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Student Gets Booted From Prom Over Her ‘Offensive & Inappropriate’ Confederate Flag Dress

Texanna Edwards Sent Home From Prom Over Confederate Flag Dress

Texanna Edwards (Image Credit: Jackson Sun)

The Confederate flag served as an official symbol of the national division that overtook America from 1861 until 1865 — but for some, the imagery is still worthy of invoking.

But the divisive nature of the flag, which is a reminder of the U.S.’s Civil War and an era of slavery, often creates problems for those who choose to display it. An 18-year-old high school senior in Tennessee learned this the hard way when she was turned away from her own prom due to her dress’ purported Confederate design.

Texanna Edwards was reportedly warned months before the prom by a teacher that the dress may not be appropriate. In fact, she was even told that she should clear it with the principal first. So when she arrived at her prom without having obtained clearance to wear the outfit, it’s no surprise that educators declined to let her in. Officials in the Gibson County Special School District, which has reported race-relations issues of late, dubbed her dress “offensive and inappropriate.”

But while educators found the design off-putting, Edwards claims no one at the prom she spoke with had a problem with the dress.

“We asked why they thought that, but they kept saying the same thing over and over. We kept asking people walking inside — black and white — and everyone said they loved it,” Edwards told The Jackson Sun. “Two black women even went off on the principal. They were upset with the principal. No one was upset with me.”

Texanna Edwards Sent Home From Prom Over Confederate Flag Dress

Image Credit: Jackson Sun

The Gibson County school district, though, maintains that the student was warned beforehand and that, by forbidding the outfit, the school was simply doing its due diligence.

“She was told because of the dress and what it would look like, it would be considered inappropriate. She had talked with the prom sponsor and they told her it would be inappropriate. … I feel like [the principal] followed legal precedents set by other court cases,” explained Eddit Pruett, the director of schools for the district. “Students have legal rights, and we don’t infringe upon those. But we have to follow legal precedents, and if there is a reason to believe something could happen, we don’t wait until after the fact to do something.”

According to Kim Lee, the teen’s mother, a total of $500 was spent on Edwards’ hair, make-up, dress (which was custom-made) and her date’s clothing. While school officials said that the girl could go home, change and come back to the prom, she chose not to.

(H/T: WSOCTV.com)

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  • Blazen420
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:27am

    Baikonur, You weren’t a slave so how is this offensive to you? I don’t throw a hissy fit when I see Africans walking around my country with African garb on. Or when muslims or hindus wear they’re head garb. Quit your damn crying. If your black and can’t make it in this country with all the advantages you have been given, then you suck.

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:41am

      @Blazen420
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:27am
      ‘Baikonur, You weren’t a slave so how is this offensive to you?’
      **********
      I am human! That is why people being hurt and treated unfairly hurts me instinctively.

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    • mastice
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:07am

      You are absolutely right, Baikonur seems to have one heck of a chip on their shoulder. Baikonur doesn’t seem to care, as others have pointed out, that slavery happened under our beloved Stars and Stripes more than it did under the ‘stars and bars’.

      Despite the above, Baikonur’s ignorance reminds me of Germany today… now don’t get me wrong please, the s.w.a.s.t.i.k.a is a thing that will forever symbolize what the n.a.z.i regime did in Europe. But it is “illegal” to even view or own one (in your house, in the dark, under the covers, where no one else can see). Which, in my opinion, is ignorant denial. The only way humanity can prevent another round of open slavery or another holocaust is through acceptance and education of what really happened, and erasing the past (any past) is inviting a repeat of that event.

      And barring the ‘stars and bars’ is a perfect example of trying to ignorantly erase a past that should be forgiven, but never forgotten. (And before anyone jumps me about forgiveness – did I ever own any slaves? Were you ever a slave? Is anyone, with half a brain, calling for the reinstatement of slavery? No, so get over yourself.)

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    • Less1leg
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:10am

      my sentiments likewise, Get off your crying towels and standup. The air is fresher up here. There’s nothing offensive about the Confederate Flag. It’s historical, and significant. Regardless of your personal slant on Winning Team versus Loosing Team. Its still a relevant flag.

      Also, if you check the record books, I’m sorry but there were significant Blacks who did in fact fight for the Confederate States, Yeah, believe it. Blacks fighting for the South.

      But we do have a great many uppity liberals who like nothing better than to make or remake history to fit their personal cause. Sorry, but the Confederate Flag stays.

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    • Lonescrapper
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:12am

      Your life will be filled with suffering then. But I am not a victim and refuse to act like one. Free Speech includes being offended and hurt by other people’s words. But at least it makes it clear what they think.

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    • mastice
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:13am

      @Baikonur

      So I suppose you are one of those people who believe it should be illegal to be offended in this country eh?

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    • GUT_CHECK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:13am

      then you should be hurt that this girls prom was destroyed over a “past-time”

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    • BlackCrow
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:13am

      @Baikonur

      So you stand against Islam that enslaves women and black African Christians?

      I smell a hypocritical leftist troll. Your bridge is looking for you.

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    • Nasado
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:18am

      @Baikonur
      So what you are saying is that if something is related to slavery then you should not wear it. So wearing African dress or Muslim dress should offend you as well. It was the Africans who sold their own people into slavery. It was because of their fellow people that the Americas had the abundance of slaves we did. I am not justifying America for what they did but you can not discount Africas role in all of it. Africa and the Middle East are the only places in the world where slavery still exists. So by your logic no African or Muslim dress should be allowed because you are human! That is why people being hurt and treated unfairly hurts you instinctively.

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    • encinom
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:26am

      The confederate RAG, is a symbol of the ignorance of the masses. It is a symbol of traitors and cowards that sought to protect slavery instead of freedom. It is a symbol that disgraces where ever it is flown.

      The Unions mistake was holding back General Sherman from his southern barn fire tour.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:39am

      LOL…BAIKONUR…that was one of the funniest posts I’ve ever read here….you’re hysterical..comedy gold. So of course you’re against the Christian Copts being targeted, churches blown up and people killed in Egypt by muslim elements. Christians in Iraq being persecuted and targeted. The “cleansing” of christians from the Sudan by it’s Muslim fundamentalist regime. Yes?

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    • kadster01
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:53am

      Neither the US Constitution nor the Bill of Rights says anything about the protection of people’s feelings. Grow and spine and get over yourself!

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    • Apple Bite
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:13am

      There’s nothing offensive about this flag. It’s not immoral and it merely represents the confederate southern states. BTW, if that flag is offensive to anyone and they’re “Democrat” well, how can you support a party that brought forth the KKK?

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:21am

      I’ve asked this question of BAIKONUR on another part of the board but I want to make sure he sees it and can answer it.
      BAIKONUR…what do you say of your fellow lefty travellers that wear “Che” tshirts and emblazon themselves and their belongings with Marxist imagery? I don’t expect you to answer because the next thing I will offer you is this quote from Ernesto “Che” Guevarra…
      “The N@gro is indolent and lazy, and spends his money on frivolities, whereas the European is forward-looking, organized and intelligent.”- Ernesto “Che” Guevarra.
      “Che” has been embraced by your lefty allies BAIKONUR (I’d wager you owned a “Che” tshirt yourself at some point..to accent your birkenstocks perhaps?) do you now forsake the left for embracing a clear and unabashed racist?

