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[-] YurkshireLad@lemmy.ca 158 points 2 months ago

I never understood the need to display multiple US flags in your yard. We get it, you live in america. You love America. We get that too. Are you afraid someone will think you no longer wish to be American if you took your flags down?

[-] Vanth@reddthat.com 49 points 2 months ago

It took me (an American) going to Ireland and Northern Ireland to realize how odd the excessive flag waving is. Still odd, but those two have the US beat.

[-] lemmyrolinga@lemmy.ml 31 points 2 months ago

"Those two" have a few reasons to want to wave their flags.

[-] corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca 20 points 2 months ago

But the Republic and Northern island need to fly those flags so you know where you are and whether it's been taken over.

Okay, maybe not, but when I was in America for a few years we decided the ridiculous fixation was so people knew that they hadn't been taken over ... again.

[-] Trainguyrom@reddthat.com 1 points 2 months ago

Just wait until you start seeing the new combination flags where it's divided diagnoally and displays two flags communicating opposing and incompatible values. So far I've seen American/Israeli, American/Trump and American/Confederate Battle flags. The irony clearly goes so far over their heads, not to mention how these flags technically violate the official rules for flag display

I do think it's telling that I haven't seen any American/LGBTQ flags for who the designers of these flags cater to

[-] bjornsno@lemm.ee 13 points 2 months ago

Currently live in the Republic of Ireland and I have no idea what you're talking about? Were you here on Saint Patrick's Day? There's a significant amount of Palestinian flags in windows here for pretty obvious reasons but other than that I don't think I've seen a flag since, again, Paddy's day.

[-] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 18 points 2 months ago

No, leave them up so I know to avoid you.

[-] beansbeansbeans@lemmy.world 10 points 2 months ago

I think for some it's a mix of patriotism and having poor taste in decor. I know people who also have American flag swim shorts, sunglasses, etc. Also, it's not exclusive to America. My British side of the family (especially the ones who've met the former Queen) have a weird amount of UK flag decor too, ranging from clock faces, throw pillows, and even an armchair covered in a giant union jack.

[-] tetris11@lemmy.ml 6 points 2 months ago

As long as it's the UK flag, and not the English flag, I'll give them a pass. Stay clear from anyone in an England flag, drunk or sober, football or naught.

[-] greenskye@lemm.ee 7 points 2 months ago

Honestly I assume most people with an American flag in their yard are racist trump fans these days

[-] KillingTimeItself@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 2 months ago

ok so, i hate to do this to you, but have you ever considered that these people would probably just... Have a trump sign.

[-] MimicJar@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

You know what's a funny one? Flag pins. Every politician in America, take a look, they will ALL be wearing a little American Flag pin, always.

I have to assume other politicians in other countries don't always wear a pin of their country.

[-] lars@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 months ago

You’re wrong. They also do this in North Korea.

[-] blanketswithsmallpox@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Funnily enough this is exactly how people think including our house.

I took mine down when Roe v Wade was overturned and the Progress Pride flag went up. I had been considering putting the American Flag back up recently if Democrats start winning again.

People from every country like to pretend that patriotism isn't a natural part of living but will stick their heads so far up their own asses when talking up all their food, culture, teams, or any other number of arbitrary things.

And while there has been some divergence in Patriotism vs Nationalism, they're essentially the same damn thing but with better connotations for one now lol.

https://www.dictionary.com/e/patriotism-vs-nationalism/

[-] KillingTimeItself@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 months ago

And while there has been some divergence in Patriotism vs Nationalism, they’re essentially the same damn thing but with better connotations for one now lol.

ok to be clear, nationalism is generally a hinge point in a fascism/authoritarian political party. Patriotism is just being proud of the country you're a part of. A lot of people are very patriotic about their states, or sports teams. Brits especially.

[-] jpeps@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

The flag patriotism and intense praise of military action was a lot for me. I remember going to a mall, and seeing what would typically be reserved as disabled parking was instead veteran parking?? And then the cinema in the mall loudly advertising its discount for veterans as well. We do have a general discount in my country too, but it's not so... intense. Like no one else has to know it's happening because it's more of a state benefit than it is a form of patriotism.

Neighbourhoods in general are what I found the strangest when I stayed in the States. Flags everywhere as you say, but also just the intense size, and the lack of walkability (the kurb drops felt massive compared to my country). Beyond that I remember walking for around 20 minutes through a suburb and counting upwards of 10 different company logos on rubbish bins. This neighbourhood seemingly had 10 different bin days rather than one centralised service.

[-] vala@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It's a political thing. Signals that you are a nationalist chud.

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