Anonymous
Just like wearing a crucifix doesn't make one a Christian , wearing a flag pin doesn't make one a patriot
scullion
Upholding the values that underpin the nation are what matters. Wearing a flag pin is no substitute for that - and might even be dishonest if you do not really uphold the fundamental values of the nation. I am suspicious of any movement that expects others to wear a uniform, even if that uniform is only a flag pin. Frankly, I thought the electorate was more intelligent than to home in on wearing/not wearing a flag pin.
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Left-wing Democrats roll that way only when they're trying to send a very specific message to the low-info types, and that wasn't necessary last night. You can be sure that Her Worship will pull a flag pin out when she FEELS it's necessary to help her snow the fools.
justa
She doesn't want to support Chinese jobs, you do know those pins are made in China right? What a weird way to say you're an American.
u_bin_called
BBC analysts had an interesting take on the debate... they said Hillary came across as more-reasoned and balanced, like a lawyer owning a courtroom. They awarded her the "win" based on her outward performance.
They questioned, however, how much traction....if any..... the debate would win her with the undecided voters because, thematically, they said she was "rehashing divisive issues that many voters seem to think are overplayed."
If you note, she brought up the "birther" issue and framed it as "racist" against the "first Black President"....She brought up "tax the rich" and she opened with a broad statement on gender equity. The "flag pin" thing seems an attempt to impress the young, anti-establishment voters that so strongly supported Obama and, to date, have not supported her.
The BBC scored the debate on six points with Hilary winning 3-2....but the final point that they called a "draw" was reaching out to undecideds..... and depending on who you believe, that could be as much as 50% of the current voting population.