Free Flag Freedom Designs
The designs on this page are effectively a single graphic using the flag and colours of oppressed nations and would be nations to create an eye-catching symbol of defiance and solidarity.
The first creation was for Palestine, one of the longest running grievances. Sadly that level of suppression, oppression and unfairness is widespread throughout our world.
With the issues often reported to us through a single media viewpoint - Free Flags are a way to show support for small states and peoples against their oppressors.
The development of these designs often starts from an initial news report of trouble in a country. The brief and sometimes bias news reporting is followed by a crash course in the geography and history of that country. Why are they fighting, why are they being suppressed, what is the history?
Here are the designs.
The first creation was for Palestine, one of the longest running grievances. Sadly that level of suppression, oppression and unfairness is widespread throughout our world.
With the issues often reported to us through a single media viewpoint - Free Flags are a way to show support for small states and peoples against their oppressors.
The development of these designs often starts from an initial news report of trouble in a country. The brief and sometimes bias news reporting is followed by a crash course in the geography and history of that country. Why are they fighting, why are they being suppressed, what is the history?
Here are the designs.
Afghanistan
In August 2021 the Taliban look set to be taking the country from the US-backed Afghani government. This marks twenty years since the US invaded Afghanistan as part of the War on Terror. A post 9/11 exercise in a seemingly misguided act of American military vengeance although we are unlikely to know the real aims and winners during the years of occupation.
The point of all these designs is to show support from a distance for countries that mostly suffer from outside interference. Afghanistan has been occupied multiple times - by the British, the Russians and the Americans. The Americans backed the Taliban in the 1990s to remove the Russians.
It seems everyone eventually leaves Afghanistan defeated. Except the Afghans of course.
The point of all these designs is to show support from a distance for countries that mostly suffer from outside interference. Afghanistan has been occupied multiple times - by the British, the Russians and the Americans. The Americans backed the Taliban in the 1990s to remove the Russians.
It seems everyone eventually leaves Afghanistan defeated. Except the Afghans of course.
Free Australia
Er, but Australia already is a democracy, so no need for any protests surely?
Tell that to those living under the draconian lockdowns imposed by the government over the Covid illness.
All democracies are tightening their grip on power. More laws, more silencing, more propaganda. The definition of freedom is changing to add ever more caveats.
To be fair, Australia is by comparison, one of the better democracies, ranking 9 in the Democracy Index.
Tell that to those living under the draconian lockdowns imposed by the government over the Covid illness.
All democracies are tightening their grip on power. More laws, more silencing, more propaganda. The definition of freedom is changing to add ever more caveats.
To be fair, Australia is by comparison, one of the better democracies, ranking 9 in the Democracy Index.
Free Belarus
Belarus hits the news because a plane was forced to land by one of their MIG fighters. Supposedly due to a bomb on board, the truth was the arrest of a prominent blogger and his girlfriend. In the best manner of oppressive regimes they subsequently confessed their sins on Belarusian State TV.
Described as the last dictatorship in Europe, Belarus has a population eager for Western style democracy. They believe the West's version of democracy to be genuine. At least it might be an improvement for their representation and freedom.
Many games being played as Europe seeks to expand its borders and the West find another way to attack Russia. At the heart of it are innocent people being played as pawns and suffering as a result.
Described as the last dictatorship in Europe, Belarus has a population eager for Western style democracy. They believe the West's version of democracy to be genuine. At least it might be an improvement for their representation and freedom.
Many games being played as Europe seeks to expand its borders and the West find another way to attack Russia. At the heart of it are innocent people being played as pawns and suffering as a result.
Brazil
On January 8th 2023, two years almost to the day since the Capitol ' Insurrection' in the States, the Brazilian Capitol was stormed by protesters. Supporters of their own right wing ex-president Jair Bolsonaro who had recently lost a close election, the parallels with the Trump election loss and subsequent brief civil disturbance are uncanny.
