It somewhat indirectly disrespects both the original images, yet helps not only enhance but make a subversive message against it

Yeah that’s why it’s the only good use of patsoc. There’s no way to get socialism while retaining the empire, but dressing up patriotic symbolism in leftist imagery is great at pissing off the chuds, perhaps more so than flag burning. Like, in a way they’d rather have the country destroyed then see the outgroups claim it from them.