What is the "Appeal to Heaven" flag reportedly seen at Alito's vacation home?

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is under scrutiny after The New York Times reported Alito's home displayed a second flag used by Jan. 6 protesters. The "Appeal to Heaven" flag has been associated with a push for a more Christian-minded government and opposition to left-leaning politicians. Matthew Taylor, senior scholar at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies, joins "America Decides" to unpack the flag's history.
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[@connorconnor1477]

George Washington and his men flew that flag.

[@Joe-fr8yd]

Flag police are unhappy.

[@mariahenrich9602]

Oh please. You wouldn't take issue if he flew a Palestinian flag, I'm sure.

[@tedtalksrock]

Tell me it’s a slow news day without telling me.

[@artzinrezidenc]

Sounds like a good case for the Supreme Court

[@snowrose101]

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." The First Amendment

[@drfoust1294]

This flag is a symbol of the founding days of our nation! How is it offensive? Just because people you don't like used it does not mean it is cause for controversy. People of ill character use the flag of USA all the time does that make it controversial

[@billytheweasel]

read the Constitution and the Bill of Rights and get back to us.

[@TK-mf5in]

It was co-opted to mean something else. Just as the swastika was by the Nazis. Maybe you should have listened to the video that you’re commenting on

[@drfoust1294]

​@@billytheweasel I already read, and listened to a audio recording versions of both of those. As well as a librevox recording of the federalist papers What's your point though?

[@drfoust1294]

​@@TK-mf5inI watched the video. Is Justice Alito flying the flag because of he sympathises with these Christian nationalists, is he flying it for historical reasons, or some other reason? Moreover, If Hitler used a Star of David on his flag would it be wrong for Jews to use it? Or if he based his flag on the US flag would we have to change it?

[@hilarymiseroy]

The words Appeal To Heaven come from the writing of John Locke and I would think Justice Alito is smart enough to know that. The full text reads - And where the body of the people, or any single man, is deprived of their right, or is under the exercise of a power without right, and have no appeal on earth, then they have a liberty to appeal to heaven, whenever they judge the cause of sufficient moment.

[@BlergleslinkVettermoo]

Not at all clear that Alito espouses the ideas of Dutch Sheets. Although supporters of Dutch Sheets may have chosen to fly the Appeal to Heaven flag for themselves, they are not the *only* group who flies the flag. And they certainly do not determine what the flag "represents" in all cases. Matthew Taylor's explanation of the meaning of the flag for a certain group of "Christian Nationalists" does not necessarily apply to Alito. Nor does Taylor provide any evidence for a connection. Taylor asks, "What is Alito trying to signal?" Maybe it's the "appeal to heaven" line in John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government", but I suspect the correct answer is "not much of anything". But if CBS and Taylor really want to know, why don't they ask Alito? CBS, you can do better than this. In the future I expect responsible, centrist reporting from you

[@anonyarena]

I disagree. THINK about what you are saying. This flag used to represent an "appeal to heaven" to help us liberate ourselves from the unjust rule of King George. But we already ARE liberated from King George in 2024!!! Once that happened, this flag was of interest only in a historical or museum context. Or perhaps for fun for the Revolutionary War battle re-enactors. It was an anachronism; a moot point. Until now! It has now been revived and it symbolizes the overturning of the First Amendment protections of Freedom of Religion to establish a Christian Nation. This isn't 1776 anymore, it's nearly 250 years later. This flag literally has not been flown by anyone for a political reason until Christian Dominionists revived it to symbolize the Seven Mountains Mandate. And yes, Christian Nationalists are the only group who fly that flag in the 2020s as a political statement. Most Americans didn't even know about that flag was, until they started flying it all over again for a different reason than what it originally meant. And Congress DID ask Alito! His preposterous answer was "I blame my wife! I'm not fond of flags. She likes them." THAT'S NOT AN ANSWER! The question is not about the flag itself but what it signals. The question was if he supports the Jan 6th insurrection, which was one of the places where that flag was flown. Christian Nationalists flew it at the Jan 6th riot because (for some reason), Christian Nationalists actually think Trump wants to help them in their goal to repeal our First Amendment freedom of religion protections, in order to establish a Christian Nation. THAT is the real question. Because if he supports the Jan 6th Insurrection, he should recuse himself from hearing cases relating Jan 6 cases, Presidential immunity claims, and cases relating to Trump's antics towards overturning election, such as submitting counterfeit elector certificates to the Vice-President to "count," in the Capitol, instead of the authentic certified ones. ALITO is supposed to be free from conflicts-of-interest. If he's NOT, he's supposed to recuse himself from such cases. Look, the swastika flag used to mean something else too. you know! It USED to mean "good fortune" in Tibet. It does not matter what a symbol used to mean, hundreds of years ago, once it has been re-appropriated. What matters now is what that symbol CURRENTLY means now. We need to be alert to the changing meanings of symbols and what they represent.