Bolsonaro was beaten by Lula who had been President for eight years previously (2003-2011). He had subsequently served time in prison for corruption and been barred from office. This sentence was overturned and Lula was elected President. Again.
Democracy is indeed under threat but perhaps not in the way those who condemn the protesters imply. There is every reason to believe people's votes are being manipulated through media censorship and lies, and ultimately not fairly accounted for.
Whatever side you sit or stand on, we should be able to agree that one man one vote remains a guiding principle for all democracies. Let's hope Brazil finds peace and is governed fairly for all its citizens.
Bolsonaro was beaten by Lula who had been President for eight years previously (2003-2011). He had subsequently served time in prison for corruption and been barred from office. This sentence was overturned and Lula was elected President. Again.
Democracy is indeed under threat but perhaps not in the way those who condemn the protesters imply. There is every reason to believe people's votes are being manipulated through media censorship and lies, and ultimately not fairly accounted for.
Whatever side you sit or stand on, we should be able to agree that one man one vote remains a guiding principle for all democracies. Let's hope Brazil finds peace and is governed fairly for all its citizens.
Catalan Independence
This design was created in 2017 when the struggle for Catalonian Independence came to my attention.
Protests being put down by the Spanish police who were being supported by the European parliament.
The Catalans were unable to register a protest vote as polling stations were shut down and voters attacked.
This was happening in Europe for goodness sake - the supposed democratic peace loving collection of nations. An example of liberal fascism - we know what is best for you - in extreme action.
It seemed a neat idea to take the Catalonian flag and weave it into a simple word design - Free Catalonia.
Protests being put down by the Spanish police who were being supported by the European parliament.
The Catalans were unable to register a protest vote as polling stations were shut down and voters attacked.
This was happening in Europe for goodness sake - the supposed democratic peace loving collection of nations. An example of liberal fascism - we know what is best for you - in extreme action.
It seemed a neat idea to take the Catalonian flag and weave it into a simple word design - Free Catalonia.
Cuba
Imagine having the USA as your next door neighbour. Cuba - Castro, Bay of Pigs, Guantanamo Bay, communism. That's our Western narrative, provided by the complicit media.
Freedom in Cuba will be hugely divisive. Democracy often means handing over control to external forces who can corrupt politicians at will.
Whichever way it goes, Cuba is another country where all one can do is hope and pray for the right outcome for the people who live there.
Freedom in Cuba will be hugely divisive. Democracy often means handing over control to external forces who can corrupt politicians at will.
Whichever way it goes, Cuba is another country where all one can do is hope and pray for the right outcome for the people who live there.
Ethiopia
On the radar of this page as conflict unsettles the region. From a distance it is hard to know who is in the right, if anyone. But wherever conflict occurs it is a certainty that ordinary citizens will suffer through no fault of their own.
The truth is that few if any countries are really free. Politics and external influences usually override the wishes, rights and demands of the people.
The truth is that few if any countries are really free. Politics and external influences usually override the wishes, rights and demands of the people.
Haiti
Haiti is a troubled country. The French exacted a heavy price for Haitian Independence changing it from one of the richest colonies in the world to one of the poorest.
Located within 700 miles of Miami, Haiti also comes under the sphere of American interest, control and interference.
The nation debt of Haiti is around 4 billion dollars. It's GDP is around 20 billion. It would not take much effort from the world's caring rich to solve Haiti's financial problems and help the country.
Located within 700 miles of Miami, Haiti also comes under the sphere of American interest, control and interference.
The nation debt of Haiti is around 4 billion dollars. It's GDP is around 20 billion. It would not take much effort from the world's caring rich to solve Haiti's financial problems and help the country.
Hong Kong Independence
Under British rule Hong Kong had some autonomy. When the Brits gave Hong Kong back to the Chinese fears emerged over the one state, two systems process.
China does not like independence, freedom, democracy and self-determination. Witness their attitude in Tibet and Taiwan to see how they operate.
Hong Kong independence may never happen. It is rare for states to declare themselves free from rulers and succeed without bloodshed.
