Wear flag lapels.
Push for the term "freedom fries" when the French express doubts about the invasion of Iraq.
Get upset about someone sitting down during the national anthem.
Get upset about people protesting the Vietnam conflict. Say "My country right or wrong!" instead.

Have all of these authoritarian and nationalist views... but complain about our national government being too big.

It all boils down to conservative propagandists pushing ideas that promote what they care about. In their minds, government should only provide services that protect the wealthy from outside threats (via the military) and inside threats (via the police). They don't really need anything else. Actually, that's more of a Libertarian view. Republicans don't mind welfare as long as it benefits the rich.

There are times I wear my Desert Storm Veteran hat, usually when the sun is out and I like to have my own shady spot, little though it may be!

And I don't own any right wing or political slogan clothing, the closest one I have is a t-shirt that says "That which does not kill you, will make you stronger! except for bears, bears will kill you."

fair. Good for me!

I grew up near one and as kids we'd go for 3 or 4 days in a row, eating everything: fried dough, candy apples, sausage and peppers, ice cream, it was ridiculous.

Thanks for serving!

at the fair on the day I go. One new item, and some cheese curds. The new item this year was a sheep dog at the food building. A lamb sausage on a bun with quinoa in a garlic sauce and fresh kraut. Very good. Cheese curds were as always, squeaky and salty. Washed them down with lemonade. That's it. I never overdo.

The second anyone on the left mentions military service to anyone on the right, the RWer will invariably start probing to see if you're lying.