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Palin Violates 'Flag Code' in Mag Photo

Gov breaks patriotic rules by using Stars & Stripes as prop

By Matt Cantor| Posted Jul 2, 09 3:42 PM CDT|

(Newser) – In her photo shoot for a recent Runner’s World story, Sarah Palin appears to have committed an act that could shock Republican supporters: breaking the American “flag code.” The magazine features a picture of Palin leaning on a flag draped over a chair—apparently violating rules against “bunching up” the flag and using it as “drapery,” notes Katy Kelleher for Jezebel.

Palin’s big on patriotism, yet her treatment of the flag was a “faux pas,” particularly among Palin’s GOP base, says GreenT on Daily Kos. “This is the sort of thing that is given a pass when it is done by members of the appropriate party, but treated as a capital offense when the other side tries it,” Kelleher writes.

Sarah Palin appears in this shot from the Runner's World website. (Runner's World)

This May 2009 photo provided by Runner's World magazine shows Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in a yoga pose near her home in Wasilla, Alaska. (AP Photo/Runner's World, Brian Adams)

Republican Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin waves as she arrives at a Republican congressional fundraiser, June 8, 2009, in Washington. (AP Photo)

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JonmarkP
Jul 2, 09 3:47 PM CDT

Oh, cut her some slack. The poor thing can barely read and write. How is she supposed to know or care about flag protocol? Reply

+32

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Reader64481089
Jul 2, 09 4:08 PM CDT

LMFAO Point Taken LOL

+11

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Ioptout
Jul 3, 09 1:34 AM CDT

44 posts and no one has addressed the fact that she was talking about a "foot race" with Obama and now she is posing for Runners Daily? It's a shame what she did to our great flag... *sigh*--- How much press does this magazine need and how much are they paying her? Racing Obama, Palin, desecrating our great flag. I think in this situation she is getting paid some serious cash with no regard for our History and symbolism. Shame on the republicans that don't agree.

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Meena
Jul 3, 09 1:02 PM CDT

aww you beat me to it. you took the words right out of my mouth-- almost verbatim.

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gabo
Jul 2, 09 3:50 PM CDT

Wow, what an offense. What's next, coverage of her breaking Sabbath? Reply

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AnnieChrist
Jul 2, 09 4:10 PM CDT

When one is the 'leader' of the conservatives, who would not hesitate to figuratively crucify one of us godless, America-hating, treasonous liberals for the slightest infraction of flag etiquette, expect an faux pas like this to be covered. If Michelle Obama has posed in the same manner, Pox News nation would be livid in their outrage.

+25

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IndependentThinker
Jul 2, 09 4:53 PM CDT

They would demand her husband's resignation.

+15

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NovThird2010
Jul 2, 09 8:04 PM CDT

AnnieChrist, the only one who say she's the "leader" of the conservatives are the libofascists who find her a convenient pinata to distract attention away from the disastrous Chairman Barry Show they put in the White House.

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psycada
Jul 2, 09 3:53 PM CDT

Oh, who the hell cares anymore. Democrats, republicans, indepents. they all violated Flag Code of conduct after 9/11. I'm actually surprised to read that someone actually KNOWS the flag's code of conduct. There's also something about waiving an American flag made in China that reeks of desecration, but there's one on every other flag pole in the US. Reply

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Doctor_Supercilious
Jul 2, 09 8:31 PM CDT

Not my flag pole.

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anchower
Jul 3, 09 2:29 PM CDT

I would proudly "waiv[e]" a Chinese-made American flag. Because the flag to me represents all that's good about this country. It has--or should have--nothing to do with nationalism or jingoistic demonization of foreigners or other countries.

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Laura
Jul 2, 09 3:57 PM CDT

For god's sake, is Newser looking for EVERY negative Palin story? Move on! Reply

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ClingingToHope
Jul 2, 09 4:07 PM CDT

The left wing nuts FEAR Sarah Palin because she represents a great many Americans. They will go to any lengths to discredit her. It's almost as bad as Bush Derangement Syndrome.

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Reader64481089
Jul 2, 09 4:09 PM CDT

No, I think it is just hard not to find them nay be the problem :)

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markhebert42
Jul 2, 09 4:20 PM CDT

Feel free to post some of the positives she has done right here on this thread...and good luck to you in that quest.

+13

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nick
Jul 2, 09 4:28 PM CDT

Laura: Newser isn't making this stuff up. They just concise articles that other news media write about her. Sarah Palin, herself, for some reason, keeps supplying the negative material. Perhaps, she should lay low-- no pun intended-- for a while.

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JaneMP
Jul 2, 09 5:02 PM CDT

Dear Notnuts--Yes, progressives fear Palin but not in the way you mean. We are deathly afraid she'll be elected to national office and destroy the country.

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NovThird2010
Jul 2, 09 6:51 PM CDT

JaneMP. Too late. Chairman Barry beat her to it.

