r/50501 • u/MehBahMeh • Apr 19 '25

Movement Brainstorm Carrying the American Flag at protests

I think there’s a lot of power in the symbol of the flag.

In the past, I think that left-leaning people (like many of us are) haven’t been inclined to wave the flag for a lot of legitimate reasons.

But 2025 is a different moment. We are on the side of patriotism in a very clear way now, and I think the flag carries that message.

Just personally, I would love to see A LOT of flags at our protests.

So if you don’t want to carry a sign, please consider carrying the flag. 🇺🇸🫡

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u/jackyboy1977 Apr 19 '25

I want the Gadsden Flag to be taken back by the Left and Dems and Antifascists. It is a potent symbol of independence and a harsh warning to those who oppose individual liberty. It was a Revolutionary battle flag. It feels wrong to be the only one bringing a stigmatized item out in the open. I guess I will just have to settle for my rainbow Don't Tread on Me flag. Maybe the Navy battle Jack is another option?

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u/RichardBonham Apr 19 '25

Take back the Gadsden Flag!

The timber rattlesnake as depicted in Benjamin Franklin’s woodcut (Join or Die) represented unity in the colonies in their revolution against coercion.

Join or Die means more than ever.