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[–] BaroqueInMind@kbin.social 19 points 1 year ago (19 children)

The "Don't Tread On Me" Gadsden flag represents the US colonies uniting against monarchic tyranny and despotism from Great Britain.

This flag is implying monarchies can simply bend over anyone they want anywhere and properly fuck them without giving the courtesy of a reach-around.

[–] Aelar64@kbin.social 31 points 1 year ago (13 children)

It might have meant that at some point, but it certainly does not mean that now

[–] BaroqueInMind@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (12 children)
[–] BennyVC@kbin.social 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] BaroqueInMind@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

That is sad to see the modern use and interpretation of the Gadsden flag. I fly one next to my Pride flag outside my house to piss off the extremist dipshits that drive by.

[–] Master@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I dont think its doing what you think its doing... if it means something to you then more power to you. If your only doing it to piss of right wing conservatives... That's probably not what its doing.

[–] BaroqueInMind@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

What do you think it's doing?

[–] norbert@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You knew the modern interpretation because you fly it next to your pride flag, but still asked what it means now? Confusing interaction.

[–] BaroqueInMind@kbin.social 9 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I never knew the modern interpretation, I flew it because I interpreted the flag as something that represents individualism. I guess I'll fly my Satanic flag next to it to further signal the idea of individualism to others that drive by my house.

[–] norbert@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You should do that, if you own any flags and weren't Just Asking Questions.

[–] BaroqueInMind@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Care to elaborate what you mean by your comment?

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