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:31am

      Oh and BAIKONUR…you’ll recall it was republicans that championed the civil rights movement?

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:41am

      @AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:21am
      ‘BAIKONUR…what do you say of your fellow lefty travellers that wear “Che” tshirts and emblazon themselves and their belongings with Marxist imagery?’
      *******
      It is natural and right to defend the rights of everyone to live a dignified life and receive equal opportunities. But you can’t defend an economy based on slave ownership. No one defends your slave-ownership rights.

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    • Tom K
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:44am

      @BLAZEN420 : I’ll bet that other traditional and non-traditional “ dress ” was allowed to enter the prom. ( Probably a couple of P.O.G [ pants on ground ] guys allowed in ). The haters on the left, some of whom had ancestors that did own slaves, STILL feel guilty and can not cope with this part of American history. Get over it and remember the War of Northern Agression began as a State’s Rights Issue !

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:50am

      No No BAIKONUR…you don’t get to run from the question champ. Don’t give me deflections. I just quoted Che Guevarra and his racist view of black people. Your fellow lefty travellers wear and utilize Che and related marxist shirts and imagery routinely. Tell me what you think of your fellow lefty travellers that embrace this imagery?

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:59am

      Come on BAIKONUR…you’re quick to condemn anyone wearing or utillizing the rebel flag…why aren’t you just as quick to condemn your fellow lefties who wear and utilize “Che” and Marxist imagery? I quoted Guevarra’s own words to you. He believes the n@gro is indolent and lazy and not the equal of Europeans. Your fellow marxists are responsible for countless hundreds of thousands of deaths and incarcerations of jews and other groups in their populations. Gulags…work camps…ad nauseum. Slavery by any other name. Go ahead BAIKONUR…tell me what you think of your fellow lefties that embrace the imagery of bigots, butchers and jailors?

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:03pm

      typo: “jailers”.

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    • lukerw
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:15pm

      NO ONE IN THIS COUNTRY IS A SLAVE… nor have they experienced being a Slave! But, Historically… every Nation in the World has had Slavery… and everyone has an Ancestor who was a Slave. Simply, Slavery started with Captive Prisoners of War not being Killed… and first recorded in Ancient Egypt, by the Black Pharaohs!

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    • sWampy
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:54pm

      African garb, there is no such thing, unless you are talking untanned animal hides. Africans, never learned to tan leather, or weave cloth, until the white man taught them how, there is no traditional African garb.

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    • sWampy
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:59pm

      encinom you ignorant northern ****** really don’t know a damn thing about anything do you? Opposite day is every day for you? It must be sad growing up thinking that light is dark, right is wrong, up is down, good is evil.

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    • UnreconstructedLibertarian
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 1:28pm

      Baikonur and Encinom fail to realize that the glorious northern economy was as dependent on slave labor as the south. What commodity do you think was being spun in northern mills? Cotton. Who controlled the shipping trade that moved these commodities and finished product? Northern ships. Who do you think was making the tools held in slave’s hands? Northern industry.

      Northern industry and shipping was heavily subsidized, and wanted more – hence the tariffs. Funny no mention of compensated emancipation was ever thrown out there by the Yankees? They wanted all the subsidy money for themselves, use the economic situation posed by slavery to extort more, and capture all the raw commodty produced by slaves.

      Its not just ironic that the most vehement haters of the Confederacy, are also the most flaming liberals on the planet. Its not slavery they are offended by, its the idea that our nation may actually turn back to its Constitutional roots – and thwart their complete socialist takeover. Its the idea that we may actually begin to think for ourselves again and rediscover the first principles of liberty.

      Billy Hallowell, Beck, Barton, and legions of faux conservatives pepetuate the glory of the preserved “Union”. They can’t allow themselves to see that even if the socialists are set back at present – the most vital component of Marxism will be preserved by “Union” mythology – an unchecked, consolidated Central Government.

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    • Lloyd Drako
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 2:03pm

      Swampy, as usual you haven’t a clue. People in Africa were tanning leather and weaving cloth long before Europeans appeared on the scene.

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    • Dr Vel
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 2:56pm

      The Confederate flag is part of the heritage of the south and should be just as allowed in expression as any other persons heritage.

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    • Clive
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 4:31pm

      she should do herself a favor and cut 40 lbs.

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    • voiceofreason1981
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 7:54pm

      @Less1leg
      First of all, as a staunch Conservative I do not believe in sensoring a symbol such as the Confederate flag. That being said, I disagree with nearly everything the flag stands for and believe many fly it out of ignorance. That ignorance is perpetuated by repeating erroneous information such as blacks fighting for the Confederacy. I would love for you to post a link or give the name of book in which you actually read that information.
      http://civilwargazette.wordpress.com/2008/03/13/did-blacks-fight-in-combat-for-the-confederacy/
      Here is a link for anyone interested in the facts regarding blacks fighting for the South. There is a list at the bottom for further reading or you just trust the “records”

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    • jeffersonian1776
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:33pm

      Is this a violation of the freedom of speech (i.e., the First Amendment)? I really want to know if this is absolutely a violation of her rights. Is she too young to have a violation of the First Amendment applied in this case? If she is, please tell me of some examples why? Furthermore, if this meets these requirements, then will the ACLU become involved in defending her? If the ACLU won’t touch it because it “offends” a certain sect of individuals, then why have they represented other young clientel in similar cases where a much greater number of people were “offended” of the reason[s] why they had their free speech rights violated?
      Any of you commie marxist useful fools care to tackle this one?

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    • Uranium Wedge
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:41pm

      Looks like white trash to me.

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    • howardroark1165
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:36pm

      @ BAIKONUR,

      Let’s go over a little history, shall we?

      Why is it that everyone conveniently forgets it was the Dutch who were the slave traders in Africa? Where did they get the slaves in the first place? Why none other than from the warring tribes in Africa. That’s right – when one tribe would capture prisoners from rival tribes they would sell them – to the Dutch and the Dutch would sell them to the highest bidder all around the world – NOT JUST IN ENGLAND AND AMERICA.

      What country went to war to end slavery?

      Also, I find it perplexing that that black people in the United States wax poetic and pine longingly for Africa. You have to be kidding me? Would you rather live in Soweto or any city in America? Where do you think you would have more opportunity for prosperity and a good life? In Africa or in America?

      And why do so many black people wax poetic and pine longingly for Africa? In reality a black person in America has NOTHING beyond skin color in common with an Afrikaner. Don’t believe me? Ask a black person who took a trip to Africa hoping to connect with their roots only to discover THEIR roots are South of the Mason Dixon Line.

