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Is there a standard way of flying a flag of a nation in a way that represents the people rather than the state? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago by to c/vexillology@lemmy.world
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There's a nationality that has been hounded in my country by huge volumes of derogatory disinformation. I want to wear a flag pin supporting those people. But, their government at home is tyrannical and I'm not a fan of using the national flag for that reason. I'm struggling here with a way to clearly and visually show my support of this community.

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[–] 18 points 1 year ago

No. Sadly the tyrants and fascists have destroyed any idea of actual patriotism that is not directly tied to a government or political party. Flags now fall under the strict jurisdiction of howling psychopaths and underhanded politicians. It's a sad day for us all

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    [+] 13 points 1 year ago (2 children)
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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago

    Thanks. I'll try to find another cultural symbol. Although for larger countries that can be quite difficult. In this case, it's India. The trashier end of our society here in Ireland seem to have marked them as convenient targets for harassment and assault.

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    • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    At protests I have an upside down flag. Flying a flag upside down is an international signal of distress. Not sure if it applies to your situation but just fyi. Technically it is saying you are in distress which works since its the flag of my country and as part of it I am saying we are in distress. Anyway I am using it to say there is something wrong with the country but if righted it can be good.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Can you also fly them at 90°? I'm thinking about flags like Japan 🇯🇵 where is the same or the UK 🇬🇧 where most couldn't tell.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    Im not sure but I doubt it as flying it sideways is a common way to hang a flag when not a pole. I think there is a direction there. Like with the us flag I think when hanging 90 it has to have the stars at the top and if you did it the other way it would be upside down 90.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I just realised that it’s not possible to fly some flags upside down. Japan specifically.

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    • [–] 5 points 1 year ago

    No.

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    [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Upside down?

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 1 year ago

    I was under the impression that that represents a nation under distress. In this case, the issue is that immigrants from that country are being unfairly targeted. Going by yours and other replies, maybe I should find another cultural symbol.

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