"If this flag offends you...That's ok. It's just an uncontextualized symbol to which people ascribe their own agendas. AMERICA is MY country and, as long as you reside here, it is also yours. Please enjoy your stay. I love you."

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If This Flag Offends You...

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This image was sourced from an Instagram profile page titled "Good Shirts" that uploads examples of comedic or absurd t-shirt prints. Some are politically bent, others are spins on entertainment and culture. This example was uploaded June 10th.
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This is propaganda because
This shirt uses the symbol of the American flag, along with a dogwhistle tagline associated with conservative values "If this flag offends you..." The message subverts what is usually a non-inclusive message by positing that the American flag can stand for any number of interpretations.
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