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Zambero

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38. False equivalency

Wed Jun 11, 2014, 11:04 AM

Jun 2014

The fact that Teabaggers have adopted this flag dating back to the American Revolution does not equate with the Confederate flag at all, which has been a long standing symbol of hatred and divisiveness. The baggers see themselves as American patriots, when in fact they are modern-day Tories, supporting policies that empower oligarchies and corporate interests over average citizens. The fact that conservatives in England have retained the Tory label is telling. During the American revolution, those who swore allegiance to the crown were also conservatives, intent on maintaining the status quo. Yes, these people are off by a full 180 degrees, and the three cornered hats and misappropriated use of historic banners do not offer them any redemption, merely delusion.

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What do you think when you see the "Don't Tread on Me" flag? [View all] Hugabear Jun 2014 OP

I think right-wing cop killing terrorists! B Calm Jun 2014 #1

I definite don't think that at all yeoman6987 Jun 2014 #34

I think that it's a symbol from the revolutionary war years and I'm not going to let teaparty fucks el_bryanto Jun 2014 #2

Exactly... I am tired of RETHUGS & Teabagggers putting ugly connotations on the US Flag and even hlthe2b Jun 2014 #39

+ a gazillion. nt Mojorabbit Jun 2014 #56

yep.. frylock Jun 2014 #66

It is the modern confederate flag. Tbaggers deny it, just like Hoyt Jun 2014 #3

Trouble ... GeorgeGist Jun 2014 #4

It has always looked like a half-assed cartoon to me. Orrex Jun 2014 #5

they've pervert it's original meaning warrior1 Jun 2014 #6

Domestic terrorists! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2014 #7

Yep. Taken over a recognized symbol and rebranded it to strike fear into people. Just like a Fred Sanders Jun 2014 #10

Exactly!!! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2014 #33

DON'T READ TO ME Capt. Obvious Jun 2014 #8

lol 2pooped2pop Jun 2014 #43

I remember how much snakes upset me...Tea Baggers included. Frustratedlady Jun 2014 #9

Snakes = sex = small equipment = guns ..lol lol lol lol !!!!!! clarice Jun 2014 #19

A nutless snake - like the teabaggers that wave it. TheCowsCameHome Jun 2014 #11

When I see one, it's usually flown w/ a stars-and-bars flag woodsprite Jun 2014 #12

We got one nadinbrzezinski Jun 2014 #13

IMO Mr Dixon Jun 2014 #14

Fuck the far-right. I won't concede this historic symbol to them. Throd Jun 2014 #15

+1 Cooley Hurd Jun 2014 #23

They can have that fucking flag. It'll be a nice match for the Confederate rag they worship. (nt) Paladin Jun 2014 #25

You mean like this? Hugabear Jun 2014 #28

Definite right-wing jerkoff image, there. (nt) Paladin Jun 2014 #32

jeese, get rid of that 2pooped2pop Jun 2014 #45

^^this^^ Puzzledtraveller Jun 2014 #62

I think, "That's one ugly flag.". And so are the people that wave it. Shrike47 Jun 2014 #16

"Fucking moron." Iggo Jun 2014 #17

I see paranoia and self-delusion and hyperbole frazzled Jun 2014 #18

Fox News induced domestic terrorists. sinkingfeeling Jun 2014 #20

These days? I take it as a symbol for right wing terrorists. MohRokTah Jun 2014 #21

Pretty much the same thing I think when I see the American flag. raouldukelives Jun 2014 #22

Asshole. TreasonousBastard Jun 2014 #24

Honestly I think of Metallica black album because that's the first time I ever saw that symbol Arcanetrance Jun 2014 #26

I wore that "tape" out twice !!!! nt clarice Jun 2014 #27

Little boys who read "Hero" comic books and dress up like cowboys. Tierra_y_Libertad Jun 2014 #29

pssst...!! yuiyoshida Jun 2014 #48

Demeaning comics books bespeaks a profound ignorance Codeine Jun 2014 #60

I have a right to vote against my own self interest! peace13 Jun 2014 #30

It's a tea bagger identifier for me meadowlark5 Jun 2014 #31

I hate how they made it in to a flag. Xyzse Jun 2014 #35

Google images: Teabagger liberal N proud Jun 2014 #36

Hey there's someone that the propaganda machine treads all over and they like it! Johonny Jun 2014 #37

False equivalency Zambero Jun 2014 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author tridim Jun 2014 #40

Sadly, madamesilverspurs Jun 2014 #41

Stupid-ass, infantile, 'don't-take-my-toys', functionally illiterate asshole. Aristus Jun 2014 #42

I loved this flag as a child PasadenaTrudy Jun 2014 #44

Personally yuiyoshida Jun 2014 #46

Someone who lives a miserable life. randome Jun 2014 #47

Humorous: Especially when I saw some LBGT people in Philly flying it. That image remains. TheBlackAdder Jun 2014 #49

Reminds me of the Grateful Dead lyric from Uncle John's Band al bupp Jun 2014 #50

I think there is an idiot in my presence, give a wide berth. Pisces Jun 2014 #51

Here's somebody who's too dumb to realize he's being tread on every day tularetom Jun 2014 #52

I see it as a relic of a war where Lint Head Jun 2014 #53

I just call it the Cop Killer flag now 4now Jun 2014 #54

I don't care for it as a flag, the biting snake and all The Second Stone Jun 2014 #55

Nothing more or less threatning than this flag seveneyes Jun 2014 #57

People who want to not be tread upon, but who want more opportunities to Nay Jun 2014 #58

"Don't Tread on Me" with a rattlesnake reminds me of Navy tradition that extends back for centuries hack89 Jun 2014 #59

I love that flag, and I refuse to cede it to a bunch of Teabilly fucksticks. nt Codeine Jun 2014 #61

Ditto that Puzzledtraveller Jun 2014 #63

:) napkinz Jun 2014 #64

Ah poo! NFW! In_The_Wind Jun 2014 #65

Pick another neighborhood. politicat Jun 2014 #67

... napkinz Jun 2014 #68

I have that flag and I've always liked it. Fuck the teabaggers. Autumn Jun 2014 #69

... napkinz Jun 2014 #70