re: #26 Wendell Zurkowitz (slave of the waffle light)

People who have no idea what patriotism and love of country really mean (like not screaming about nullification or secession every time an elected government passes legislation they disapprove of) are also the ones who stick to external symbols associated with often outdated ideas of patriotism: flag pins, pledges of allegiance, anthems, and, of course, language.

And yes, there is nothing that any normal person could have against someone expressing their love of America any way they choose. And if they choose to do it in their native tongue, they are taking nothing away from America in doing so.

Call me cynical, but that a corporate advertisement has stirred up a shitpile of outrage is, well, very strange, considering that Coke, which basically makes carbonated sugar-water, like so many other American-based (well, I suppose they still are) corporations have actually become international in their practices, if not in protecting their money and assets.

Can we defend the actions of corporations while damning the govt that corporations would like to completely control?

Does a feel-good ad from Coke make you feel better about them, or does this glass make you feel better about drinking junk?

Will your Coke taste better in a specially designed $20 Riedel glass?

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