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I guess the only difference is the flag and pledge of allegiance is for ALL Americans and everyone knows what it is, and why it's done. The 1 finger thing was new to me and many here. The first thing I saw was a salute to God ( haven't watched the rally). But I got a quick outsiders reaction ( perspective) to this action because I haven't seen the rally yet. Muslims do this sometimes, and so did isis. Of course even if people were doing it because WWG1WGA, media will see this https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/isis-what-story-behind-islamic-state-one-fingered-salute-1506249.
Wouldn't the 1 finger signify WWG1WGA which is unity between all man? What's more unifying and inclusive than that?
I don't think something representing unity is bad regardless of if it does what's its meant to do
It's not about what you (plural, not you personally) mean it to be.
It's about how it affects people.
Semiotics, the study of signs, is an entire field.
Companies and movements don't just willy-nilly select a logo or a symbol -- they do the research behind it first. What does it communicate?
What does it communicate on the surface level?
And at a subconscious or subliminal level?
And this one does not pass the smell test.
It's creepy and turns my stomach.