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In reply to the discussion: Why do the Trump protesters always have to wrap themselves head to toe with the American flag? [View all]Ohiogal
(31,658 posts)1. They have ruined the concept of patriotism
for me. Especially when you see them wrapped in the confederate flag or a Rump flag along side the American flag.
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Why do the Trump protesters always have to wrap themselves head to toe with the American flag? [View all]
katmondoo
May 2020
OP
The same way the least pious persons wear larger and more garish symbols--to convey prejudgment.
TheBlackAdder
May 2020
#27
I guess it's so people won't confuse them with us America hating libtards.
Arkansas Granny
May 2020
#4
Identifying strongly with the symbol of the country psychologically gives them license to have
Liberal In Texas
May 2020
#10
When companies pander to them and sell things with American flags on them, like napkins, plates, etc
Jamastiene
May 2020
#14
Democratic patriots should march one day immersed in display of the flag. Therefore
mfcorey1
May 2020
#25
Carl Jung says the symbol becomes more important than what it represents.
Midnight Writer
May 2020
#28