Last week, amidst the chaotic riots that unfolded in Los Angeles, the Mexican flag stood out as a powerful emblem of law, order, and resistance against American sovereignty.
Though inexpensive and likely crafted from Chinese polyester, keen observers may have noticed a common thread among these protest flags.
In this video and another, as well as in this photograph and this one, we observed rioters brandishing them on the streets, vandalizing public property, and waving a creased flag to showcase their true allegiance.
These flags are almost definitely available for order, neatly folding into a compact square from Amazon. Do you know what else you can easily order from Amazon? A portable iron. On Amazon, you can find an entire page of affordable compact irons that rioters could carefully read about. Buying both together will save you on shipping!
This not only makes the flag look unkempt, but it also reveals the manufactured and disingenuous nature of these riots. If the mobs and activists truly valued Mexican heritage and the undocumented individuals they claim to defend, they would take the time to iron out the unsightly wrinkles of their symbols of resistance. If they can’t respect the flag of their homeland, it’s unreasonable to expect them to show respect for our flag. That’s a solid reason to send them back.
It’s evident that a coordinated network of left- and right-leaning groups is instigating chaos over President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. As Federalist Matt Kittle reported this week, a fair immigration reform movement composed of both corporate and humanitarian immigration rights groups (like Chirla) spreads misinformation about the administration’s efforts to undermine law enforcement and spark protests. Many of these organizations have received significant public funding.
While it may be expected for illegal foreigners to show a lack of respect for political symbols and aesthetics, Americans are equally culpable.
This irony is depicted in images featured by Politico. An article titled shows “Democrats will reclaim the American flag,” with Rep. Pat Ryan positioned in front of various flags. How can Democrats “recover” something they cannot show minimal respect for?
Note that Democrats are attempting to “recover” the flag to “win.” This endeavor isn’t fueled by genuine love for the flag or the values it embodies, but instead by a desire to “recover voters.”
“Patriotism is not something that Democrats should embrace, because it is not a concept created by Republicans,” stated D-Md. Gov. Wes Moore. The Democrats, however, “didn’t embrace” patriotism; they abandoned it. They cast it aside in favor of open borders, divisive policies, and a toxic brand of historical revisionism that portrays the United States as irreparably evil.
Following the disarray of the 2024 presidential election, they’ve suddenly developed a fascination for traditional Americana patriotism. Yet their slip regarding the flag indicates that their perception of what it represents remains minimal.
Furthermore, with July 4th approaching, don’t even consider leaving the old, wrinkled glory in your front yard and calling yourself a patriot. Don’t be lazy. It takes just 1 to 5 minutes to heat up an iron and properly honor the flag.
Hayden Daniel is a Federalist staff editor. He previously held positions as an editor at the Daily Wire and as an associate editor/opinion editor for the Daily Caller. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in European History from Washington and Lee University, along with minors in philosophy and classics. Follow him on Twitter @haydenwdaniel.
Source: thefederalist.com