[@arturbello4213]

The fact that a January 6th rioter flew one is totally irrelevant, as there were numerous USA flags in those January 6th photos. Should we also associate the USA Flag with extremism???

[@DolphLongedgreens]

Many of them also wore shoes. I'm calling on all progressives to go barefoot and reject this hateful conduct.

[@taylordr2005]

They actually would like to in many cases.

[@daddyalex1017]

god bless america and give courage to the real patriots to save America ❤

[@svensven8994]

It's his house. He can fly his underwear if he wants.

[@TK-mf5in]

Bet you said the same thing about Palestinian flags on college campuses, huh. Sure he can fly it, but it also shows his true colors, which are at odds with the oath he took as a Supreme Court justice.

[@BRuane-pw6xq]

But Trumpers freaked out when Obama wore a Brown Suit. Every GOP President since Hoover has had a Recession ALL of THEM different weak excuse each time but ALWAYS a RECESSION ALWAYS. GOP inept AND corrupt.

[@johnl946]

​@@TK-mf5inis the university public or private in your example?

[@TK-mf5in]

@@johnl946 Let me answer your non-sequitur with another one. Should the umpires for Dodger baseball games accept vacations and from the Dodgers, wear their uniform, and travel with the Dodgers?

[@HuckleBerry476]

@@TK-mf5in you do understand that there are people in this world that have their own personal opinions and are able to keep those separate from the professional life? Clearly not.

[@hermenutic]

Matthew 4: 8,9,10 gives the answer Jesus gave when he was tempted to govern the world. He felt different about it than some. Christians do

[@BlergleslinkVettermoo]

Not at all clear what the flag represents in this instance, or whether Alito was the household member who chose the flag. (In the real world, to find out you would politely ask the homeowner what he or she *meant* to represent.) The flag predates the Stars and Stripes and has been flown on many different East Coast estates for over 200 years. The fact that a Jan 6 rioter flew one is utterly irrelevant, as you can see numerous American flags in those Jan 6 photos. Should we also associate the American Flag with extremism? Of course not. Because of the constitutional separation of powers, there isn't much the opposition can do when they don't like a Supreme Court ruling. So the opposition resorts to this sort of thing. I can understand why people may not like Justice Alito's or Thomas's rulings. If so, read them carefully, and produce a detailed *legal* critique. Don't drag the Supreme Court into this vacuous political debate. The idea that Alito is "signaling" some sort of solidarity with a present-day right-wing extremist movement is utterly ridiculous. It's a crazy conspiracy theory worthy of Marjorie Greene, or any homeless man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia.

[@Dbusdriver71]

Someone over there on CBS explain to me how this is a bad thing compared to burning and insulting said american flag? This life long Conservative Democrat doesn't understand this 'disturbing' issue and why its an issue at all.

