>"An Atlantic investigation reveals who they are and what they might do on Election Day."

As we near election day, so-called American patriots ramp up with self-organized parades, rallying with pride - giant Trump flags all over the country. It's interesting how flags can become so charged, almost to the point of becoming weaponized. This article helps process why we find ourselves in the political situation/crisis and its ties to generations of soldiering, combat, and war.