Patriotism
This isn’t specifically Boston related I guess, but it’s something I see a lot of in the area, and being from the UK, confuses me … I posted the following to my own blog, and yes, it is meant to be taken with your tongue in your cheeck :)
There is a house just around the block from us. It
I’ve noticed the phenomenon. Just back from Maine and if you think it’s bad in Mass, you should check out downeast. I was, however, bouyed (no pun intended) by the proliferation of Kerry/Edwards signs in the most populated cities and towns.
The purpose of so many flags is usually a house member is serving in the military