Why on earth are we demonizing the Betsy Ross Flag?

[GulfCoast66]

154. Wow. Powerful post. This is where typing discussions,

Rather than talking about the gets tricky. Because we evolved for visual queues to mean as much as words.

Hopefully I can express this in a positive way.

I understand that symbols of the nations foundation have totally different meanings for some folks. Frankly, I’m surprised African Americans are as patriotic as white folks. Not to mention all the native Americans who continue to serve honorably in our armed forces. We’ve certainly given them no reason to do so.

So the meaning of many, if not most of our ‘beloved’ symbols of American History mean something totally different to a good percentage of the population. I understand and sympathize.

But our goal is electing democratic candidates. And the large majority of the electorate is not going to be swayed, or even consider the nuances of these symbols. How do we circle the square, if you get my meaning. If we come out opposed to these ‘All American’ symbols we will get killed at the polls. If we go all in on them, we risk offending.

I would be interested in you solution. Because the right is going to continue to attempt to co-opt these symbols. They got nothing left but fear.

I would love to talk this over a beer with you!