Alabama Takes Down Confederate Flag; Social Media Racists Go Berserk
The Republican Governor of Alabama, Robert Bentley, ordered the Confederate flag taken down from the grounds of the state capitol on Wednesday, and from the reaction on social media, you would have thought he had said the entire city of Montgomery will be burned to the ground.
After issuing the order to remove the flag, Bentley commented:
This is the right thing to do. We are facing some major issues in this state regarding the budget and other matters that we need to deal with. This had the potential to become a major distraction as we go forward. I have taxes to raise, we have work to do. And it was my decision that the flag needed to come down.
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By: Andrew Bradford
Andrew Bradford is an author, academic, and political activist who lives in Atlanta. He is a Senior Writer for Liberal America and also has his own blog at deepleftfield.info
22 responses to Alabama Takes Down Confederate Flag; Social Media Racists Go Berserk
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whatthe46 June 24th, 2015 at 20:09
9 murders it took. 9!
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Kick Frenzy June 25th, 2015 at 00:36
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Terry "Death to Equality" Xu June 24th, 2015 at 20:19
I don’t see how the social media people are racists
But even if they are, the freedom to fly the flag is far more important than racism itself – it should stand just for that reason alone
tracey marie June 24th, 2015 at 20:40
Nope, it is the losers flag of treason and racism
KABoink_after_wingnut_hacker June 24th, 2015 at 21:00
After all what’s so wrong with the freedumb to fly a flag representing treason, defeat, hate and murder?
StoneyCurtisll June 24th, 2015 at 21:21
High Five,,,
Right to the point~!
Carolina Gonzalez June 24th, 2015 at 21:35
Nail it!!!
arc99 June 24th, 2015 at 21:15
If anyone wants to display that abomination they have every right to do so on their own property.
But to display it on public property maintained by tax dollars of all citizens, is another matter altogether. Fascinating that people who are so hostile to government, are so incensed that government is withdrawing support for the Confederate Stars and Bars which is a symbol of an undeniable act of treason against the United States.
Article 3
Section 3.
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in ***levying war against them,**** or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort.
Carolina Gonzalez June 24th, 2015 at 21:34
Well said
The Original Just Me June 25th, 2015 at 06:45
Finally, somebody is starting to get it right. This flag is about a defunct movement in our past history. It now belongs in museums to remind us of our past. As for public display today, it can be an demonstration of free speech on an individual basis. But, it should not be displayed by a government entity as a symbol of defiance or separation.
katkelly57 June 24th, 2015 at 21:45
That is your reasoning…it is not THE flag of the United States of America…it is a flag of separatism on all levels.
It does not represent the majority of Americans.
Capisce?
P.S.
“the freedom to fly the flag is far more important than racism itself”
Keep telling yourself that…you, as a person of color should realize the implications of racism, right?
If in fact, that is your real name and photo…I don’t know, you could be a shit stirrer too.
cogitoergodavesum June 25th, 2015 at 06:52
The people who claim that the Governor having the flag removed is “banning” it, or in any way an infringement of their freedom, are idiots. They may be racist as well, but definitely idiots.
Can we all assume that to compensate for this one flag coming down, you’ve raised a second one in your front yard?
Robert Kennedy June 25th, 2015 at 13:20
But not in a government situation.
Foundryman June 24th, 2015 at 20:43
I just love the “southern pride and cultural heritage” crap. This is a symbol of a failed insurgency to overthrow the United States!!!! A flag for traitors! Beyond that, it’s a symbol of a losing side whose bloodlust for human bondage is a blight on our history! Who in their right mind would want to lay claim to allegiance and pride and honor such a sad and horrible event as the confederacy?
StoneyCurtisll June 24th, 2015 at 21:20
About damn time~!
StoneyCurtisll June 24th, 2015 at 21:23
What is the difference?…
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UYlBMh5hqX0/TMhGfJ2HHAI/AAAAAAAAAhg/uD2tkeo0ms0/s1600/110296.jpg
StoneyCurtisll June 24th, 2015 at 21:28
Are we supposed to believe that politicians are just catching on the fact that the Confederate flag is a symbol of racism?..
http://tomgpalmer.com/wp-content/uploads/legacy-images/Confederate%20Flag%20and%20Supporter-thumb.jpg
StoneyCurtisll June 24th, 2015 at 21:37
Robert Bentely, Governor of Alabama…
“And it was my decision that the flag needed to come down”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnGldf0gt-E
Larry Schmitt June 24th, 2015 at 22:04
One guy says on Mediate that it stands for states rights. And one of those rights was the right to own slaves.
The Original Just Me June 25th, 2015 at 06:54
This flag is a symbol from a defunct political movement from our past. As such, it should be displayed in museums as a reminder of our past. An individual may display this flag as they please as doing so would qualify under the freedom of speech. On the other hand, a government entity should never publically display this flag or any other such symbol as a symbol of rebellion, defiance, or separation of peoples.