Is This a Racist Flag?

The passage quoted by Dys suggests both that the flag was adopted at the behest of Pierre Gustave Toutant (known as Beauregard), and that the design had existed prior to this move on his part. I have read that that flag, often commonly referred to as "the Southern Cross" was first used by the Eight Regiment of South Carolina Volunteer Infantry. But who cares? Regardless of the origin of the symbol, it remains a symbol of racists. Get over it.

oh yea, you're right Steve.

yes, yes, I do agree with set.

So, that makes a difference? Once again, it is used as racist symbol, for the good and sufficient reason that it was once the symbol of a racist organization. Whether or not it was so seen 50 years ago has no bearing on its meaning today. Do you think you'll get some kind of prize for making a point that it is somehow not, or once was not, a racist symbol?

Setanta wrote:

So, that makes a difference? Once again, it is used as racist symbol, for the good and sufficient reason that it was once the symbol of a racist organization. Whether or not it was so seen 50 years ago has no bearing on its meaning today. Do you think you'll get some kind of prize for making a point that it is somehow not, or once was not, a racist symbol?

No, I asked a thought provoking question on A2K. Seems like there aren't enough of those these days.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Mine is that up until about 50 years ago, it was just the rebel battle flag. At some point in time it was labeled racist by those who like to revise history. In that way, at least half of its original meaning was lost, if it is in fact racist, as you state.

Someone ought to point out there were also free blacks who owned black slaves. I wonder what flag they flew?

Now you're getting it Deb.

I don't think the history is simple at all. There are those who wish to paint it with the broad brush of racism and ignore the rest.

Kinda like the way I and other conservatives are treated at A2K.

OB says I'm racist because I oppose illegal immigration, for example. My take is just the opposite - anyone who supports it is a racist.

OB says I'm racist because I oppose illegal immigration, for example. My take is just the opposite - anyone who supports it is a racist.

anyone who supports it is a racist.

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anyone who supports it is a racist.

A vital plank of the KKK philosophy for generations.

Joe(pttootie)Nation

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OB says I'm racist because I oppose illegal immigration, for example. My take is just the opposite - anyone who supports it is a racist.

How is a person is suposed to eat breakfast when this kind of stuff makes him choke with laughter at the utter saddness of it.

Joe(pttootie)Nation

Joe Nation wrote:

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anyone who supports it is a racist.

A vital plank of the KKK philosophy for generations.

Joe(pttootie)Nation

cjhsa never tried to hide his background and preferrences.