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Flag flown upside down as sign of distress outside of US State Department building (thelemmy.club)
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Flag flown upside down as sign of distress outside of US State Department building today

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[–] 2 points 3 months ago (8 children)

Wow! Are there just parts of the US where everybody paints different political messages on their sheds and stuff?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (2 children)

    Ever been to anywhere in Humboldt county California?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (3 children)

    If you own the house you can do whatever you want.

    If you're renting, the landlord (or HOA) won't let you.

    My mom got a letter from the HOA saying someone saw the hood of her car up. I was checking her motor oil level.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    I'm asking more about how common it is, and not how possible it is.

    HOAs sound insane though.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    It is getting less common to own a home.

    Also I'm retired so I don't have a job/income to endanger. I don't have a wife or children in school so no local social pressures. I consider myself unique to be able to do stuff like this.

    At Christmas last year I wanted to do a nativity scene with ICE agents holding Mary and Joseph at gunpoint while a third agent zip-tied the baby Jesus. "He's not from around here."

    I was too busy with other things. THAT would have been fun. I'm all about having fun.

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