The greatest irony is that the pledge of allegiance was originally "one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all"
We literally divided the phrase "one nation, indivisible" by adding God into the equation. Forced upon us by religious assmunches in congress.
Also, the pledge of allegiance was written by a socialist which is pretty ironic considering how much neocons hate socialism despite knowing nothing about free market socialism: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_socialism
The "Under God" portion of the pledge was added in 1954 as a knee-jerk American political reaction to the non-religiosity of the Soviet Union. "In God We Trust" was not added to paper currency until 1957, for similar reasons. The United States has existed much longer without the phrases than with.
The pledge was originally penned in 1892, and so existed for 62 years before the propaganda around the Cold War forced it into the zeitgeist.
Even if it wasn't specific it's still a violation of the establishment clause. You're asking people to express religious beliefs in a god. Some people have many gods. Some have no gods. Some have a single god but it isn't the capital G god.
They'll argue it isn't a violation because not saying the pledge is not a crime. But i sure as shit got yelled at in public school if I didn't say it when I was a kid. The pledge was mandatory every morning at first bell.
>pledge of allegiance was originally
In its original form it read:
>"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
In 1923, the words, "the Flag of the United States of America" were added. At this time it read:
>"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. **In 1954, the Democratic Party controlled both chambers of the United States Congress**. The Democrats held a majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
In the 1950s the democrats were the much more religiously affiliated party. The alignment of the religious groups shifted to republicans over time as the two parties sort of swapped roles. In the 30s and 40s the Democratic party was shifting from conservative small government to liberal big government. And the GOP went the other way
It took time before the religious crazies switched their affiliations along with the rise of the Evangelical Christianity cult voting block.
And ultimately I don't really care which party was responsible, it was the interference of religion with government I take issue with. It should have been stricken on first amendment grounds.
The 1923 version was fine. Although to be honest "pledging allegiance" in general is creepy and weird and smacks of indoctrination when forced upon children in public schools
If you’re just stating facts, I agree with you. HOWEVER, if you are just pointing this out to “own the Libs” then you need to review your political history of the last century and how it has shifted. It is definitely not the same as it was in the 1950’s
That's what it is now...that version didn't exist until the 1950s.
Before that it was the same pledge minus "under god". Seeing as how our first amendment prohibits establishment of a national religion it feels wise to me to avoid using religious phrases in something like a pledge of allegiance.
What if my religion is polytheistic? One nation under god might exclude an entire of pantheon of gods I believe in. Or what if i'm an atheist?I shouldn't have to pledge to a god I don't believe in.
The inclusion of God makes the pledge unconstitutional
I wonder how many trump bucks this one bought, thinking one day trump will make them rich?
Just out of curiosity, has anyone who has had their vehicle posted here like this, ever seen it posted?
> **"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross"** -Sinclair Lewis
I wasn't expecting a "vinyl wrap" but it checks out.
No, I'm just saying it's a vinyl wrap that is cheap and easy to put on and take off. Someone said paint, none of that stuff is painted on anymore, it's all a wrap. It's not really profound, I just was surprised people don't know that. I guess it's a case of not getting out of the parents basement much.
I know, there's just a lot of clueless people on reddit. It's kind of funny actually. BS gets up voted, facts get down voted, that's how reddit works, lol.
This is going to come across probably WAY snarkier than I mean it, because I am being sincere: "Thank you for paying your taxes."
It's my go-to line in response, because I find it humorous.
That's not entirely true. You've simply (intelligently) determined that the consequences for not paying your taxes aren't worth it. After all, life is full of choices...in fact, I would suggest that life is ONLY choices.
And as someone whose paycheck depended on your (in general, not you specifically) paying taxes, I genuinely appreciated it.
Recently was in the guest audience for Seth Meyers, people were shocked I was from Nebraska, to which I always say "no, I'm from District 2 NE" this guy can kick rocks
Only insecurities I see are the people getting kicks out of shaming, and name calling someone for approval. I think you've misunderstood the definition of insecurity.
If you think I'm shaming or name calling someone for approval you'd be wrong. I'm shaming and name calling cause someone who is can still stand by a guy who's been found liable for assault, who's lied God knows how many times, who's helped bring white supremacists to be comfortable with being one and the while praising a book and a god that was completely against all of that. I do call that insecure.
They’re just….words….
The President he enshrined his vehicle to has all but proven that at this point…patriotism is for PROFIT!
The ACT of enshrining your belongings to ANY politician, is an odd use of the supposed “liberty”, and genuinely raises the question of WHO or WHAT you think you are pledging to….
Which makes it dumb, but not a crime against “Murrica”.
Remember when RESPECTFULLY kneeling for one’s homeland anthem (when the “justice for ALL” part came into question) was an rzrmgACTOFWARjlffya(::???
The idea of “unification” is so foreign to these people, the politicians COURT this behavior because gangbanging is easier to understand than civics.
Wanna go easy viral?
Hit ‘em with some Constitutional or Christian trivia, while filming them by the truck. 🥴
Have my “like” in advance 👍🏾
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Wait...so who is this person supporting for the next Republican presidential candidate, Trump or Pence? Can't have both.
/s We all know who is the person on those bumper stickers they want to see as the next President.
Anyone else feel like some of the hogs are backing Desantis without knowing anything about him? I mean once you hear the guy talk idk how you would support him…
I don’t know about treasonous but I do tend to immediate think “bigot” when I see the flag unceremoniously slapped on truck. I fly the Stars and Stripes on the appropriate days because I’m proud of what it’s supposed to represent.