[@anonyarena]

It's an issue because of the First Amendment to the Constitution. ""Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Those who burn an American flag have a grievance about some US policy or another, and it could be about anything. They burn a flag to express their anger, under their rights of freedom of speech protections, in accordance with the First Amendment. To fly an Appeal To Heaven flag, however, is even more extreme, because they want to actually repeal the First Amendment in order to establish a Christian Nation. They do not agree with the part of the First Amendment that says: "no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." They want that overturned so they can get want laws which respect their own sect of Christian Nationalism and which disrespect all other religions, under the "Seven Mountains Mandate." This "Mandate" states that Christians must hold "dominion over" (or in other words dominate) the seven areas of power in American society: 1. family, 2. religion, 3. education, 4. media, 5. arts & entertainment, 6. business, and 7. government. They "Appeal to Heaven" to force that to happen, and that's part of the reason why it was flown at the Jan 6th insurrection. They believe Trump would have helped them to overturn the First Amendment and establish the Christian Nation that Christian Nationalists strive for. It stands for wanting to tear down the wall between Church and State, which would mutate both into something starkly different than what we have now under the U.S. Constitution.

[@fowlerja]

@@anonyarena Let's say several gay men, who were Trump supporters, were present at the Jan 6th event. Let's say they carried and proudly displayed the national gay flag. I guess we could conclude that its meaning has been diluted and transformed into an insurrectionist flag.

[@Dbusdriver71]

@@anonyarena Don't be surprised IF people don't interpret this 'issue' the way you do. People are not as 'dumb' as the Left apparently believe.

[@anonyarena]

Explain how come you are putting words in my mouth that I never said. I never used the word "dumb" which you put in quotes as if that word came from me. I did use the word "issue," and only because you were the one who used the word "issue" first. You wrote that you didn't understand why this issue was an issue at all. Since you're the one who wrote you didn't understand why it was an "issue," I replied with the reason it's an issue. BUT, if what you actually intended to write was that you didn't agree (rather than understand) that it should be an issue, then you should be the one outlining some sort of valid and understandable reason how come it shouldn't be an issue, instead of just saying you just don't understand why it is an issue. It's an issue because Supreme Court Justices aren't supposed to have conflicts-of-interest. Nor should they be promoting anti-Constitutional values. If they are, that's an issue, because they are the ones who are appointed to these high positions in the Judicial branch to uphold the Constitution. If they, in reality, stand in staunch oppositions the the Constitutional values they swore an oath to Congress to uphold, then that's an issue. And it's not a "Left" nor a "Right" issue! Let's take for example someone as far-Left as the Left can get. If a Supreme Court Justice were flying a Soviet flag or Cuban Communist flag in front of his or her Summer home, you'd want and expect that Supreme Court Justice to recuse him or herself on any cases that come to the Court pertaining to the American Communist Party, wouldn't you?! I certainly know that I absolutely would! So let's not throw red-herrings into it. This is not about what's Left nor Right because Supreme Court Justices are supposed to be obligated to stand apart from and beyond politics. Most especially far-Left and far-Right extremist politics on either side. @Dbusdriver71

[@johnnyappleseed79]

This was the first United States flag ever created for the Navy and country. Released by George Washington in 1775. It was created to encourage US citizens to pray to God, and to also take action for the country. I say if it bothers you, you should probably leave. You’re living in the wrong country.

[@1ronin907]

Our founding fathers waved this flag.

[@dk18141]

The only intelligent comment!!

[@billytheweasel]

No, they didn't. Read the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Learn actual history.

[@waterloo32594]

@@billytheweaselyes they did. It’s LITERALLY CALL Washington’s Banner. Learn your history and do better

[@johnmorganjr769]

I just qualified for S.O.R. (through mom) 😮 not expecting that...

[@danielgaudin1110]

@@billytheweasel SMH what history books you reading? Made in fascist Germany?

[@user-ih7bg3uz3x]

GOD bless you all 🙏

[@warrinbang1191]

Obviously he's signaling his support for what that flag represents.

[@danwagner5409]

Just like the City Of San Francisco, who was also flying that flag.

[@warrinbang1191]

@@danwagner5409No comparison. He's a Supreme Court Justice ruling on cases about the Jan 6 insurrection.

[@danwagner5409]

I suppose the Progressive city of San Fransisco, which prosecutes cases, should just recuse themselves too. Come on, is your case of TDS so bad you can't see they hypocracy of your argument?

[@fowlerja]

@@warrinbang1191 Let's say several gay men, who were Trump supporters, were present at the Jan 6th event. Let's say they carried and proudly displayed the national gay flag. I guess we could conclude that its meaning has been diluted and transformed into an insurrectionist flag.

