⚛️Shawn Athan
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Imma slightly disagree with this. The American flag has become a symbol of right wing Christian nationalism to some and it has become quite off putting. I can see why some would not like Bey holding an American flag. I was taken aback myself.
07:38 AM - Mar 21, 2024
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Loren Hansen
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In response to ⚛️Shawn Athan.
You're right about how that symbol is being stolen by bigots. But that is why I love taking it back.
07:44 AM - Mar 21, 2024
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⚛️Shawn Athan
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In response to Loren Hansen.
Nah... I want a new flag.
07:45 AM - Mar 21, 2024
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Jodi B
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The flag belongs to us & I want it back. BUT... I want a slightly altered design. When we defeat them, the flag needs to represent their defeat. It must have 52 stars. I believe DC and Puerto Rico would agree. 😉
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07:56 AM - Mar 21, 2024
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⚛️Shawn Athan
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In response to Jodi B.
Also...

"Purity and innocence" is certainly not The United States.

"Justice"

Laughable
08:09 AM - Mar 21, 2024
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Jodi B
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In response to ⚛️Shawn Athan.
You're absolutely right. We haven't lived up to what the flag represents. Racism, misogyny and white nationalism has played a huge part in that. As long as they have the power, we'll never live up to those ideals. White as "innocence" is a joke, but it's the color of new beginnings. A blank slate.
09:19 AM - Mar 21, 2024
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⚛️Shawn Athan
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In response to Jodi B.
I get what you're saying but adding a few stars isn't going to change the way I feel about its current presentation. Christianity is a hate group. They have changed the meaning permanently for me. In fact... I haven't stood for the pledge since I was 15. It has to change IMO.
08:04 AM - Mar 21, 2024
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Jodi B
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In response to ⚛️Shawn Athan.
I completely understand. The Christofascists have ruined it and that makes me so angry. How dare they?! If we give it up, it's as if they "captured" our flag, so I doubt that people will accept a complete overhaul, but some kind of design change could be possible.
09:32 AM - Mar 21, 2024
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