China does not like independence, freedom, democracy and self-determination. Witness their attitude in Tibet and Taiwan to see how they operate.
Hong Kong independence may never happen. It is rare for states to declare themselves free from rulers and succeed without bloodshed.
Iran
In 1979 the Shah of Iran was overthrown. Since then the US has been trying to undermine, attack, sanction and every other trick to regain control of Iran.
In 2022 the Iranian 'Modesty Police' reportedly killed a woman protester sparking rare civil disobedience. Immediately Western politicians and complicit media jumped into action calling for an overthrow of the Iranian government, etc.
Iran is a traditional society that holds no truck with the weird Disneyfied version of freedom that the West supports. Whatever the outcome it should be up to the Iranian people to decide their future without Western interference.
Who is to say Western society is better than Iranian, or any other country for that matter?
In 2022 the Iranian 'Modesty Police' reportedly killed a woman protester sparking rare civil disobedience. Immediately Western politicians and complicit media jumped into action calling for an overthrow of the Iranian government, etc.
Iran is a traditional society that holds no truck with the weird Disneyfied version of freedom that the West supports. Whatever the outcome it should be up to the Iranian people to decide their future without Western interference.
Who is to say Western society is better than Iranian, or any other country for that matter?
Ireland
The Irish question is complicated or simple depending on your point of view.
Let's choose simple. One geographical island, one people, one country.
There. Fixed it.
Let's choose simple. One geographical island, one people, one country.
There. Fixed it.
Lebanon
Poor Lebanon. What chance do they have?
The usual mix of internal and external influences ensuring the country remains divided and oppressed.
Like so many countries around the world Lebanon deserves a fair chance to determine its own future.
The usual mix of internal and external influences ensuring the country remains divided and oppressed.
Like so many countries around the world Lebanon deserves a fair chance to determine its own future.
Libya
Libya is a perfect example of Western terror visited on foreign countries.
Under the pretext of supporting democratic revolution the West bombed Libya - killing Gaddafi and destroying their society. The much-loved Obama was President of the US at the time of this war crime.
Libya is now split into at least two factions - supported by different external powers. The country is largely ruined - an irony considering the huge amount of oil and gas reserves.
As for democracy. Just as Iraq the democracy of Libya is a sham - an excuse to interfere for geo-political gain.
Under the pretext of supporting democratic revolution the West bombed Libya - killing Gaddafi and destroying their society. The much-loved Obama was President of the US at the time of this war crime.
Libya is now split into at least two factions - supported by different external powers. The country is largely ruined - an irony considering the huge amount of oil and gas reserves.
As for democracy. Just as Iraq the democracy of Libya is a sham - an excuse to interfere for geo-political gain.
Free Nigeria
Nigeria has the same level of corruption and outside interference as all other countries. That alone is enough to warrant a "Free Nigeria" design. But a new twist on the battle between unelected tech corporations and democratic politicians has emerged in June 2021.
Twitter deleted a tweet from the President of Nigeria. They didn't like what he posted so they removed it. This was similar to the coordinated actions made by Google, Facebook and Twitter against then President Trump. These politicians are elected representatives of their people. Big Tech are not.
This time, to the delight of those who give a damn about free speech and the tech attempts to own it, Nigeria banned Twitter!
Well done Nigeria.
Twitter deleted a tweet from the President of Nigeria. They didn't like what he posted so they removed it. This was similar to the coordinated actions made by Google, Facebook and Twitter against then President Trump. These politicians are elected representatives of their people. Big Tech are not.
This time, to the delight of those who give a damn about free speech and the tech attempts to own it, Nigeria banned Twitter!
Well done Nigeria.
Pakistan
As ex President Imran Khan is arrested for corruption, the oldest trick in the anti-democratic playbook, it is time for a Pakistan flag design. I do this with a heavy heart. The tentacles of Western influence and meddling can be seen in their attempt to start trouble in yet another country.
