Have you noticed how large the flags on politicians' lapels have become? There is flag size creep, and it is real.
Of course, all politicians these days have a little enameled flag pin on their lapel since 9-11. But both Romney's and Ryan's flag pins are just a wee bit bigger than their opponents. Take a look at the next debate, I am not making this up. The Republicans seem to be pushing a somewhat subtle claim that they are just that much more American.
The darksuit and blue or red tie is a uniform. Adding in the flag enhances the uniformity of the whole. Increasing the size of the flag is a development that seems to warrant close attention.
If the flag migrants from placement on the lapel to a band on the shoulder, we are in trouble.
update: ok, I see now that others have noted the same. Here I thought I was a trendspotter or something. Apparently, if I read tweets I would have seen this. I prefer the slow accretion of my thoughts on this largely unread blog....
Of course, all politicians these days have a little enameled flag pin on their lapel since 9-11. But both Romney's and Ryan's flag pins are just a wee bit bigger than their opponents. Take a look at the next debate, I am not making this up. The Republicans seem to be pushing a somewhat subtle claim that they are just that much more American.
The darksuit and blue or red tie is a uniform. Adding in the flag enhances the uniformity of the whole. Increasing the size of the flag is a development that seems to warrant close attention.
If the flag migrants from placement on the lapel to a band on the shoulder, we are in trouble.
update: ok, I see now that others have noted the same. Here I thought I was a trendspotter or something. Apparently, if I read tweets I would have seen this. I prefer the slow accretion of my thoughts on this largely unread blog....
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