Alan Grayson and the stars and stripes

Rep. Alan Grayson made a rather unfortunate choice of necktie during the House health care vote. Don't blink or you'll miss it in this clip:

And here is he again in a different flag tie on MSNBC just a few days later:

Don't wear flag ties. Just. Don't. Do. It. They're tacky. They're ugly. And please don't tell me that I don't understand what you're trying to do here - you think a flag tie is patriotic? Really? Distorting the flag and tying it in a knot? I beg to differ. If you want to convey your patriotism in public office, your commitment to your civic duty, do us all a favor and just dress well.