What chance do smaller countries have against the New World Order? Some are quickly reorganizing to try to rebalance the odds. Let's hope Pakistan finds a way to bring fairness and freedom to its people.
What chance do smaller countries have against the New World Order? Some are quickly reorganizing to try to rebalance the odds. Let's hope Pakistan finds a way to bring fairness and freedom to its people.
Palestine
Oil, politics and religion are not a great mix. Add the creation of Israel after the Second World War and the Palestinians have had a raw deal ever since.
The Peace Process is a spectacular failure as are the regular futile UN Resolutions.
Easy to take sides - less easy to understand the history and feelings of all involved.
The Gaza prison camp controlled by the Israeli government is a stain on the world. Afraid to stand against America - most of the Western governments talk quietly about restraint and proportionality. Meanwhile Israel continues to kill Palestinian protesters, build more illegal settlements and occupy stolen land.
One of the great ironies was Tony Blair - the Iraq WMD liar - being given the title of Middle East Peace Envoy. This guaranteed no action would be taken while he was responsible.
The Peace Process is a spectacular failure as are the regular futile UN Resolutions.
Easy to take sides - less easy to understand the history and feelings of all involved.
The Gaza prison camp controlled by the Israeli government is a stain on the world. Afraid to stand against America - most of the Western governments talk quietly about restraint and proportionality. Meanwhile Israel continues to kill Palestinian protesters, build more illegal settlements and occupy stolen land.
One of the great ironies was Tony Blair - the Iraq WMD liar - being given the title of Middle East Peace Envoy. This guaranteed no action would be taken while he was responsible.
Scottish Independence Indyref2
The UK is made up of four countries in a partnership that is not always easy or equal. Scotland has a large percentage of people, possibly the majority, who would like political independence from the UK. This desire has increased since the Brexit Referendum.
The first Scottish Independence vote was narrowly defeated. Many in Scotland would like another one.
The design below features a flag pole in blue providing a balance with the flag and lettering. It is squarer than the earlier versions and uses a noise edit to reduce the sharpness of the original graphic. No one needs to know that apart from me.
The first Scottish Independence vote was narrowly defeated. Many in Scotland would like another one.
The design below features a flag pole in blue providing a balance with the flag and lettering. It is squarer than the earlier versions and uses a noise edit to reduce the sharpness of the original graphic. No one needs to know that apart from me.
South Africa
But South Africa is already free. After apartheid the new rainbow nation emerged with Mandela at the head of the truth and reconciliation process.
In all countries and systems power corrupts. Gradually the state becomes less answerable and connected to the people.
Created in response to the scenes of violence that greeted the prison sentence for Jacob Zuma. The previous leader facing a term for corruption in office. If they did that for all politicians there would be no one left.
Freedom does not just mean giving the people a vote every few years. There is a lot more to it.
In all countries and systems power corrupts. Gradually the state becomes less answerable and connected to the people.
Created in response to the scenes of violence that greeted the prison sentence for Jacob Zuma. The previous leader facing a term for corruption in office. If they did that for all politicians there would be no one left.
Freedom does not just mean giving the people a vote every few years. There is a lot more to it.
Free Sudan
Yet another country where a non-democratic government is supported by states such as Saudi, Egypt and the UAE - Sudanese people try to rise up and create a government for the people.
Europe turn their back, the US supports the bad guys as usual - no one wants to get involved.
Meanwhile brave citizens demonstrate and are treated brutally in return.
Compare and contrast Western morality with their immediate actions where they DO want to overthrow elected governments or dictators they have fallen out with.
Europe turn their back, the US supports the bad guys as usual - no one wants to get involved.
Meanwhile brave citizens demonstrate and are treated brutally in return.
Compare and contrast Western morality with their immediate actions where they DO want to overthrow elected governments or dictators they have fallen out with.
Free Taiwan
Free Taiwan is my usual Free Flag design. Taiwan is one of several countries that are under threat of further China assimilation.
Witnessing the chilling actions of China against democracy movements in Hong Kong can not be easy for the Taiwanese.
Witnessing the chilling actions of China against democracy movements in Hong Kong can not be easy for the Taiwanese.
Texas Secession - TEXIT!
As a Brit I don't know much about the history of the USA. Texas came to my notice during the 2020 election fraud fiasco where it stood against some other states with potentially fraudulent results.
Texas is part of the Union with a number of people who want to leave and become independent. Given that many states in the US are the size of typical European countries it seems obvious some would have as uneasy a relationship with the Union as the Europeans have with their Globalist Euro project.
Countries, and States, will happily trade with and support each other but there is a point where they hang onto or desire self-determination. The conflict between Globalism and Nationalism.
Texas is part of the Union with a number of people who want to leave and become independent. Given that many states in the US are the size of typical European countries it seems obvious some would have as uneasy a relationship with the Union as the Europeans have with their Globalist Euro project.
Countries, and States, will happily trade with and support each other but there is a point where they hang onto or desire self-determination. The conflict between Globalism and Nationalism.
Tibet
There is a rich irony in placing a Free Tibet flag design on product that is probably sourced from China.
People wearing it may also purchase their iPhones and other goods from Chinese factories.
We have been saying "Free Tibet" for a very long time and like most injustices across the world nothing has happened. They are not free. They may never be.
Does that mean protest is a waste of time? I am honestly not sure.
People wearing it may also purchase their iPhones and other goods from Chinese factories.
We have been saying "Free Tibet" for a very long time and like most injustices across the world nothing has happened. They are not free. They may never be.
Does that mean protest is a waste of time? I am honestly not sure.
Free Tigray Independence
Free Tigray design supports Tigrayan Independence in the face of Ethiopian aggression and the usual lack of concern from the major countries and the UN.
Uses the Tigrayan flag and colours to create the word "FREE" in an eye-catching graphic.
Uses the Tigrayan flag and colours to create the word "FREE" in an eye-catching graphic.
Tunisia
In July 2021 a coup is taking place in Tunisia. This is a particularly sad event which demonstrates the difficulty of self-determination for many countries.
The Arab Spring was for the most part a huge failure, easily defeated by the unholy alliances of Saudi, Israel and other major players. Egypt showed initial promise and then fell. One shining light was Tunisia which overthrew it's rulers in 2011 and installed a fledgling democracy.
It is of note that Wikileaks played a part in the initial uprising through a release of information exposing corruption and repression in the country. No wonder our corrupt world has stopped at nothing to destroy Julian Assange.
After ten years the Saudis and other actors seem to have achieved their goals in destroying Tunisian democracy. Watch for mild protests from the West and the UN while a new, and fake, democracy, is installed. This action has been enabled in part by problems due to Covid, the anti-democratic gift that keeps on giving.
The Arab Spring was for the most part a huge failure, easily defeated by the unholy alliances of Saudi, Israel and other major players. Egypt showed initial promise and then fell. One shining light was Tunisia which overthrew it's rulers in 2011 and installed a fledgling democracy.
It is of note that Wikileaks played a part in the initial uprising through a release of information exposing corruption and repression in the country. No wonder our corrupt world has stopped at nothing to destroy Julian Assange.
After ten years the Saudis and other actors seem to have achieved their goals in destroying Tunisian democracy. Watch for mild protests from the West and the UN while a new, and fake, democracy, is installed. This action has been enabled in part by problems due to Covid, the anti-democratic gift that keeps on giving.
Ukraine
Ukraine is caught between Europe, NATO and the US on the one hand and Russia to the East. A vast country with a proud people, Ukraine is not unique in finding itself the subject of external interference.
During Glasnost Russia was promised a new reconciliation with the West. It never materialized. Instead they are used as a convenient target for distraction from American politics and their poodles around the world.
So as Biden's polling drops to record lows what better than a theatrical conflict in Europe? An equally useful tactic from Putin's point of view attempting to place Russia back on the world stage where it belongs. In the middle is Ukraine.