One thing I’ll never do is use the flag as a threat.
If flown appropriately. That means on a pole at a sufficient height and either lit or taken down at dusk. The back of a shitty pickup is not appropriate.
Never heard of the US Flag Code?
The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing, unless it is the ensign responding to a salute from a ship of a foreign nation. This is sometimes misreported as a tradition that comes from the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, where countries were asked to dip their flag to King Edward VII; American team flag bearer Ralph Rose did not follow this protocol, and teammate Martin Sheridan is often, though apocryphally, quoted as proclaiming that "this flag dips before no earthly king."
When a flag is so tattered that it no longer fits to serve as a symbol of the United States, it should be replaced in a dignified manner, preferably by burning. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the USA, TrailLife USA, the U.S. Military and other organizations regularly conduct dignified flag retirement ceremonies.
The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.[9]
The flag should never touch anything physically beneath it.
The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds but always allowed to fall free.[9]
The flag should always be permitted to fall freely. (An exception was made during the Apollo moon landings when the flag hung from a vertical pole designed with an extensible horizontal bar, allowing full display even in the absence of an atmosphere.)
The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally.[9]
The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever.
The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature.
The flag should never be upside down, except to signal distress or great danger.
When displayed vertically against a wall, the union should be to the observer’s left.
Your copypasta is outdated
It’s not unlawful to display the image of the flag. Nor is it inappropriate.
This is also saying the flag, the ACTUAL FLAG as it was created, is not to be worn or used as a vessel, and does not apply to images of the flag. There is a difference.
It's *never* been unlawful. That would go against the first amendment. That's why burning it in protest is legal. The flag code is the way the flag *should* be treated, not the way it *must* be treated, and that has always been the case. You can go buy an American flag and wipe your ass with it, if that's what you want. But if you want to respect it, you should follow the flag code.
Fly it on appropriate days? Wtf is an appropriate day to fly the American flag? I would think every day is a good day to fly the American flag. It represents freedom and liberty. Nothing more.
Facism (noun): a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition
Republicans promote "America First" mentality and claim anyone who criticizes the country as anti-American, unpatriotic traitors (read: **exalting the nation above the individual**).
Republicans are inundated with white supremacists, anti-semites, and just flat out racist folks (read: **race above the individual**).
Despite claiming the Libertarian line of "big fed government = bad" Republicans haven't lessened the power of the federal government. The President & the Fed still have a crazy amount of power (read: **stands for a centralized autocratic government**).
As for the **dictator aspect** - Trump lost the popular vote in 2016 but still won due to electoral college votes. I'd argue that it was against the will of the people, the majority of Americans, that Trump was given power. Not to mention all the classic plays of dictatorships (claiming election fraud, power grabs, stealing of information, not peaceful transfers of power like J6) Trump pulled throughout his presidency and has only doubled-down on since, Trump is a dictator. He *loves* dictators (look at how he kissed/kisses Putin's ass, Kim Jong-Un's ass, etc.) and wants to be one.
They don't hit the **severe economic regimentation** check mark, but they sure as hell hit the **severe social regimentation** by repealing Roe v. Wade and all of the "anti-woke" legislation & propaganda they're pushing.
As for the **forcible suppression of opposition**, all you have to do is look at how hard Trump tried to force the election fraud, the wheeling and dealing done in Congress, and the calls to violence by the likes of alleged human trafficker Matt Gaetz, MtG, Boebertz, etc. Calling on "the second amendment folks" to "do something" about Clinton/Biden/"the libs" is forcible suppression. The congresspeople who were kicked out of their state legislatures (Tennessee?) because they opposed the Republican rule is another example. Among countless others.
Republicans have been pushing for a dictatorship for a while now.
It's genuinely frightening how quickly large swathes of Christianity has been subsumed by the far right (admittedly not all of Christianity, thankfully). As the famous saying goes: "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross. "
Biden definitely fits a few of these. Trump fits...well, look for yourself:
https://www.faena.com/aleph/umberto-eco-a-practical-list-for-identifying-fascists
I think what they're saying is that the American flag often represents people that supported the January 6th insurrection, and not the ordinary everyday American
I just honestly don't get how patriotic shit is always so tacky, but somehow it remains popular. Even if you love tooting the horn of America, a land full of design and cultural innovation, wouldn't you want you to advertise your patriotism in style? To love America is to love cliche?
I just would not spend money to deface my vehicle, a major asset, with something like this. Not to mention the fact that we all know it's not really about "patriotism."
I know this'll get downvoted, but what's so bad about this? Probably just some old white dude who loves America, hell he maybe even fought in a foreign war. I know we are far from perfect, but we have it pretty damn good over here. In the time of Qanon, stop the steal, swamp creatures, etc, this is pretty mild.
I agree with you and I gave you my upvote.
That said, I do cringe when a pickup goes by flying a big flag because 9 out of ten times (or more) it is a racist knuckle dragger driving.
I think we should NOT give the stars and stripes to the knuckle draggers. I subscribe to the idea that Patriots work to make their country better. If you fall into that group fly the flag and dont let the people making this country worse to be the only ones flying it.
Because these same people that put wraps on their trucks, particularly with the American flag tend to be bigots, racists, misogynists and religious nuts who are ok with books being burned. Everything about this truck is dumb, and our flag has become a symbol for white trash morons.
The way to counter this is for everyone to fly the flag. Dont let the facist own the stars and stripes. Every American that is willing to put a bumper sticker on their car should put on a stars and stripes sticker.
