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I see this everywhere. Hidden or transparent monochrome American black flags on large trucks or 4-Runners. Usually speeding or driving aggressively on the highway.

I found this:

The black and white American flag originated during the American Civil War between 1861 and 1865. It was created as an opposing symbol to the white flag, which symbolizes surrender. Confederate army soldiers flew the black flag to demonstrate they would not give in or surrender to the enemy. It showed that they would rather be killed than taken in as prisoner.

And this:

Sometimes soldiers show respect for their country by using the black version on their vehicles

My question is for the people doing this. What message are you trying to send? Are you openly telling your coworkers and neighbors that you are still supporting the South in a war that ended long ago? Are you low key showing your support for Trump? Are you ex military showing support for your country? I ask because at least for me, the message is unclear.

    • bauhaus@lemmy.mlEnglish
      8·
      1 year ago

      no that’s you cherry-picking your sources.

      got this fun meme from another comment!

      • Throwaway@lemm.ee
        17·
        1 year ago

        Its literally the wikipedia article for no-quarter flags. What more do you want?

        • bauhaus@lemmy.mlEnglish
          71·
          1 year ago

          Its literally the wikipedia article for no-quarter flags.

          a wikipedia article that doesn’t even mention the flag under discussion, lmao.

          What more do you want?

          what I want is less of you defending racism and racist symbols, but I think that’s asking too much from you.

            • bauhaus@lemmy.mlEnglish
              51·
              1 year ago

              you’re welcome to keep defending racism and racist symbols while claiming that. I’m sure other racists will believe you.

          • Throwaway@lemm.ee
            17·
            1 year ago

            Also, he called it a no-quarter flag, said it’s racist because it’s a no-quarter flag. And then I showed the wikipedia article for no-quarter flags, and nothing on that page shows a monochrome american flag. And when shown you were wrong, you claimed wikipedia is cherry picking. this is a waste of time.