Russia has a point about NATO expansion moving ever closer to Russian borders. And the West make their usual noise about freedom for countries to choose their oppressor.
The West will introduce sanctions against Russia resulting in financial penalties on their own citizens through oil and gas prices. Did you vote for that?
During Glasnost Russia was promised a new reconciliation with the West. It never materialized. Instead they are used as a convenient target for distraction from American politics and their poodles around the world.
So as Biden's polling drops to record lows what better than a theatrical conflict in Europe? An equally useful tactic from Putin's point of view attempting to place Russia back on the world stage where it belongs. In the middle is Ukraine.
Russia has a point about NATO expansion moving ever closer to Russian borders. And the West make their usual noise about freedom for countries to choose their oppressor.
The West will introduce sanctions against Russia resulting in financial penalties on their own citizens through oil and gas prices. Did you vote for that?
Free The Uyghurs
The Uyghurs are a people in a region within China. They have a strong ethnic and religious identity separate from the majority Chinese.
It seems that they are sent to forced re-education camps and used as slave / prison labour. Some of this may be Western propaganda, some of it is probably true. Chinese actions are in plain view where Hong Kong and Taiwan are concerned. For the hidden Uyghurs they probably go further.
Companies such as Nike use cotton produced by the Uyghurs and have factories making their products there. Yet they make a big deal out of their claimed woke values. Something doesn't add up.
The products below are not available on my usual Zazzle site. Few companies want to risk upsetting the Chinese regardless of their self-trumpeted woke 'values'.
It seems that they are sent to forced re-education camps and used as slave / prison labour. Some of this may be Western propaganda, some of it is probably true. Chinese actions are in plain view where Hong Kong and Taiwan are concerned. For the hidden Uyghurs they probably go further.
Companies such as Nike use cotton produced by the Uyghurs and have factories making their products there. Yet they make a big deal out of their claimed woke values. Something doesn't add up.
The products below are not available on my usual Zazzle site. Few companies want to risk upsetting the Chinese regardless of their self-trumpeted woke 'values'.
Venezuela
Venezuelan history is worth a read. The 1950s cosy relationship with US oil companies and corrupt politicians. The eventual overthrowing of that order. Socialism.
US sanctions used as a weapon to undermine elected governments. IMF loans. Corruption. Revolution.
All straight out of the American playbook on how to control resources.
The irony of the US telling the UN how bad Venezuela is when they ignore the behaviour of the despotic Saudis and other regimes they favor.
It is a sad state of affairs. As always it is the people who suffer. Used as pawns by political masters inside and outside their country.
The Free Venezuela design is similar to the other Free designs with a potential difference in perception. It could be an appeal to leave Venezuela alone - to let them be Free. Or could be read as an appeal to Venezuelans to rise up against their current leader in order to install the next American puppet.
US sanctions used as a weapon to undermine elected governments. IMF loans. Corruption. Revolution.
All straight out of the American playbook on how to control resources.
The irony of the US telling the UN how bad Venezuela is when they ignore the behaviour of the despotic Saudis and other regimes they favor.
It is a sad state of affairs. As always it is the people who suffer. Used as pawns by political masters inside and outside their country.
The Free Venezuela design is similar to the other Free designs with a potential difference in perception. It could be an appeal to leave Venezuela alone - to let them be Free. Or could be read as an appeal to Venezuelans to rise up against their current leader in order to install the next American puppet.
Welsh Independence
Wales is currently part of the UK - a separate country within the NI, Scotland and England grouping.
Some Welsh would prefer an independent state.
Some Welsh would prefer an independent state.
Yemen
Middle East politics with civilians caught in the middle. A dirty war backed by superpowers.
Sickening to see the charity advert appeals for Yemen featuring celebrity endorsement while our own governments funnel weapons to the chosen aggressors.
Western moral values on full display.
Sickening to see the charity advert appeals for Yemen featuring celebrity endorsement while our own governments funnel weapons to the chosen aggressors.
Western moral values on full display.