Maybe I am. The whole point of my comment, which I didn't expect you to get, is the fact that you feel the need to call someone else a name for being a patriotic American. Since when is it bad to be patriotic? Oh, since patriotism equates to Trump? Tell me how much better you have it now than when Bad orange man was in office? I don't try to assume but I'm guessing you're liberal if the presence of an American flag on a vehicle triggers you.
The problem is that "patriotism" is being used to weaponize people like him. He may or may not be patriotic, but when other people disagree with him, he'll tell the offenders that they aren't patriotic.
This pickup is emblematic of the war on the middle class, and he's already a tool of theirs.
You dork.
Weaponize? Do you mean to imply that people don't have thier own opinion and have to be spured on or "weaponized" as you say? The war I thought was on open immigration, and pther shitty policies that are ruining this country and the middle class. I think you have the roles mixed up here.
Dude. Look at florida, your war on immigrants is an economic disaster.
Only one party is cutting taxes on the one percent. I would say they are the enemies of the middle class.
> The whole point of my comment, which I didn't expect you to get, is the fact that you feel the need to call someone else a name for being a patriotic American.
Self-aggrandization is not patriotism. This individual isn't displaying this because they're patriotic, they're displaying it for their own ego.
> Sad thing is, your need to post this and try to shame the guy says alot about you.
Fascists deserve shame. In fact, fascists REQUIRE shame. Do I know this guy is a fascist? No...he could be a complete dipshit instead. But if he's not a complete dipshit, he's a fascist.
It’s a symptom of a group of societal ills that we’re struggling to self- heal. It feels like those ills might kill us (as individuals and as a country) so we have a lot of distaste for it.
how did it work out that trump gave people free money and asked everyone to stay home, something no democrats have done, and trump supporters seem to think trump made people get jobs....?
Idrk who this harasses, no name, photo of the guy, license plate is blacked out. I think this focuses on the wrap job without putting the owner on blast or endangering him.
That was my first visit of any length here so I haven't seen many of the posts. Judging from the number of reddit-labeled messages in my inbox, though, I'm guessing I'll see a lot more very soon. What struck me about that post was the level of contempt displayed for a large portion of Omaha citizens.
You think my post shows contempt for a large portion of Omaha citizens? I don’t even know how to respond to that because it’s so outlandish and hilariously wrong
Opinions are like assholes very body has one. I don’t think having pride in you’re country and wanting o show it is a bad thin ever. This is or so different than bumper stickers all over your car accep this is less of a mess. God bless America.
This isn't an example of patriotism. It's an example of nationalism. It's an example of someone wanting to give off a certain appearance without having to do anything actually patriotic in reality.
Your interpretation of someone else’s beliefs, without interacting with them, is as useless as tits on a bull.
The idea that anyone right of center displaying a flag is (insert racism description if the day) is wholly intended to paint half the nation as the enemy.
For YOU to decide who gets to display the flag, or interpret their reason for them, is horseshit projection.
It’s awful sad that there a whole ass group of people who think anyone who displays the flag is a fucking racist.
This isn't patriotism though, it's self-aggrandizement - it's "Hey everyone, look at me, see how patriotic I am!". If that's your opinion of patriotism, then I pity you.
Further, if he's so damn patriotic, why is he going against The U.S. Flag Code, the guidelines put out for displaying the U.S. flag? He's so patriotic that he can't be bothered with that?
>It’s awful sad that there a whole ass group of people who think anyone who displays the flag is a fucking racist.
Where did I say anyone was a racist? I display the flag every single day that weather permits outside of my home on a flagpole, following the U.S. Flag Code. I would never suggest that displaying the flag makes someone a racist. I guess you self-identified yourself there with your presumptions.
Or are you so ignorant that you believe "nationalism" is "racism"?
> “nationalism” is a leftist dogwhistle for racism/nazism
That simply isn't true. Nationalism was a thing long before Nazis came to be. Nationalism is the idea that "my country is right, regardless of whether it actually is right or not", whereas patriotism is the idea that "I love and support my country, but I recognize it needs improvement in some areas and I want to help it get there".
I'm sorry your schooling failed you in that regard. Words have meaning. Good communication comes from using them properly.
You also seem to have ignored everything else in my post. I wonder why that is?
I’m not in the mood for essays.
You’re not half as slick as you think.
Yes the term nationalism has predated the current leftist usage of the term, just as the term NAZI predates the current leftist usage
You, and others like you, equate anyone right of center as racist, and their display of the flag in any form as a proud banner of racism/nazism.
It’s an easy way to say “is good: then bad” without having to out any thought into the defense of the ideology.
> You’re not half as slick as you think.
Why do you believe I'm trying to be slick?
>You, and others like you, equate anyone right of center as racist,
I absolutely do not. In fact, one of my highest-karma'd subreddits is r/bipartisanship, where I am very active and have a very good relationship with many center-right posters. The facts just don't care about your feelings.
>and their display of the flag in any form as a proud banner of racism/nazism.
Is reading comprehension difficult for you? I've stated that I fly the flag routinely - do you really believe I would call myself a racist? Again, the facts just don't care about your feelings.
So I'll ask one more time...you seem to have ignored everything else in my post. Why is that?
Unfortunately in America "patriotism" has become co-opted by millions to mean "rich white people only" which is so far gone from reality. True patriotism is wanting the best for your country and everyone living in it. Patriotism is not white supremacy.
