Gadsden flag is pretty great, except for the words. Flags should be symbols, and symbols don't require explanation on the flag. It would be like if a skull and crossbones flag said "PIRATE" below it.
Interesting post Morgthorak. How about the Welsh flag - it's hard to beat having a dragon on your flag ! Some old pre-democracy flags were pretty attractive - the French Fleur de lys pre-revolution or the harp on the Irish flag. Also there is claim that first (pre Christian) English flag was a red dragon on a white background. Anyway - now I have to start looking into the East India company as you have piqued my interest there - thank you.
My personal fave is the pirate flag with "The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves." It's hanging in my garage over my gym equipment. But I do fly Old Glory out front. It's our country, warts and all, and I really wouldn't want to live anywhere else. 🥰
I love the Gadsen flag but always felt like the Pine Tree flag was the patrician’s choice for revolutionary-era flags. The symbolism of the liberty tree with a John Locke reference checks all the boxes as far as I’m concerned.
I am partial to the Lone Star Flag of Texas, but I feel it could be better. I think flags should reflect the state. Instead of a Lone Star, I think the Texas flag should have a lone Coyote or Wolf howling at the moon.
Speaking as a Brit, the design of our flag is terrible too. Overly complicated and compounded by the fact that it's very easy to fly it upside down (look in detail and you see it's not symmetrical along its horizontal axis). In flags, as with most design, the KISS principle should apply - "Keep It Simple, Stupid". That's why I voted for the Russian flag...oh, and because I love Putler, natch.
I suppose “the flag” and flags in general mean different things to different people. I am very sad about what our country has become(war mongering/ Empire/corporatist) but hope for a rebirth of freedom, belief and care for our country and its people.
WAY too close to other nations. I’ve always marveled at that fact. I know there’s “reasons” for certain colors, depending on one’s beliefs but, We are NOT like other nations (at least we weren’t) so, why the similar flag?
I’m with you Morg. It’s high-time for a flag that represents the greatness of our Constitution, the heartbeat of the people, and the glory of liberty!
The next American flags (plural) will arise in a far more... organic fashion. Trying to force it or brainstorm one up results in aesthetically nihilistic abominations like the LGBTQ flag.
Gadsden flag is pretty great, except for the words. Flags should be symbols, and symbols don't require explanation on the flag. It would be like if a skull and crossbones flag said "PIRATE" below it.
Interesting post Morgthorak. How about the Welsh flag - it's hard to beat having a dragon on your flag ! Some old pre-democracy flags were pretty attractive - the French Fleur de lys pre-revolution or the harp on the Irish flag. Also there is claim that first (pre Christian) English flag was a red dragon on a white background. Anyway - now I have to start looking into the East India company as you have piqued my interest there - thank you.
My personal fave is the pirate flag with "The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves." It's hanging in my garage over my gym equipment. But I do fly Old Glory out front. It's our country, warts and all, and I really wouldn't want to live anywhere else. 🥰
I love the Gadsen flag but always felt like the Pine Tree flag was the patrician’s choice for revolutionary-era flags. The symbolism of the liberty tree with a John Locke reference checks all the boxes as far as I’m concerned.
To be clear I *like* the gadsen flag best, but that doesn't mean I think it's the most aesthetically pleasing or appropriate for a national flag.
I am partial to the Lone Star Flag of Texas, but I feel it could be better. I think flags should reflect the state. Instead of a Lone Star, I think the Texas flag should have a lone Coyote or Wolf howling at the moon.
Yes America has always been a nation of hustlers, artistry was always low on the list.
Leave the flag the way it is. You have to know that any redesign by a committee in 2024 will be buggered beyond belief.
Speaking as a Brit, the design of our flag is terrible too. Overly complicated and compounded by the fact that it's very easy to fly it upside down (look in detail and you see it's not symmetrical along its horizontal axis). In flags, as with most design, the KISS principle should apply - "Keep It Simple, Stupid". That's why I voted for the Russian flag...oh, and because I love Putler, natch.
I suppose “the flag” and flags in general mean different things to different people. I am very sad about what our country has become(war mongering/ Empire/corporatist) but hope for a rebirth of freedom, belief and care for our country and its people.
The Quebec flag, old Japanese flag & Red Ensign flags are King... oh and the old French Monarchical flag is the greatest in history.
Don’t care about a rag on a stick.
My favorites are the flag of England with St George's cross and Hinomaru (Ball of the Sun). Red on white, simple, visible.
WAY too close to other nations. I’ve always marveled at that fact. I know there’s “reasons” for certain colors, depending on one’s beliefs but, We are NOT like other nations (at least we weren’t) so, why the similar flag?
I’m with you Morg. It’s high-time for a flag that represents the greatness of our Constitution, the heartbeat of the people, and the glory of liberty!
Be careful what you wish for. Minnesota's change was about setting up a one party state and federal government.
https://williamhunterduncan.substack.com/p/minnesota-one-party-blue-rule
The next American flags (plural) will arise in a far more... organic fashion. Trying to force it or brainstorm one up results in aesthetically nihilistic abominations like the LGBTQ flag.