It helps them avoid the Pogo fact, "we've met the enemy and it is us." They just don't want to see the country that used to be is no more. The ruling elites appreciate the flag waving cover.
Last I checked, conservatives are pro-American and don’t think that the U.S. is the real evil empire. Opposing the communist Obumbo is one thing. Turning against your country, embracing the communist propaganda from the Kremlin is another. I’m ashamed of you guys.