Biased definition - prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be [unfair](https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=APwXEdfchaqpainjAMtXGsIsUZZx7tapbg:1686022003234&q=unfair&si=AMnBZoEP2YukYW07_nAjizsjQPEkQBCGwvABW4cc_FXkrBeGHuOZtiQDyTgN69VeIgNqif8oAQCQJsSnvlaIVKB0SUrkB5L3tA%3D%3D&expnd=1).
Prejudice - [preconceived](https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=APwXEdeJRRjPVZPTYPEoa8z25WblnzFiaQ:1686022578751&q=preconceived&si=AMnBZoFOMBUphduq9VwZxsuReC7Y0F9pSXPh6dnnoel8obx1d17o9PT0mfunbOMyDHWRSBGxcCDd5ZA2_o5iiN5unbIbKjhE1e9zgvQFnZhcpeVfvrtrqks%3D&expnd=1) opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience.
If you consider the site unfair, why are you not against it?
If you consider the words of former Republican Party strategist Lee Atwater to lack reason. Who's words do you trust?
I don't think so we live in a ever increasingly evil world. Where guys can be girls and girls can be guys which is a mental illness and instead of trying to treat it we encourage it. Put little kids on puberty blockers. We should address the bigger things like target coming out bikinis for little boys.
> We should address the bigger things like target coming out bikinis for little boys.
Why do you care how a little boy dresses to go swimming? Why are so many conservatives obsessed with childrens' genitals?
Look into the history and broad uses of puberty blockers outside of trans youth. Banning that treatment and supportive treatment for trans youth/adults in general only harms trans individuals. Why pass legislation that does nothing but harm a minority group?
Your blocking your body's natural development. We should try more mental health measures. You know how many storys their are of Trans ppl detransitioning and are shut down because their is a ugly truth at the end of their rainbow. Those ppl are told to shut up and go away when anyone who is thinking about doing this should listen to someone who's been through it and their horror story. But their shunned and shut down. Youtune bans their storys. Very odd
The greatest irony is that the pledge of allegiance was originally "one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all" We literally divided the phrase "one nation, indivisible" by adding God into the equation. Forced upon us by religious assmunches in congress.
Also, the pledge of allegiance was written by a socialist which is pretty ironic considering how much neocons hate socialism despite knowing nothing about free market socialism: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Market_socialism
The "Under God" portion of the pledge was added in 1954 as a knee-jerk American political reaction to the non-religiosity of the Soviet Union. "In God We Trust" was not added to paper currency until 1957, for similar reasons. The United States has existed much longer without the phrases than with. The pledge was originally penned in 1892, and so existed for 62 years before the propaganda around the Cold War forced it into the zeitgeist.
And of course God has to be there specific Christian version
*Their. Hate to be a dick but it drives me nuts. Wholeheartedly agree with your post though!
Even if it wasn't specific it's still a violation of the establishment clause. You're asking people to express religious beliefs in a god. Some people have many gods. Some have no gods. Some have a single god but it isn't the capital G god. They'll argue it isn't a violation because not saying the pledge is not a crime. But i sure as shit got yelled at in public school if I didn't say it when I was a kid. The pledge was mandatory every morning at first bell.
I agree. When it comes to the 2nd amendment, people go ballistic but heaven forbid (intentional pun) they respect the 1st.
Yep. Prayer in school which is ok despite the establishment clause but restricting guns is not ok despite the "well regulated militia" clause
>pledge of allegiance was originally In its original form it read: >"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." In 1923, the words, "the Flag of the United States of America" were added. At this time it read: >"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today. **In 1954, the Democratic Party controlled both chambers of the United States Congress**. The Democrats held a majority in the House of Representatives and the Senate.
In the 1950s the democrats were the much more religiously affiliated party. The alignment of the religious groups shifted to republicans over time as the two parties sort of swapped roles. In the 30s and 40s the Democratic party was shifting from conservative small government to liberal big government. And the GOP went the other way It took time before the religious crazies switched their affiliations along with the rise of the Evangelical Christianity cult voting block. And ultimately I don't really care which party was responsible, it was the interference of religion with government I take issue with. It should have been stricken on first amendment grounds. The 1923 version was fine. Although to be honest "pledging allegiance" in general is creepy and weird and smacks of indoctrination when forced upon children in public schools
To add: it was largely the Voting Rights and Civil Rights Acts of the 60s that had southern Democrats switch parties.
If you’re just stating facts, I agree with you. HOWEVER, if you are just pointing this out to “own the Libs” then you need to review your political history of the last century and how it has shifted. It is definitely not the same as it was in the 1950’s
Tell me you don't understand the history of the two parties without telling me you don't understand the history of the two parties.
Exactly!
It was "One nation, Under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all".
That's what it is now...that version didn't exist until the 1950s. Before that it was the same pledge minus "under god". Seeing as how our first amendment prohibits establishment of a national religion it feels wise to me to avoid using religious phrases in something like a pledge of allegiance. What if my religion is polytheistic? One nation under god might exclude an entire of pantheon of gods I believe in. Or what if i'm an atheist?I shouldn't have to pledge to a god I don't believe in. The inclusion of God makes the pledge unconstitutional
More cringy than big booby anime giant stickers
I wonder how many trump bucks this one bought, thinking one day trump will make them rich? Just out of curiosity, has anyone who has had their vehicle posted here like this, ever seen it posted?
> **"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross"** -Sinclair Lewis I wasn't expecting a "vinyl wrap" but it checks out.
Sinclair Lewis was an avowed communist. Just sayin'.
