Follow RT on 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.
The article went on to say the flag has become