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.

    • sangriaferret@sh.itjust.works
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      3 hours ago

      The three foot snow drift against my back door here in New Orleans would beg to differ.

      Tbf, nothing like that has ever happened here before. I wonder if any kind of change is causing this? Hmmm.

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        1 hour ago

        What are the odds that a snowflake would rename the Gulf of Mexico and then it immediately actually snows on the Gulf of Mexico?!

        On a serious note, hope you all are doing OK down there and it will melt ASAP.

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          Thanks, I think everything will be alright if people just stay off the roads for a few days. We’re used to driving through water but not on ice.