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The symbol of the nonexistent Balladeer Political Party

Regular readers of Balladeer’s Blog know that I feel that the old Liberal vs Conservative paradigm is hopelessly outdated. I also feel that national anthems, flags and pledges of allegiance are silly anachronisms.  

That means I don’t care if athletes stand or sit or play with themselves during the national anthem of the U.S. or ANY country. This entire situation highlights the usual hypocrisy of Liberals and Conservatives. Conservatives huff and puff indignantly at athletes protesting the Star Spangled Banner but would no doubt consider it “legitimate protest” to sit out the national anthem of countries on hostile terms with the U.S.

American Liberals, meanwhile, practically orgasm at the thought of people sitting out the United States’ national anthem but would no doubt froth at the mouth if Americans refused to stand for the national anthem of, say, Mexico or other countries. Continue reading →