-12

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Laura
Jul 3, 09 12:37 AM CDT

I don't give a shit about Palin, that's why I hate this stupid worthless stories about her. I'm not defending her for god's sake. You people need to learn how to read.

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foodchain11
Jul 3, 09 9:35 AM CDT

Laura, it's because she's STUPID and they want her for high office. No one should move on until she is political history!!

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Meena
Jul 3, 09 1:16 PM CDT

To markhebert42: Palin has provided some degree of comic relief in the face of a depressing downtrodden economy-- that's certainly a positive, no?

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2-bits
Jul 2, 09 3:57 PM CDT

She'll get a pass from the right, even though they'd give Obama hell for it. To be fair, this wasn't even an issue until someone dragged this rule from obscurity. (Well, obscure to me.) Reply

+11

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SBS
Jul 3, 09 6:02 AM CDT

True.

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inky
Jul 2, 09 4:01 PM CDT

Forget the Flag Code. What about the Good Taste Code? Those running shorts are extra hideous, especially paired with black support hose or whatever the hell it is she's wearing. Reply

+13

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Reader64481089
Jul 2, 09 4:11 PM CDT

Well, honestly that outfit wasn't picked out for her so her sense of taste is exposed again *sigh

+11

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newsrmandan
Jul 2, 09 4:18 PM CDT

I love it when libs hate conservative for being pretty. Makes them look silly. Reply

-17

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kokuaguy
Jul 2, 09 4:39 PM CDT

Yes, Dan, I am on the liberal side of the spectrum. And no, I don't hate the Guv (especially for being young and attractive.) It's her conduct I deplore, and every other vapid, embarrassing statement out of her BIG mouth.

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anchower
Jul 2, 09 11:04 PM CDT

I don't hate her because she's pretty, because she's not pretty.

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foodchain11
Jul 3, 09 9:37 AM CDT

And, of course, newsrmandan, we all want a pretty girl for PRESIDENT, never mind that this want is shrewd but STUPID

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Snarfeh
Jul 3, 09 11:24 AM CDT

I don't hate her for being pretty! I'm still waiting for the nude pics taken during her beauty pageant days to surface!

-1

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Fondue
Jul 2, 09 4:27 PM CDT

Remember the Obama lapel pin crisis? You better bet any time a conservative is caught doing any thing wrong with a US flag or image of one is going to catch some flack over it - especially This One and the Old Man. Reply

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kokuaguy
Jul 2, 09 4:32 PM CDT

Whether one is versed in all the details of the flag code or not, this pose betrays the Guv's fundamental poor judgment and lack common sense. Reply

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kansas1946
Jul 2, 09 4:48 PM CDT

I am not a Palin fan, but when I saw this headline, I figured this was just some more nit-picking and was anticipating a picture with a flag in it. I was shocked to see our flag wadded up on a chair and her leaning on it. ANY American know you do not treat a flag like that. What was she thinking??? Apparently she wasn't, which is exactly the problem with this woman. She is not and never was ready for prime time, and I don't think she ever will be. The Republicans can sure pick 'em. Reply

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Fondue
Jul 2, 09 5:26 PM CDT

To be fair, the photographer is just as guilty. Reply

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anchower
Jul 2, 09 10:42 PM CDT

The photographer's not the one who's a self-proclaimed "real American." Nor is the photographer a politician who should know better. Actually, the photographer's done us a service by allowing Palin to show us yet again that she doesn't give a damn about anyone or anything but herself. Can you imagine her son the soldier treating the flag as she did? Of course not. In fact, burning it would be more respectful. Because then, at least, you'd be saying something more than, "Oh, doesn't this frippery really complement my beehive?"

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foodchain11
Jul 3, 09 9:39 AM CDT

Hey, it's his job to be there taking photos Maybe her job should be governing her state

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jimmypop
Jul 2, 09 5:46 PM CDT

Perhaps if they draped the flag around Bristol it would have prevented her from an unwanted teenage pregnancy. If Palin couldn't even run her own family, are we to foolishly think she can run our great country? Reply

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Doctor_Supercilious
Jul 2, 09 8:35 PM CDT

I can see it now. Flag patterned burkas for unmarried Republican girls. They'll sell like hot-cakes!

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JonmarkP
Jul 2, 09 5:48 PM CDT

NOnutsinPA is right - she does represent a great many Americans. Just not enough to win any national elections, thank God. Reply

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OmegaMan
Jul 2, 09 6:30 PM CDT

FYI.........http://www.usflag.org/uscode36.html Reply

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nick
Jul 2, 09 6:51 PM CDT

(a) The flag should never be displayed with the union down, except as a signal of dire distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. (b) The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise. (c) The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, but always aloft and free. (d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery.

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OmegaMan
Jul 2, 09 8:16 PM CDT

Curious, why would someone give a thumbs down just in providing a link to the code? I mean information important to understanding the issue, is it not?

