Should Democrats Recapture the Flag? Thoughts on Patriotism
Samuel Johnson may have called patriotism the “last refuge of a scoundrel,” but what’s wrong with being proud of your flag? Many on the left will give you a mouthful of reasons, allowing the right to co-opt national pride. Progressive designer Kimberley Gordon of Selkie recently drew fierce criticism from Democrats with her stars-and-stripes-themed clothing line. LGBTQ+ leaders and celebrities express a complicated relationship with the American flag. JB and Jim examine this thorny issue and ask: Is it time for non-MAGA Americans to take back the flag?
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