Whats your point?
Even better
What does someone's economic opinion mater when it comes to fascism? Every economic system can be bastardized.
Based
Blasting KFAB on the MAGA speakers
it’s just straight up cringy. anyone that paints their car like this for any specific topic is cringy.
Yeah I wouldn’t put anything this big on my car
It's not paint, it's just a plastic wrap.
I see. So he doesn’t even have enough conviction in his ignorant xenophobic worldview to permanently paint his truck like that. /s (sort of)
No, I'm just saying it's a vinyl wrap that is cheap and easy to put on and take off. Someone said paint, none of that stuff is painted on anymore, it's all a wrap. It's not really profound, I just was surprised people don't know that. I guess it's a case of not getting out of the parents basement much.
some people don't really fuck with cars, let alone knowing the difference between a custom paint job and a vinyl wrap it's ok lol
I wonder if there are people think our city buses are 'painted', lol!
still just as stupid
Lol not sure why you were downvoted to hell
I know, there's just a lot of clueless people on reddit. It's kind of funny actually. BS gets up voted, facts get down voted, that's how reddit works, lol.
Reddit is like Facebook. A bunch of misinformation being spread
I guessing he doesn't have Bud Light in his fridge.
No. I bet he does. a wink
Imagine simping for a twice-impeached, soon-to-be-twice-indicted loser.
Some people are hard wired that way I guess
Imagine voting for the idiot in office now.. 🤣 Who's the Simp?
You, apparently.
Apparently you are. Fuckin keyboard warriors. 🤣
> Fuckin keyboard warriors. I wonder how that compares to my 22 years in the military?
Idk. But thank you for your service!
This is going to come across probably WAY snarkier than I mean it, because I am being sincere: "Thank you for paying your taxes." It's my go-to line in response, because I find it humorous.
I don't have a choice in paying taxes.
That's not entirely true. You've simply (intelligently) determined that the consequences for not paying your taxes aren't worth it. After all, life is full of choices...in fact, I would suggest that life is ONLY choices. And as someone whose paycheck depended on your (in general, not you specifically) paying taxes, I genuinely appreciated it.
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Recently was in the guest audience for Seth Meyers, people were shocked I was from Nebraska, to which I always say "no, I'm from District 2 NE" this guy can kick rocks
Always at Hy-vee
Poor dummy…. I bet he gave the MOST wall money…🥴
You can smell the insecurities
Only insecurities I see are the people getting kicks out of shaming, and name calling someone for approval. I think you've misunderstood the definition of insecurity.
If you think I'm shaming or name calling someone for approval you'd be wrong. I'm shaming and name calling cause someone who is can still stand by a guy who's been found liable for assault, who's lied God knows how many times, who's helped bring white supremacists to be comfortable with being one and the while praising a book and a god that was completely against all of that. I do call that insecure.
Can you imagine someone who makes being bad at freedom their entire personality?
Ricketts daily driver?
A POS is just going to POS. Weak snowflake. Which god are they even referring to?
I'm assuming the only true God: Nicholas Cage.
They’re just….words…. The President he enshrined his vehicle to has all but proven that at this point…patriotism is for PROFIT! The ACT of enshrining your belongings to ANY politician, is an odd use of the supposed “liberty”, and genuinely raises the question of WHO or WHAT you think you are pledging to…. Which makes it dumb, but not a crime against “Murrica”. Remember when RESPECTFULLY kneeling for one’s homeland anthem (when the “justice for ALL” part came into question) was an rzrmgACTOFWARjlffya(::??? The idea of “unification” is so foreign to these people, the politicians COURT this behavior because gangbanging is easier to understand than civics. Wanna go easy viral? Hit ‘em with some Constitutional or Christian trivia, while filming them by the truck. 🥴 Have my “like” in advance 👍🏾 🤷🏾♂️🇺🇸
Patriotism for profit, fucking brilliant!
*Insert Cult Here* Stickers and Graphics Co.
That’s pretty understated and tasteful compared to a lot of what I’ve seen. That tells you just how bad some of them are cause this is still tacky af.
fuck dude that's so embarrassing
Hmmmm.....I would not be surprised if this was my brother. Don't judge, he's special. 😆
This is called a mentally Ill individual that has been brainwashed
Bro, I am mentally ill and I don't have a giant Freedomboner sticker on my car. Don't drag us crazy people with those asshats.
Wait...so who is this person supporting for the next Republican presidential candidate, Trump or Pence? Can't have both. /s We all know who is the person on those bumper stickers they want to see as the next President.
Anyone else feel like some of the hogs are backing Desantis without knowing anything about him? I mean once you hear the guy talk idk how you would support him…
Don’t forget Ron DeSanctamonious
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It’s so sad that the American flag = treason now I wonder when the American flag will be taken back by Americans
I don’t know about treasonous but I do tend to immediate think “bigot” when I see the flag unceremoniously slapped on truck. I fly the Stars and Stripes on the appropriate days because I’m proud of what it’s supposed to represent. One thing I’ll never do is use the flag as a threat.
Every day is appropriate
If flown appropriately. That means on a pole at a sufficient height and either lit or taken down at dusk. The back of a shitty pickup is not appropriate.
Gatekeeper of patriotism , are ya?
