I potentially see 2 Gadsden flags. Why do these assholes always seem to think that the Gadsden Flag represents them? I would like to know what their rationale is — if any.
this post was submitted on 13 Jul 2024
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Blame the libertarians.
Why? Anyone who stands beside a Nazi flag is not a libertarian by any stretch of the term's usage. (For clarity, by "stands beside" I mean anyone who advocates its symbolism.)
Part of it is that American libertarianism is a Republican who wants to smoke weed.
As for these specific Nazis, they want the government to stop arresting them when they indulge in their violent hatred of minorities.
They see equality as oppression. Which is also part of the main Republican mindset.
they want the government to stop arresting them when they indulge in their violent hatred of minorities.
Imo, this is opposite of what the Gadsden flag represents. It's a symbol of the resistance to authoritative oppression. I suppose the logic is that these types use it as a symbol of their resistance to the government preventing them from oppressing others 🤮. I suppose if one were to be absolutely accurate, though, the Gadsden flag isn't a symbol of libertarianism, but, rather, libertarianism supports the symbolism of the Gadsden flag.
They think it means that if you try to fuck with them, they won’t run away blubbering like a baby. They’re wrong about that.
So, please provide info that the flag doesn't equate "stance against coercion" = anti fascist?
FYI: I hate Trump, fascist, Confederate apologist, etc...
But, based on the simplistic symbolism of the flag... It could represent a fight against coercion of any ilk.
It could represent a fight against coercion of any ilk.
The Gadsden flag does represent resistance against coercion. That being said, context is still quite important — its appropriate use would heavily depend on why those individuals in the picture saw fit to march with it. The Gadsden flag represents individual liberty, and resistance to authoritative oppression. It doesn't represent the trampling of the freedoms of others.
You’re asking for evidence that the same people who also do things like wear shirts with Punisher logos on them and bumper stickers with a picture of a gun and the words “come ad take it” aren’t trying to tell people not to pick a fight with them or else?
Do you think the Nazi flag might also be a clue?
Imagine marching alongside Nazi flags and thinking you're on the right side of history. Confederate is bad enough, but I can accept that they're delusional enough to not see what's wrong with it. Nazi? There's no argument to be made.
"tell me you're a son of a bitch without saying you're a son of a bitch"
I like how they're especially confused and have don't tread on me flags. The flag the original (not confederate) colonies flew against the British.
I mean so was the appeal to heaven flag but look how the right's taken that one too.
It's interesting how the worst people can never think for themselves, and instead repurpose perfectly fine and good meaning symbols into their own twisted perversion.
Look, you really shouldn't fly the Reich flag, but if you insist, at least iron the damn thing...
Also Hitler wouldn't be proud because it's a mirrored swastika. The correct flag had to be right angled on both sides!
lmao, I am not observant enough to notice that. I looked up some flags from WWII era photographs, and it appears that this dummy put the flag on the pole upside down.
Party of Stinkin
Someone needs to iron their flag. Shit has so many creases. Hang on, I think wiping my ass with it might help. Lemme see that for a minute…
I say burn it. No point in soiling your ass with that flag.
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