Is flying the national flag racist?

[garinda]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

So how come you've voted for "yes, those who fly them are right wing"?

Interesting that two people have voted that, outside of sporting events, those who fly the national flags are right-wing.

One has contradicted themselves, and the other gave no further comment.

Happily the vast majority of us think differently, and know you can't judge a book by it's cover.

[MargaretR]

Will someone please explain why they fly a flag.
What purpose does it serve?

[MargaretR]

PS - this might amuse you

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Will someone please explain why they fly a flag.
What purpose does it serve?

Would think it stems from olden times Margaret, on the battle field when defending the colours was paramount.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Will someone please explain why they fly a flag.
What purpose does it serve?

same question could be asked of any nation, probably cos they want too., makes em feel good, makes em proud to be that nationality, could be anything? personally couldn't care less, if it makes people happy, good on it.

[garinda]

Originally Posted by MargaretR

Will someone please explain why they fly a flag.
What purpose does it serve?

I suppose for the same reason people have football scarves, or wear badges. It gives them a sense of belonging.

Some people find comfort in knowing there are similar people to them, and feel a need to proclaim it. Whether it's supporting a football team, being of the same nationality, or faith, being a member of the Caravan and Camping Club, or even being a conspiracy theorist.

Some people like to share with the world that they aren't alone.

[Restless]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

So how come you've voted for "yes, those who fly them are right wing"?

I did that by accident I was supposed to choose the 3rd option

[Less]

Originally Posted by Restless

I did that by accident I was supposed to choose the 3rd option

Not to worry, you will be forgiven, by most of us, you are obviously a Windows person, the number of times it asks, 'are you sure?' confuses the best of us!

[Restless]

LOL i have never used a mac

[Wynonie Harris]

Originally Posted by Restless

LOL i have never used a mac

Don't you get a bit wet at times?

[Restless]

Originally Posted by Wynonie Harris

Don't you get a bit wet at times?

i made a hood from the wrapping that came with windows ME(about the only thing that was good about windows me)

[jaysay]

Originally Posted by Less

Not to worry, you will be forgiven, by most of us, you are obviously a Windows person, the number of times it asks, 'are you sure?' confuses the best of us!

Doh it don't confuse me Less, I'm way beyond that mate

[MargaretR]

I stumbled on this video and am alarmed that not flying the EU flag can be a fineable offence
!

[garinda]

I stumbled down the street behind Gayle's house today, still festooned with English bunting.

Fascists.

[MargaretR]

The EU flag always looked empty in the middle of those stars.
Here is someone's idea of what the flag truly represents