Man fined for flying "Tea Party" flag

[American Patriot]

LAVEEN, Ariz. (CBS News) - An Arizona man is fighting his Home Owner's Association over a flag that many are using to represent the Tea Party movement.


Andy McDonel is flying the historic "Don't Tread on Me" flag outside his Laveen, Arizona home.


He's been flying the flag since January, but recently his H.O.A. asked him to take it down.


He's appealed to the board but was denied. He's now been fined for flying the flag.


McDonel says, "There's no way that I'm going to take the flag down because an uneducated board member or an uneducated management company member doesn't recognize what the flag truly is."


Neighbors support McDonel's decision to fly the flag.


Ed Turner: "If you want to fly a flag that represents something you believe in than you should be able to do it without anyone telling you that you don't have a first amendment right."


Arnie Gonzales: "I think it's the same as a freedom of speech, you know.
It's a flag that anybody should be able to fly no matter what it's for."


The state is also on McDonel's side. Arizona law states that the U.S. Flag, the state flag, and military flags may be flown in outdoor displays.


McDonel said Sunday he'll keep fighting for the right to fly the flag and to stop the fines.

http://www.wwmt.com/articles/-1380570--.html

[American Patriot]

denver and the west
HOA wants to ban Thornton man's "Tea Party" flag

By TaRhonda Thomas
9News

Posted: 08/17/2010 09:50:52 AM MDT
Updated: 08/17/2010 07:55:23 PM MDT

Eric Smith, who lives at the East York Villas in Thornton, was notified by his HOA that his family had violated HOA covenants by flying the Gadsden flag off their front porch. (Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post)





Eric Smith says he's always been fascinated by the Gadsden flag. On a yellow background, the flag features a rattlesnake poised to strike and the statement: "Don't Tread on Me."


"This is actually a flag that has strong Revolutionary War and history to it," Smith said, referring to the flag, which he says he has displayed along with the American flag in front of his Thornton home for the past year.


Last week, he received a letter from the East York Villas Homeowner's Association stating: "Tea Party flags are not permitted. Please Remove." The letter threatened a fine of up to $100 per month if the flag is not removed.


The flag has also had connections to the U.S. military. But in recent years, the Gadsden flag has been a fixture at Tea Party rallies, making some think of it as a political symbol for that party.


"I don't like it being referred to as a Tea Party flag," Smith said. "I'm actually a registered Republican."

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This has been brewing over a year ago when the Obama Administration declared war on conservatives.

May 08, 2009
Gadsden Flag = Subversive and Extremist Message

Posted by: The BoBo // Category: And…so it begins!

Found this over at Young Americans for Liberty. Apparently, a Louisiana man was pulled over and detained by the local Ball, LA police department because he had a Gadsden Flag bumper sticker.

So – I googled it and found more on this story:
from Free Republic – Louisiana Citizen detained for Displaying “Don’t Tread on Me” bumper sticker that leads to an article from
The American Vision – Man Detained for Displaying “Don’t Tread on Me” bumper sticker – a little more detail than the link above.

and from The World Net Daily –
Suspect detained over “extremist” bumper sticker – a little more detail here. Apparently, the police officer warned him about his “subversive survivalist bumper sticker” and that it sends a “subversive message.” He was detained on the side of the road for 30 minutes while this officer ran a background check to see if he was part of an extremist group.

While I don’t generally link back to any articles from the WND since they do sometimes go over the top – this is not a story that originated with them. However, they did some follow-up and was able to add more detail than the other stories.

People – the crackdown on our freedoms is starting. Since when is one of the greatest symbols of American independence now considered to be “extremist?” While Gadsden designed the flag – Benjamin Franklin was very instrumental in getting the message out. Apparently, according to this administration – it is subversive and extremist to believe in individual liberty and freedom. I guess not wanting the government to take care of us from cradle to grave amounts to being a domestic terrorist.

There are several measures running through Congress right now that could potentially limit many of the freedoms guaranteed in our Constitution. The Fairness Doctrine is coming back – but – it’s not being called that – and the government is trying to use a backdoor approach to it. Here is one story from the LA Times and this one from Human Events and this one from Judicial Watch. If these new FCC rules get implemented – you can kiss Conservative Talk-radio good-bye. This would be a direct violation of our First Amendment rights – but – the government controls the airwaves – so – they get to regulate them using the commerce clause in the 10th Amendment. Funny how they don’t attempt to regulate the print media or TV news to ensure “balance.”

The Blair Holt Act that has been introduced by Bobby Rush in Congress would effectively strip away our 2nd Amendment rights using a backdoor approach as well and then there is this international Treaty that would effectively take all guns out of American hands. The good news about this is that Montana has just signed in a law that challenges the Federal Government and exerts its sovereignty as a state. Following closely behind them are Utah, Oklahoma, Texas, and Tennessee. We need to get all of the states involved in this one and tell the Federal Government to get the hell out of our business.