      So BAIKONUR, if you and the NBP don’t like it here – LEAVE. Otherwise, honor those in your family tree and concentrate on being the best American you can be. You, and we will be all the richer for it.

      Another thing – what were her parents thinking letting her go out of the house in those shoes!

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    • jdm39
      Posted on April 27, 2012 at 1:54pm

      The ironic thing is that Miss Edwards could have worn a dress depicting the Confederate “national” flag and nobody would have notice at all. What she was wearing is based on the Confederat “battle” flag. Of course wearing sandals with that dress just isn’t right LOL. I‘m sure the school would have no problem with a dress with Che’s face on it. As a supporter of the Son’s of Confederate Veterans I wish these loser groups like the Klan and Aryans would stop using the flag anyway. And also remember that, yes there was slavery in the 4 1/2 years of the Confederacie’s time. But, slavery was also in the United States of America for 80 years

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    • 1TrueOne55
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 3:33pm

      Then why if the Confederate Battle Flag is tied to slavery then why is the Stars and Stripes of the US not considered offensive and tied to slavery since that was the flag that flew over the country when slavery was legal and for longer. This is the lunacy of the argument, the confederate flag was only flown over the southern states when they tried to create a country of their own and it only flew for 4yrs. It makes more sense that if a symbol was a symbol of slavery it would be the Stars and Stripes.

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    • Jailor08
      Posted on April 30, 2012 at 10:22pm

      Those that have a problem with the confederate flag need to read up on American history of that era. If you have you should do it again and actually take in to understand that flag is and will always be a part of American history just as any other part of our history is. It has a value of truth about our country. Read from the actual sources and do your own homework to find the real truth about the confederate flag. I feel that the predominance of America concerning the confederate flag IS NOT of any predjudice towards black history, people, or their posterity. Those folks that choose to display the confederate flag are simply recognizing a piece of our history and heritage, nothing more.

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    • Mopar 1969
      Posted on May 4, 2012 at 3:27pm

      Well said!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • Valezka.Vidra
      Posted on May 4, 2012 at 6:00pm

      Baik,
      You know that this gal here was treated unfairly.

      Here, read this: http://www.trainweb.org/seaboard/FLAG/confederateflag.htm

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    • billsweb
      Posted on May 6, 2012 at 2:06pm

      Thanks BLAZEN420, for saying what many only think.

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    • Nightingale1
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 7:09pm

      The War Between the States was actually fought over Northern Aggression and the imposing of taxes on the South which were oppressive. Lincoln only issued the Emancipation Proclamation because he knew it would create chaos in the South. He himself believed in keeping the Africans enslaved. Here’s an exerpt from writings by Karen Schoen:
      “Lost and Found Stolen History – February is typically Black History month but as of late it has become very divisive.To be united is to recognize that American history has no color identifying words before American. [These] are used…to make sure we remain divided. “Rules for Radical” calls for Divide and Conquer so let us unite and be Americans.
      “Today American history focuses on the atrocities of slavery (and there were many), but why are we not talking about the fact that America was one of the first countries that granted FREEDOM to its slaves.
      “Let us talk about the history that has been removed, forgotten or replaced regardless of color. After all, are we not all Americans?The same American people constantly demonized are the same people who ended slavery. Why is that not part of history? Freedom is mentioned but it is not a hot message that can be used by ethnic groups and the media to obtain donations. They say race, people send money. You will always find people who hate, but the vast majority of Americans do not care about a man’s skin color, they are interested in morality and quality…. (see next post)

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    • Nightingale1
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 7:15pm

      “Slavery was not a phenomenon reserved to the new world of America. Slavery has been around ever since man recorded history Whoever won a war became the master and the vanquished were the slaves.When America was forming, commerce created a dubious need for cheap labor and slavery unfortunately filled the void. America was no different than any other emerging nations.Only 6% of slaves captured were sent to America. [most went to Jamaica!)
      "But how did the slave get here? Who were the Slave Traders that kept this barbaric, inhumane practice alive, check your Islamic history. Yes, the same Islamic ideology that today says, "Kill the Jews, kill the Americans, kill the infidels," was responsible for the slave trade of the 1200-1600's. When you read Islamic history you will find that the Muslim people were the Slave Traders.
      "Factually, the first American MASTER was Black, Anthony Johnson, and the first Slave was white. The Muslims continued to trade more African slaves. Early recorded history shows the Muslims would go into Africa raid the villages and sell the African people as property. Commerce was the driving force for slavery and the Muslim slave traders were the implementers. According to history, slavery was acceptable because the slaves were infidels. Sound familiar?" [end of quote]

      It seems to me that descendants of slaves should be glad their ancestors were brought to the US. If they had not, where might YOU be and how might you be living? If you survived at

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    • hayesstephen
      Posted on May 10, 2012 at 12:13am

      The Stars and Bars were NEVER the C.S.A national flag. the Stars and Bars were originally a Naval Ensign . The Stars and Bars was adopted by the infantry as a battle flag. Man how much money are these ignorant reporters paid. However much, their employer are paying them too much.

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    • hayesstephen
      Posted on May 10, 2012 at 12:25am

      VOICEOFREASON1981. You have no idea what you are ranting about. The Stars and Bars have historical importance, part of our heritage. Hundreds of thousand of men and women died defending their country—–the C.S.A. The idea of humans of any color being owed by another is, well it leaves me speechless!! Slavery is alive and well in Africa and no one here (Jackson et all) have not a word to say about it. Shame, shame on all who point fingers at Southerners and never say a word about what going on in Asia, Africa, and the sex slave industry, and with Muslims.
      Study some history and current events. Oh I forgot, Liberal care nothing for facts only whats been pumped into their heads by their leaders. Forget what I just said, You are not able to understand the truth,nor want to.

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    • Zaphod111
      Posted on May 28, 2012 at 3:35am

      Islam actually allows slavery, so by the same token you should very definitely be offended by muslim headgear. (Actually, much more so, because the koranic treatment of slavery is unchanged, while the Southern States have long disappeared into the dustbin of history.)

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  • Johann
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:24am

    The confederate flag flew under the command of Robert E Lee, one of the few American leaders who had courage and decency and who really understood the constitution. The American flag which is now flown everywhere the new Marxist in Chief goes has been vilified by the present administration. I went out and bought the confederate flag after I realized that the old American flag no longer means anything. And by the way Lincoln invaded the South in order to get cheap cotton for his yankee warmonger friends in New England; Britain was paying a higher price and the Southerners were selling it to them. Abraham Lincoln presided over the most destructive war in our history; he abolished the constitutional rights of most of the people in the country and he invented compulsory military service. After causing the wounding and deaths of over one million Americans why is this proto fascist honored and worhshipped by Americans?

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    • black9897
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:32am

      This makes me mad. As someone who has grown up in a small country town you see this all the time. I do not fly this flag, but who cares if someone does? Or if they wear it to the prom? It does not mean racism! Yes there are those who use it to promote their racism but that is not what it actually stands for. People fly it because it’s part of their heritage. Personally I don’t think there is reason anymore to fly it..but hey…anybody can.

