The meaning of those magnetic yellow ribbons
It finally dawned on me why those magnetic yellow ribbons are so popular, more popular than any other display of support for the troops and/or the war. Those ribbons appear on many a vehicle that has no other message emblazoned on its backside. The reason: they're magnetic. You don't have to sully your ride with a sticker that will ruin the finish and look ugly 6 months from now. And if you change your mind, no problemo! You can just peel the magnet off. In short, the magnetic yellow magnet requires no commitment.
Those ribbons are a metaphor for the character of many Americans' support for the war in Iraq. They support the war, but aren't willing to make any sacrifices to support it. They won't pay higher taxes. They won't stop driving giant gas-guzzling SUVs. They won't even tarnish their vehicles with some bumper-sticker glue.
Here is one idea about what you can do with those yellow ribbons.
Those ribbons are a metaphor for the character of many Americans' support for the war in Iraq. They support the war, but aren't willing to make any sacrifices to support it. They won't pay higher taxes. They won't stop driving giant gas-guzzling SUVs. They won't even tarnish their vehicles with some bumper-sticker glue.
Here is one idea about what you can do with those yellow ribbons.
posted by Alec Wysoker at 1:50 PM
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Where can I get one?
Cambridge, MA is not representative of anything, but here, the anti-Bush bumper stickers overwhelm the pro-Bush by maybe 50 to 1. Even in the suburbs, I doubt in most of Massachusetts there is much worry of having a window broken by a Bush supporter. It is, after all, the most liberal state in the country.
The UN may not be perfect, but I believe in it in principle, and believe it can be made better.
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