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6. (Half-STAFF)...

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 11:21 PM

Nov 13

(Flags are only flown at "half-mast" on ships. Ships have masts. On land, flags are displayed on staffs, ergo, half-STAFF.)

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So, I guess if Al Gore were to die [View all] BWdem4life Nov 13 OP

is he ill? Shellback Squid Nov 13 #1

he raised them for carter didn't he? rampartd Nov 14 #10

They lowered them after being reminded of Federal law. n/t hlthe2b Nov 14 #14

I'd already forgotten about Cheney dflprincess Nov 13 #3

Who?? madinmaryland Nov 14 #17

The law is 10 days. EdmondDantes_ Nov 13 #4

When he takes his dirt-nap, Fuck that law. lastlib Nov 13 #8

By law, it would happen. Probably states givernirs just do it BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 13 #5

(Half-STAFF)... lastlib Nov 13 #6

That's what I said BWdem4life Nov 13 #7

okey-dokey! lastlib Nov 13 #9

What if it's on a Pole? sl8 Nov 14 #15

She can fly her flag any way she wants to!... lastlib Nov 14 #16