PEAK snowflake? Journo overtaken by ‘fear’ if exposed to American flag

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Posted at 1:39 pm on May 20, 2017 by Doug P.

Amusement. Amusement is the first feeling I have when I see something this dumb. https://t.co/xGwL2Nm0iU
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— neontaster (@neontaster) May 20, 2017

Amy Westervelt, who’s written for the Wall Street Journal and the Guardian, is “an award-winning writer and editor” and has also pondered the soullessness of Marco Rubio’s eyes. Additionally, she lives in fear if exposed to an American flag on display anywhere. Here’s how the conversation unfolded:

1/ Hey, maybe with the @SheriffClarke fake decorations bullshit, this is a good time to talk about "patriotism" and white supremacy (thread)

— Charles Clymer (@cmclymer) May 20, 2017

@cmclymer @SheriffClarke Yes! Related: I've been thinking about who gets to define patriotism and "American values" & how/why that's become code for white supremacy

— Amy Westervelt (@amywestervelt) May 20, 2017

@cmclymer @SheriffClarke Like when I see someone in head to toe US flag now, it might as well be the confederate flag and that sucks.

— Amy Westervelt (@amywestervelt) May 20, 2017

@amywestervelt @cmclymer @SheriffClarke I had this conversation with my sister this morning, I almost cringe now when I see the flag. White supremacy disguised as patriotism.

— aboleyn (@aboleyn) May 20, 2017

And the biggest triggering of all:

@aboleyn @cmclymer @SheriffClarke Fear. Fear is the first feeling I have when I see the American flag prominently displayed on someone's person or vehicle. That's terrible

— Amy Westervelt (@amywestervelt) May 20, 2017

Wow. Yeah, that might be “terrible,” but perhaps for a different reason:

This is the mentality of one who eagerly promotes an ideology of national suicide. Aka a progressive. https://t.co/sizablrRsT

— Nick Short (@PoliticalShort) May 20, 2017

That sounds like a personal issue and I hope you seek out the professional help that you clearly need to address it. https://t.co/7fDNMIh68h

— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) May 20, 2017

Don't be afraid of patriotic Americans, ma'am. Like a police officer, when you need us we will run towards the danger, while you run away. https://t.co/QaDZllHUko

— Mike (@mikeandersonsr) May 20, 2017

Is there another meaning for fear that I am unaware of ? https://t.co/KueUAaFgBY

— Stephanie (@gritshappen) May 20, 2017

It's not terrible, it's stupid. The problem lies somewhere inside you, probably your upbringing and/or the people you surround yourself with https://t.co/q572JFDYWt

— Derek Hunter (@derekahunter) May 20, 2017

Oh for God's sake. Get a fucking grip. ?????????????? https://t.co/7Wi2Gtu7JF

— Lizzy Lou Who? (@_wintergirl93) May 20, 2017

I don't see why your irrational reaction to something perfectly normal is proof there is a problem here. https://t.co/hjC6DrXnN9

— Chad Felix Greene (@chadfelixg) May 20, 2017