Summary

Rep. Dan Crenshaw criticized Apple Maps for not renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, as mandated by Trump’s recent executive order titled “Restoring Names that Honor American Greatness.”

Crenshaw’s complaint reflects broader conservative frustration, as tech platforms and the global community continue to use the original name.

Critics compare the move to past nationalist gestures like renaming french fries “freedom fries,” accusing conservatives of embracing identity politics and culture wars despite their political dominance.

The name change is unlikely to gain international traction.

  • @callouscomic@lemm.ee
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    82 months ago

    No. We say English, for England, and Irish for Ireland, and Scottish for Scotland, and Welsh for Wales. French for France. German, Germany. Italian, Italy. Japanese, Japan. Canadian, Canada. Australian, Australia. Brazilian, Brazil. Mexican, Mexico.

    I mean come on.

    • @atzanteol@sh.itjust.works
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      -42 months ago

      “British” isn’t a thing?

      How colonial of you to determine that you get to tell other people what they should be called.

      • @frazorth@feddit.uk
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        02 months ago

        “British” isn’t a thing?

        Not really, no.

        A Scott wouldn’t because it would associate them with England, a Welshman wouldn’t, because it would associate them with England.

        And I wouldn’t, because someone might think I’m Welsh or Scottish. 🤷