[@JPaul60]

These people are excellent flag salesmen. In every flag store the flag is sold out now.

[@portlandlocalchurch8168]

Appeal to heaven is in essence saying "heaven help us" Heaven is liken to an evergreen tree, always green always in season... Hosea 14: I will heal their waywardness. I will love them freely; for my anger is turned away from them. 5I will be like the dew to Israel. He will blossom like the lily, and send down his roots like Lebanon. 6His branches will spread, and his beauty will be like the olive tree, and his fragrance like Lebanon. 7Men will dwell in his shade. They will revive like the grain, and blossom like the vine. Their fragrance will be like the wine of Lebanon. 8Ephraim, what have I to do any more with idols? I answer, and will take care of him. I am like a green cypress tree; from me your fruit is found

[@ubulive]

Term limits 4 all (TL4A) House Senate Supreme Court Electoral college Reform (ECR

[@ggaggagga4]

The Founders wrote in a App for that. It is found in Article V of the US Constitution. I assume you'd rather ignore that and make the changes on popular vote. The Founders ABHORED the idea of pure democracy because they knew it was simply rule by the mob...

[@sayulitalyfe5299]

We don't need them anymore, we got the communist left now

[@geoffmcnew5863]

As with your hate for the 2nd, you can either get at least 38 states to ratify a constitutional amendment to your desires or go pound sand.

[@FoOtFoOt542]

Obviously the definition of Christianity has changed quite a bit in the last couple of decades

[@yvonneplant9434]

Longer than that. The "discussion" started with Martin Luther in the early 16th century.

[@deborahmuller7559]

Extreme unenlightened evangelists in our face.

[@GTKJNow]

7 Mountains were spoken by John the Apostle about 2,000 years ago as being evil when the Antichrist is in Power. [Rev 17:9 KJV] 9 And here [is] the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.

[@ybrix101]

😂

[@mauvemouse9259]

Did he blame it on Martha-Ann again?

[@SnowPl0x]

God made all men equal and gave them the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; (2) the main business of government is to protect these rights; (3) if a government tries to withhold these rights, the people are free to revolt

[@JeffShacter]

There is NO "Us or Them" in We The People GOP - Government Of Putin

[@BKFan342]

Oooooooooooooo a flag ooooooooooo aaaaaaaaaaa

[@user-fm8rc4zh4h]

send the gestapo to investigate this unorthodoxy

[@fowlerja]

The "Appeal to Heaven" flag, also known as the "Pine Tree Flag," is an early American flag that features a green pine tree with the phrase "An Appeal to Heaven" inscribed above it. This flag holds historical significance and is associated with the American Revolutionary War. The pine tree was a common symbol in New England, representing the region's rich forests and the liberty that colonists were seeking. An Appeal To Heaven: In the context of the American Revolution, it symbolized the colonists' belief that their cause was just and sanctioned by divine providence. Overall, the "Appeal to Heaven" flag is a powerful historical symbol that continues to resonate with themes of liberty, justice, and divine providence. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A few protesters misused the flag at the Jan 6th event. And so now it has become elevated in significance to a "national disgrace". Why? Because the progressive liberal left wing of the Democratic party wanted to make this a "serious issue" involving a conservative Supreme Court Justice. They are very good at throwing the American public "curve balls" on important ethical and moral issues which are hidden in the deep and dark corners of our national fabric and institutions. And of course these types of “important social issues” come up out of nowhere and explode onto the news - due to mainstream media. When they see a potential contentious issue, they all jump in and decry how America is turning a "blind eye" to an important social issue that demands an investigation at the very highest levels of government. For reference purposes, San Francisco first raised the Appeal to Heaven flag, which features a green pine tree on a white background with its titular motto, on June 14, 1964. It was located outside city hall. Flag day is celebrated on June 14th of each year. The flag was quietly taken down on Saturday 25 May and replaced with an American flag, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. Why? Because someone just decided that this flag, which for over 200 years has stood for liberty, justice, and divine providence was now a “renegade” flag. No debating the issue. No talking with the American people, if this was now an evil flag. Two hundred years of history… poof, you’re banned, gone. We do live in strange times.

