You're a Brand-Damaging Old Flag
Researchers find Americans react negatively when Old Glory is used to sell merchandise.
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American Flag Imagery Benefits Republicans
It is indeed a grand old flag for the Grand Old Party.
Will the Sun Set on the Union Jack?
Surely what happens to the Union Jack is one of the more minor concerns that would follow Scottish independence—except that it's not.
Does Old Glory Have a Dark Side?
Research suggests that seeing the flag doesn't make Americans feel more patriotic. But it does make them feel more nationalistic and more superior to non-Americans.