I am urging everyone to do a couple things here –
1.) call all of your state representatives and tell them you want them to introduce and pass legislation similar to that of Montana’s,

2.) call all of your Senators and Congressmen and tell them to vote against any proposals such as the one’s I’ve outlined above that would infringe upon the 2nd Amendment in any way, and

3.) Joine a 9.12 Project group in your area or some other meet-up group in your area and become active and stay on top of what is going on in D.C. If WE THE PEOPLE stay vigilant and educate ourselves – big government can’t trample on our rights.

The Federal Government is moving at the speed of light right now on this road to Socialism. It’s almost impossible to try to keep up with absolutely everything they are doing. The only way we can stop this is to join together and to talk about it, educate everyone, and keep your eyes on the ball. This administration is a master of distraction – they get you looking one way while they sneak something in the other way.

While our attention is on the little stuff – they start introducing the big stuff that affects us all…and…by the time we see what has happened behind our backs – it is too late.

This isn’t a Republican versus Democrat thing or a Liberal versus Conservative thing – this is an American thing. I know our Liberal brothers and sisters out there don’t want their freedoms taken away either – but – unless some of them come to their senses – they will be right there in the same boat with us Conservatives.

Big Government means everything is controlled and regulated – even for you Libs out there that say you espouse your personal liberties and Freedoms. While we Conservatives may have a different view point on some of the social issues – the fact of the matter is that what it boils down to is that we all want the same thing – Freedom from interference by our Government.

What I don’t understand – since it is an oxymoron – is why you Liberals who so want your freedom to do as you please – also want big government.

That makes no sense to me. For the last 8 years all you did was complain about every single law passed under the Bush administration shouting that it is an infringement on your rights. Yet, you elect a President who has just now committed the largest power grab in the history of this country and has nationalized our financial system, our auto industry, and is looking to nationalize our press and energy sectors. Do you not see what is happening?

You have elected a President that believes in Fascism and Socialism – things that you guys are supposed to be against. Things that go directly against our personal freedom to choose as individuals our own fate.

Don’t get me wrong here – if McCain had gotten in – we’d still be in the same boat – and – I would still be having the same discussions with you guys. This two-party system will be the demise of this country – and – Obama is taking us there on a rocket. If you’re interested – there is another way – The American Conservative Party.

I’m still looking in to this group as well. As some of you know – I joined the Constitution Party as they were closer in line to my values than any other party thus far. However – this emerging party could be my final resting place. Take a look for yourselves. We can thank Texas Fred for bringing this new party to our attention.

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Here is the propaganda hit piece Chris Matthews put on MSNBC against the Right.

RISE OF THE NEW RIGHT - Chris Matthews - Part 1



RISE OF THE NEW RIGHT - Chris Matthews - Part 2



RISE OF THE NEW RIGHT - Chris Matthews - Part 3




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[American Patriot]

I've been flying that flag since 9-11.

They can pound SAND. The only SUBVERSION is those maggots who are calling it subversion.

It's time to start pointing to the left and yelling "UNAMERICAN"

[Backstop]

I'm all for freedom of speech.

But the thing is, if that flag is a violation of the HOA, then all I can say is the guy should have read the HOA before buying the house.

I hate HOAs, and just because it's a law doesn't make it right.

[American Patriot]

Fuck HOAs.

They are communists too.

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New York town removes flag as ‘offensive’ Tea Party symbol

April 12, 2013 | 2:42 pm

Michal Conger
The Washington Examiner




A veterans organization in a New York town is fighting for its right to fly a patriotic flag after the city council refused to let the group display the flag, calling it a symbol of the Tea Party with right-wing connotations.

The United Veterans Memorial & Patriotic Association replaced a tattered American flag at the New Rochelle Armory, flying the Gadsden flag underneath it. The bright yellow “Don’t Tread On Me” flag has been used by the Navy and Marine Corps since 1775.

When a city council member complained to the city manager that he found the flag offensive, the city manager initially decided to let the flag fly anyway. But the city council overruled him, and the flag was taken down. On Wednesday, the council voted 5 to 2 to keep the veterans from putting the flag back up.

The council objected to the flag because they said Peter Parente, the president of the veterans group, is a member of the Tea Party and the group wants to use the flag to make a political point.

But Parente said at the council meeting no one in his organization is a Tea Party member.

“I’m a proud Republican,” he told the council.

Once council member compared the flag to the rainbow flag used to symbolize gay pride, according to local news website Talk of the Sound. Another has compared it variously to the Nazi flag, a Mickey Mouse flag and graffiti.

The veterans group has retained the Thomas More Law Center to regain the right to fly the flag. They have not yet filed a lawsuit.


Read More:
http://washingtonexaminer.com/new-yo...stom_click=rss

[American Patriot]

Fuck New York.

Good IT IS A MOTHERFUCKING POLITICAL POINT YOU COCKSUCKERS!