Desecrated Flag Video Is Finalist in DNC Contest

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Tasha Easterling

Date: 10/29/2009 10:45:07 AM

The DNC is sponsoring a contest for a health care ad, and one of the finalists in the contest features a video in which an American flag is desecrated. The ad is on Obama's political web site and depicts Old Glory being defaced with graffiti and desecrated with slogans about health care reform - and the ad asks viewers for money to help air it.

One of 20 finalists in the Democratic National Committee's "Health Reform Video Challenge," the video shows the Los Angeles-based graffiti artist "Saber" at work, according to a copy of the video posted to YouTube.

The DNC is using the splattered Old Glory to pick up some change, asking for donations to air the winner of its contest. "[T]o put the winning ad on national television, we'll need folks to chip in and help cover the cost of getting the ad on the air," the DNC says on its my.BarackObama.com Web site, which hosts its Organizing for America campaign program.

Conservative radio host Armstrong Williams says "I think that most Americans no matter what their political persuasion is will find this pretty obscene and pretty shocking." Williams thinks it was a bad message to send for the DNC to give "energy and credibility" to an artist desecrating the flag.

However, supporters of the ad, such as Leonard Jacobs, editor of the Clyde Fitch Report says "I don't really think it's an issue."

Does this ad cross the line? You may watch a video clip below to decide for yourself. Courtesy of FOX News.

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11/5/2009 8:21:03 AM
I cannot understand why notable persons who claim to be representatives of the DNC continue to stand on views that make it plain they do not support this nation and what it stands for. These patterns of thinking... arguing that hot is really cold or up is really down... that have hijacked the DNC and turned it into 'Destructive National Corruption'. More alarming is that people who make up this constituency now staff the highest positions within our government and are maneuvering every one and every way they can to gain more power and visibility. I can make a difference here! YOU can make a difference here! WE can turn this mess around for the future of everyone who enjoys the freedoms bestowed on us in this great country! VOTE VOTE VOTE! VOTE!

11/3/2009 8:59:25 PM
This is not an issue of left or right. I am tired of people desecrating my flag. If you don't like America LEAVE.

11/2/2009 3:14:11 PM
It's amazing that he actually defended this slap in America's face under the guise of graffiti being protected by the Constitution. I'm amazed at what politicians will say, and that they apparently think Americans are stupid enough to believe the lies and disgraces they push on us. He claims it's a small thing, but all these "small" acts add up to a big problem of lack of respect for our country.

11/2/2009 3:00:08 PM
what a dork! How about every time a Government session opens with, "I pledge allegiance, to the flag..." be changed to, "I pledge allegiance to the furtherance of myself and the agenda of the President of the America..." Probably not even the United States anymore.

11/2/2009 2:18:41 PM
The healthcare reform that they are pushing at this time is truly a desecration to our country. The nation just doesn't realize it yet.

11/2/2009 11:50:47 AM
Small wonder that the US is the laughing stock of the whole world. We are so worried about being "politically correct" and nothing our country does being "offensive" to others from other countries who have come here to live that we don't even have the guts to stand up & defend against something like this. No other country in the WORLD however small or 3rd world would allow THEIR flag to be desecrated in this manner!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/2/2009 10:32:06 AM
I can't believe they would let someone get away with doing this, let alone encourage them by wanting to air it on TV as a DNC add! The Dems just suck.

11/2/2009 9:36:59 AM
When we loose our freedom, and as this administration is going may not be to far away, people will ask how could this happen in America. This act is just a symbol of the loss of respect for one another. Just don't ask me to defend these types of individuals. GOD BLESS AMERICA!! and pray for this misfit so he will see the errors of his act.

11/1/2009 8:52:54 PM
The soul of the DNC is revealed in this. Some of them don't even see a problem.

11/1/2009 6:14:27 PM
What a knob that Leonard Jacobs is. You really wouldn't know if he hadn't opened his mouth. I bet he never had any family member die in a war fighting for their country (flag). What a jerk.

11/1/2009 7:37:18 AM
Ithink it show the true side of the dnc thye hate this country and they our military the people who fight to keep our right to free speech just another sign of democrat hatered for our country

10/31/2009 1:01:17 PM
i am a born again JESUS loving Christian. i think this is a terrible thing to do to the flag. we have the opportunity to live in a freedom filled country, but this is an outrage. if anyone had done this in another country they would be prosecuted. some countries beheaded. count your blessings. if you don`t like this country, then go live somewhere else.

10/31/2009 10:00:52 AM
This is the CHANGE oman promised. If you voted for him, then sit back and take it like a MAN

10/31/2009 7:14:06 AM
I think this show what the DNC think about the country that I served in the service for. I vote (Ind) and now they are pushing for me to vote GOP side all the way next election. That flag means a lot to me and I guess the rest of the Veterans too.