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    • timbepat
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:01am

      JOHANN …. nicely said!!! I get so annoyed when Glenn (or any other conservative) disses the south and paints the Confederacy as being driven by racism. Slavery was not the initial cause of the war, money was. Lincoln was one of the worst presidents the USA had. Lincoln would have allowed slavery to continue if that meant keeping the union together. As Glenn always says … do the research, learn for yourself, find the truth. Look into the historical materials from back then, not revisionist accounts. If it were my daugther, I’d have had her style her dress with the Bonnie Blue Flag or the Stars and Bars, most people don‘t really know history and wouldn’t realize they were Confederate flags.

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    • tzion
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:07am

      Proto-Fascist? The Reconstruction was the work of Lincoln’s successor who believed the South ought to be punished for their actions. Lincoln wanted to adopt a more forgiving approach. He allowed all soldiers to return home, allowed the Virginia Legislature to reconvene, etc. Back then anyone could walk in and out of the White House if they wished to address the President personally. Did he suspend certain rights during war time? Yes. But the Constitution does include certain exemptions for wartime. The 3rd amendment only even applies during peace time. We can debate the legality of the various actions all day but the point is that both the Court and Congress allowed them.

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    • Mil-Dot
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:25am

      It is nothing more than the persistent, incessant conditioning of white Americans to bow to the wishes of blacks. That is all that it is. White guilt brainwashing.

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    • 2Fedup
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:27am

      Its about pride, not prejudice. The kkk also used the bible and christianity to push their message, and anyone whos knowledgable knows the bible does not promote white power. Contrary to polular belief the north had slaves also. It was rich plantation owners and rich northernors who had slaves. How many southernors do u think have vastly wealthy ancestors? Most were poor christian farmers who couldnt afford such luxury and/or disagreed w the practice. Penn quakers werent the only white people against slavery. The civil war was more about states’ rights. Lincoln only freed the first slaves as punishment for succession from the union. Only slaves in certain southern states were freed early on . Lincoln wasnt as wonderful as ppl have been led to believe, and pride n ur heritage does not mean u wantthe return of slavery. Learn the history that wasnt bent to promote racial strife.

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    • thegreatcarnac
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:53am

      I agree.

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    • texasbeta
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:13am

      Confederates were terrorists, plain and simple. Standing up for them is supporting terrorism. This fat little chick wore a dress bathed in terrorism. Period.

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    • cromag11b
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:49am

      If you fly that flag you are a seditionist.
      end of story. Leave my country if you can’t handle the stars and stripes.

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    • timbepat
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 12:03pm

      @CROMAG …. we tried back in 1861 but we were invaded and war was declared on us, we valiantly tried to defend our right to exist, but in the end failed in our attempt.

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    • sWampy
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 1:04pm

      It was the north that were the terrorists, they opened the borders, gave foreigners guns and sent them south to rape, pillage, and burn. They took southern pow’s made them live in tents on the great lakes during the winter, in summer uniforms, with no food, or firewood, where 2 out of 3 froze to death.

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    • Rebltea
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 6:03pm

      Amen!

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    • voiceofreason1981
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:26pm

      Actually the first draft in American military history was instituted by the Confederacy almost a year before the Union. But you are right about Abe on some things… he gave us first income tax and only freed the slaves as a means of military strategy.
      And before any of you libs start reading my posts and get the wrong idea….. I’m not on your side.
      http://civilwar.bluegrass.net/SoldiersLife/620416.html

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    • Nightingale1
      Posted on May 8, 2012 at 7:24pm

      Lincoln mythology:
      http://southernnationalcongress.org/truths/2011/lincoln_mythology.php
      Interesting reading, to say the least!

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  • lgccac
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:24am

    I once heard someone say they were a member of an organization called “People Offended by Offended People” – POOP. I think I’ll join, too.

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  • reallyannoyed
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:21am

    I don’t understand how conservatives can claim to be patriotic, while at the same time defending the most un-American symbol in history…

    If the USA isn’t rugged and lawless enough for you, move to Mexico.

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    • wisewoman
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:35am

      Yeah, we could move to Mexico and get shot with American firepower that Holder shipped down there.

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    • Texas Chris
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:26am

      Excuse me, but th eTexas flag was the symbol of the Republic of Texas, and nobody complains when I fly it.

      The same goes for the confederate flag. Some folks are proud of their heritage. It neither picks your pocket now breaks your leg.

      Grow up and get over it. Buncha panzies.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:34am

      TEXAS CHRIS…”American by birth…Southern by the grace of God” my friend.

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    • sWampy
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 1:08pm

      UnAmerican, it was the north that was unamerican, they are the ones who raised the tax on cotton, because they were pissed that we no longer needed their mills on fast moving northern rivers and were now using steam power. Like today, the northern would rather take from the areas that actually produce, rather than adapt and work hard. The north produces nothing, and does nothing but take, eventually, their lazyness will lead to another civil war, hope the right side wins this time.

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    • UnreconstructedLibertarian
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 2:04pm

      The Confederate Flag is actually MORE American than the current government’s flag. Are you really a conservative, or just blindly follow the government in DC because it flys “Stars and Stripes” and panders to one or more of your beliefs while taking your liberty? I’m currently watching the government undermine everything that was ever considered American under any banner whatsoever.

      Anyone brave enough to actually study on the matter, or have ever read Marx’s own comments before, during, and after the war in question – coupled with the fact that his predictions and views coincide with where our nation currently is – knows this.

      The Confederate battle flag is actually the last functional emblem of the original Constitution. Which is the reason it is so hated – by both socialist lefty and facist righty. The Confederate battle flag is the last emblem left that puts Washington DC on notice, that “We the People” can only stand so much usurpation and the horrible results that can occur when we are pushed to the limits of our Constitutional liberty. The Confederate flag reminds DC that the Constutition limits them, not us.

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    • Rebltea
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 6:10pm

      And you are really a moron, Why not read a little history and find out that the South was trying to go back to a more constitutional government. Thanks to the North winning we have a huge centralized government that my ancestors fought against and I may have to again…SHUT UP and READ A BOOK!

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    • britlynz
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:17pm

      @ReallyAnnoyed – I don’t care much for the confederate flag one way or the other. I do care that the *potential* that someone might be offended is the test that establishes limits on expression or speech.

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    • Spqr1
      Posted on April 27, 2012 at 3:20pm

      Texas Chris: That‘s because the Texan Flag doesn’t represent a rebellion against the legitimate government of the United States. Texas was a recognized nation state and should be proud of that heritage, even though it’s only embassy was run out of the back of a wine shop in London.

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    • vieteravet
      Posted on May 5, 2012 at 2:16pm

      The most unpartriotic symbol in America is Obama’s picture!

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  • lgccac
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:20am

    So what’s offensive about it?

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    • encinom
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:30am

      its the symbol of traitors and cowards.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:03am

      You mean Occupy Wall Street right ENCIDIOT?

