You wouldn't think calling for the removal of the Confederate flag from the grounds of South Carolina's state capitol would be a difficult thing to do, especially for those who believe they are bold and brave enough to be this nation's next president. We're not in the habit of honoring our enemies by flying their flags or building memorials to their fallen, after all, so it stands to reason that state-sanctioned deference to the traitors who declared war on the United States would be easily recognized as, well, un-American.
That shitty war got 600,000 people killed (200,000 Southerners and 400,000 Northerners). Flying that flag today is like waving a picture of dead bodies.
And besides, it really comes down to this, IMO: if it offends a sizable chunk of your population, remove it from public property. Period. You can still have the debate over what the flag means, but if that many people are upset then remove it. We're not talking about that redneck neighbor's porch down the street. The 1st amendment protects his right to fly the Confederate flag. But the State Capitol grounds? BIG difference. And for the record, LegionOfDo I agree with you, but I think it's an even simpler issue.
Mr. Candidate: Should South Carolina bring back slavery? "Well, I wouldn't think it's a good idea but that's up to the people of South Carolina to decide." (yes I know the US Constitution forbids slavery but I'm making a point. It's NOT always just "up to the people of that state to decide." There are things that transcend states' rights).
... you will still see the swastika displayed in Germany, but it is mostly confined to the numerous museums and memorials chronicling the horrors of this world war. During my most recent visit there, I spent some time at the Topography of Terror in Berlin and seeing this symbol of hatred and racism in context just amplified what a truly reprehensible symbol this is and why no one in their right mind would want to be associated with it. However, that hasn't prevented the growing neo-nazi movement in Germany from testing that 'public ban' by flaunting it at every opportunity.
So when will Willard refudiate Brigham Young, Mark E. Petersen, and Joseph Fielding Smith? We'll get to the horny bastard founder later.
A Nazi war memorial would be perfect replacement for the stars and bars.
I totes have a retro crush on Joshua Chamberlain, but that was earlier in the week.
Just tell him he's got the nomination and he'll flip faster than a windshield wiper in a tornado.
Not to worry, they're on the case . . .
http://www.washingtonpost.c...
Maybe he wants to duplicate Reagan's strategy of Mourning in America.
Well, duh, it's not rocket science.
Oh wait . . .
That shitty war got 600,000 people killed (200,000 Southerners and 400,000 Northerners). Flying that flag today is like waving a picture of dead bodies.
And besides, it really comes down to this, IMO: if it offends a sizable chunk of your population, remove it from public property. Period. You can still have the debate over what the flag means, but if that many people are upset then remove it. We're not talking about that redneck neighbor's porch down the street. The 1st amendment protects his right to fly the Confederate flag. But the State Capitol grounds? BIG difference. And for the record, LegionOfDo I agree with you, but I think it's an even simpler issue.
Mr. Candidate: Should South Carolina bring back slavery? "Well, I wouldn't think it's a good idea but that's up to the people of South Carolina to decide." (yes I know the US Constitution forbids slavery but I'm making a point. It's NOT always just "up to the people of that state to decide." There are things that transcend states' rights).
... see also 'Civil War' (oxymoron alert!) re-enactments where Da' South always wins.
Or "Stand by Your Man"
... you will still see the swastika displayed in Germany, but it is mostly confined to the numerous museums and memorials chronicling the horrors of this world war. During my most recent visit there, I spent some time at the Topography of Terror in Berlin and seeing this symbol of hatred and racism in context just amplified what a truly reprehensible symbol this is and why no one in their right mind would want to be associated with it. However, that hasn't prevented the growing neo-nazi movement in Germany from testing that 'public ban' by flaunting it at every opportunity.
Funny how all of them leave the flag issue up to the people of South Carolina while all still want to dictate what a woman can do with her own body.
Which was a plot point in a 'Rocky & Bullwinkle' story, as I recall.
... let the memes begin!