The Biden administration reportedly authorized U.S. embassies to fly LGBTQ and Black Lives Matter flags, as seen at the U.S. embassy in Athens, Greece. The gesture has prompted backlash from many, including Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.), who introduced a new bill to prevent political flags other than the American flag from being flown outside U.S. embassies around the world.
The Republican representative from Staten Island introduced the Stars and Stripes Act of 2021, which “directs the Secretary of State to restrict the display of certain flags or banners at diplomatic and consular posts around the world.”
“It is inappropriate for President Biden and Secretary Blinken to authorize and encourage the display of inherently political flags that are in no way affiliated with the U.S. Government over American embassies overseas,” Malliotakis said,
“The American flag is a beacon of freedom and hope for oppressed peoples around the world; it should be the primary flag flown above our embassies and that is what my legislation seeks to accomplish,” Malliotakis said. “The Administration’s directive is an insult to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our flag and our nation — especially as we head into Memorial Day weekend — and it is absolutely ridiculous that legislation is needed to correct this issue.”
We raise this flag to mark one year since the murder of George Floyd – we honor Mr. Floyd and stand in solidarity with other nations to advance racial justice, a key priority within U.S. foreign policy #BLM pic.twitter.com/IdApjPaJYR
— US Consulate Thess (@USConsulateThes) May 25, 2021
There are no more Republicans just Trump Cult members even now established Republicans are giving in knowing and fearing for their reelections and pandering to his followers that are in no way a traditional contingency with established party values or invested. It’s a fantasy he pandered to people that only wanted to feel better than people of color and Democrats…..many of which their working class origins once were and their families themselves are not so rich not so white and not so righteous and not Patriotically grounded in the communities that they seek not to save but just preserve their property values.
If that isn’t a disgrace to put that within a mile of our flag. About time republicans get some grit.
Good, about time this stuff got put to bed.
Thank.goodness.
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Incoherent dribble!
Watch out for the RINOS !!!!!
Democrats behind all the Racist moves !!!!
China flag will be Next !!!!!