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Cake day: September 29th, 2023

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  • I felt this way a few years ago when we had the idiot convoy ride across Canada. The flag became a symbol for racist, anti-vax, just general assholes.

    I never was a huge fan of flying the flag anyway, because to me it represents colonialism, but I never used to mind it as much. Now when I see it out of place, I just assume bad, unless it’s one of our more cheerful variations like the indigenous design or the heart one that was used to show support for medical workers.

    I see other people getting down voted for similar sentiments, but visiting the US always made me feel uncomfortable to see ALL the flags. I honestly haven’t been to another country that takes that much pride in their flag. Until the convoy, I don’t think I even ever saw anyone flying Canadian flag in their yard except maybe for Canada Day.

    Idk, what I’m saying is, I feel for you, I understand it’s a symbol of your national identity, but also, maybe take more pride in what actual good Americans do rather than in just some made up symbolism of what they should be.