What is the "Appeal to Heaven" flag reportedly seen at Alito's vacation home?

George Washington and his men flew that flag.

Flag police are unhappy.

Oh please. You wouldn't take issue if he flew a Palestinian flag, I'm sure.

Tell me it’s a slow news day without telling me.

This flag is a symbol of the founding days of our nation! How is it offensive? Just because people you don't like used it does not mean it is cause for controversy. People of ill character use the flag of USA all the time does that make it controversial

The fact that a January 6th rioter flew one is totally irrelevant, as there were numerous USA flags in those January 6th photos. Should we also associate the USA Flag with extremism???

Sounds like a good case for the Supreme Court

Not at all clear that Alito espouses the ideas of Dutch Sheets. Although supporters of Dutch Sheets may have chosen to fly the Appeal to Heaven flag for themselves, they are not the only group who flies the flag. And they certainly do not determine what the flag "represents" in all cases. Matthew Taylor's explanation of the meaning of the flag for a certain group of "Christian Nationalists" does not necessarily apply to Alito. Nor does Taylor provide any evidence for a connection. Taylor asks, "What is Alito trying to signal?" Maybe it's the "appeal to heaven" line in John Locke's "Two Treatises on Government", but I suspect the correct answer is "not much of anything". But if CBS and Taylor really want to know, why don't they ask Alito? CBS, you can do better than this. In the future I expect responsible, centrist reporting from you

Our founding fathers waved this flag.

Not at all clear what the flag represents in this instance, or whether Alito was the household member who chose the flag. (In the real world, to find out you would politely ask the homeowner what he or she meant to represent.) The flag predates the Stars and Stripes and has been flown on many different East Coast estates for over 200 years. The fact that a Jan 6 rioter flew one is utterly irrelevant, as you can see numerous American flags in those Jan 6 photos. Should we also associate the American Flag with extremism? Of course not. Because of the constitutional separation of powers, there isn't much the opposition can do when they don't like a Supreme Court ruling. So the opposition resorts to this sort of thing. I can understand why people may not like Justice Alito's or Thomas's rulings. If so, read them carefully, and produce a detailed legal critique. Don't drag the Supreme Court into this vacuous political debate. The idea that Alito is "signaling" some sort of solidarity with a present-day right-wing extremist movement is utterly ridiculous. It's a crazy conspiracy theory worthy of Marjorie Greene, or any homeless man suffering from paranoid schizophrenia.

god bless america and give courage to the real patriots to save America ❤

Matthew 4: 8,9,10 gives the answer Jesus gave when he was tempted to govern the world. He felt different about it than some. Christians do

Someone over there on CBS explain to me how this is a bad thing compared to burning and insulting said american flag? This life long Conservative Democrat doesn't understand this 'disturbing' issue and why its an issue at all.

It's his house. He can fly his underwear if he wants.

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Obviously he's signaling his support for what that flag represents.

This was the first United States flag ever created for the Navy and country. Released by George Washington in 1775. It was created to encourage US citizens to pray to God, and to also take action for the country. I say if it bothers you, you should probably leave. You’re living in the wrong country.

Extreme unenlightened evangelists in our face.

Obviously the definition of Christianity has changed quite a bit in the last couple of decades

We are a Christian nation at the foundation. Our founding fathers intended for us to live in a Christian country. Educate yourself people. Do you seriously oppose modeling your government after a religion that teaches us to be a positive part of our community and to love each other endlessly?