As a resident of the block, I don't appreciate the ugly line of American flags put up by the McFadden Bros. Bar (Oh yeah, it's a "veteran's club") or their obnoxious pro-war Republican politics. The Farrell's crowd are the same people--they don't live in the neighborhood, at least anymore, as they all drive in to go to these bars, get drunk, and drive back to where ever they've "moved up" to. Farrells could have been a cool old-school bar if they didn't serve beer in styrofoam cups and tear up the beautiful tiled floor to replace it with pergo.
I must respond to the above ignorant comments Posted by: guest at May 29, 2008 3:42 PM
Mr. Guest, you start off by stating that "as a resident of the block you don't appreciate the ugly line of American flags", but your profile states that your a home owner in Park Slope. As a veteran who has served my country proudly and an active member of the McFadden Bros. American Legion Post, I do not appreciate or understand what problem you or anyone could have with a line of American flags proudly displayed over the three small blocks of Prospect Park West. I am proud to be an American and proud to see American flags displayed. Could you explain what flag you would feel more comfortable displaying? Luckily your feelings are not shared by the true residents of the community. For your edification, McFadden Bros. American Legion Post #1380, the Boy Scouts and the local business owners of Prospect Park West provided these flags and continue to support and maintain them even though you don't appreciate it. Regardless of your position on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan or whether you are in favor of the current administration. American soldiers are risking and losing their lives everyday. Can you appreciate that?
BTW, the McFadden Bros. American Legion Post. is a private no-profit veterans organization whose members are not only veterans of one of the Armed Forces but specifically served their country during the period when this country was at war. Our building does contain a bar but it is not open to the public. Only member veterans and their guests are allowed to enter. Our members consist of Democrats, Republicans and Independents spanning several generations. Political commentary of all kinds can be heard. Remember no one loves war-especially the veteran. Our sole concern as an organization is to serve the needs of the veteran, the community and the Nation. If you really lived in the community you would be aware of the long (since 1947) history of the McFadden Bros. American Legion Post and the contributions we have made to the community over the years.
As far as your remarks about Farrell's are concerned, I'll take pleasure reading the continuing replies from Farrell's fans telling you where to put it.
As a resident of the block, I don't appreciate the ugly line of American flags put up by the McFadden Bros. Bar (Oh yeah, it's a "veteran's club") or their obnoxious pro-war Republican politics. The Farrell's crowd are the same people--they don't live in the neighborhood, at least anymore, as they all drive in to go to these bars, get drunk, and drive back to where ever they've "moved up" to. Farrells could have been a cool old-school bar if they didn't serve beer in styrofoam cups and tear up the beautiful tiled floor to replace it with pergo.
I must respond to the above ignorant comments Posted by: guest at May 29, 2008 3:42 PM
Mr. Guest, you start off by stating that "as a resident of the block you don't appreciate the ugly line of American flags", but your profile states that your a home owner in Park Slope. As a veteran who has served my country proudly and an active member of the McFadden Bros. American Legion Post, I do not appreciate or understand what problem you or anyone could have with a line of American flags proudly displayed over the three small blocks of Prospect Park West. I am proud to be an American and proud to see American flags displayed. Could you explain what flag you would feel more comfortable displaying? Luckily your feelings are not shared by the true residents of the community. For your edification, McFadden Bros. American Legion Post #1380, the Boy Scouts and the local business owners of Prospect Park West provided these flags and continue to support and maintain them even though you don't appreciate it. Regardless of your position on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan or whether you are in favor of the current administration. American soldiers are risking and losing their lives everyday. Can you appreciate that?
BTW, the McFadden Bros. American Legion Post. is a private no-profit veterans organization whose members are not only veterans of one of the Armed Forces but specifically served their country during the period when this country was at war. Our building does contain a bar but it is not open to the public. Only member veterans and their guests are allowed to enter. Our members consist of Democrats, Republicans and Independents spanning several generations. Political commentary of all kinds can be heard. Remember no one loves war-especially the veteran. Our sole concern as an organization is to serve the needs of the veteran, the community and the Nation. If you really lived in the community you would be aware of the long (since 1947) history of the McFadden Bros. American Legion Post and the contributions we have made to the community over the years.
As far as your remarks about Farrell's are concerned, I'll take pleasure reading the continuing replies from Farrell's fans telling you where to put it.
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