why is it that American politics always has to do with patriotism? In my observation patriotism shouldn't have anything to do with politics. It's demagogy at best and we see it way too much in American politics.
Shouldn't slashdot be better than that? If one party decides to use (overuse) the American flag then the slashdot logo will look like it talks only about that party.
PS: In my observation most parties who use the patriotism argument are the ones which care least about the people. In France for
I love seeing the American flag at almost any chance (being American, go figure)...
But I always considered Slashdot a little more geographically neutral than this. I think a politics section is the best thing to happen on/. in a long while, but I think it should be a tad more inclusive.
The US election IS the most important political thing (to me) right now, but not to everyone.
I have a concern with the flag (Score:4, Insightful)
Shouldn't slashdot be better than that? If one party decides to use (overuse) the American flag then the slashdot logo will look like it talks only about that party.
PS: In my observation most parties who use the patriotism argument are the ones which care least about the people. In France for
Re:I have a concern with the flag (Score:3, Insightful)
But I always considered Slashdot a little more geographically neutral than this. I think a politics section is the best thing to happen on
The US election IS the most important political thing (to me) right now, but not to everyone.
Re:I have a concern with the flag (Score:1, Funny)
Can't you buy one and carry it around with you or something?