLER

J MILLER — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:04:13 +0000

Vet 398, I am proud as hell of you and all who serve. Your service to Our Country allows ALL OF US FELLOW AMERICANS our freedom and beliefs as we see fit. I am not sorry to say that I do not share your opinion. Who died and made you God when it comes to deciding what being an AMERICAN is?! Enjoy life, live and let live.

By: Godfather

Godfather — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:57:47 +0000

Pied, I love your take on the situation.

There are millions of people that never put up a flag on Fourth of July or wear a flag lapel pin – yet those same people are pointing fingers at candidates for the “size” of flag they have on a plane.

Great Point!

By: PiedType

PiedType — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:15:34 +0000

I’m so glad I’ve missed this airplane thing until now. It’s just one more example of how ridiculous this campaign has gotten (on both sides).

Since when does NOT displaying a flag mean you are NOT proud to be an American? The vast majority of Americans do not wear flag pins, or have flags on their cars, or fly flags from their homes. It proves nothing.

By: Godfather

Godfather — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 23:25:08 +0000

Thanks for the comments Robert,

I believe Obama’s plane is from North American Airlines. The logo that was on the tail was North American’s logo. Obama relocated (or retained) the US flag as mentioned above (adjacent tot he plane’s registration number) and replaced NA’s logo on the tail with his own campaign logo.

McCain’s plane is the “Straight Talk Express” and also has a flag on it (below the wing towards the back. The plane is a Boeing 737-400. During a five month period McCain used his wife’s corporate plane (Phoenix-based beer distributor).

By: Robert Simpson

Robert Simpson — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:41:46 +0000

I will add one other thing about this flag nonsense. The original flag is actually the logo of American Airlines, from whom Obama leased the plane. All Obama did was paint over one LOGO and substitute another. I wonder where McCain got his plane and what logo was originally under the tail section that is now plastered with his name?

By: Robert Simpson

Robert Simpson — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:36:22 +0000

MidUSA and Vet398…

The “flag” that was originally on the plane was moved…It is still there…What is it that you do not understand here?

By: Vet398

Vet398 — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 12:25:38 +0000

Either you are proud to be an American – and show it – or you are not.