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    • texasbeta
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:16am

      It represents terrorism, as Confederates were terrorists. At their heart, I truly believe this is the conservative baseline…still not over the Civil War. That is what is offensive about it…that and the little piglet looks horrible in it.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:32am

      TEXASBETA…you do recall that it was republicans that championed the civil rights cause?

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    • Optimist4now
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 1:22pm

      TEXASBETA,
      AVENGERK is correct, the Democrats are the ones who championed slavery in the South. Read your History, and save your comments.

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    • Rayblue
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 1:49pm

      Shermans march to the sea was terroristic and cowardly.
      Not becoming of a man. More indicative of a pig.

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    • texasbeta
      Posted on April 27, 2012 at 12:09pm

      You two display your lack of basic knowledge of how political history works. I said “conservatives” not Republicans. Republicans haven’t always represented “conservative” ideas. In 1865, damn near every person on this website would be supporting the South. Hell, some of you support the South today. Parties switch ideologies quite often actually, read a book for once. The truth is, the Democratic Party isn’t the party of Jefferson, but rather Roosevelt. The part of today was built then. The Republican Party of today was built on Goldwater, Reagan and the Christian Coalition. You have very little to do ideologically with the Republicans of the late 1800s. A 2 minute lookup will answer that for you. You just have to get off of your arse to look it up.

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  • Swamp-rat
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:16am

    The Real Problem with this dress (Flag) is not that it is a reminder of slavery, but it was use by the KKK to intimidate people during the civil rights fights. Most of the flags you see are really not battle flags, because they are 3×8 and not 4×4. This is what is wrong with America today. People wake up and are just looking to be offended. I believe in freedom of speech. I might like what you say but I understand you have a right to say it. Of course with in reason. I know you can’t yell fire in a crowded building or high jack on a airplane. I also think if it is your freedom of speech to burn the USA flag, then wearing the CSA battle flag should be a freedom of speech issue to.

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    • UnreconstructedLibertarian
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 2:25pm

      You do realize that that “Stars and Stripes” was on display right next to the Confederate flag all during that era?

      How about in the heyday of the KKK in the early 20th Century? Not a confederate flag in sight – all “Stars and Stripes” with copius amonts of christian symbology evident – marching down Penn Ave. in DC.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u1QARlCph0

      If Confederate heritage is outlawed outright, the “Stars and Stripes” (as well as the Christian Cross) will be likewise. Its already happening. The fate that befalls one, will befall the other.

      We either stand together and put our best attributes forward as the example – on all sides of this argument – or our nation will truly come to an end.

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  • yancie
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:12am

    The Confederate flag served as an official symbol of the national division that overtook America from 1861 until 1865 — The Confederate flag has nothing to do with slavery. And if you want to count dates. The American flag had slaves under it. IS it racist to? This is a bunch of crap. We have other countries flags flying on our soil and this is part of American history. Why do people want to shut out American history when it comes from the south.

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    • BreeZee
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:27am

      It just has to do with the “I’m a victim black and your a racist white” I have to look at Mexico flags all over the place not to mention Italy, Canada and Cuban. It turns my stomach that some so called Americans believe in a flag from another country more than America. Its nothing to do with heritage, its alliegence. So, if you want to fly a Mexico flag, go to Mexico and live. Same for all the other countries. The race baiters have turned the stars and bars in to something it was not.

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    • tzion
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:56am

      Correct. By this argument one could say that the first American flag is racist as are many others that followed. The current one was only adopted after slavery.

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:18am

      @tzion
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:56am
      ‘…the first American flag is racist as are many others that followed. The current one was only adopted after slavery.’
      ***************
      Something tells me you are not a Jew. it would be incredibly disgusting if you were posing as such based on your nickname of ‘tzion.’

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    • encinom
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:27am

      Its a symbol of cowards and traitors. The Confederate Rag deserves to be burnt on sight.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:41am

      Spare us your faux outrage BAIKONUR. You’re a lefty cur…you are innately anti-semitic. Oh..sorry..you disguise it as “anti-zionist” don’t you?

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 1:03pm

      BAIKONUR, If I am not mistaken, and yes I am human enough to make mistakes, TZION means Light of Zion. I would give TZION more credit for being a Jew or a supporter for Israel. It is our current lefty loons who have overtly presented themselves to be Anti-Semitic and Anti-Israel. I suggest that you go take a good long look into a nearby mirror.

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    • UnreconstructedLibertarian
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:11pm

      Bakinour, you are such an idiot on this topic.

      Even the modern KKK would cringe to know that the south was more “jew tolerant” than the north at the time of the war. More jews served with the Confederacy than with the north. A little article you might find interesting.

      http://www.jewishmag.com/112mag/confederates/confederates.htm

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  • jacksonnky
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:11am

    I am more offended by her flip flops.

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  • Optimist4now
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:10am

    @BAIKONUR

    At least you are passionate in your ignorance, the dress may not be a fashion statement, but it is hardly a pro-slavery statement either. I personally didn’t care for the flip-flops from China, worker oppression and slavery statement.

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    • Secret Squirrel
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:18am

      .
      Nobody could find that attractive.
      Prom?
      More like, “How goofy can I look and get away with it.?”
      Now I know how black people feel when they see some
      a$$clown with his pants half off his butt, and his hat on sideways.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:50am

      LOL..OPTIMIST…you noticed the same thing with the flip flops…

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  • Inlightofthings
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:09am

    Bubba Watson won the Masters golf tournament a few weeks ago. A side story was that he bought the original General Lee used in the Dukes of Hazzard show. I have been shocked the man has not been vilified for his purchase.

    It’s obvious that unless it is unlawful to fly the Confederate flag, wearing the dress would fall under the First Amendment.

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  • AngusMcClure
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:06am

    * The Confederate Flag is an American Flag
    * It is on the Mississippi flag which flies at the Pentagon & White House
    * Only Progressives are offended by it.
    * Not ONE SINGLE slave ship EVER flew the Battle Flag. They did, however, fly the Stars & Stripes.
    * The Battle flag still flies in many neighborhoods in the South!
    DEO VINDICE

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  • ginger100
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:02am

    She should have worn a Che Guevera picture on her prom dress.

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    • jujubeebee
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:09am

      That would have been approved attire, along with the flip flops.

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    • ChiefGeorge
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:13am

      The key PC words are Offensive and Inappropriate…thats all that needs to be said! Those words are judge and jury. Once uttered…are law of the land as far as the Left is concerned. They have made a system of key things they believe do not fit the narrative of the kind of world they want to live in but at the same time the never truly ever call real evil out and fight it..like Saddam Hussien, Irans Leader, Kim Jong Il, Castro, Che, Communist Russia as it was, Pol Pot. Over a million people were killed when we dropped Vietnam like a bad habit, no apologies from the Left or even an acknowledgement, this event led to the Killing fields and still no response, they sat by and watched the genocide of Blacks in Rawanda. But Oh boy, you wear some dumb dress to the prom and your public enemy number one. As if that dress will lead us to evil! Evil is here now, fight the evil that is in front of us now!

