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How common is it to fly your country's flag, and how is it seen by others? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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My ex from Norway mentioned how unusual it was that so many places and people here fly our flag (USA), so I was curious to hear what it's like for others here on the fediverse.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Australian here. Outside of official government uses, it's generally a sign that someone is a racist fuckwit.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

we should replace the union jack with the first nations flag

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Kangaroo with lasers coming out of its eyes

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Or just make an entirely new flag that embraces both our heritage and what we've become.

Two flags in one symbolises a division, which we're trying to break down.