Flag pin? I gotchyer flag pin right here.

Of all the questions asked during the Pennsylvania debate, the one that pissed me off the most was why Barack Obama does not wear a flag pin. Does that mean he's unpatriotic?

No, but if you are questioning his patriotism because he doesn't adorn his suit with colorful enamel and cheap metal, then you might be a hypocritical bigot.

You know what? I am glad he doesn't wear a flag pin. I have decided that of all the reasons to support Obama, the fact that he doesn't wear the fucking flag on his lapel is the most important reason to vote for him.

Is this asshole a patriot?

How about this jerkoff? Patriot?

Here's a patriot who loves torture! Okay to be fair, that's not a flag pin. I don't know what it is, but it's probably a piece by David Yurman, jewelry designer favored by women of a certain age who love Dana Buchman suits, Estee Lauder perfume, and New Age Jazz. ("Ooh that Andreas Vollenweider is so soulful!") Wait, but she's standing next to our flag so she must love our country. At least as much as she loves water-boarding.

Here's some double-flag action. Yeah. Look at where this patriot has gotten us. Worst. President. Ever. Oh, and a total douchebag to boot.

I mean really, people. Flag pins mean you love America? Not wearing one means you don't?

How many pieces of flair does one need to wear to show support for the causes one believes in? Because if you are criticizing Obama for not wearing a flag pin, you better be wearing one to show how much you love our country. And I better see yellow and pink rubber bracelets on your wrist to show how much you hate cancer. And a red ribbon on your lapel (next to your flag pin) to show support for the AIDS cause, and a yellow ribbon around every tree in your front yard (or on your car) to show how much you support our troops, because unless we all can see it, it doesn't count.

Hello, I love my country. And Dana Buchman. And yellow damask upholstery on a wing-back chair. Here I am wearing a flag pin even though I usually don't. I wonder why no one asked me about my flag pin during the debate?

Five pages of Google images and not one of McCain wearing a flag pin. Now why is it that no one questions his patriotism? Gosh, I wonder.

You know who else doesn't wear a flag pin?

Yeah, that's who. I knew I liked him for a reason.

Gimme a break.

Stefania Pomponi Butler does not wear a flag pin but has been known to sport a Barry Manilow pin every now and then.

Comments

[Maria Niles]

Well, I of course agree wholeheartedly agree and not just because of the link love! Kudos for your brilliant use of images to tell your story and make your point loud and clear. Plus lol for the David Yurman lovin' woman description.

[debbie]

How did you get your hands on a Barry the-Man-ilow pin? This I gotta know.

Also, damn fine post. Couldn't agree more. Dumbest question EVER.

[Kim S.]

I love the bit about the flair (it is SO TRUE), awesome post!

[cynematic]

Damn fine exposé of what a non-issue that so-called flag pin issue turned out to be.

And Andreas Vollenweider? I'm glad I have no idea who he is. Bad enough that I know who Dana Buchman is (those people at Nordstrom are always paging her, whassup with that? Is she the world's most wanted shoplifter, or what?).

[Linda]

I know where Bush and Cheney can stick their flag pins!

[Linda]

P.S.: I love your new blog slogan!

[Trish]

Brilliant.

I almost can't bring myself to watch the ABC debate but I might just have to. Jon Stewart's take on it was fantastic ("The first hour of last night’s debate was a 60 minute master class in questions that elevate out-of-context remarks and trivial, insipid miscues into subjects of natural discourse… which is my job! Stop doing my job! That’s what I’m here for! I’m the silly man!)

I heard there was going to be a demonstration at ABC's studios... would love to see how many turned up.

[Trish]

PS I'm having a lot of fun at Hillary's expense over on my blog, if you're interested. Thanks! :-)

[Gunfighter]

The funny thing is, is that if you go to your local mall or store that sells those little flag pins, you'll find that they are, for the most part... made in China.

Uh huh.

Patriotic. Right.

[Glennia]

You know what I'd like? I little pin that says, "Bring the Troops Home". That's the most patriotic thing I could think of right now.

[Amy in Ohio]

I think based on this that all candidates will have to start wearing TGIF-ish suspenders to properly display their stand on these important issues. This is the new mandate.

[Kim]

Oh how I miss John & Elizabeth Edwards!

[John J.]

You forgot the red rubber bracelet in support of WristStrong.

Amy you beat me to it! The first thing this post brought to mind was Chotchkies from Office Space.

[Amy in Ohio]

Totally there John - I was looking for that movie last night on demand - no luck. Great flick! At this point, I have more faith in the stapler guy than the boneheads that ran that debate the other night.

They did know it was going to be on national television, right? Maybe someone told them it was the cable access station?

[PunditMom]

I bet you're saving that Barry Manilow pin to finance your daughters' college education!

[Jules]

I'm going to go buy the biggest flag pin I can find. No- wait- I'm going to have one custom made the size of MY ASS and then wear it there, hooked right on the back belt loop, until Denver (or, hopefully, Penn.).

Awesome.