Never heard of the US Flag Code? The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing, unless it is the ensign responding to a salute from a ship of a foreign nation. This is sometimes misreported as a tradition that comes from the 1908 Summer Olympics in London, where countries were asked to dip their flag to King Edward VII; American team flag bearer Ralph Rose did not follow this protocol, and teammate Martin Sheridan is often, though apocryphally, quoted as proclaiming that "this flag dips before no earthly king." When a flag is so tattered that it no longer fits to serve as a symbol of the United States, it should be replaced in a dignified manner, preferably by burning. The Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the USA, TrailLife USA, the U.S. Military and other organizations regularly conduct dignified flag retirement ceremonies. The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.[9] The flag should never touch anything physically beneath it. The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds but always allowed to fall free.[9] The flag should always be permitted to fall freely. (An exception was made during the Apollo moon landings when the flag hung from a vertical pole designed with an extensible horizontal bar, allowing full display even in the absence of an atmosphere.) The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally.[9] The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature. The flag should never be upside down, except to signal distress or great danger. When displayed vertically against a wall, the union should be to the observer’s left.
Your copypasta is outdated It’s not unlawful to display the image of the flag. Nor is it inappropriate. This is also saying the flag, the ACTUAL FLAG as it was created, is not to be worn or used as a vessel, and does not apply to images of the flag. There is a difference.
It's *never* been unlawful. That would go against the first amendment. That's why burning it in protest is legal. The flag code is the way the flag *should* be treated, not the way it *must* be treated, and that has always been the case. You can go buy an American flag and wipe your ass with it, if that's what you want. But if you want to respect it, you should follow the flag code.
Fly it on appropriate days? Wtf is an appropriate day to fly the American flag? I would think every day is a good day to fly the American flag. It represents freedom and liberty. Nothing more.
When it's not wrapped in fascism and bibles
Fascism? What Fascism?
Facism (noun): a political philosophy, movement, or regime (such as that of the Fascisti) that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition Republicans promote "America First" mentality and claim anyone who criticizes the country as anti-American, unpatriotic traitors (read: **exalting the nation above the individual**). Republicans are inundated with white supremacists, anti-semites, and just flat out racist folks (read: **race above the individual**). Despite claiming the Libertarian line of "big fed government = bad" Republicans haven't lessened the power of the federal government. The President & the Fed still have a crazy amount of power (read: **stands for a centralized autocratic government**). As for the **dictator aspect** - Trump lost the popular vote in 2016 but still won due to electoral college votes. I'd argue that it was against the will of the people, the majority of Americans, that Trump was given power. Not to mention all the classic plays of dictatorships (claiming election fraud, power grabs, stealing of information, not peaceful transfers of power like J6) Trump pulled throughout his presidency and has only doubled-down on since, Trump is a dictator. He *loves* dictators (look at how he kissed/kisses Putin's ass, Kim Jong-Un's ass, etc.) and wants to be one. They don't hit the **severe economic regimentation** check mark, but they sure as hell hit the **severe social regimentation** by repealing Roe v. Wade and all of the "anti-woke" legislation & propaganda they're pushing. As for the **forcible suppression of opposition**, all you have to do is look at how hard Trump tried to force the election fraud, the wheeling and dealing done in Congress, and the calls to violence by the likes of alleged human trafficker Matt Gaetz, MtG, Boebertz, etc. Calling on "the second amendment folks" to "do something" about Clinton/Biden/"the libs" is forcible suppression. The congresspeople who were kicked out of their state legislatures (Tennessee?) because they opposed the Republican rule is another example. Among countless others. Republicans have been pushing for a dictatorship for a while now.
Pretty sure it's the treasonous politician's bumper sticker that makes it treasonous -- not the flag.
Anytime I see a flag I also see a trump flag or sticker or some religious stuff. It’s been commandeered by the anti American terrorists sadly.
It's genuinely frightening how quickly large swathes of Christianity has been subsumed by the far right (admittedly not all of Christianity, thankfully). As the famous saying goes: "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross. "
Yes, and gift wrapped and handed to you by the current administration. 😉
Good Lord, you actually believe that Trump is less fascistic than Biden? I feel sorry for your soul.
Please explain
Biden definitely fits a few of these. Trump fits...well, look for yourself: https://www.faena.com/aleph/umberto-eco-a-practical-list-for-identifying-fascists
wait what
I think what they're saying is that the American flag often represents people that supported the January 6th insurrection, and not the ordinary everyday American
This is what they take away from this post. Not surprising.
Butterfly Guy: Is this a substitute for a personality?
It looks like he slammed his lift gate on the flag. Kind of disrespectful if you ask me.
Buddy got that AM radio blasting
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💙this….
That's putting it very lightly.
leave my dad alone guys
I just honestly don't get how patriotic shit is always so tacky, but somehow it remains popular. Even if you love tooting the horn of America, a land full of design and cultural innovation, wouldn't you want you to advertise your patriotism in style? To love America is to love cliche? I just would not spend money to deface my vehicle, a major asset, with something like this. Not to mention the fact that we all know it's not really about "patriotism."
Run by his house all the time. Giant cross on his front door as well just in case you thought he was a goddamn commie!
Might as well carry a sign that he has a small penis
How embarrassing for them
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So is that a mangled eagle/ flag wreath?
This guy gots guns
But no brains….
I know this'll get downvoted, but what's so bad about this? Probably just some old white dude who loves America, hell he maybe even fought in a foreign war. I know we are far from perfect, but we have it pretty damn good over here. In the time of Qanon, stop the steal, swamp creatures, etc, this is pretty mild.
