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EndOfDiscOne
06/16/21 1:19:11 PM
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When you see someone flying a US flag, do you assume they're racist?



Heard about this on reddit

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Turbam
06/16/21 1:21:28 PM
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Why would anyone assume that?

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RickyTheBAWSE
06/16/21 1:22:15 PM
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I assume they're trying to flex patriotism, and the only people I know of that go that hard are usually anti-anything that helps POC, lol. so... maybe it's worth looking into?

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Damn_Underscore
06/16/21 1:24:57 PM
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If you went outside you would see that many many regular houses have the American flag flying outside.

But yesterday I did see someone in a pickup truck flying one of those black and blue American flags in the back.

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PoundGarden
06/16/21 1:26:38 PM
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No, but I do assume they're Republicans.

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WashYourHands
06/16/21 1:27:49 PM
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This is assuming CE goes outside, which a large % does not

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UnholyMudcrab
06/16/21 1:29:19 PM
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No, the indicators of racism are the Trump flag, the Confederate flag, and the thin blue line flag
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ZevLoveDOOM
06/16/21 1:31:13 PM
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this whole patriotism thing always bugged me. how can anyone have such unconditional love and loyalty to their country?
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R1masher
06/16/21 1:31:23 PM
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I assume more about the people that ask these questions

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Smackems
06/16/21 1:40:36 PM
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No that's fucking stupid

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SSJPurple
06/16/21 1:42:36 PM
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PoundGarden posted...
No, but I do assume they're Republicans.

See, this is why I didnt buy a cool flag print shirt I saw the other day.

I dont want people to think Im a Republican/conservative lol

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TheGoldenEel
06/16/21 1:42:41 PM
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Its definitely sus in the year 2021

generally agree with other users saying the only people that flex patriotism these days are republicans, and if you support republicans youre at a baseline okay with racism

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gamer167
06/16/21 1:45:05 PM
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No, itd be asinine to assume so.
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Solution_45
06/16/21 1:45:53 PM
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Smackems posted...
No that's fucking stupid

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meralonne
06/16/21 1:46:58 PM
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RickyTheBAWSE posted...
I assume they're trying to flex patriotism

This

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masterpug53
06/16/21 1:49:04 PM
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Flying one outside your house? I wouldn't think twice about it. Flying a mini / full-sized one on your vehicle? That is a bit more indicative of one's desire to advertise their political alliance, especially since it starting getting popular around the time Trump lost the election.

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YourDrunkFather
06/16/21 1:50:14 PM
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This is such an ignorant ass board lol. Yall just love assuming shit about everybody

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ElatedVenusaur
06/16/21 1:51:46 PM
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It depends. If you're hanging a flag around 4th of July, or just occasionally on your property or whatever, you're probably fine.
If you're prominently displaying a flag at all times, especially from a vehicle or on clothing, you're 100% an insecure ass and probably racist to boot.
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littlebro07
06/16/21 1:53:07 PM
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UnholyMudcrab posted...
No, the indicators of racism are the Trump flag, the Confederate flag, and the thin blue line flag

this

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Nukazie
06/16/21 1:55:21 PM
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if the person has a gun and is shooting at me, i will assume the person is racist

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Smackems
06/16/21 1:56:07 PM
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YourDrunkFather posted...
This is such an ignorant ass board lol. Yall just love assuming shit about everybody
This. People live in a bubble i swear

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FortuneCookie
06/16/21 1:56:30 PM
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UnholyMudcrab posted...
No, the indicators of racism are the Trump flag, the Confederate flag, and the thin blue line flag

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unnamedsoldier
06/16/21 1:57:33 PM
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I can't imagine being offended by your own country's flag
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SquantoZ
06/16/21 1:59:07 PM
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Yes, most people that flex patriotism tend to be racist. Not all obviously but most.

