Walz and National Guard: Hypocrisy of “Don’t Tread on Me” Advocates
So, about those “Don’t Tread on Me” folks and the whole Walz/National Guard situation… it seems the core sentiment here is a pretty cynical one. The general consensus, if you can call it that, is that the rallying cry of “Don’t Tread on Me” has always been, at best, a highly selective sentiment.
The initial reaction seems to be a resounding “Where are they, indeed?” The implication is that these folks, who once waved the Gadsden flag with such fervor, are mysteriously absent when the metaphorical boots start marching on other people. It’s not hard to see why. The comments paint a picture of a group primarily concerned with their own self-interests, or perhaps the interests of a very specific in-group.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood