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In reply to the discussion: Confederate flag will fly along I-95 (Richmond VA) [View all]Tom Ripley
(4,945 posts)90. Why don't they fly the white flag of surrender to commemorate their confederate history?
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I have to apologize to anyone I scoffed at for debating Hiroshima/Nagasaki this week.
Socal31
Aug 2013
#3
Yeah, nice. Good for you, Richmond -- you get a star for making this place more unlivable
Nay
Aug 2013
#20
I have a HUGE problem flying any other nation's flag over the USA, period, and those secessionists
LaydeeBug
Aug 2013
#9
Two words can sum up why they are allowed this though .......First Amendment.
cstanleytech
Aug 2013
#31
As I have the 1st Amendment right to say I have a huge problem with that...also, burning the flag
LaydeeBug
Aug 2013
#51
No argument from me. Flying the Confederate flag is an act of treason, and comparing it
nomorenomore08
Aug 2013
#38
Okay, I don't think people who fly the Conf. flag should literally be charged with treason.
nomorenomore08
Aug 2013
#77
I wonder what it would cost to erect a large billboard nearby, with an arrow pointing at it..
jtuck004
Aug 2013
#14
If there is please let me know. I'll give more than I can really afford but it would be worth it..n
monmouth3
Aug 2013
#21
They admire their own traitors from 150 years ago, but they'd throw Manning and Snowden
Nay
Aug 2013
#23
Why do people insist that slavery had nothing to do with the war when every single
Chakab
Aug 2013
#25
Modern slavery was unique in that it was predicated wholly on the perception of racial inferiority
LanternWaste
Aug 2013
#89
Sorry but slaverly is slavery it doesnt matter the reason or the excuse also modern
cstanleytech
Aug 2013
#94
Which Confederate Flag? First, Second, Third National, Battle Flag or Naval Jack?
happyslug
Aug 2013
#26
That flag was never official, replaced by the First National mentioned above
happyslug
Aug 2013
#100
Just more proof for the people who contend the winning North was too easy on the South
dballance
Aug 2013
#29
It was about treason against the duly-elected government of the United States
LiberalEsto
Aug 2013
#39
Uh, oh. I need a link to refer that to other people. Maybe prepare the VA group for the Invasion!
freshwest
Aug 2013
#66
I wonder how long it will take for them to figure out they lost the fucking war.
demosincebirth
Aug 2013
#79
Why don't they fly the white flag of surrender to commemorate their confederate history?
Tom Ripley
Aug 2013
#90