Quote Originally Posted by the other bob wilson View Post
All I'm saying is that lectern with the national flag in shot for the cameras conjures up a certain image.
Only if all you think about is the Nazis! It's like saying anyone in a grey suit or with brylcremed jet black hair is reminiscent of Hitler.

I don't entirely think the flags in the background are necessary but it's a modern, news cycle thing where images are pumped around the world and every country does it for pretty much every press conference..