Comments on: “Take Down that Maple Leaf: You’re Offending People!”

By: MJGmyhomeandnativeland

MJGmyhomeandnativeland — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 15:57:11 +0000

People have lost their minds. I understand the politics behind the flag, but people need to forget about he Liberals, the Conservatives, and the NDP for one minute. We are talking about the Canadian flag, and make no mistake- this is the right flag for our country. Forget about who selected it. The flag is a symbol of the natural beauty of our country, and the design of the maple leaf is perfect. It is just one solid image, which to me indicates that we are ONE nation, strong and united from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Of course there are some people who are separatists or whatever, but with those few exceptions, we are strong together. And as for making someone take down their Canadian flag, this is simply pathetic.

By: onefreeman

onefreeman — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:27:15 +0000

Look at the Canadian Governemnt website. The Canada Flag is only to be flown on government buildings.

Now all flags are military flags. MIlitary flags are used in times of war. The STATE has been at war since the war measures act of 1934. We are all chattel claimed in war times.

The only flag you should be flying is your own flag. Your church flag is good as it is a neutral party in the war.

Do the research. The truth will set you free!. (Actually google that motto and you will be closer to the truth if you believe in God.

By: glacialgal

glacialgal — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:25:28 +0000

“Dear David your story is full of shit move to China they could use you”.

LOL! You’ve got that right.

David must be a friend of Kenny the Vegan Man. Whine, whine, whine……………..

By: SickofsomeofU

SickofsomeofU — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:25:19 +0000

Dear David your story is full of shit move to China they could use you

By: David

David — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 22:38:00 +0000

I think canada should rip down the flag because I had a little girl that passed away with sids and she was only two weeks old. I was told by government officials to bury her the best wat that I knew how like dig a hoe in the back yard throw her in and throw dirt over her. What crime did she ever do she puked up her milk and went in her diapers so that is a big crime. We also lost our house and my wife needed nerve medication but was refused and my son needed medication for striped throat but I had to tell him that daddy didn’t have the money for it.So if canada doesn’t like the children than they should demolish this country. I have so much hatered for this place that I want to move from here.

By: Bill Bishop

Bill Bishop — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 04:28:12 +0000

Sir J.G. Bourinot wrote in “How Canada is Governed(1895)” under “Executive Power” with regards to the Dominion government and the National flag Quote”The Dominion of Canada has also authority to display on all public occasions a National flag, viz., the Red or Blue Ensign…The Red Ensign is displayed at the opening and closing of parliament, and on all National occasions. The Blue Ensign is a distinguishing flag of government vessels of Canada; the mercantile marine of the Dominion has a right to use the Red Ensign.” Sir John George Bourinot,(1837-1902)Canadian historian, he is remembered as an authority on the Canadian constitution and government.His “Local Government in Canada(1887),Manuel of the Constitutional history of Canada(1888, rev.ed. 1901), How Canada Is Governed (1895,rev.ed.1918), and other books are still authoritative.” It would be wise and only fair to make sure that it becomes common knowledge that with the passage of time the true perspective on the creation of the current national flag of Canada and the great emotion and sadness that accompanied the moment has in many ways been purposly hidden, lied about, overlooked and in many cases forgotten. In June 1964 the Toronto Telegram wrote “The people of Canada should be allowed to decide whether or not they wish to live under the flag of thier forbearers or discard it in favor of a new emblem… Mr. Pearson has an enviable reputation for sagacity and diplomacy. Let him now demonstrate it once again.Let him ask the people by referendum whether they want to replace the banner that carries the symbols of our nationhood by one that is mounted on the colour of surrender and would be most suitable for an aboretum.” The Vancouver Province wrote “Canadians who are outraged at the thought of abandoning a flag sanctified by the lives and blood of thousands of our countrymen in two great wars-a flag of colour and character in every way superior to the glorified dish towel Mr. Pearon seeks single-handedly to impose on this country.”… I will always remember these facts because “I am Canadian.”

By: ThePolitic.com » Canadian Flag Flap - Sanity Prevails

ThePolitic.com » Canadian Flag Flap - Sanity Prevails — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:53:10 +0000

[...] after a barrage of email and support for the resident of a townhouse strata in Surrey, who dared to fly the Canadian Flag on his unit, the strata council has decided not to move forward with a fine.Â It almost seemed [...]

By: igloogirl

igloogirl — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 19:43:33 +0000

Fly the flag proudly and vote the damn Liberals out everytime you get the chance. That ‘oughta help erase any bad feelings you may have over it.

By: Greig

Greig — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:22:02 +0000

As a born and raised Albertan, now living in Manitoba I think of the flag as more of a Liberal advertisement than anything else.
Personally, I fly the Manitoba Provincial flag – It looks like Canada’s former flag the Canadian Red Ensign with the Union Jack in one corner and the Provincial Shield on the right side.

