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In reply to the discussion: "I tread where I please" [View all]
orangecrush
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The "Don't Tread on Me" phrase and the associated Gadsden flag are primarily associated with right-wing and libertarian ideologies, often representing a strong stance against government overreach and a defense of individual liberties. However, the symbol's meaning has evolved, and it is also associated with historical and patriotic sentiments
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The Gadsen Flag and Don't Tread on Me were symbols of the American Revolution gainst the tyranny of the King
Celerity
Aug 2025
#3
Our Lady of Guadalupe is an aspect of the Virgin Mary that is highly venerated in Mexico and is often used as a symbol
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2025
#4
I refuse to bend to any Christian iconography that claims 'I Tread Where I Please' Full stop.
Celerity
Aug 2025
#5
No one is asking you to. I'm just telling you why the image is important to some people
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2025
#6
You might be interested in Ben Wildflower's work -- clearly influenced by Ade Bethune and the like.
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2025
#32
I refuse RW hijacking of the Gadsen Flag as well. Here's an example of a trad-cath using 'I Tread where I Please' flag
Celerity
Aug 2025
#13
Celerity, no one is asking you to agree with Catholic tenets or some random ass priest.
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2025
#24
I'll always have problems with any religion that claims it treads where it pleases. I highly doubt that synthetic trio,
Celerity
Aug 2025
#26
And I highly doubt I can convince you otherwise, so we'll leave it at that.
WhiskeyGrinder
Aug 2025
#29
Again I refuse to let the RW co-opt it, and I do not have to lean into AI to do so.
Celerity
Aug 2025
#14
She's the patron saint of the Americas, but I've never seen the snake thing before, nor anything authoritarian.
LeftInTX
Aug 2025
#42
The "where" now includes a heavy footstep within our schools, in several states. nt
sl8
Aug 2025
#33
I've never seen OLG with a snake..LOL Nor have her depicted as "authoritarian".
LeftInTX
Aug 2025
#41