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NoMoSno 06-29-2020 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ColdNoMore (Post 1794320)
I've enjoyed almost every single one of John Wayne's movies. :thumbup:

If the naming of the airport (which I find one of the easiest to get in and out of and love its close proximity to an Embassy Suites, which is great for family travel) is based on his work in film...I have no problem with it.

However, to be fair, the plaque on the statue should also, IMHO... include his racist/bigoted/xenophobic personal viewpoints.

Think of it as..."truth in advertising."
:shrug:

The same should apply to Sen. Robert Byrd's statue in the senate halls...:shrug:

ColdNoMore 06-29-2020 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by NoMoSno (Post 1794354)
The same should apply to Sen. Robert Byrd's statue in the senate halls...:shrug:


Fair enough.

Also for Strom Thurmond and Jesse Helms? :ho:

As for those not in the halls, the list should start with George Wallace/Lester Maddox/Brigham Young/Rick Perry/Etc./Etc.
:shrug:

charlieo1126@gmail.com 06-29-2020 11:17 AM

Can you refer me to the sites where black woman and families are sad because they can’t pose for the roll of Aunt Jemima. I’m always looking for a funny story

manaboutown 06-29-2020 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by charlieo1126@gmail.com (Post 1794548)
Can you refer me to the sites where black woman and families are sad because they can’t pose for the roll of Aunt Jemima. I’m always looking for a funny story

Sorry, but the story is not funny.

The Family Of Aunt Jemima Fights Against Getting Rid Of The Brand

Descendants of 'Aunt Jemima' not supportive of rebranding - New York Daily News

https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news...7d4f6baf8.html

Lindsyburnsy 06-29-2020 04:48 PM

Lafayette Square in Wash DC was just the beginning.


QUOTE=Velvet;1793412]Changing history, wiping out anything that doesn’t fit the current political agenda, is exactly how Communism works. I can’t believe it came to the US. I wonder if their method of enforcement is next?[/QUOTE]

Stu from NYC 06-29-2020 06:11 PM

There is a rumor they want to change the name of terminal A to Aunt Jemima Terminal.


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