Michael Eric Dyson is a far left professor at Georgetown University. He recently appeared on MSNBC to jump on the ridiculous flap over the Betsy Ross American flag.
He actually compared it to a swastika and other racist symbols.
The Washington Free Beacon reported:
MSNBC Guest Compares Betsy Ross Flag to Swastika, Burning Cross
MSNBC guest Michael Eric Dyson compared the Betsy Ross American flag to the Nazi swastika and a burning Ku Klux Klan cross during an appearance Wednesday…
Dyson, a Georgetown University professor who frequently comments on racial issues from a left-wing perspective, defended the cancellation, citing its connection to the revolutionary period and that it was “deeply embroiled in enslavement.”
MSNBC anchor Hallie Jackson asked Dyson to address the argument that Nike’s decision to pull the shoes was “PC culture run amok.”
“Words matter. Symbols matter, too,” Dyson said. “Why don’t we wear a swastika for July 4th? Because, I don’t know, it makes a difference. The cross burning on somebody’s lawn. Why don’t we just have a Nike celebration of the cross—those symbols are symbols of hate. So we can take PC culture back.”
Watch the video:
Apparently, no one told Dyson that the same flag was present at Obama’s second inauguration:
That Betsy Ross flag sure fell out of fashion quickly. (Photo: 2nd Obama inaugural, 2013) pic.twitter.com/8xg8xCPLXb
— David Martosko (@dmartosko) July 3, 2019
Lots of people have been posting the Betsy Ross flag for the 4th in response to all of this:
Happy 4th everyone! This flag has been a topic of conversation a lot these last few days, so naturally, I had to bring you to the Betsy Ross House in my hometown of Philly to talk about its history! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/jfw03N0vcl
— Jillian Mele (@jillianmele) July 4, 2019
Betsy Ross designed this flag to represent unity. She was a strong abolitionist during the revolution. A second string former quarterback calls it racist. Ignorance can be fixed; stupid is forever. #BetsyRossFlag #usa #unity pic.twitter.com/O5TJrKD6UT
— John Robitaille (@John_Robitaille) July 4, 2019
Happy Fourth of July! pic.twitter.com/Z6dt3VPzfx
— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) July 4, 2019
#GodBlessAmerica Proudly flying the Betsy Ross 13 Stars Flag this 4th of July 2019. God Bless the USA… pic.twitter.com/pb8o9LBetb
— Old School (@FEMA4006172) July 4, 2019
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