By: Powell Lucas

Powell Lucas — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:56:32 +0000

Step #1: If you have authorization to fly the flag from the previous council and, if the present council has not amended the bylaws, in writing and with proper notification, let them take you to court and then sue the ass off them.
Step #2: Study the bylaws intently and then watch the complaining moron like a hawk. Every time she is in even the slightest violation send in a complaint. Keep it up until you drive her out of the neighbourhood.
Step #3: Get a number of very large and very nasty dogs and dare them to come and take down the flag.

By: Me

Me — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:21:06 +0000

Peter,

I’m on the same page as you. For me, the current flag is synonymous with the Liberal party and its overt campaign to eradicate all traces of our history and heritage. Historically and heraldically, the flag has no meaning outside of the colours. Sure, the maple leaf has been an important Canadian symbol for hundreds of years, but have you ever seen a leaf that looks like the one on the flag (and before some bright light tries to explain why a stylised leaf was chosen, don’t bother; I know why)? If we needed a flag with a maple leaf we could have stayed with the Canadian Red Ensign; it has three and they actually look like maple leaves. Nope, we needed a new flag because Liberal B. Pearson decided it was time to piss on our history to appease both so-called ‘new Canadians’ and Quebec and because the Red Ensign stood between him and his ambitions for obtaining a Nobel Peace prize (short history lesson: Pearson wanted to send peacekeepers to the Suez during the 1956 crisis but the Egyptians objected, stating we could not be trusted to be neutral because of the Union Flag in the canton of the Red Ensign.) Couple the introduction of the Liberal Leaf flag with the forcing of naval vessels to fly it at the stern in republican fashion, unification of the armed forces, and changing the name of Dominion Day to Canada Day, and yeah, it’s pretty hard to miss the cultural domination. And as far as the flag being a regional symbol, I live in Ontario and you can’t walk two steps without tripping over the damned thing. Not too suprising given the political leanings here.

So you see it matters to me, too, friend.

By: C

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 02:09:51 +0000

Let’s get this straight: The Union Jack is not the flag of Britain. The flag of Britain is the Union Flag. It’s only the Union Jack if it’s flying on a ship. The Union Flag is not the flag of England, as England is only part of Britain. The Flag of England is the St George’s Cross. The St George’s Cross was for many years associated with The British National Party, a far right, whites only political party formed from the National Front, which in turn was formed from a coalition of far rightists and Neo-Nazis. In certain situations, it still carries that association. I’m really not sure this is the kind of thing you should be indignant about when you can’t get the name of the flag right, and I’m fairly certain it’s not the context that you’d want to be comparing the Maple Leaf with. As it says in the article you linked to:

â€œIt all depends on the context of a stop. If they are going past a lot of Polish people, for instance, and abusing them, then we possibly would ask them to take the flag down.â€

By: Peter O'Donnell

Peter O'Donnell — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:25:28 +0000

Of course I don’t support the concept of asking a patriotic Canadian to take down the national flag, but let it be noted that not all patriots see the flag with unbridled pride and enthusiasm. To me, for example, it rather reminds me of the Liberal domination of our country and its cultural traditions, the flag and the party symbols and colours are identical.

The CPC has, rather unwisely in my view, tried to market itself as a slightly blue-tinged variant of the same thing. At least the New Democrats refuse to overdo this nationalist approach (but are just plain wrong about most other things).

Oh well … the flag raises mixed feelings in me at sports events for example … it does say Canada to me on one level, but a quiet voice in the back of my head says “kill them all” (no it doesn’t, it says I would rather have a less overtly Liberal flag, or perhaps, more Liberals in jail for stealing our money).

– Peter O’Donnell, well not really in Canada because I live in B.C., and we just get to take things out of the ground or send them somewhere for real Canadians who live in like, Ontario, eh?

There’s the other thing, the red maple leaf — guess what, not too conspicuous in the landscape west of Winnipeg. Or north of 60. So a regional cultural symbol as well as a political one. Should this matter? Does to me. Perhaps I’m odd man out.

By: igloogirl

igloogirl — Sat, 31 May 2008 21:25:45 +0000

Who was this so-called “lady” who complained?

Ridiculous.

Thank you Shane for bringing this to our attention.

By: Shane Edwards

Shane Edwards — Sat, 31 May 2008 20:55:15 +0000

It’s a townhouse with a strata council. He owns the townhouse but must comply with strata regs. He was in compliance – he had written permission from the council to have the flag up there – attained years before.

This was not a flag that was just put up. It had been there for years with no problems, until now.

By: Lori

Lori — Sat, 31 May 2008 20:16:15 +0000

Does he own the house where he is flying the flag? Or is he a renter/leaseholder?