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Adapt-Overcome
Jul 2, 09 7:39 PM CDT

The woman is an idiot....plain and simple. Reply

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NovThird2010
Jul 2, 09 8:07 PM CDT

You voted for Chairman Barry. You are an idiot. I can't wait until the 2010 elections, unless Chairman Barry figures out how to take that away from the people, too.

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DeniseVB
Jul 2, 09 7:46 PM CDT

How about those trash bags full of flags after the DNC convention? Bill Ayers STANDING on a flag...huh? huh? Hypocrites :p Reply

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Doctor_Supercilious
Jul 2, 09 8:38 PM CDT

This was a manufactured hoax. I thought only morons fell for it...oh never mind.

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riffran
Jul 2, 09 10:17 PM CDT

but thats OK it was democraps doing that

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nick
Jul 3, 09 9:27 AM CDT

Denise: Fox makes stuff up. Change the channel.

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anchower
Jul 2, 09 8:41 PM CDT

All the flag is to Republicans is a prop. Reply

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OmegaMan
Jul 2, 09 8:45 PM CDT

Pot calling the kettle black?

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BlahBlahBlah
Jul 2, 09 10:29 PM CDT

I think that she is just misunderstood.....oh crap, wait, wait...... I CANT DO IT. It is just to funny to say. SHE SUCKS AT LIFE!!! Reply

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Shannonals
Jul 3, 09 12:29 AM CDT

Is this an actual photo or a doctored photo? No sensible person would be seen letting the flag touch the deck Reply

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2-bits
Jul 3, 09 1:30 AM CDT

I would point out the key word in that last sentence, but I bet you can figure it out.

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DarkFrancis
Jul 3, 09 12:40 AM CDT

Like a modern neocon patriot knows anything about protocol and etiquette. Reply

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Abdulsamadabdul
Jul 3, 09 2:04 AM CDT

NotnutsinPa, leave the oxycontin alone. Stop doing it! It causes your comments to be "nutty"! Reply

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mickey61988
Jul 3, 09 2:31 AM CDT

The woman doesn't have a clue. She's out for #1 and to Hell with everyone else. Just ask McCain. Reply

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The_Bruce
Jul 3, 09 2:49 AM CDT

If there's all this flag etiquette around, what exactly happens after big rallies or whatever to all the little plastic flags that the lowly punters wave? Do they have to take them all home and display them carefully on the mantlepiece for time everlasting? I'd just like to know :) Reply

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npkimmey
Jul 3, 09 4:24 AM CDT

The flag is only a metaphor. It could be burned and it wouldn't do anything to our freedom. Why does anyone care about this? Reply

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janeamerican
Jul 3, 09 7:39 AM CDT

Stupid liberals with a half white imposter in the white house who openly calls our country non Christian and takes the flag off OUR plane and In God We Trust off our new coins. Get a perspective of reality and shut up. Palin knows more about patriotism than most Americans. Address the bigger issues which are destroying this great country like corruption in our capitol with our leader whores selling our votes for power and money. Reply

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Corona_Kinq
Jul 3, 09 9:40 AM CDT

The igorance in your post is astounding jane.

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emptycalm
Jul 3, 09 1:10 PM CDT

Our country isn't christian in the sense that it's government sponsored (or at least isn't supposed to be). I think you may need to find that reality you're talking about.

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DJM420
Jul 3, 09 1:51 PM CDT

Patriotism is shooting wolves from helicopters...Thats what Jefferson had in mind! That's it!

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Shannonals
Jul 3, 09 5:37 PM CDT

Better tuck in your white robes janeamerican, no sense in letting everyone know your a racist

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AnnieOkie58
Jul 3, 09 8:55 AM CDT

janeamerican....you really should try using FactCheck before you post...do your homework...sounds like you and Palin are cut from the same cloth...LOL.....;) Reply

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Caps
Jul 3, 09 9:36 AM CDT

Amen, AnnieOkie58.

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Doctor_Supercilious
Jul 3, 09 9:38 AM CDT

The really stupid cloth?

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DJM420
Jul 3, 09 1:53 PM CDT

that isnt a question doctor

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ladykay
Jul 3, 09 12:02 PM CDT

If she was posing for a photo shoot, it's evident she wasn't the one who chose the props or placed them. If this was Obama, the photographer would have the flag on Ebay trying to sell it to the highest paying worshiper. Reply

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Shannonals
Jul 3, 09 5:35 PM CDT

Ladykay your in denial. Even if the Govenor didn't select the props, common sense should have told her to not pose next to a flag drape across a chair touching the floor. Quit making excuses for this woman.

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DarkFrancis
Jul 3, 09 4:57 PM CDT

The Governor of a State whould be made aware of the protocols surrounding many things, including flags. Hell, I've never been in the military or in politics and even I know you don't treat a flag in this wayl Reply

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