A Missing Flag Pin

OK, Obama has taken off his lapel flag pin. It has becoming a burning campaign issue. Why? He was wearing the pin and now it is missing from his lapel. What part of that makes a difference? Well, it goes back to the old Vietnam protest days. Pro-war people wore the flag, anti-war people did not, or they made bandannas out of it and that was a huge no-no, but yet now they are everywhere. But I digress.

My God, are the American people so stupid that they let this minor thing distract them from "real" issues in the campaign? YES, they are! Apparently, it is easier to grasp a missing flag pin than a stand on war. How sad!

Obama has made, IMO, a mistake. If he had not worn it at all, nothing would be said. But since he had and now it is missing it is a major deal in the media. Yes, the media! They are the ones that are fixated on the pin and as such they now have the people fixated on the pin. A clever way to avoid covering issues. Obama cannot win in this case if he continues to not wear it, his patriotism will be questioned. If he puts it back on he will be deceiving the people. So unfortunately, Obama is screwed in this matter.

Sorry, dude, should have just let the damn thing stay on your lapel.