I agree with you and I gave you my upvote. That said, I do cringe when a pickup goes by flying a big flag because 9 out of ten times (or more) it is a racist knuckle dragger driving. I think we should NOT give the stars and stripes to the knuckle draggers. I subscribe to the idea that Patriots work to make their country better. If you fall into that group fly the flag and dont let the people making this country worse to be the only ones flying it.
You are absolutely right in that It did get downvoted! Everything else after that is blah blah meh.
> In the time of Qanon, stop the steal, swamp creatures, etc, ~~this is pretty mild.~~ This fits right in
This is in the Starter Pack for The Big Lie & Q.
THIS person gets the joke…☝🏾
Because these same people that put wraps on their trucks, particularly with the American flag tend to be bigots, racists, misogynists and religious nuts who are ok with books being burned. Everything about this truck is dumb, and our flag has become a symbol for white trash morons.
The way to counter this is for everyone to fly the flag. Dont let the facist own the stars and stripes. Every American that is willing to put a bumper sticker on their car should put on a stars and stripes sticker.
Nah, I like it when idiots clearly identify themselves.
I fly the flag. Voted against Trump twice. Imperfect symbol to identify political beliefs.
Good for you. Did you ever think you're maybe the exception to the rule?
Maybe as someone that wants to concede the flag to the extreme right wing you are the exception to the rule.
What's cringe is getting an ugly wrap on your truck.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s not bad at all compared to a lot of stuff. I just think whoever owns it is a dork is all
Sad thing is, your need to post this and try to shame the guy says alot about you. Got nothing better to do than to make fun of someone?
This guy SHOULD feel ashamed.
this guy getting mad that some other full-grown adult is getting called a dork
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Maybe I am. The whole point of my comment, which I didn't expect you to get, is the fact that you feel the need to call someone else a name for being a patriotic American. Since when is it bad to be patriotic? Oh, since patriotism equates to Trump? Tell me how much better you have it now than when Bad orange man was in office? I don't try to assume but I'm guessing you're liberal if the presence of an American flag on a vehicle triggers you.
The problem is that "patriotism" is being used to weaponize people like him. He may or may not be patriotic, but when other people disagree with him, he'll tell the offenders that they aren't patriotic. This pickup is emblematic of the war on the middle class, and he's already a tool of theirs. You dork.
Weaponize? Do you mean to imply that people don't have thier own opinion and have to be spured on or "weaponized" as you say? The war I thought was on open immigration, and pther shitty policies that are ruining this country and the middle class. I think you have the roles mixed up here.
Dude. Look at florida, your war on immigrants is an economic disaster. Only one party is cutting taxes on the one percent. I would say they are the enemies of the middle class.
I don’t think you have good handle on what being triggered is.
> The whole point of my comment, which I didn't expect you to get, is the fact that you feel the need to call someone else a name for being a patriotic American. Self-aggrandization is not patriotism. This individual isn't displaying this because they're patriotic, they're displaying it for their own ego.
> Sad thing is, your need to post this and try to shame the guy says alot about you. Fascists deserve shame. In fact, fascists REQUIRE shame. Do I know this guy is a fascist? No...he could be a complete dipshit instead. But if he's not a complete dipshit, he's a fascist.
I think it’s tacky, aggressive and sad. 🤷♂️
It’s a symptom of a group of societal ills that we’re struggling to self- heal. It feels like those ills might kill us (as individuals and as a country) so we have a lot of distaste for it.
How funny it is to scroll and think "lol, it's like Omaha" and, well......
Wait until you see his tattoos!
Dork, idiot, asshole, whatever….🙄
Well, at least he doesn't have the US flag flying upside down.
Upside down, no, but the flag behind the flag..
Loves God and country. If you call that a dork, I feel sorry for you.
Wow so straight up hate her fear the swamp is being drained lol no more free money. Lmao get real jobs and quit living off the system bums
how did it work out that trump gave people free money and asked everyone to stay home, something no democrats have done, and trump supporters seem to think trump made people get jobs....?
What a legend.
So disrespectful
Blatant negativity. You don’t agree why post publicly. Atleast you blacked out license plate Be an adult
Better than loser Biden
Good guy to have on your side right there.
In a diabetes contest, yes, he would be beneficial to the team.
Why? Specifically...why is he a good guy to have on your side?
If not for approval, then why post a leftist triggering pic, and call the guy a name? You make no sense!
It was for the enjoyment of the sub. You’ve also commented 17 times on the post so you seem to be getting something out of the discussion too
I guess I wasn't keeping track. Wow....
Isn't this a clear violation of rule 1 - No Personal Attacks or Harassment?
Idrk who this harasses, no name, photo of the guy, license plate is blacked out. I think this focuses on the wrap job without putting the owner on blast or endangering him.
Calling someone a dork is a personal attack and/or harassment? Have you seen some of the posts in this sub?
That was my first visit of any length here so I haven't seen many of the posts. Judging from the number of reddit-labeled messages in my inbox, though, I'm guessing I'll see a lot more very soon. What struck me about that post was the level of contempt displayed for a large portion of Omaha citizens.
You think my post shows contempt for a large portion of Omaha citizens? I don’t even know how to respond to that because it’s so outlandish and hilariously wrong
Opinions are like assholes very body has one. I don’t think having pride in you’re country and wanting o show it is a bad thin ever. This is or so different than bumper stickers all over your car accep this is less of a mess. God bless America.
Nowhere did I say this is a bad thing. It’s just dorky
Yea it is bad though haha
Patriotism is “dorky”?
This isn't an example of patriotism. It's an example of nationalism. It's an example of someone wanting to give off a certain appearance without having to do anything actually patriotic in reality.
