Is it only skin deep? There's nothing deeper there? I get you want to show your love or pride for something and there isn't anything wrong with that, I have many band t-shirts; but my entire identity, every conversation, my house, car, office, social media, etc... isn't adorned with Nirvana or Pink Floyd gear.SeattleGriz wrote: ↑Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:11 amI'm saying Trump co-opted Red, White and Blue and made it about how wonderful America was. A big easy brand to align with. I rather wear something that shows I love America as opposed to hating it. I think you're trying to look too deep.Ibanez wrote: ↑Mon Sep 13, 2021 9:02 am
Well...for one I don't see Obama flags flying. My two neighbors still have Trump flags flying. There is a lot of Obama apparel and such so that's a push. I don't recall boat parades or golf cart parades decked like we saw with Trump. Maybe Conservatives were more enthusiastic and wanted to wrap their cars, trucks, boats, etc... in Trumps name and face as opposed to Liberals. There's certainly a level of hero worship in both camps. A cult of personality for both but one is certainly more so than the other.![]()
I'm not going to say how much one loves America more than the other - not sure that's quantifiable based of political statements. Those are to be taken with a grain of salt.
That's the point i'm getting at - it's become people's identity.
Full Disclosure - I have 3 American flags (two that fly at the house) and a pair of Trump Socks (christmas gift).
