Soon, Old Glory will have to be born in the land of the free and not merely flying over it.

Congress has passed a proposal to require the federal government to purchase only American flags that have been completely manufactured in the U.S. The U.S. imports millions of American flags from overseas, mostly from China, and the sponsors of the proposal said it’s time for American flags to originate in the country they represent.

Supporters of the proposal, led by Republican Sen. Susan Collins of Maine and Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, said the change is more than just symbolic — they believe it will support American jobs and manufacturers while preserving the nation’s most recognized banner.

  • @[email protected]
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    74 months ago

    Im pretty sure Ohio is also drunk, and Maine is too busy dealing with eldritch entities and whatever is pushed out of the Maritime into the US.

    • @Maggoty
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      44 months ago

      Maybe they should just elect one of those next time?

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      24 months ago

      Maine is also plenty drunk, somebody needs to cut off the Allen’s coffee brandy supply and let them sober up.

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        14 months ago

        Im pretty sure thats to not have their minds melted by eldritch abominations. It worked for Henderson.