Posted by Guest (Post 1079994)

You might want to do a little more reading in your spare time before responding to posts -

Problems, Black Panthers surface at Pa. polling places - Washington Times

They're around and make themselves quite visible at least every 4 years.

Posted by Guest (Post 1077078)

There was no CSA flag flown at the state capital in SC until the civil rights act was passed in the 1960's. Then the segregationist leadership of that state, and others, responded by claiming that they could defy the federal government (just like they had 100 years earlier). And as part of this state's speech SC chose to begin to fly the stars and bars over their statehouse. It was a clear response to laws enacted to help black Americans achieve equality. That is not an accident of history. It is a clear message to black Americans. The CSA flag is no more a symbol that is legitimately used to honor the South's history of starting the most brutal war fought by the USA than flying the flag of Nazi Germany can be said to honor the German's who died for their country and fought out of German patriotism, perhaps not fully aware of the policies of their leadership.
The Nazi flag is of course still revered by some and its meaning is not German pride. The CSA flag is still revered by some, and its meaning is not Southern pride. It is not surprising that Mr. Roof on his personal website has photos of himself proudly holding the CSA flag while also burning and spitting on the American flag. You fly the CSA flag, you are speaking very clearly. You wish the CSA had won that war and that the darkies were still on the plantation.

Posted by Guest (Post 1078059)

NASCAR endorses call for removal of Confederate Flag | NASCAR Talk


NASCAR has endorsed the call to ban the confederate flag from public property that the SC legislature is considering today.

Wal-Mart, Sears, and E-Bay are all banning the sale of any confederate flag merchandise from their stores and web-sites everywhere in the country.

Governor Haley said yesterday that it is perfectly legal to fly the confederate flag on your private property, and that will not change.

Posted by Guest (Post 1078331)

Its ok for president Barry to have the rapper Common to the white house. His lyrics promote killing cops. The media loves these BS topics like the flag issue as its easy to sensationalize the generally stupid public into a frenzy. This brings ratings to the stations and diverts away from real issues.

Posted by Guest (Post 1080116)

When is everyone going to grow a pair. It's not about the flag...it's about Jackson and Sharpton using a crisis to shake down these companies for money and donations. It's always been about the money.

Posted by Guest (Post 1080118)

So you are saying that Gov Nikki Haley (R-SC), Gov Terry McCullough (D-VA), Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott (R-SC), along with the senators from Mississippi, and governors from NC, GA, and AL are all working with Jackson and Sharpton to ban the flag from public areas to raise money for Jackson and Sharpton? Interesting!!!

Posted by Guest (Post 1080118)

So you are saying that Gov Nikki Haley (R-SC), Gov Terry McCullough (D-VA), Senators Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott (R-SC), along with the senators from Mississippi, and governors from NC, GA, and AL are all working with Jackson and Sharpton to ban the flag from public areas to raise money for Jackson and Sharpton? Interesting!!!

Posted by Guest (Post 1080744)

Then they can begin the campaign against the American flag, Monticello and the Jefferson memorial.

Posted by Guest (Post 1081322)

I don't know if this has been mentioned, but the flag that is being referred to as the Confederate flag is actually identified as the Confederate Battle Flag. First used by the Army of Virginia during the ever popular Civil War. The battle flag was used because the Confederate States of America flag was often mistaken for the US flag during battle.
People have negative associations with the Confederate Battle Flag and the flag used by Nazi Germany during WW2. Here in the good old USA we have the freedom to display either flag to show our allegiances to the philosophy behind the display of each flag. Some agree and some disagree with what each flag represents.
The South still roils over the atrocities it suffered under the carpetbaggers and Union Army from the North. The Jews and Allies still have negative feelings over the atrocities committed during WW2.
"God Bless the USA"