President Bush started wearing the flag pin in the post 9-11 flag waving euphoria.
Eventually the group display of convenient-patriotism wound down, but once the President dons a flag pin, it's removal would be interpreted as a giant political statement.
Many staunchly pro-American politicians recognized this, and wisely chose not to start.
Eventually the group display of convenient-patriotism wound down, but once the President dons a flag pin, it's removal would be interpreted as a giant political statement.
Many staunchly pro-American politicians recognized this, and wisely chose not to start.