Author Topic: More to be outraged over? (Read 4476 times)

AZRedhawk44 · « **on:** September 04, 2009, 01:32:55 PM »

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2009-07/13/content_8422505.htm

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The national flag of the People's Republic of China (PRC) will be hoisted at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on September 20, media reported Sunday.

Chinese associations in the United States had applied to hold a ceremony in front of the US President’s residence to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the founding of PRC.

Chen Ronghua, chairman of Fujian Association of the United States, told reporters that their application was approved not only because of the sound Sino-US relations but also because China is a responsible country.

"Many Americans admire China due to the success of last year’s Beijing Olympics," said Chen.

More than 1,000 people will attend the ceremony and the performances held after it, according to Zhao Luqun, who will direct the performances.

Zhao said the performances will demonstrate the friendship, magnanimous spirit and kindness of modern Chinese people.

How often do we fly other countries' flags on the actual grounds of the White House or Capitol Building?

This doesn't sound like a joint-speech of two Heads of State where the podium behind them has the US flag and that of the other country... this sounds like China's flag will be flying alongside the Stars and Stripes.

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 04, 2009, 01:37:00 PM »

It's done for visiting foreign dignitaries and heads of state.

The rule is that the foreign flag in question must be flown in a position subordinate to the U.S. flag, either lower in height, etc.

Standing Wolf · « **Reply #2 on:** September 04, 2009, 01:46:59 PM »

Yeah, relax, hey? We'll have a new American red flag flying over the White House in no time.

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2009, 01:48:29 PM »

Yeah, right.

Call me when that happens, ok?

You can just shout, "Wolverines", too. That'll work fine.

AZRedhawk44 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 04, 2009, 01:53:48 PM »

"All that hate's gonna burn you up, kid..."

"It keeps me warm."

longeyes · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:18:27 PM »

How long till we have a branch Capitol in Beijing?

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:23:15 PM »

When do you want it? I'm sure we can work something out...

AZRedhawk44 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:24:25 PM »

"Well, we've got 500 million screamin' Chinamen on our side."

"I thought it was a billion screamin' Chinamen?"

"It was."

I wonder if the Obama administration interprets that particular exchange differently than I do...

charby · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:25:18 PM »

Quote from: Gewehr98 on September 04, 2009, 02:23:15 PM

When do you want it? I'm sure we can work something out...

I got a couple B-52's in my hidden TEOWAWKI bunker in ND.

But I think the ground pounding power of a 4 cylinder Subraru would be more appropriate.

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #9 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:26:25 PM »

Charby, you're officially my hero.

MechAg94 · « **Reply #10 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:26:40 PM »

Quote from: longeyes on September 04, 2009, 02:18:27 PM

How long till we have a branch Capitol in Beijing?

We already do. It is called an Embassy.

charby · « **Reply #11 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:27:15 PM »

Quote from: Gewehr98 on September 04, 2009, 02:26:25 PM

Charby, you're officially my hero.

Did you know I was on a SEAL team but they lost my paperwork.

Gewehr98 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:27:55 PM »

I think you meant "SEEL Team".

charby · « **Reply #13 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:30:55 PM »

Quote from: Gewehr98 on September 04, 2009, 02:27:55 PM

I think you meant "SEEL Team".

Dude, you just interupted my OODA loop!

longeyes · « **Reply #14 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:53:15 PM »

Embassy? Funny, gee, thanks for the explication. I think we both know what we are talking about here, and it's not an "embassy." How many great American estates are being built on Chinese "largesse?" I'm not talking about legitimate commerce, I'm talking about bribery, payoffs, and kickbacks, not to mention intellectual property theft.

Jocassee · « **Reply #15 on:** September 04, 2009, 03:19:19 PM »

Quote from: charby on September 04, 2009, 02:30:55 PM

Dude, you just interupted my OODA loop!

Thread win raht thar.

dogmush · « **Reply #16 on:** September 04, 2009, 05:05:02 PM »

Will the flag look like this?

41magsnub · « **Reply #17 on:** September 04, 2009, 05:16:22 PM »

Quote from: Gewehr98 on September 04, 2009, 02:27:55 PM

I think you meant "SEEL Team".

Are they solders in the marine core? :)

El Tejon · « **Reply #18 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:21:12 AM »

Charby, weren't you a Sergeant in the SEELs?

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #19 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:24:19 AM »

You mean a Sargent in the SEELs.

El Tejon · « **Reply #20 on:** September 07, 2009, 10:44:21 AM »

Yes, of course, a Sargent. :rolleyes:

charby · « **Reply #21 on:** September 07, 2009, 12:37:42 PM »

Wolverines

Boomhauer · « **Reply #22 on:** September 07, 2009, 04:58:13 PM »

Ah, nevermind

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #23 on:** September 08, 2009, 07:38:52 AM »

I shoulda done this a few days ago. This one is a non starter, as G98 stated, its been done in the past.

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Author Topic: More to be outraged over? (Read 4476 times)