10/31/2009 3:01:13 AM
Maybe if he can't respect our Flag , he needs to go overseas and live where our men and women are defending this Country and his life and fight for himself. I think he should be punished or fined for what he did and should apologize to everyone that defends our Country! It doesn't have anything to do with Republicans. We all should respect our symbol of freedom. You need to read why the flag is folded the way it is. And we don't think the flag is God, it is a symbol of our freedom and always will be, unless you Democrats get your way to ruin our Free Country!

10/30/2009 8:28:58 PM
The flag is not just another piece of cloth nor is it something to be worshipped. It is something to be respected as it represents, in a visible way, the very essence of our country. Those that have never served this country under this flag or do not understand its special meaning and history, will continue to disrespect the flag and see it as nothing but a piece of cloth to further their unfortunate view of the 1st Amendment. JNelson, Onalaska, WI (I am not anon)

10/30/2009 3:06:26 PM
Friends, we are currently a nation at war. Whether you agree with the war or not is each citizens prerogative and right to express. However, to desecrate the United States flag for any purpose while our soldiers are dying on foreign soil is a disgraceful act, much less to have any American political party defend its potential use in a political cause. Lets pole our soldiers and see what they think. Daniel LaFont, no party, just an American.

10/30/2009 1:17:42 AM
That'll really help their cause... (sarcasm, for those in the DNC who can't recognize it)

10/29/2009 11:23:24 PM
Nope, because Republicans have also desecrated American flags as well as Democrats. Does anyone recall when Pres. Bush signed his autograph for someone's miniature flag? It doesn't sound fair, but if we are playing semantics, then anything goes. In other words, it's business as usual. The7Sticks

10/29/2009 9:38:35 PM
Glen Beck desecrated an American flag in a mocking way on his show, too. Please acknowledge that.

10/29/2009 8:27:56 PM
Good ad, has a very strong message. Christians need to stop making false idols by worshiping the flag.

10/29/2009 7:29:49 PM
this is an insult to all our brave miltary and true americans. also it is illegal. he has broken the law and should be held accountable for this act. as a vietnam vet i fought for our country and flag. if i had my way i would be kicking his ass. i am sure i am not the only american who wants to do this to him.

10/29/2009 6:47:10 PM
The DNC has nothing to do with America. The flag does not represent their values, morals, or country. Just because they think they are "in charge" does not give them the right to drag the flag and our country through this garbage.

10/29/2009 5:40:42 PM
Jacobs, you to are protected by the constitution. TO BAD Jim Greene Midway, Tn

10/29/2009 4:34:07 PM
Disgusting, undeserving, unimaginative, radical approach to put forth a message from the DNC to all TRUE AMERICANS. We don't need your filth thrown into our faces. And our soldiers who are fighting for our freedom, and our nation deserve better then what you think period. Who cares what the DNC thinks anyway?? They are just a bunch of jerks who can't get satisfied by being silent anymore. They think that radical times need radical emotions brought up in every human being. Be very careful what you ask for, as the AMERICAN PEOPLE are getting tired of your lack of honesty and integrity. You are showing your true colors.

10/29/2009 4:11:23 PM
I find it interesting that this video is defended under the first amendment but speaking the truth about what the Bible says about homosexuals is a crime. Just shows to what lengths Obama will go to destroy this country.

10/29/2009 3:59:24 PM
Totally no respect for what the American flag stands for. I am so ashamed of the Democratic National Committee's decision to even allow this video to be displayed in public.

10/29/2009 3:57:05 PM
Does the initials DNC stand for Disgraceful Narcistic Communists? This video is a disgrace!!!

10/29/2009 3:56:12 PM
I'm not really surprised that dnc would support the desecration of our flag! It shows just how self centered, selfish & un American many in the dnc are!!!

10/29/2009 3:55:52 PM
It is disgusting that the DNC and the President don't repect the flag and the country that they pledged to protect. They cannot be called patriots but enemies of the state.

10/29/2009 2:38:20 PM
Typical of the donkeycrats - but this one really bites !

10/29/2009 2:29:34 PM
This would make a great t-shirt with the caption "Official Flag of Gov't Healthcare"

10/29/2009 1:47:21 PM
Well, they're against everything that's made this country great. Dose it really surprise anyone? What did you expect?

10/29/2009 1:28:23 PM
The DNC will not stop until they totally turn this country into a Totalitarian state! Obama and his thugs will stop at nothing to intimidate the people of the United States of American into being SUBMISSIVE to his Marxism. LET THE REVOLUTION BEGIN!!!!!

10/29/2009 12:48:42 PM
This is NOT right, to do this to our flag, just to try to SELL HealthCare, Go ahead DNC you are showing your true colors...this is how you feel about America!!!

10/29/2009 12:29:55 PM
I wonder what the men and women who are in Afganistan fighting for our country would feel about this video. This man has no patriotism and is ignorant to what the flag stands for.

10/29/2009 11:54:53 AM
New low for the DNC