News Who's sick of seeing all those flags everywhere?

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The discussion centers around the prevalence of American flags displayed in various contexts, particularly post-9/11. Participants express mixed feelings about this trend, with some viewing it as a form of patriotism and unity, while others criticize it as superficial or a mere attempt to conform. There is acknowledgment that many people began displaying flags as a reaction to national crises, and some participants argue that this reflects a genuine sense of security and support for the military. However, others contend that the excessive display of flags can lead to a sense of exclusion or racial bias regarding who is considered "American." The conversation also touches on the idea that symbols like flags can be misinterpreted or overused, leading to a disconnect between true patriotism and performative displays. Additionally, there are concerns about the commercialization and misuse of flags, including comparisons to other national symbols. Overall, the thread highlights the complexities of national identity, patriotism, and the significance of symbols in American culture.

sick and tired of all the flags everywhere?

  • Yes, I'm sick of them

    Votes: 4 28.6%
  • No, I have flags everywhere too

    Votes: 5 35.7%
  • I don't care either way

    Votes: 3 21.4%
  • I'm a moron and have no clue whatsoever

    Votes: 2 14.3%

  • Total voters
    14
  • #51
OK, this website is a REALLY GOOD EXAMPLE of flag abuse:
http://www.qualityflags.com/qf_dept.asp?Cat%5FID=85&web%5Fname=Promotional&MSCSProfile=3C79F0C7EA3162B289A6F3317CC124D84BB12F00F1070B0A7B40A96A960A8B4DBEF2138464EF4B52B0AFB7BD066621EE7C102D093D64E4F25FA6D23A7035591E6FA7AF64FB45AADB0B6D4CBF0B95D0BB208ED396914231B00D96165F7340A212E483968299EE659130FA5AAF7D5903E8CE94331937BB4D4793E4A510C0EE03817B6B6A136C6D21FC

I can understand some of the flags, for instance an Italian flag for pizza, or some of the flags with the native language on it, which can be used for natives of that country.

But you are not going to tell me that 85-90% of people buying promotional flags in the States are Dutch are they?

I will certainly ask the owner of the website if they have an opinion on this matter..
 
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  • #52
Oh, have you been to a car dealer lately? They must buy those flags in bulk..

Monique this must just be your area, I have seen one dutch flag i all of New York and I have been all over the state.
 
  • #53
This is the reply:

Good Afternoon,

Thank you for your interest in Qualityflags.com!

While many of our commercial message flags use red, white, and blue stripes as colors in the flag, we do carry message flags with other alternating colors such as red, white, green, yellow, black, turquoise, and orange. The dimensions of the message flag have a larger white area, whereas the Netherlands flag has equal dimensions of red, white, and blue.

Although we do not manufacture the actual flags, but distribute, I have passed your email on to the vendor that manufactures the flag.

Please let me know if there is anything else that I may help you with.

Have a great day!
Jackie
 

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