The Gadsden flag is fundamentally not a conservative symbol, so I don’t know why it’s being used, and treated as such. This post, and meme is presuming that the Gadsden flag is fundamentally represents those in the alt-right, auth-right, conservative, etc. circles. I have no idea why it’s popped up in groups like the “proud boys”; they’re idiots if they think it aligns with them in any shape or form.
My dude, I am as angry as anyone that the Trumpers and such have taken the Gadsen flag from us. But just like the pain of accepting Pluto’s demotion, you need to accept that they have successfully done so. That ship has sailed. It will not be a suitable symbol for groups at the opposite end of the spectrum (or by anyone who isn’t a raging fascist) during the remainder of our natural lifetimes.
There’s no path to reclaiming it in the near term.
But just like the pain of accepting Pluto’s demotion, you need to accept that they have successfully done so
Are you equating the scientific reclassification of a celestial body to the missappropriation of a political symbol…? That is a ridiculous comparison to make. Those are in no way similar concepts.
That being said, I refuse to give up on the Gadsden flag so easily. It’s history is worth fighting for, in my opinion. Not to mention that, from a vexological standpoint, it is brilliantly designed!
Are you equating the scientific reclassification of a celestial body to the missappropriation of a political symbol…? That is a ridiculous comparison to make. Those are in no way similar concepts.
I was just having some fun with it. 🙂
That being said, I refuse to give up on the Gadsden flag so easily.
The Gadsden flag is fundamentally not a conservative symbol, so I don’t know why it’s being used, and treated as such. This post, and meme is presuming that the Gadsden flag is fundamentally represents those in the alt-right, auth-right, conservative, etc. circles. I have no idea why it’s popped up in groups like the “proud boys”; they’re idiots if they think it aligns with them in any shape or form.
My dude, I am as angry as anyone that the Trumpers and such have taken the Gadsen flag from us. But just like the pain of accepting Pluto’s demotion, you need to accept that they have successfully done so. That ship has sailed. It will not be a suitable symbol for groups at the opposite end of the spectrum (or by anyone who isn’t a raging fascist) during the remainder of our natural lifetimes.
There’s no path to reclaiming it in the near term.
Are you equating the scientific reclassification of a celestial body to the missappropriation of a political symbol…? That is a ridiculous comparison to make. Those are in no way similar concepts.
That being said, I refuse to give up on the Gadsden flag so easily. It’s history is worth fighting for, in my opinion. Not to mention that, from a vexological standpoint, it is brilliantly designed!
I was just having some fun with it. 🙂
Fair enough.
I apologize if my response came off as harsh. It is difficult to decypher tone, or intent through text at times.
No worries!