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The Grand Old Flag

Childish protesting is a nasty habit of the political Left. Much like my toddler who drops to the floor and screams when he doesn't get his way, American liberals, forgetting that the 1960s ended nearly a half century ago, are again imbibing in juvenile campus protests, hashtag heroism, and outright displays of disrespect for our nation and its flag.  Whether it's a professional football player, a high school athletic team, or obscure members of the New York legislature, these pointless protest

Childish protesting is a nasty habit of the political Left. Much like my toddler who drops to the floor and screams when he doesn't get his way, American liberals, forgetting that the 1960s ended nearly a half century ago, are again imbibing in juvenile campus protests, hashtag heroism, and outright displays of disrespect for our nation and its flag.  Whether it's a professional football player, a high school athletic team, or obscure members of the New York legislature, these pointless protest…

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