X Marks the Scot - An on-line community of kilt wearers.
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15th April 13, 09:44 PM
#22
 Originally Posted by sydnie7
Just one of those transatlantic language things, but "Stars and Bars" commonly refers to the Confederate flag while the 50-state U.S. flag is the "Stars and Stripes." One assumes that Anne's version is the Stars and Stripes but I've been wrong before 
Confederate flag is what I initially thought too, since I recently sent one to a internet friend that lives in Yorkshire. She wanted it because she liked the design and I ended up explaining the connection to slavery and that most people find it offensive. (At least in the northern states.)
"Stars and Bars"
Last edited by MikeS; 15th April 13 at 09:49 PM.
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