[@user-zi6vb6sq6i]

Thank you good the know 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@johnmorganjr769]

Thank you for expounding !! 🇺🇸 🙏 👍

[@GTKJNow]

Seven Mountains were spoken by John the Apostle about 2,000 years ago as being evil when the Antichrist is in Power. [Rev 17:9 KJV] 9 And here [is] the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.

[@fowlerja]

@@johnmorganjr769 John, thank you for your kind reply. Jim

[@fowlerja]

@@GTKJNow GTJK. My mind does not have the wisdom to see the connection with the flag story. But I appreciate the reply. Jim

[@theeditorrestrial]

More flags the grit users have no clue what they were originally used for. Love it.

[@BetterTextLex]

So CBS has given up on real news and being a serious company?

[@lilycpeace5259]

This man who thinks he knows it all must go read and study his bible led by Holy Spirit not only based on some man made theological stuff. An appeal to heaven from earth can be interpreted as a deep cry for a Father's help to bring divine intervention in things that we man cannot change in our own strength. It is not political. It is not anti whatever...it is for those who have built a strong relationship with God as His friends to seek His help and intervention. It's not a religious thing neither but more of a close relationship and intimacy with God to partner with Him in the things of earth. Yes the sons and daughters of God are called to sit on the 7 mountains of Influence and to take same back after they have been in wrong hands. Else the world would be already in a better shape. All this is scriptural and known to those who are Spirit filled. There is lots of deception out there and so many wrong voices to express themselves on various platforms to deceive the masses who have not read and studied their bibles...how much I pray that the people of God will stand firm in their faith. How much I pray for even this man to be touched by heaven - the hands of God for his eye and ears to be opened to the truth. It is written that in the end time God's people will be persecuted for their faith and it's what we are seeing already...May God shows us mercy and hear our appeal from earth to heaven in Jesus name I pray.

[@JeffShacter]

Never trust anyone who self-identifies as "spirit filled". It's a dead giveaway for an intolerant fanatic. Reason or Treason. Choose One. There is NO "Us or Them" in We The People GOP - Government Of Putin

[@Double00Agent]

Just say you don’t know what Christian Nationalism is. I would have more respect for you.

[@TK-mf5in]

That you, Dutch?

[@kenofken9458]

It's just the Christian version of ISIS or the Taliban.

[@JeffShacter]

That you, Boris? @@TK-mf5in

[@johnmorganjr769]

Thank you 🇺🇸 🙏 😂

[@congoose100]

"News"

[@user-js2dr9gv1u]

Cool flag. I think I'll fly one too.

[@johnmorganjr769]

You've started a movement !! 🇺🇸

[@shellyjbishop4]

For a “Religious Scholar” he’s pretty dumb.

[@pswire1117]

It means the Handmaid's Tale is on it's way.

[@ybrix101]

Seriously? George Washington flew that flag when going to battle. About 250 years ago!

[@daddyalex1017]

didnt we have that black supreme court lady that couldnt give a definition of what a woman is ? this is more proof of bias than any of these flags are 😂😂

[@margiemckenna74]

Very informative. Just what the news should be! Thank you CBS.

[@billytheweasel]

Agree 100%

[@palmstring1]

Alito's too biased after the questionable flags are seen as a rise of nationlistic revolution.

[@danwagner5409]

Just like the City of San Fransisco, which was flying that flag.

[@danielgaudin1110]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fowlerja]

Let's say several gay men, who were Trump supporters, were present at the Jan 6th event. Let's say they carried and proudly displayed the national gay flag. I guess we could conclude that its meaning has been diluted and transformed into an insurrectionist flag.

[@janicestanley6146]

What a dork.

[@GTKJNow]

The 7 Mountains were spoken by John the Apostle about 2,000 years ago as being evil when the Antichrist is in Power. [Rev 17:9 KJV] 9 And here [is] the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth.

[@truckerdude977]

Are we in Russia or america???

[@JeffShacter]

There is NO "Us or Them" in We The People GOP - Government Of Putin

[@fowlerja]

Look at the map.

