Oddbean new post about login | logout This time I had a backup flag pole and flag in waiting. As long as they keep tearing it down I’ll keep putting it back up. I often see people stopping to comment on or admire the flag as they walk along the waterfront and I think having it up does a tiny bit to help make society a bit more inclusive. https://i.nostr.build/q1QADY6x2sfZLnJu.jpg
You put a controversial flag on your front porch and act surprised when you get a negative reaction?
It’s only controversial to bigots.
A rebel flag means different things to different people, to some it means you are a white supremacist to others it means you are a hard core southern rebel, most southern rebels are not white supremacist, if you put that flag in the back window of your truck and park in the projects don't be surprised when some bigot throws a brick through your back window. Why can't we all just be who we are and stay in our lanes, life is much simpler that way.
Controversial take, I know, but maybe people should just be who they want to be?
This is a weird world today. You have been what you want to be and they did the same. If instead of pushing our own narrative we recognize that we are all different and stop pushing our stuff on others the would would be better. If I would show the world what I really believe, many would come here and bomb my house so I just keep it for myself. Do that too.
I'm not sure I understand this comment. Is it supportive? I wear cypherpunk, anarchist t-shirts... does that mean someone should rip it off me because they're communist and think I'm pushing something on them? People just need to chill and let other be and represent who they are. A flag isn't hurting anyone imo. Freedom for all... even those/things you disagree with, is what I believe in.
