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January 25, 2017

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"Another magical thinking law is Symbols Have Power. In the chapter describing this law, Hutson speaks directly about flag-burning."

Historian Michael Parenti -- maybe original, maybe quoting someone else, I forget -- said that
"Politics is the rational manipulation of irrational symbols."

After the recent content-free campaign, this was driven home with a vengeance.

Without magical thinking, a flag signals something that burning inflames

Instead of assuming what I meant and putting words in my mouth, you could have simply asked. Instead, you used my video and my words to push a narrative that isn't true. It's your right to free speech, but if you are interested in the truth, look me up.
Eric Post

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