[@BIBLESTUDY59]

Breaking News: God never said be a Nationalist’, God said ‘Be Holy!”….Stop Sinning, because there will be no appeals heard for failing to Repent!

[@tomislavdatyrant]

God is also a Sovereign God who created sovereign nations. To be a nationalist is to preserve his/her nations sovereignty. We are all sinners, but with the help of His Holy Spirit we can reflect Jesus more and more throughout the course of our lives as we can fight of the temptations of sin. But even the most devout sin and that’s why you repent. Seems we get hung up on protecting our country from enemies foreign but forget about those that are domestic, destroying the very foundations from within.

[@ryu3180]

Flag of Gilead right there folks.

[@roberts6950]

Yes, nothing worse than asking God for help... learn history.

[@tedtalksrock]

Next let’s see if we can get a CBS report on the tea leafs left behind in his teacup…. What might we guess from that? This is so ridiculous.

[@diannasgardenmenagerie967]

This is sooooo disturbing!

[@user-eo2nt6ki6x]

Our original nation's flag is disturbing? U know its our history rt?

[@roberthumpert4386]

So what, maybe he should fly the Trans flag or maybe the pride flag, or maybe the Ukraine. People need to mind their own business.

[@JeffShacter]

"People need to mind their own business." That's especially true when those people hold positions of public trust which they have destroyed by taking sides in spite of an oath of impartiality which they solemnly took, Comrade. Alito and Thomas, for all intents and purposes, are the merest Communists and Anarchists. There is NO "Us or Them" in We The People GOP - Government Of Putin

[@user-sc2vs2ib3x]

I see no problem it's asking God for his help,people get over your self God made this country one nation under God.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽🗽 God peace and love.Christoanity is part of this nation.the flag is part of what we stand for.

[@colintang3910]

Samuel Alito does NOT need to be on the Supreme court any longer. He has proven himself unworthy.

[@ggaggagga4]

Fortunately, the opinions of individuals, even in very large numbers, are not how we govern this nation. We have a Constitution and the firmly established traditions surround it cannot easily be cast aside. The Judiciary is a co-equal branch and SCOTUS was set up to be untouchable by political whims such as yours. What other parts of that system would you also remove if you could?

[@JoSmotherman]

​@@ggaggagga4 A good explanation,.......and much needed. Peace.

[@TK-mf5in]

@@ggaggagga4 that is wrong. Supreme Court justices can be impeached and removed from the court. Not that this will happen, but it is a remedy available. So no, they are not untouchable.

[@blokcomNativeFaces]

@colintang3910 Do America a favor and relocate ASAP to Cuba, Africa, or China.

[@drfoust1294]

@@ggaggagga4 Yep an absolute democracy is another quick way to tyranny. That's why the US is set up in a attempt to limit all branches of government from having to much power

[@snowrose101]

Depending on the definition, from 6 to 35% of the population are evangelicals. Therefore, at best, only 17% of the population agrees with those ideas.

[@danielgaudin1110]

FALSE

[@jasonlewis8233]

Sounds great.

[@Nonameforyoudangit]

Scalito now is daring the Senate to impeach him.

[@HuckleBerry476]

What would they impeach him for exactly?

[@fowlerja]

Let's say several gay men, who were Trump supporters, were present at the Jan 6th event. Let's say they carried and proudly displayed the national gay flag. I guess we could conclude that its meaning has been diluted and transformed into an insurrectionist flag.

[@KeepSafeCareCorp]

You guys really on just a joke

[@terrycosby2078]

0:49 THIS IS AMERICA 🙏❤️🇺🇲😎

[@ruthannjohnson1640]

Our for fathers believed in God. Freedom, not world order.

[@dianahill5116]

How come, the reputation of the fir tree was used? The symbol of the fir tree, shouldn't have used inappropriately. Why ruin the beauty of the fir tree, to represent something so absurd?

[@user-fm6ns5nb4j]

Apparently the pine tree was used as a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of adversity in the New England colonies. And then the flag was co-opted by the Christian Right - God knows what they think it symbolizes but the Founding Fathers would be appalled by everything they represent, I imagine.

