October 19, 2010 8:31 AM
Don't Tread on Me - Gadsden Flag
 I put a Gadsden flag bumper sticker on my BMW (Big Mama Wagon) two weeks ago and it has been a wonderful conversation starter and educational device.
"Hey, I've been seeing that flag lately and wondering - what does it mean?" the young mad helping me load a generator in the back of my van at Mosby's asked the other day.
You can bet I was glad to tell him!
During the American Revolution, the Gadsden Flag symbolized our attitude toward King George and was a warning to tyrants. It was eventually replaced by the current Stars and Stripes.
Since then, it has been a symbol of American patriotism used by the Marines and the Boy Scouts. In the last couple years it has become a symbol for the Tea Party Movement - the same sentiment towards an oppressive, over-taxing government as it was in the beginning.
Two weeks 'til we clean house, folks! Not too late to get your own Gadsden Flag bumper stickers and Tshirts to begin conversations with your friends and neighbors. Here are some available at Amazon. I got the magnetic bumper sticker because it is more durable:
Remember, a picture says a thousand words. By displaying this symbol, you can spread the word of just how enormous the Tea Party Movement is - and that principles are more important to us than either the Democrat or Republican establishment politicians.
For more information:
Tea partiers embrace liberty not big government by Michael Barone
Founding Fathers Info: Don't Tread on Me
Bikers: Gadsden Riders
Posted in 2010 elections, Conservatism, Patriotism, Tea Party USA | Permalink
Comments
I have one on my SUV and my hubby has one on his F-250. I would like to have a flag pole to fly one in my front yard.
Posted by: A Mac and a Mug O' Joe | October 19, 2010 9:59 AM
I'm glad you explained that, Barbara. I was wondering the same thing.
Posted by: Sue from Buffalo | October 19, 2010 10:55 AM
Great site! Thanks for linking us. Let's keep spreading the word about symbols of freedom and democracy! :)
Posted by: Klackamas | January 14, 2011 9:00 PM