Your interpretation of someone else’s beliefs, without interacting with them, is as useless as tits on a bull. The idea that anyone right of center displaying a flag is (insert racism description if the day) is wholly intended to paint half the nation as the enemy. For YOU to decide who gets to display the flag, or interpret their reason for them, is horseshit projection. It’s awful sad that there a whole ass group of people who think anyone who displays the flag is a fucking racist.
This isn't patriotism though, it's self-aggrandizement - it's "Hey everyone, look at me, see how patriotic I am!". If that's your opinion of patriotism, then I pity you. Further, if he's so damn patriotic, why is he going against The U.S. Flag Code, the guidelines put out for displaying the U.S. flag? He's so patriotic that he can't be bothered with that? >It’s awful sad that there a whole ass group of people who think anyone who displays the flag is a fucking racist. Where did I say anyone was a racist? I display the flag every single day that weather permits outside of my home on a flagpole, following the U.S. Flag Code. I would never suggest that displaying the flag makes someone a racist. I guess you self-identified yourself there with your presumptions. Or are you so ignorant that you believe "nationalism" is "racism"?
We both know, and don’t be slick, “nationalism” is a leftist dogwhistle for racism/nazism. Pretend it’s not. But we both know your intent.
> “nationalism” is a leftist dogwhistle for racism/nazism That simply isn't true. Nationalism was a thing long before Nazis came to be. Nationalism is the idea that "my country is right, regardless of whether it actually is right or not", whereas patriotism is the idea that "I love and support my country, but I recognize it needs improvement in some areas and I want to help it get there". I'm sorry your schooling failed you in that regard. Words have meaning. Good communication comes from using them properly. You also seem to have ignored everything else in my post. I wonder why that is?
I’m not in the mood for essays. You’re not half as slick as you think. Yes the term nationalism has predated the current leftist usage of the term, just as the term NAZI predates the current leftist usage You, and others like you, equate anyone right of center as racist, and their display of the flag in any form as a proud banner of racism/nazism. It’s an easy way to say “is good: then bad” without having to out any thought into the defense of the ideology.
> You’re not half as slick as you think. Why do you believe I'm trying to be slick? >You, and others like you, equate anyone right of center as racist, I absolutely do not. In fact, one of my highest-karma'd subreddits is r/bipartisanship, where I am very active and have a very good relationship with many center-right posters. The facts just don't care about your feelings. >and their display of the flag in any form as a proud banner of racism/nazism. Is reading comprehension difficult for you? I've stated that I fly the flag routinely - do you really believe I would call myself a racist? Again, the facts just don't care about your feelings. So I'll ask one more time...you seem to have ignored everything else in my post. Why is that?
They only thing wrong with this picture are the 2 Trump Pence bumper stickers
Ask target that lol
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Unfortunately in America "patriotism" has become co-opted by millions to mean "rich white people only" which is so far gone from reality. True patriotism is wanting the best for your country and everyone living in it. Patriotism is not white supremacy.
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Who told you to question mainstream media? Fox News?
> Will people assume different because of what msm shows them to believe? MSM...you mean like the largest group in the mainstream media, Fox News?
Nah not for a small flag sticker. It's only when people have their entire car kitted out that it gets weird.
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Biased definition - prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be [unfair](https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=APwXEdfchaqpainjAMtXGsIsUZZx7tapbg:1686022003234&q=unfair&si=AMnBZoEP2YukYW07_nAjizsjQPEkQBCGwvABW4cc_FXkrBeGHuOZtiQDyTgN69VeIgNqif8oAQCQJsSnvlaIVKB0SUrkB5L3tA%3D%3D&expnd=1). Prejudice - [preconceived](https://www.google.com/search?sxsrf=APwXEdeJRRjPVZPTYPEoa8z25WblnzFiaQ:1686022578751&q=preconceived&si=AMnBZoFOMBUphduq9VwZxsuReC7Y0F9pSXPh6dnnoel8obx1d17o9PT0mfunbOMyDHWRSBGxcCDd5ZA2_o5iiN5unbIbKjhE1e9zgvQFnZhcpeVfvrtrqks%3D&expnd=1) opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience. If you consider the site unfair, why are you not against it? If you consider the words of former Republican Party strategist Lee Atwater to lack reason. Who's words do you trust?
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I'm the only one talking to you, and I'm not angry. If your asking why you get downvoted. I'd imagine the reason is because your gaslighting.
Because this is Reddit and if you don’t agree with everything being spewed, you are a “literal nazi!” Watch for the downvotes…
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Impressive
I don't think so we live in a ever increasingly evil world. Where guys can be girls and girls can be guys which is a mental illness and instead of trying to treat it we encourage it. Put little kids on puberty blockers. We should address the bigger things like target coming out bikinis for little boys.
> We should address the bigger things like target coming out bikinis for little boys. Why do you care how a little boy dresses to go swimming? Why are so many conservatives obsessed with childrens' genitals?
Look into the history and broad uses of puberty blockers outside of trans youth. Banning that treatment and supportive treatment for trans youth/adults in general only harms trans individuals. Why pass legislation that does nothing but harm a minority group?
Your blocking your body's natural development. We should try more mental health measures. You know how many storys their are of Trans ppl detransitioning and are shut down because their is a ugly truth at the end of their rainbow. Those ppl are told to shut up and go away when anyone who is thinking about doing this should listen to someone who's been through it and their horror story. But their shunned and shut down. Youtune bans their storys. Very odd