[@sherryobar5750]

Good question, and I'm Christian!

[@tedtalksrock]

That’s so gay. 😂

[@lamars2486]

They are linked to colonia dignia in south america

[@A3Kr0n]

When things are hopeless there's nothing left to worry about.

[@billrobbins5874]

Sure is a twisted view of christianity. trump? An opinion.

[@sherryobar5750]

He's not much of a Christian! How many of the 10 commandments has he Unrepentantly broken? God help us 🙏

[@PaulHo]

Call them what they are, extremists.

[@geangarcia2673]

the handmaid’s tale, basically

[@katrinaisalwayscorrect]

Lmao 🤣 please tell me you are joking

[@JTSunriseMusic]

Fascism is what it does

[@waterloo32594]

You clearly don’t know what fascism is. Fascism, much like communism, is strictly atheistic. The State is god, the supreme leader is god, under communism and fascism. You need to do better

[@snowrose101]

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof..." The First Amendment

[@connorthompson66]

New England, we need to reclaim this flag. Samuel Alito does not represent our values.

[@fowlerja]

Let's say several gay men, who were Trump supporters, were present at the Jan 6th event. Let's say they carried and proudly displayed the national gay flag. I guess we could conclude that its meaning has been diluted and transformed into an insurrectionist flag.

[@chuckmiller3401]

Justice does not apply to a Justice.

[@fowlerja]

Immigration laws do not apply to the President. So he circumvents them and makes up the Joe Biden immigration law and creates an "open border" policy.

[@MyFavoriteColorIsBLUE]

Separation from church and state

[@drfoust1294]

Separation of Church and State does not mean one can't have religious views or act on those religious beliefs All it means is that one church (or school of thought) should not be raised by that State as the church of the State

[@fowlerja]

Let's say several gay men, who were Trump supporters, were present at the Jan 6th event. Let's say they carried and proudly displayed the national gay flag. I guess we could conclude that its meaning has been diluted and transformed into an insurrectionist flag.

[@DK-bz9su]

It started in the 1200s with the Knights Templar and the Roman Church : white autocracy. The Masons also used similar icons.

[@BRuane-pw6xq]

America s Taliban

[@rjdankert]

Add four new justices to the SCOTUS asap

[@fowlerja]

The "Appeal to Heaven" flag, also known as the "Pine Tree Flag," is an early American flag that features a green pine tree with the phrase "An Appeal to Heaven" inscribed above it. This flag holds historical significance and is associated with the American Revolutionary War. The pine tree was a common symbol in New England, representing the region's rich forests and the liberty that colonists were seeking. An Appeal To Heaven: In the context of the American Revolution, it symbolized the colonists' belief that their cause was just and sanctioned by divine providence. Overall, the "Appeal to Heaven" flag is a powerful historical symbol that continues to resonate with themes of liberty, justice, and divine providence. *********************************************************************************** A few protesters misused the flag at the Jan 6th event. And so now it has become elevated in significance to a "national disgrace". Why? Because the progressive liberal left wing of the Democratic party wanted to make this a "serious issue" involving a conservative Supreme Court Justice. They are very good at throwing the American public "curve balls" on important ethical and moral issues which are hidden in the deep and dark corners of our national fabric and institutions. And of course these types of “important social issues” come up out of nowhere and explode onto the news - due to mainstream media. When they see a potential contentious issue, they all jump in and decry how America is turning a "blind eye" to an important social issue that demands an investigation at the very highest levels of government. For reference purposes, San Francisco first raised the Appeal to Heaven flag, which features a green pine tree on a white background with its titular motto, on June 14, 1964. It was located outside city hall. Flag day is celebrated on June 14th of each year. The flag was quietly taken down on Saturday 25 May and replaced with an American flag, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. Why? Because someone just decided that this flag, which for over 200 years has stood for liberty, justice, and divine providence was now a “renegade” flag. No debating the issue. No talking with the American people, if this was now an evil flag. Two hundred years of history… poof, you’re banned, gone. We do live in strange times.

[@rjdankert]

@@fowlerja fowl /foul/ noun 1. a bird of the order Galliformes that is kept for its eggs and flesh; a rooster or hen.

