I can’t remember that flag ever being linked to one of those fake sides

Don't threat bruv, it's just cloth.

Only the left would say so, I would not even worry about it.

If you drive a Tesla, maybe don't get that on your plate the double-trigger would be guaranteed depending on where you drive
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Nah, it's a good flag, I also like the Confederate battle flag, the stars and bars. Historical flags are fine, unique items from history, I disregard those who claim that they are symbols of hate.

Originally posted by HermitTheToad:

Had a coworker who thought so. Course they also thought it was a confederate flag so idk.

Personally I just like the flag, I think its cool historical symbol of my nation.
But what do you guys think. Am I a far right radical?

Given what i've seen on OT so far, i say nope. You're a fairly balanced and kind individual, not a zealot / extremist type.

dont step on snek

You are who you believe you are. What other people think doesn’t matter much, because most of them never really take the time to know you.

Originally posted by WarHeRo:

You are who you believe you are. What other people think doesn’t matter much, because most of them never really take the time to know you.

If you're still sore bout what happened just say so. You don't have to stalk my post history for me to figure that out.

The Gadsden flag was originally created during the American Revolutionary War as a symbol of unity, resistance and defiance against British rule. Including the unwavering resolve of patriots to fight for their liberty. The patriots (turncoats) purposefully chose a rattlesnake because it's non-aggressive until provoked, in which case it will strike back forcefully.

Since then it has both been used by conservatives and advocates of libertarianism alike to oppose government overreach and oppression. It literally says "Don't tread on me". Meaning the flag itself is, above all, a symbol of liberty, but the context of which it's used matters greatly.

The controversy in using this flag, is when it's used by groups of extremists (regardless of whether they're conservatives or liberals) to persecute and oppress fellow citizens on the basis of their ethnicity, race, nationality, beliefs, etc. This flag should never be used when the purpose is to oppress others.

So if you genuinely like this flag, what it signifies (liberty) and the piece of history it represents without nefarious intent or purpose, by all means use it.

idk but you're probably strange

not really, but it was popular for a while with them. I think they gave up because people are so lukewarm on the gadsden in general.

Originally posted by Yew Nough:

No, it's not a symbol of racism.

I'd like to think it's misunderstood.

it literally means 'snake.' that's all it means; snakes on a flag.

or, uh, 'snake on a flag.' I guess snakes would be Gadsden II.

Idk but i got a ton of united steelworkers shirts with that on the back lol

Sounds like your coworker is trying to tread on you.

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Don't TREAD on us, Mr Trump

Originally posted by Yew Nough:

Originally posted by o:

it literally means 'snake.' that's all it means.

It's a symbol of rebellion against British rule. "Don't tread on me" basically means 'if you try to step on us, we'll bite back'.

The snake is a metaphor.

it predates known history. it means snake, the "metaphor" is literally what happens when you step on a snake. the people may identify as snakes, they may use the snake flag for political purpose from time to time, but the flag itself just means 'snake.' on a flag.

people use the flag for various purposes, but it's not a heraldry. it doesn't have intrinsic meaning beyond 'snek.' the english lettering makes it the Gadsden, as opposed to other yellow snek flags that may have used different lettering or subtitles throughout the ages.

rome used a snek flag for a while, which gradually morphed into the aquilla. they got it from the germans, who got it from the mongols, who got it from the chinese and tibetians, who got it from nepal, georgia, and the general mediterranean area, and before then african tribes.

it means 'snek.'