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du rec. xchrom Jul 2014 #1
R&K SamKnause Jul 2014 #2
Flag planting is kneejerk cut-rate mindless "patriotism". Most of these flags are displayed ...... marble falls Jul 2014 #3
And kept up overnight and in the pouring rain. I am old enough to remember maddiemom Jul 2014 #8
That's what I'm talking about!!!! heaven05 Jul 2014 #4
Zinn deserves more recognition RoccoR5955 Jul 2014 #5
Or how about the Indian villages who were flying the US flag... dougolat Jul 2014 #6
I struggle with this... cling2reality Jul 2014 #7
Modern patriotism emphasizes militarism, not the fundamental principles of the Declaration judgegblue Jul 2014 #9
Very true ........ marmar Jul 2014 #10
The flag is not just about the government. It is about ALL the people, and MUCH is good. RBInMaine Jul 2014 #11
It's a symbol ...... marmar Jul 2014 #13
Putting away our US flag is just as meaningless as flying it if not followed by action for change. aikoaiko Jul 2014 #12
I like the term "malignant nationalism"... Bigmack Jul 2014 #14
Too many "Patriots" Are Tone Deaf colsohlibgal Jul 2014 #15
Very insightful and lucid writing from Zinn YoungDemCA Jul 2014 #16
Anecdotally, I saw a "patriotic" billboard today YoungDemCA Jul 2014 #17
Stars and Stripes Forever Petrushka Jul 2014 #18
Thank you for these clips! ReRe Jul 2014 #22
Brings to mind the Einstein quote: lastlib Jul 2014 #19
Star Spangled Banner As You've Never Heard It Petrushka Jul 2014 #20
K&R!!! DeSwiss Jul 2014 #21
love that quote marmar Jul 2014 #23
"Flags are bits of colored cloth that governments use first to shrink-wrap people's brains... Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2014 #24
i pledge to the constitution. NOT a flag. pansypoo53219 Jul 2014 #25
Thank You For Sharing cantbeserious Jul 2014 #26
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jul 2014 #27
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