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Should the MAGA hat be treated like the Swastika? (Original Post) DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2021 OP
I thought it was a Klan hood made in China. muntrv Jan 2021 #1
100% Bluethroughu Jan 2021 #2
It's the "relaxed-fit" version of the iconic dunce cap. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2021 #3
yes and that modified "ok hand signal.along with the heil hitler saute . in germany, AllaN01Bear Jan 2021 #4
I always have treated them as such. sinkingfeeling Jan 2021 #5
+1 RGinNJ Jan 2021 #9
Yes, but to a far lesser degree. gulliver Jan 2021 #6
When I see people in Trump gear or with a bumpers sticker DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2021 #7
I do too but the reaction isn't as strong as if I saw a Nazi swastika gulliver Jan 2021 #8
Not to mention it is tacky, and ugly as fuck Blue Owl Jan 2021 #10
I personally treat it like someone wearing a dunce hat. Initech Jan 2021 #11
You posted it first. +1 Buzz cook Jan 2021 #12

AllaN01Bear

(21,069 posts)
4. yes and that modified "ok hand signal.along with the heil hitler saute . in germany,
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 01:49 PM
Jan 2021

its a automatic goto jail ticket.

gulliver

(13,280 posts)
6. Yes, but to a far lesser degree.
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 01:52 PM
Jan 2021

They're not equal, of course. Some of Trump's supporters use both I don't doubt.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,880 posts)
7. When I see people in Trump gear or with a bumpers sticker
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 01:54 PM
Jan 2021

When I see people in Trump gear or with a Trump bumpers sticker on their car I have the same visceral reaction as if I saw somebody with a Swastika.

gulliver

(13,280 posts)
8. I do too but the reaction isn't as strong as if I saw a Nazi swastika
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 02:03 PM
Jan 2021

If I saw that, I'd worry about passing their car. I wouldn't want to be on a lone stretch of highway with them. With MAGA bumper stickers, there's the worry that they have a swastika hat in the glove compartment, of course, but I'd pass them without worrying about it. I might gawk at them a little to embarrass them, I admit.

The swastika's western interpretation (of monstrosity) shouldn't be diluted, imo. I don't think MAGA can get there, although it's really bad.

Blue Owl

(52,448 posts)
10. Not to mention it is tacky, and ugly as fuck
Sun Jan 10, 2021, 02:34 PM
Jan 2021

Especially when worn with a suit and tie, by a fat hulking fuck

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