From RT.com….
The New York Times appeared to cede one of the most conspicuous signs of patriotism — flying of the American flag — to Republicans, saying it may no longer unite people because it’s seen as a symbol of conservatism.
“Today, flying the flag from the back of a pickup truck or over a lawn is increasingly seen as a clue, albeit an imperfect one, to a person’s political affiliation in a deeply divided nation,” the Times said in an article on Saturday, the eve of the US Independence Day holiday.