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In reply to the discussion: Will you fly an American flag on July 4th? [View all]dwayneb
(767 posts)13. I live in the heart of darkness
They aren't the sort of Trumpers (for the most part) that would burn my house down, but there is no doubt that it's a risk.
I think I'd rather not fly it at all than fly it upside down. When I think about all the battles in WWII on land and sea where that flag was flying proudly, right-side up, it sickens me to think how the neo-Fascists have perverted and violated the meaning of our flag.
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Under cover of age, I no longer, since long before TFG, pledge, nor stand
Backseat Driver
Jun 2022
#10
Depending on how many RWs live near you (I want you and your home safe) u might fly it upside down.
electric_blue68
Jun 2022
#2
hooo, boy! brooklynite made the same point. I see it as a call of distress since...
electric_blue68
Jun 2022
#22
Yes I will. It is my country and I will not cede it to the unwashed loser rightwing.
Demsrule86
Jun 2022
#19