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Giant_Aspirin
06/16/21 2:00:15 PM
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no but i do assume they're Republican

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DeathDeathSong
06/16/21 2:01:43 PM
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yes AND i assume theyre republican

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littlebro07
06/16/21 2:02:23 PM
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DeathDeathSong posted...
yes AND i assume theyre republican

whats the difference

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TheGoldenEel
06/16/21 2:17:02 PM
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Giant_Aspirin posted...
no but i do assume they're Republican
distinction without a difference

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Winrawr
06/16/21 2:18:31 PM
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It depends on the context. If someone flying an American flag around and they aren't a veteran, or if they aren't at a parade I would assume that they are a white supremacist
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MJOLNRVII
06/16/21 2:19:19 PM
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No, but I would automatically assume that if it was a confederate flag.

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Smackems
06/16/21 2:20:47 PM
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MJOLNRVII posted...
No, but I would automatically assume that if it was a confederate flag.
This one makes sensd

What world do some of you live in though lol

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WashYourHands
06/16/21 2:22:46 PM
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Winrawr posted...
It depends on the context. If someone flying an American flag around and they aren't a veteran, or if they aren't at a parade I would assume that they are a white supremacist
Does this also apply to anyone that isnt white?

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ThanksUglyGod
06/16/21 2:23:16 PM
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Yeah, but to be fair I just assume everyone is racist and hope to be proven wrong.
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LRodC
06/16/21 2:27:00 PM
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ThanksUglyGod posted...
Yeah, but to be fair I just assume everyone is racist and hope to be proven wrong.
To be fair, everything is racist in 2021.
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Big_Nabendu
06/16/21 2:30:41 PM
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RetsuZaiZen
06/16/21 2:33:38 PM
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I don't but I don't understand flag obsession at all.

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gatorsPENSbucs
06/16/21 2:38:58 PM
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I dont think I assume anything about anyone. Its not a good look.

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On_The_Edge
06/16/21 2:41:24 PM
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You know the democrats have gone way too far when flying the damn country's flag is indicative that you're a republican or a Trump voter
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DemonBuffet
06/16/21 2:45:14 PM
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On_The_Edge posted...
You know the democrats have gone way too far when flying the damn country's flag is indicative that you're a republican or a Trump voter

This. Im a centrist and some of you are weak as fuck, for real.
Confederate flag? All fucking day, fuck those racist bitches.
American flag? Fuck off whiney sjws. Because of this country, you were born into a life of privileges and freedom to spew your anti american garbage while you stay safe in your room. Imagine being born in Russian or China and trying the same lol.


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masterpug53
06/16/21 2:49:24 PM
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On_The_Edge posted...
You know the democrats have gone way too far when flying the damn country's flag is indicative that you're a republican or a Trump voter

Perhaps you should direct that indignance towards the people who are actively tarnishing the flag's symbolism, rather than those simply acknowledging how tarnished the flag's symbolism has become.

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UnholyMudcrab
06/16/21 2:50:09 PM
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DemonBuffet posted...
Im a centrist

DemonBuffet posted...
Fuck off whiney sjws

Uh huh
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masterpug53
06/16/21 2:52:25 PM
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DemonBuffet posted...
This. Im a centrist and some of you are weak as fuck, for real.
Confederate flag? All fucking day, fuck those racist bitches.
American flag? Fuck off whiney sjws. Because of this country, you were born into a life of privileges and freedom to spew your anti american garbage while you stay safe in your room. Imagine being born in Russian or China and trying the same lol.

> "I'm a centrist"
> uses the phrases "sjw" and "Anti-American" without a hint of irony

I have my doubts, tbh.

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SquantoZ
06/16/21 2:56:17 PM
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masterpug53 posted...
> "I'm a centrist"
> uses the phrases "sjw" and "Anti-American" without a hint of irony

I have my doubts, tbh.

lol this. Americans that claim they are centrist are more often than not center-right.

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Smackems
06/16/21 2:57:02 PM
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Apparently using the term sjw or anti American makes you a right winger

Lmao what reality do yall live in

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Cobra1010
06/16/21 2:57:33 PM
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ZevLoveDOOM posted...
this whole patriotism thing always bugged me. how can anyone have such unconditional love and loyalty to their country?

You have captain America, wonder woman wearing stars and stripes. Captain marvel wearing the American flag colours. Michael Bay movies showing off us military tech etc etc.

The best propaganda are the ones where you don't even realise it.

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CelestialVoices
06/16/21 2:57:35 PM
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i don't assume but i am suspicious
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