Summary

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, has not lowered flags to half-staff at county buildings following former President Jimmy Carter’s death, despite President Biden’s federal order for a 30-day observance.

Blakeman has not provided a reason, drawing criticism from Democratic officials, including legislator Seth Koslow, who called the decision partisan and disrespectful.

Carter, who died at 100 on December 29, will lie in state January 7-9 before a state funeral on January 9.

  • OhStopYellingAtMe
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    33 months ago

    To be fair - when trump dies, I will be flying extra flags at full mast, setting off fireworks, blasting joyful ska music, and throwing a massive kegger.

      • aviationeast
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        13 months ago

        “My funeral is going to be the best funeral of all time, hands down. There be fireworks, there will be parties all over this great nation. Even my enemies will be celebrating.”

    • @[email protected]
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      03 months ago

      I got two bottles of champagne at home, I got them both from work, and don’t really drink champagne, but one is marked Putin and the other is marked Trump.

      I will toast the day they die with their respective bottle.