“During the period of the Ancien Régime, starting in the early 17th century, the royal standard of France became a plain white flag… The white color was also used as a symbol of military command, by the commanding officer of a French army…During the Bourbon Restoration, the white flag replaced the Tricolore, which by then was seen as a symbol of regicide…It was finally abandoned in 1830, with the July Revolution, with the definitive use of the blue, white and red flag.” Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_flag#Ancien_R%C3%A9gime_in_France
My uncle suggested organizing a “militant moderate” group, whose main focus would be moderation in all things. And he said “if people don’t agree, we’ll shoot them!”
When I visited the French colonial fort of Ft Luxembourg in Nova Scotia, they said the reason that “raising the white flag” is regarded as a surrender is that the way Europeans signaled a desire to “parley” was by raising the other side’s flag. A parley was usually a prelude to surrender. In the 18th century, the French king’s flag was plain white, & the French won so often that raising their flag took over as the parley signal, eventually morphing into a surrender signal. Anyway, that was their story…
(The best method to keep people from shooting at you is to not shoot at them first.) Shall we explore recent history and see how that philosophy has worked out? How about every school shooting, San Bernardino, the Florida gay club, and then the one that frustrated every gungrabber out there, the Texas Church.
If i founded my own country, Its flag would be the same as Poland, but with a communism symbol, and a wiener dog with Elon Musk’s head. Then the national sport would be Croquevoleytchukefootboxmcsoccerbasket. (If you want to learn how to play, join my discord server and I’ll ive you the rules.)
This is it.https://disboard.org/server/639140733177167872
BE THIS GUY over 4 years ago
Ingemar Johansson found out that strategy worked only the first time in his 3 fights against Floyd Patterson.
Martin I over 4 years ago
Make it count
Bilan over 4 years ago
The best method to keep people from shooting at you is to not shoot at them first.
retrocool over 4 years ago
not a bad idea.
hariseldon59 over 4 years ago
Just noticed that the Chinese New Year begins today. 2020 is the Year of the Rat. Rat will be quite pleased.
Sherlock Watson over 4 years ago
There was once a warmongering ruler who signed, then violated, treaties. Things ended badly for him.
GabryelFrost over 4 years ago
Rat is a French royalist !
“During the period of the Ancien Régime, starting in the early 17th century, the royal standard of France became a plain white flag… The white color was also used as a symbol of military command, by the commanding officer of a French army…During the Bourbon Restoration, the white flag replaced the Tricolore, which by then was seen as a symbol of regicide…It was finally abandoned in 1830, with the July Revolution, with the definitive use of the blue, white and red flag.” Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_flag#Ancien_R%C3%A9gime_in_France
B UTTONS over 4 years ago
Rat’s national motto: don’t shoot until you see the white of their eyes.
Breadboard over 4 years ago
Well at least Rat is planning ahead of time :-) … Croc Power !
asrialfeeple over 4 years ago
You dirty RAT! You killed my army.
Plumbob Wilson over 4 years ago
It only has to work once. Then we could concentrate on battling our mortal enemies, ourselves.
Tom over 4 years ago
Actually, this was a favorite trick of the Native Americans. Many a settler met his death falling for it.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
I’m with GOAT!
Sephten over 4 years ago
It worked for the Boers in the South African Wars. Tactically, not strategically.
sykerocker over 4 years ago
Not quite. The 18th century French flag was white. Nobody ever assumed the were a peaceful nationality, especially after XIV’s reign.
Ellis97 over 4 years ago
That country is doomed.
HarryLime Premium Member over 4 years ago
My uncle suggested organizing a “militant moderate” group, whose main focus would be moderation in all things. And he said “if people don’t agree, we’ll shoot them!”
beindevine over 4 years ago
OMG…. I’m afraid President 45 will now want to do this….
waes-hael over 4 years ago
Stainless Banner, anyone..?
Dr. Whom over 4 years ago
When I visited the French colonial fort of Ft Luxembourg in Nova Scotia, they said the reason that “raising the white flag” is regarded as a surrender is that the way Europeans signaled a desire to “parley” was by raising the other side’s flag. A parley was usually a prelude to surrender. In the 18th century, the French king’s flag was plain white, & the French won so often that raising their flag took over as the parley signal, eventually morphing into a surrender signal. Anyway, that was their story…
DCBakerEsq over 4 years ago
When I have my own nation, The Free State of Dave, we’ll have a big red button. And, rarely push it.
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
Wow, I’m the first the mention THE MOUSE THAT ROARED.
WCraft Premium Member over 4 years ago
Wow – this strip could’ve gone wrong in so many ways. Except for the usual Trump jokes, thankfully it didn’t.
asmbeers over 4 years ago
(The best method to keep people from shooting at you is to not shoot at them first.) Shall we explore recent history and see how that philosophy has worked out? How about every school shooting, San Bernardino, the Florida gay club, and then the one that frustrated every gungrabber out there, the Texas Church.
willie_mctell over 4 years ago
Rat should realize that that tactic only works once or twice. Word gets around.
zeexenon over 4 years ago
One down and a hundred to go.
Sisyphos over 4 years ago
Play your cards right, Illustrious Grand Leader Rat, and “once” will be enough….
mklange Premium Member over 4 years ago
… and the second panel never works.
PBS1! over 4 years ago
I know Rat is characterized as a jerk, but this time he’s gone too far!
chimmy Premium Member over 4 years ago
In fact, the Taliban’s flag IS white. I saw it on last week’s PBS’ Frontline.
Future Reuben Recipient over 4 years ago
If i founded my own country, Its flag would be the same as Poland, but with a communism symbol, and a wiener dog with Elon Musk’s head. Then the national sport would be Croquevoleytchukefootboxmcsoccerbasket. (If you want to learn how to play, join my discord server and I’ll ive you the rules.)
This is it.https://disboard.org/server/639140733177167872
899933 over 4 years ago
WHITE FLAG WHITE FLAG THEN BOOOOOOOMMMMM
Darth Revan II about 3 years ago
Brilliant.
Any Sith who use this site, change the Sith Empire’s flag to plain white.