One of the reasons Diana Reims says she is so passionate about the Tea Party movement:
“They said the Pledge of Allegiance and sang the national anthem."
Ever since 9/11 I've seen the flag co-opted for conservative causes: Let's wipe the Middle East off the face of the earth. (Someone actually said that to me at work.) Support our troops (i.e., keep them in Iraq but remember to say "good job" and "thank you"). Obama isn't a true American. Keep your hands off my healthcare. Let's take back our country.
I say we take our flag back.
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