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    • progressiveslayers
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:15am

      She probably would have gotten the RED carpet treatment.

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  • Millhouse2therescue
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:57am

    I’m sorry but if you think the Civil War was primarily about slavery, you are sadly mistaken. It was about states rights and the rail road that was not going to pass certain cities in the south. Also the war is not called the Civil War in the south, rather it’s, “Lincoln’s War Of Aggression”. I cringe when ever Beck talks about Lincoln in a positive light. It was a war over big federal government vs states rights. People can paint it how ever they would like.

    I’m starting to believe that more and more people look for ways to get offended.

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    • dixie63
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:33am

      Totally agree with your post.

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    • VIGILANTE NfdL
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:46pm

      I cringe too, Millhouse.
      And then I doubt him when he speaks on things I know less about.

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  • Gonzo
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:46am

    If your mother ever told a state trooper to kiss her ass with Marlboro dangling from her mouth… you might be a redneck. If you wore a rebel flag and flip flops to your prom…you might be a redneck

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    • progressiveslayers
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:52am

      And if you offend someone on the blaze like I did they close your account and make you change your username!

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    • SgtB
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:03am

      True, but last time I checked… in this nation you are free to be a redneck all you want. Until you get into the raping passersby after playing them a tune on your banjo. The first slave holder in the colonies was an African. Many African slaveholders fought against the north and many freedmen fought with the south as well. The Confederate flag is not a purely racist symbol. These days, it is more about being independent and southern than anything else.

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    • Bum thrower
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:04am

      Another leftist ‘educrat’…………..when you gonna have enuf?

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    • jujubeebee
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:07am

      Gonzo ~you said exactly what I was thinking. Flip flops? The dress is ugly and doesn’t look that attractive but the flip flops were the topper.
      I doubt some of those kids who approved of the dress had a clue what it stood for. Ha!
      But in the end….so what…….let her wear it. Who cares?

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:55am

      yeah GONZO…the flip flops didn’t quite “accent” the dress..lol.

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  • ladyonamishn
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:46am

    When the they were told to check it out with administration, they chose not to. They were afraid of being told that it was not appropriate. Young people need to learn that there are rules and whether or not they understand them……does not always matter. It doesn’t matter what their classmates thought, or the people on the street, the school had “their” rules. Instead of pleading their case and trying to change the rules through proper channels, they “expected” the school to “suck it up”. Well, they didn’t and now their whining about it. Society will also have rules……… they need to learn that now……… it’s not all about them and what they think is right or wrong!

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  • let us prey
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:45am

    Baikonur suffers from Gonorrhea Lectim.
    The Center for Disease Control has issued a warning about a new virulent strain
    of this old disease. The disease is called “GonorrheaLectim.” It pronounced
    “Gonna re-elect em” and it is a terrible Obamanation. The disease is contracted
    through dangerous and high risk behavior involving putting your cranium up your
    rectum. Many victims contracted it in 2008…But now most people, after having
    been infected for the past 1-3 years, are starting to realize how destructive
    this sickness is.   It’s sad because Gonorrhea Lectim is easily cured with a new
    drug just coming on the market called Votemout. You take the first dose now and
    the second dose in Nov. 2012 and simply don’t engage in such behavior again;
    otherwise, it could become permanent and eventually wipe out all life as we know
    it.  

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    • circleDwagons
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:04am

      @letuspay. The remedy/ cure is more difficult then that and the prognosis is poor. One must learn how to read and think for themselves first. Voting under the influence of libs/progs is fatal. S.Y.G.

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  • rickbob
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:37am

    I would make an observation here. This young lady was NOT wearing the “Stars and Bars”, the flag of the Confederacy. She is wearing a dress styled after the Confederate battle flag. During skirmishes and battles the Stars and Bars and the U.S. flag were often mistaken because they bore close resemblance to one another. The South came up with their battle flag to be a distinctive standard.

    Just sayin’.

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:45am

      It is very interesting from a historical minutae point of view, but you know full well what this flag represents now to racists and their victims. It is a shameful flag. It is shameful for a country that claims to be the land of the free to allow sympathy for slave ownership.

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    • SgtB
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:04am

      Baikonur, you are the disgrace to our nation.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:54am

      It’s also called “the rebel” flag and used by a lot of rockers as a visual to symolise anti-authoritarianism. Billy Idol (an Englishman) has used it. Lynyrd Skynyrd have used it. Would you call them racists?

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    • TheSharpLibertarian
      Posted on April 27, 2012 at 8:12pm

      It is clear that BAIKONUR only reads and responds to posts where he/she can reiterate a position that he/she imagines those of us here disagree with rather than using common sense, reason, and logic to contribute to the discussion in a meaningful way. BAIKONUR’s postings provide us with yet another clear example of errant lib/prog/dem shoot-from-the-hip “thought,” simply ignoring the posts of those presenting historical realities about the origination and usage of the different flags and the basis of the War (great posts RJJinGadsden and others), because his/her “I know you are but what am I” tactics cannot stand up to such facts and erudition. What a shame; such time wasted by those here trying to engage in a meaningful, reasonable conversation only to find a conversation with a wall to be more rewarding. Time to stop trying to convince others and move on…

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  • Baikonur
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:29am

    A synopsis of the Blaze:

    SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:21am
    ‘I take it you fall into that PC White Guilt Hope & Change Obama Voting Moron category. Well at least the slaves on Southern Plantations had Jobs, Homes & Families. ‘

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:48am

      Tell me BAIKONUR…what do you think Marxism?

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:58am

      So you’re saying we should be in perpetual penance BAIKONUR? That merely the color of our skin is some kind of stigma and we should bow and kowtow to black and liberal sensibilities for ever more? Yes?

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  • Beckaj
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:27am

    If she had worn the Mexican flag, it would have been just fine with the school.

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  • vaman
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:19am

    It’s all just silly. Someone could wear a Nazi flag also. They would look odd and most people would think the person was crazy. The rebel flag has a negative history remembered mostly for representing slavery. Did the highschool girl interpret it that way, I would imagine not. She is just being a teenage girl, wearing a dress. The school went too far, but the school also knew something like this could open them up to condemnation or perhaps lawsuits. Tough call for the school administrators.

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:32am

      Normal people would not wear a Nazi flag as a dress. Normal people would not wear the American equivalent–the Confederate flag. Both flags represent identical ideologies–dehumanization of other people and enslavement of other people, and murder of other people.

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    • circleDwagons
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:41am

      @vaman and baik. I take it from your posts that you where spoon fed “history” by the progessives both in school and media. The War of Northern Aggression was fought over economics and state rights. History is repeating itself the elitites want to rule the masses. S.Y.G.

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:47am

      @circleDwagons
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:41am
      ‘I take it from your posts that you where spoon fed “history” by the progessives both in school and media.’
      *****************
      No one has to be spoon fed anything to know that slavery is wrong.

