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JohnnyRingo

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25. I thought it already was, but maybe I know why we waited.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Dec 17, 2024, 11:47 AM

Dec 17

They were probably afraid the endangered species would go extinct and it would have more symbolism than they wanted. Recently the bird was declared safe so it will persevere.

....like when New Zealand foolishly chose the Dodo Bird as their national symbol, or Canada with the long gone Passenger Pigeon. (JK)

Had we waited until the next president we might have chosen the Peacock. It puffs itself up to appear bigger than it is, it's known as "The bird in borrowed feathers", and the name implies it's a vulgar dick

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Bill naming bald eagle national bird on way to White House [View all] BumRushDaShow Dec 17 OP

Glad to see our legislators addressing the important issues of the day. cloudbase Dec 17 #1

It is an important issue. madaboutharry Dec 17 #2

I'd bet $$ that the overwhelming majority already think it is officially our national bird... hlthe2b Dec 17 #4

"I love eagles" BumRushDaShow Dec 17 #8

Well, being more a College Football fan and far less rabid NFL fan, I'll let you have that one! hlthe2b Dec 17 #12

Well the Eagles BumRushDaShow Dec 17 #14

Well, in the file under amusing "coincidences," my earliest memories of anything "football" was hlthe2b Dec 17 #16

Republicans samplegirl Dec 17 #9

Sometimes symbols are a good thing. William769 Dec 17 #19

That's so unfair to the Turkeys. Emile Dec 17 #3

Ben Franklin's choice as a uniquely American bird JT45242 Dec 17 #5

The eagle is a scavenger, the turkey is a notable bird! Emile Dec 17 #6

Not only a scavenger, but also a thief. Eagles will watch Osprey, Heron and other birds that fish. 3Hotdogs Dec 17 #10

Well stated. My thoughts too. Peace and hot dogs. twodogsbarking Dec 17 #11

Yes, I couldn't help but think of this scene DesertRain Dec 17 #24

I thought it was the national bird. Are you sure they didn't think they were naming a post office? Vinca Dec 17 #7

I thought the national bird was something else entirely Marthe48 Dec 17 #13

The one finger salute. twodogsbarking Dec 17 #15

Effective Jan 20 it ought to be the DoDo marmar Dec 17 #17

And Donald Trump will be named the largest Turkey afterwards. cstanleytech Dec 17 #18

Yes, the eagle suits Americans Linda ladeewolf Dec 17 #20

Trump will declare the vulture as our national symbol. sop Dec 17 #21

Sitting in the coffee shop, reading this to my fellow drinkers, idahoblue Dec 17 #22

That's funny and there is a lot of truth in that comment. walkingman Dec 17 #26

Eh lonely bird Dec 17 #23

I thought it already was, but maybe I know why we waited. JohnnyRingo Dec 17 #25

I thought it was too. underpants Dec 17 #28

By signing law Biden gives bird to America on way out. Sneederbunk Dec 17 #27