Conservatives have long valued the symbol of the American flag more than the left. Now, the left are determined to take the flag out of sporting venues and public schools.
Everything is political to the overly sensitive mind of today’s leftist. When the Atlanta Braves unfurled a gigantic flag for the playing of the national anthem, it prompted an ultra sensitive member of the partisan media and his Twitter followers to express a whole host of ridiculous claims.
In a Twitter post this weekend, NBC baseball writer Craig Calcaterra complained that the presentation of Old Glory evoked overly political tones. He and his like-minded comrades used the occasion to attack the flag, the military, President Trump, conservatives and the singing of God Bless America.
Ironically, Calcaterra’s desire to rid the sport of politics was the only political statement made during the game, as most don’t consider the flag overtly political.
"Will you keep politics out of sports, please. We like sports to be politics-free" pic.twitter.com/Mx3omxcNhu
— Craig Calcaterra (@craigcalcaterra) April 16, 2017
Of course, Calcaterra’s tweet was met with backlash almost immediately.
“How is the flag political? Matthew Weymar Tweeted to Calcaterra. The NBC writer responded that maybe a flag “in and of itself isn’t always political. A two-acre flag with a military flyover is saying something very specific, however.” Chris McAllister asked Calcaterra what an American flag for Democrats looks like?” Touche!
Rick Krahn commented, “I think there was a time when love for country wasn’t considered political. And a lot of people would like to return to that time.”
Now, even patriotism is offensive and inappropriate. Maybe, if the left had respected the flag in the same way as the right, the banner wouldn’t be so “political.” But they didn’t, so instead of giving it the respect it deserves, they’re trying to get rid of it altogether.
Phew. Lucky for me. https://t.co/TTOTCpwjZY
— Craig Calcaterra (@craigcalcaterra) April 16, 2017
@craigcalcaterra @HardballTalk Craig NBC sports should fire you but they will not because they are Communist & Non-America who should love it or leave it fool
— Joe Glus (@Slapshot2239) April 16, 2017
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Moron. It represents the blood, tears and death of soldiers that fought so you can display your stupidity.
It is a sign of freedom fought for so you can talk like you do against it. God bless America
Idiot!
What a$#%&!@*
Flag has NEVER BEEN POLITICAL except when the CIVIL war started because the south left the United States!
How many countries threw their flags away and why? Mostly because they were overtaken by an enemy either from within or outside!
And you are too stupid t report on anything
He should be banned!
You need to be banned.
Put him in the Army and let him learn what this flag stands for.
Loser