[@fowlerja]

@@rjdankert When you cannot handle the content of the message - you solve the problem by shooting the messenger. So grown up!

[@rjdankert]

@@fowlerja I'm rubber and you're glue, everything you say bounces off me and sticks on you.🤪🤪🤪

[@fowlerja]

@@rjdankert "The truth is like a lion; you don't have to defend it. Let it loose; it will defend itself." :)

[@noesnoe1234]

So the supreme court justice is not entitled to freedom of speech?

[@marthell6159]

A Supreme Court Justice is supposed to be impartial. Stop being stupid.

[@cybele_mullejz]

To save America from maga tyranny, Please VOTE BLUE in Nov. 2024, Vote for competent, sane Democrats up and down the ballot and in numbers too large to manipulate, suppress, or overturn 💙🇺🇲🌊☮️

[@spankyssurprise1361]

No picture...no proof.

[@FiveFigsDigital]

Alito wants a Christian, Fascist nation. So, does Justice Tom.

[@drzaius1121]

Any examples of fascism or was this just an emotional response?

[@fowlerja]

The "Appeal to Heaven" flag, also known as the "Pine Tree Flag," is an early American flag that features a green pine tree with the phrase "An Appeal to Heaven" inscribed above it. This flag holds historical significance and is associated with the American Revolutionary War. The pine tree was a common symbol in New England, representing the region's rich forests and the liberty that colonists were seeking. An Appeal To Heaven: In the context of the American Revolution, it symbolized the colonists' belief that their cause was just and sanctioned by divine providence. Overall, the "Appeal to Heaven" flag is a powerful historical symbol that continues to resonate with themes of liberty, justice, and divine providence. *********************************************************************************** A few protesters misused the flag at the Jan 6th event. And so now it has become elevated in significance to a "national disgrace". Why? Because the progressive liberal left wing of the Democratic party wanted to make this a "serious issue" involving a conservative Supreme Court Justice. They are very good at throwing the American public "curve balls" on important ethical and moral issues which are hidden in the deep and dark corners of our national fabric and institutions. And of course these types of “important social issues” come up out of nowhere and explode onto the news - due to mainstream media. When they see a potential contentious issue, they all jump in and decry how America is turning a "blind eye" to an important social issue that demands an investigation at the very highest levels of government. For reference purposes, San Francisco first raised the Appeal to Heaven flag, which features a green pine tree on a white background with its titular motto, on June 14, 1964. It was located outside city hall. Flag day is celebrated on June 14th of each year. The flag was quietly taken down on Saturday 25 May and replaced with an American flag, as reported by the San Francisco Chronicle. Why? Because someone just decided that this flag, which for over 200 years has stood for liberty, justice, and divine providence was now a “renegade” flag. No debating the issue. No talking with the American people, if this was now an evil flag. Two hundred years of history… poof, you’re banned, gone. We do live in strange times.

[@nhungngo6103]

The best way for Alito is to rescue himself.

[@drzaius1121]

Free speech kiddo, if you don't like it find a new country

[@sublime7617]

@@drzaius1121seems like you need to go home to Russia comrade

[@drzaius1121]

@@sublime7617 Russian doesn't have free speech, try to keep up little guy.

[@kathyo5971]

And he ain’t gonna do it!

[@billytheweasel]

​@@drzaius1121NO! Alito is free to find a new job and support the end of our democracy all he wants. "FIRE" in a theater ?

[@user-ih7bg3uz3x]

You are lying sir. They are for our country, unlike the Evil government.

[@JeffShacter]

u boris There is NO "Us or Them" in We The People GOP - Government Of Putin

[@1just4laughs]

Hands down the dumbest flag ive ever seen

[@fowlerja]

A lot of people disagree. They see simplicity with beauty.

[@themacrofolks863]

It’s an original American flag

[@user-dr4hy8wy9z]

Alito wanted to fly his Confederate flags but he borrowed them to a J6 buddy.

[@terrycosby2078]

3:28 He has two of mine......

[@sweetbabyray1000]

Lent, not borrowed