We see the same thing here in the UK. People fly the flag as to say if you don't support my viewpoint then your not patriotic. Anyone who disagrees with the flagbearer is a traitor. Its not a logic I agree with but you often see it's effectiveness.
There is a stereotype that Americans are loud, opinionated, brash and overly patriotic. I'm sure that's not really true but seeing hundreds of flag wavers including one dressed as a shaman claiming to be real Americans kinda confirms the sterotype in some people's eyes.
Trump called the protesters heros and patriots but do you view these people as typical Americans or just a minority
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