I like it.

My husband would love that.

At the risk of being told, "If you don't like it, you can just leave" ... No thanks.

I am a true patriot of this country, but that would be just way too darn big if it were my home. OMG!

Does this mean they think that are more patriotic then someone who flys a normal size flag? (Not to mention how dark at least 2 rooms will be.)

Is this on a private home or on a museum/library?

Maybe it was just up during a holiday. I would do it for the 4th :D

It's a gorgeous flag. You've reminded me I need to get a new one (just 3' x 5') very soon! Thanks, Jim!

Yes, it's massive. But it looks good on that house. It's a very nice flag. I'd definitely do it for the 4th.

TR, go to your room. :p

LOL!

'Murrica. ;-D

I like it - on that house. It wouldn't work on my long low ranch.

I should add, even on that particular house, I wouldn't leave it up all year or even season, but wouldn't hesitate to display it for a weekend or event. 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day....

Former owner had put a nicely done flag pole in the island bed here, circular driveway. As a housewarming gift, our realtor bought an American flag that we took down after several months - storm damaged. DH missed it, so I've replaced it but standard measurements for a 30' pole.

Seems to block window views...

I can see my sister hanging such a flag on the front of her large 100 yr old New Englander where she hosts big July 4th cookouts. It would be a one-day-only or holiday weekend display. She tends to go big, but everything goes back to normal as soon as any event is over.

In that type situation, I give it thumbs up. If someone displays it every day it strikes me less as patriotic and more an in your face statement.

On my house it would look like I was being fumigated for vermin. On that house it looks awesome.

It totally blocks out the sun. But for the 4th, Memorial Day, Veterans Day? Perfect.

I love it! My ex had one like that. Somebody stole it. He was furious!

I guess I have to go home. I've never understood why you're perceived to be more patriotic if you fly a flag, and I'm not even sure what patriotic means. It's so often a misused word. I do know I feel very privileged to live in this country.

Hmmm, gotta wonder if a certain unnamed miss would be so off put t'were it a Union Jack ;)

I feel it's up to them and how they want to express themselves. I do think it is hung a big low, it should be clear of the shrubbery and illuminated if they keep it up at night.

I want one!

Reminds me of the small hands syndrome. I never understood flying flags on homes either. I know what country I'm in, so I don't need to display a flag to remind me. I feel very lucky to be here, but would never fly a flag on my home.

Thanks for that insight ingeorgia and I do appreciate the sacrifice of our service members.

The flag means different things to different people. I like to think that part of the beauty of being an American is that we don't all have to feel the same way about it, and can hold various opinions without being disparaged.

Haha - all I can think is that person owns a car dealership...

I can't do a flag that big on my house, but I make up for it with ~ 50 American flags dotting my frontage ;-)

(on apropos holidays)

I think that flag on the white house looks amazing.

ingeorgia, our country has changed a lot since that first flag was flown, and change is a part of life, but as long as we have liberty, tolerance and the right to speak our minds it is a wonderful country. My husband served in Viet Nam, as did his father, although we cannot say they fought to defend our country or that it was a just war. Reality is often difficult to accept, and unfortunately I know people who fly that flag every day on their houses and yet have an intolerance and narrowmindedness that our founding fathers would have condemned.

The only thing constant IS change, however, core values should be things that do not change. Once we submit to having our integrity, morals, and patriotism denigrated and dismissed as being "intolerant" and "narrow minded" , once we ridicule those who fly our flag and allow it to be done in the name of "tolerance" we might as well hang up that great flag and say "finis".

Thank you for your comments, ingeorgia. Ours is not a perfect society -- utopias don't exist. But there is much to be proud of about " 'Murica," and I for one will be displaying the stars & stripes this weekend with great appreciation of all the good things our nation has accomplished. I will say a prayer for all Vets past, present, & future.

ingeorgia, I'm sorry to see that you've twisted my words around to suit your own purpose. However, it was wrong of me to comment at all, and I will say no more.

It was certainly not wrong, Ingrid. If those who espouse patriotism truly believe what they say, then it must follow that they believe we are each bestowed with an inherent right to hold differing viewpoints ... even viewpoints that they find distasteful or that don't align with their "morals."

Thank you for saying that so excellently, TurquoiseRose.

What's this "distasteful" and " 'morals' " b.s.? I totally get where the nonflagwavers are coming from, but IMO their thinking is too negative. Just my opinion, if I may repeat.

I believe the NFWs truly want a better America, just as I do, but our points of view on how best to achieve it are probably very different -- another discussion for another time. But to assume I feel distaste for people I dont agree with? That's insulting. As are the quotation marks around the word morals, implying that I/we are phonies or hypocrites -- all because of showing some national pride on Memorial Day?!

Some people will always turn a good, positive thing, into a very negative thing. Very sad!

Exactly, awm03. As I said , men and women died under our flag so people could choose NOT to display it and so that they could say what they want to, AND so that those of us who do love this country can "espouse" our patriotism. I don't think putting down anyone who wants to display our flag is "tolerant" or open minded. Love how hypocritical that is.

I think it is beautiful.

Aesthetically, I prefer a flag to be displayed in a manner that allows it to flow with the breeze, rather than the flat attachment method. I also would not like the windows to be covered. If someone only displays occasionally, it works. Regular hangers probably should invest in a pole.

Love the flag for a patriotic day/weekend. Would never work on my house but I enjoy seeing it on that home. Our last house we put the flag out on patriotic holidays. We still need to add in the flag pole holder at this home. Also our house is so far back out of the way I don't say think anyone will ever see the flag here, but I am sure we will get it installed eventually.

My smaller flag just went up for the Memorial Day weekend. It flies from my garage door trim, and definitely flows in the breeze, although I periodically have to untwist it.

I've always liked the simple charm of this flag display

Linelle

My smaller flag just went up for the Memorial Day weekend. It flies from my garage door trim, and definitely flows in the breeze, although I periodically have to untwist it.

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Same here. I also put out patriotic garden flags. I love my garden flags and have about 2 dozen- for holidays, seasons, and things I like.

I do hope everyone has a happy holiday and apologize for offending. Rereading the thread, I actually think some of the same thoughts of being thankful for our freedoms were being expressed, albeit in different ways. I know this enters the realm of closely held convictions and again, I apologize for crossing a line with my words.

TR, I never doubted your heart being in the right place.

Happy Memorial Day to all and for those of you that have served our country you have my respect, admiration, and thanks.