1. La Cooptación de Símbolos Nacionales por la Extrema Derecha.
Numerosos comentarios señalan que las banderas nacionales (como la inglesa o la Union Jack) han sido secuestradas por grupos de extrema derecha para promover agendas excluyentes, asociándolas con el nacionalismo blanco, el racismo y la intolerancia.
- The flags arent about patriotism or togetherness, theyre being used to spread exclusionary ideas and division. Theyre intended to provoke are being used as a rallying call for the bitter and the hateful the best antidote is organising against it. Build educate. Bring unity to our communities.
- What bothers me is less that the st georges flag is being used as a symbol of division, and more that the display of it on public sites is being treated as a positive outpouring of patriotism by labour, and by the media. And it isnt - its white nationalism. It says youre not welcome here.
- Flags from tommy. As was bloody obvious all along, this is about division and hate rather than patriotism. It actually tarnishes the flags, associates them further with racism and bigotry. Absolute far right scum.
- The oppressive display of flags perpetuates nationalism and division. Lets reject patriotism and embrace international solidarity. No flags anarchism .
- It takes a lot of hateful people to turn what used to be a british flag into a nazi symbol and sign of division.
2. La Bandera como Herramienta de Intimidación y Territorialidad.
La exhibición masiva de banderas en espacios públicos, como postes de luz y rotondas, es percibida no como un acto de orgullo cívico, sino como una táctica coordinada para marcar territorio, intimidar a las comunidades minoritarias y sembrar miedo.
- These flags are the semiotics of hate and division. Lets not forget the branding trajectory of what we have come to know as reform uk. - national front - british national party - uk independence party - brexit party - reform uk.
- Northern ireland resident here believe me a flag on every lamp post is not patriotic. It is a marking of territory. It is not a celebration, it invokes division and segregation.
- The flags going up around england remind me of the nazi use of flags as tools of hate, division, and oppression.
- I saw a small demonstration on my way home, yesterday. They had hand-made signs and one waved the us flag. It made me sad that the flag and the word patriot on one sign made me assume they were maga though im guessing they werent. Once-proud symbols of democracy now representing division.
- Walking though my local high street in eastcote today i came to the conclusion that the people who put flags on lampposts are no different to gang members marking their territory. It is not about patriotism, it is about intimidation.
3. La Respuesta Política y el Llamado a la Reclamación.
Líderes políticos y activistas están respondiendo al uso divisivo de las banderas, prometiendo no rendir estos símbolos a quienes promueven el odio y la división, e instando a la gente a unirse para reafirmar su significado original de unidad y tolerancia.
- Official press release the unity flag initiative the unity flag has been launched to reclaim britains national symbols from hate and division. For too long, the union flag has been misused by far-right groups as a banner of intimidation.
- Britain is a nation proudly built on tolerance, diversity and respect. Our flag represents our diverse country and we will never surrender it to those that use it as a symbol of violence, fear and division.
- We wont allow our flag to become a symbol of violence, says keir starmer. That horse bolted about a year or so ago, pal. A year of pandering to and echoing the very people whove succeeded in making our flag a symbol of intimidation, division and hate.
- Proposal stand up to racism should organise a protest called unite the kingdom, inviting everyone to join in with any flag they like - st george, palestine, pride etc. All can be represented united. Flags need to be reclaimed as symbols of acceptance not division.
- This is this spirit that will regain our nation from the claws of those that have undone all the great work which was achieved for the uk. The only thing they have accomplished is to divide. Division has always created defeat and derision. Those words by many will recover this nation if united.
4. El Contraste entre Patriotismo Genuino y Nacionalismo Excluyente.
Se establece una clara distinción entre el patriotismo, que se asocia con el amor al país, la tolerancia y la construcción de comunidad, y el nacionalismo, que se describe como agresivo, excluyente y motivado por el odio y la división.
- This isnt about patriotism. Its about nationalism, and thats a different beast. Theres no genuine respect behind putting up these flags. Quite the opposite. Those doing this are weaponising the flag to spread division. Thats ultimately disrespectful to the flag.
- What patriotic english people have a problem with is the st georges flag being used to promote hatred and division. If you dont have a problem with this, you are not a patriot. You are a nationalist. Patriotism is born of love of ones country. Nationalism is born of aggression towards others.
- Tim farron slams nationalists for using flag as symbol of division my message to the nationalists is this. I am afraid that you do not really love your country at all. .libdems.
- I am proud to be english and even prouder to be british. But these flags right now are not showing patriotism- they are a show to intimidate our communities and cause division. If youre actually patriotic. Come and help make this country better.
- Im a patriot by my actions, civilised behaviour and public service - i do not need the performative prop of flag waving to prove my loyalty to my country. Those who fly the flag in the cause of division are not patriots, theyre a threat to the peace and security of our land.
5. El Impacto Psicológico y la Preocupación por la Seguridad Comunitaria.
La presencia constante de estas banderas genera sentimientos de miedo, vergüenza y ansiedad entre los residentes, especialmente entre las minorías, quienes temen que esto sea un preludio a una mayor hostilidad y violencia social.
- Im so sorry that you have to suffer this. Im ashamed every time i see one of those flags, because youre right, its not about unity, its division. Stay save.
- This will always have negative connotations because it has always been used for division hate by the rw press, hooligans thugs. I avoid it folk with it. The excessive flag nonsense is propaganda to stir up hate. Always has been. F that. Am british the only flag is.
- This this chilling feeling when you enter our once quiet market town - so were taking it back, taking the flags of hatred and division down. Some folk arent happy at all.
- I feel despair every time i drive through these flags. For me they symbolise division, hate and ignorance. They make me feel ashamed.
- This this will create social division. A divide that wasnt there before. The far right has no right to taint public infrastructure.