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    • SgtB
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:11am

      @ Baikonur, of course we all know that enslaving a human is wrong. No one is arguing that. What you fail to realize is that the second civil war (the Revolutionary War being this nation’s first civil war) was fought over increased taxation. Back then, the majority of northern ports would freeze over and all shipments during the winter months had to travel through the southern ports. Back then, the only taxes were on commercial ports and goods. The north increased taxation on these ports and they did so without regard for the increased cost to the southerners who paid the majority of the taxes. The issue of slavery did not enter into the war until Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation. Funny thing about that proclamation, after that day, slaves were still allowed in some of the union’s states.

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    • ScoobyCheese
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:41am

      When the Civil War began, slavery was still legal in the many northern states, including New York. The Emancipation Proclamation only called for the freedom of slaves in states that had already seceded from the Union. What it came down to was that the South had more money than the North because of less government involvement. Slavery did mean more to the South because it was not as industrialized.
      But the war was not fought to end slavery. At one point, Lincoln even told the leaders of the South that they could keep their slaves if they would end the war, but they did not trust Lincoln. The war was fought to lessen the rights of the states in the South so that they would have to share the wealth, so to speak.
      The abolition of slavery was the one really good thing to come out of the war. But that did not come out of righteous ideology from the North (although there were thankfully many people who truly believed slavery was evil). The North was willing to give up their slaves if it meant that the South had to as well. (And that made the North look good, too.)
      Flags on both sides of the war flew over slavery and greed.
      People use the American flag for ignorant things as well (ie: The Obama Campaign). Just because the Klan used the Confederate flag for evil doesn’t make everyone who flies the flag a racist. Similarly, when I fly the American flag, it does not mean I support everything our president does. I just love my country.
      Just sayin’.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:03am

      BAIKONUR…who are you kidding? You’re a leftist. You yearn for the day when leftist regimes rule the world and the populations are subjegated to the will of politicians and liberals. Where the state tells you what to eat, think, read, say, do, how much healthcare you are to receive, whether or not you get to keep your earnings…ad nauseum. You seek the ultimate enslavement of entire populations you lefty cur. Do you think you have fooled anyone?

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:06am

      BAIKONUR..of course you have the same scorn for your fellow lefty travellers who wear “Che” t shirts and emblazon themselves and their belongings with Marxist imagery?

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  • KrebsCyclist
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 7:58am

    Politics aside, she looks ridiculous.

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    • MadinIllinois
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:16am

      What’s inappropriate – she’s an American teenager who can openly voice her opinion and views! However, an open heeled pretty scandal would have look “fab” with that dress -

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    • rickbob
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:29am

      I agree. . .

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    • Xiccarph
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:41am

      I agree; not the best in fashion design. But nothing to get all upset about…except of course, for the worshipers of being PC.

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  • jadedinkc
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 7:55am

    Would a “Free Mumia, Cop killer” dress be deemed inappropriate? Bet not.

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  • SpankDaMonkey
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 7:54am

    .
    The Star’s & Bar’s never looked so good. The way the Free Africans & PC White Guilt Hope & Change Obama Voting Morons are acting these days, it may need to fly again……

    Charlie Daniels said the South’s gonna do it again………

    And Tennessee WTF is going on up there? Muslims Mosques and now Ya‘ll attack the Star’s & Bars. We might have to Kick Ya’ll out the SEC……

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:05am

      @SpankDaMonkey
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 7:54am
      ‘Charlie Daniels said the South’s gonna do it again………’
      ***************
      Do what, own slaves?

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    • johnjamison
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:05am

      What happened to this young lady is why the Rebel Flag was made in the first place. The stars and bars are about saying NO to a tyrannical Government. And this country is being primed for another rising of the Confederacy by the tyrants in D.C.
      tHIS TIME IT WON’T BE JUST IN THE SOUTH IT WILL BE NORTH TO SOUTH EAST TO WEST. Every tax paying citizen is being pushed harder and harder. At some point the push back will begin and it won’t stop till D.C. IS A 3 MILES OFF COAST AND OUT OF THE U.S.C.

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    • muddpuddle
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:12am

      Whats got your panties twisted BAIKONUR…. Are you a slave?

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:15am

      @johnjamison
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:05am
      ‘What happened to this young lady is why the Rebel Flag was made in the first place. The stars and bars are about saying NO to a tyrannical Government.’
      ********************
      Your freedom ends where other people’s rights begin. You are not free to own other people, to harm them in any way. A government that stops you from harming others is not tyrannical, but doing its job.

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    • SpankDaMonkey
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:21am

      .
      @BAIKONUR

      Do what, own slaves? I take it you fall into that PC White Guilt Hope & Change Obama Voting Moron category. Well at least the slaves on Southern Plantations had Jobs, Homes & Families. So what do you and your Slave friends have on the Democrat Plantation?…….

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:22am

      @muddpuddle
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:12am
      ‘Whats got your panties twisted BAIKONUR…. Are you a slave?’
      ***************
      The bigger question is why aren’t your panties in a bunch over the issue of defending slavery. If you believe that Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of happiness are god-given rights, how can you justify any ideology that would defend enslaving others?

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    • Cape_Lookout_RW_Extremist
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:32am

      ….and while slavery may have been our nation’s greatest sin, this symbol, to me, represents that 85% of the nations tax tariffs were paid by one section of the nation forced by an oppressive government. Sounds a lot like today. This ain’t a racial symbol to some of us…its about tyranny.

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    • Xiccarph
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:37am

      @Baikonur, go learn some history, and not the kind that is taught in the public schools. And quit being race-bait. The Civil War originally had essentially nothing, nada, to do with slavery and much more to do with States’ rights and the 10th Amendment. People in the North became strongly opposed to the War and it was no secret either. Lincoln during the Civil War became one of the biggest tyrants ever in this country’s history of Presidents, even worse than under Wilson and FDR; basic Constitutional Rights became strongly suppressed and arrests, imprisonments and executions for anti-war/anti-govt protests rose to an absurd level. Lincoln had originally promised his goal was NOT to do away with slavery, but as War opposition grew, his administration needed something to gain support in the North. So, he made ending slavery a center-point mid-war. The Civil War was not about slavery until it became a convenient cause. The crap that is going on today with the Fed Gov‘t shoving their rules and laws down the States’ throats is the same type of bullying that led to the Civil War . We never learn from history.

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:23am

      @Xiccarph
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:37am
      ‘The Civil War originally had essentially nothing, nada, to do with slavery and much more to do with States’ rights and the 10th Amendment.’
      **********************
      When a state claims a right that is against all human sensibility, such as owning slaves, this place is as far away from Christianity and the Constitution as I can imagine.

      These peoples’ hearts, the hearts of the slave owners, were so hard, that they could cloud the issue with a state’s right excuse instead of facing the fact that they actually owned other human beings as slaves.

      The tortures and tribulations of the slaves in the US are akin to the Holocaust.

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    • SpankDaMonkey
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:39am

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      @Baikonur
      The tortures and tribulations of the slaves in the US are akin to the Holocaust.

      Never Happened…..Slaves on Southern Plantations had Jobs, Homes & Families. So what do you and your Slave friends have on the Democrat Plantation?……….

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    • johnjamison
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:01am

      The war between the states was never about slavery. Fact is Lincioln conceeded that states where slavery was already established could continue the practice but it could expand to new states. The war between the states was about taxation without representation and taxation without reaping the benefits of said taxation. The south saw all of the taxes it was paying going to northern infrastructure while the south had to build it’s own with state taxes. It was about textile plants in the north getting tax breaks while plantations were getting tax increases. The war of the south was fought for the same reason as the Revolutionary war .
      That’s why the the flag is called the Rebel Flag by most.

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  • Baikonur
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 7:46am

    Why would anyone want to wear a dress that reminds this nation it owned other human beings as slaves? The US had legal slavery of human beings long after every civilized nation abolished it. A Civil War was fought over that issue. I understand it’s part of American history, but the Holocaust is part of German history, too.

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    • TomFerrari
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 7:57am

      Because the wearer has no control over how others choose to interpret it. And, because it has a positive meaning for the wearer. AND because AMERICA IS STILL FREE (for now)!! AND because their FREEDOM OF SPEECH us protected by the United States Constitution, in spite of Pelosu’s stated desire to get rid of that annoying FIRST ANENDMENT!

      Need more?!?

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:03am

      @TomFerrari
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 7:57am
      ‘Because the wearer has no control over how others choose to interpret it. And, because it has a positive meaning for the wearer.’
      *************************
      What possible way could this dress/flag be interpreted, other than proclaiming an allegiance or affection for a place that owned other humans as slaves and fought a war for the right to continue to do so?

      You seem to care so much about freedom. Slavery is the ultimate unfreedom.

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    • cristo52
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:10am

      Ironically, slavery was legal under the Stars and Stripes for a far longer time than under the Stars and Bars.

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    • circleDwagons
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:35am

      @baikonur. Should Stars and Stripes be banned? It was flown over slaves and indians. TSA, IRS, EPA… S.Y.G.

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:28am

      BAIKONUR, The greatest majority of slave ownership and to include the greatest length of time of this ownership occurred under the Stars and Stripes. Not the Stars and Bars, which by the way is not this flag. The flag that she is wearing started as the Battle Flag of the Army of Virginia and was eventually adopted by the majority of Confederate forces, but not all. Many individual units through out the Confederacy developed or adopted any variety of battle (banners) flags. Some used this particular flag, while some adopted a banner that had this flag within it’s design. The majority looked nothing like this. One of the smaller units of Virginia had a solid powder blue battle banner. I suppose by your protests nobody should wear any clothing that is powder blue. Apparently, freedom of speech and expression is okay by you until you disagree with it. Your pasting of your views on the people of the South are not the same as Southerners see of themselves.
      The Virginia battle flag is based on the Cross of St Andrew which so many idiots like you tend to believe is an X. This couldn’t be any further from the truth. While the flag is described as the cross on a field of red with stars in the cross, it is actually a red cross on a field of night blue with stars. This style of cross and flags comes to us from very old Irish and Scottish flags. Many of whom immigrated and settled in the South.
      Slavery is this nation’s biggest black eye, but you need to know your history.

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:39am

      @RJJinGadsden
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:28am
      ‘ Slavery is this nation’s biggest black eye/’
      *****************
      I don’t know if this nation can ever recover from it. It is more than a black eye. It is a mortal sin, I think.

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:48am

      Also, as I read from another post here and must agree with, the Civil War was not started over slavery. It was not until 1863 that Lincoln relented to popular demand and signed the Emancipation Proclamation. And, this only claimed to free the slaves in the South, not those still in the North.
      The way that I see it, countering slavery was a most noble cause and endeavor. And, it should have been accomplished as this land became a nation and not as late as the middle of the 19th century.
      BAIKONUR I can understand your compassion and empathy regarding this subject. But, you are showing us that you have a childish, simplistic view regarding this subject. I personally find the girl’s dress to be really tacky, but she has the right to wear it. Just as you have the right to the same freedom of speech and expression.

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:09am

      BAIKONUR, This nation will never recover from that black eye as long as people like you continue to stir up trouble because you are a wannabe victim or you want to see a section of our society as victims. The open discussion of these subjects by all who want to be involved, since we have no living slaves or slave owners from that period, we need to put away the lies, and the cast dispersions upon one another. All that we can do to heal any of this is to embrace our true history, realize that our nation has shown many improvements since it’s inception. If we hide any history or speech regarding that history we will continue to be a divided nation in this regard. If you really want to act offended when you see a certain thing and go off like an explosion as you have done on this story, you, young man are a big part of the problem.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 10:44am

      BAIKONUR…what do you tell your fellow lefty travellers that wear “Che” t shirts and embrace Marxist imagery? Please answer my question champ.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:09am

      Not sure if you noticed BAIKONUR…but a half black man has the top job in the country right now. I think we’re pretty much “recovered” at this point. Would you rather he was crowned king instead? Would that begin this nebulous “recovery” of yours?

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    • ryanpattifamily
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 2:09pm

      ummm the US was not the last of the countries to abolish it…. it was happening in the middle east officially till about a decade ago….

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    • colt1860
      Posted on April 27, 2012 at 3:53pm

      Baikonur is ignorant of facts and actual history. BTW, slavery is still alive in some African countries.

      The south was fighting for their independence from the north. The north was fighting for the reunion of the south. Slavery was only an issue, but not the main issue. And, contrary to public school teaching, the war was not about ending or saving slavery, though the Marxists would like for you to believe so, it was actually about much more than that. Truth be told, over 600,000 white men did not die for an argument over the condition of the black race. That is a lie perpetrated by these Marxist idiots in Government, and in the MSM.

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  • muddpuddle
    Posted on April 26, 2012 at 7:41am

    Tacky dress, but at least its modest….. When will the school start banning offensive and inappropriate clothing on school days….

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 7:47am

      Morally, it would be better that she cam naked instead of honoring slavery of black people.

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    • progressiveslayers
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:58am

      BAIKONUR That flag has nothing to do with slavery,it looks like progressives have taught you well.

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    • Baikonur
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 9:32am

      @Legal Immigrant
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 8:47am
      ‘And there you have it. Imposing “your morality” on others.’
      ***************
      The slave owning South fought a war specifically to retain the right to won others as slaves, and to exploit, beat, and rape these people. I think it is immoral to enslave, assault, rape, murder others. I, and the entire universe, will impose this morality on you if you canot internalize it.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on April 26, 2012 at 11:14am

      Your history is terrible BAIKONUR…the Southern States did not fight a war to retain slavery. It was a federalist issue of the South resisting Northern states federal aspirations. This is why they were called “rebels” you’ll recall?

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