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[Alligatorjandro]

The kkk is still a thing?

no

 

[A Link to the Past]

Ahahahaha! I'd love to see what people defending the flag saying how it's not racist say once this happens.

I kind of want to see some iconic picture come from all this - showing non-KKK protesters looking awkward standing alongside KKK members.

 

[PhoenixDark]

The kkk is still a thing?

Not really. They're not particularly relevant, whereas other white supremacist groups have propped up and are better organized/more serious.

 

[Slayven]

Have y'all seen a KKK rally in the last few years? Basically

 

[Daingurse]

Wow, the KKK actually being useful for once! Show people what that fucking flag stands for.

 

[……forgetit]

Ahahahaha! I'd love to see what people defending the flag saying how it's not racist say once this happens.

Here's a shocker, I doubt they care, I've heard a KKK member say they weren't racist before.

 

[Opto]

Well, ......

KKK step in to counter ‘God Hates Fags’ picket at military memorial ceremony

Look, no one likes the Westboro Baptist Church.

 

[DrForester]

yes, that is precisely what is happening.

It saddens me that this is allowed, not because I want to censor, but because the KKK has been using terrorist tactics for centuries, and they get some kind of pass.

They are composed of criminals and willing to commit criminal acts of terror to further their goal.

Would you allow ISIS to hold a rally in your town?

I don't think there's any legal basis they can use to NOT grant them the permit. I say let them. Let the media descend upon it, and show them for the horrible people they are.

In 2015, hundreds of guys in white hoods are going to be shouting "white power" on the steps of the South Carolina State House, defending the battle flag of the Confederacy. I can think of no better thing that would show the hateful things this flag stands for.

 

[thefit]

Ahahahaha! I'd love to see what people defending the flag saying how it's not racist say once this happens.

They're going to say they are a small minority and don't represent every racist in the south.

 

[Dishwalla]

I kind of want to see some iconic picture come from all this - showing non-KKK protesters looking awkward standing alongside KKK members.

It'd look something like this:

"Oh I'm not racist, Mr. Hat is."

 

[……forgetit]

They're going to say they are a small minority and don't represent every racist in the south.

As I said before, some will actually say the klan isn't racist. Step into the backwoods south for a bit, this place is crazy.

 

[Jawbreaker]

Haha, that's one way to speed up the process of removing the flag.

 

[brochiller]

Guys what if the KKK actually isn't racist anymore and is doing this because they know this will only help get the flag taken down?

Spoiler

Seriously though, how can they actually think they are going to get their way for anything they rally for. They're the goddamn KKK.

 

[happypup]

I don't think there's any legal basis they can use to NOT grant them the permit. I say let them let the media descend upon it, and show them for the horrible people they are.

In 2015, hundreds of guys in white hoods are going to be shouting "whit e power" on the steps of the Sough Carolina State House, defending the battle flag of the Confederacy. I can think of no better thing that would show the hateful things this flag stands for.

It is illegal to provide material support to a terrorist organization, and the KKK was founded as a terrorist organization in the 19th century. So there is that.

 

[Indicate]

“If you can’t tell they are trying to wipe us out of the history book,”

sigh...

 

[……forgetit]

Guys what if the KKK actually isn't racist anymore and is doing this because they know this will only help get the flag taken down?

Spoiler

Seriously though, how can they actually think they are going to get their way for anything they rally for. They're the goddamn KKK.

Talk to someone in it, the most delusional human beings you'll ever meet.

 

[wenis]

but the flag has deep personal family meaning behind it...

 

[AlteredBeast]

The twist is that the Grand Wizard of the protest:

Spoiler

Clayton Bigsby

 

[HK-47]

Do terrorist groups and hate groups not realize how unpopular they are, or do they just not understand the concept of reverse psychology?

I think expecting them to understand psychology is a big ask.

 

[bryehn]

My girlfriend's boss is in the KKK, so yes.

PS I'm black and she's white.

Well that's a pretty messed up situation.

 

[……forgetit]

Well that's a pretty messed up situation.

Hahahahahaha you have no idea, I could make a thread on that shit.

 

[DrForester]

It is illegal to provide material support to a terrorist organization, and the KKK was founded as a terrorist organization in the 19th century. So there is that.

They're not legally defined as a terrorist organization though.

 

[AyaisMUsikWhore]

But it has nothing to do with white supremacy, I don't get it...

I've seen some of my friends on Facebook try to justify it's existence with this very same comment but idk, time and time again, it's obviously proven wrong. There is a huge attachment to it being more about white supremacy than honoring those "ancestors" who fought for something that was lost anyways. So idk, I think it has everything to do with what the majority perceive it to be.

 

[HK-47]

The kkk is still a thing?

Not really. The KKK are just historically more significant and recognizable. The look is iconic. So everyone knows them as opposed to the hate groups with actual teeth these days.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

Has anyone asked Ja Rule or GameGuru what they think of all this!?

Spoiler

RIP, brother Guru

 

[Shaanyboi]

This whole situation is actually eerily similar to the 'Chef goes Nanners' episode of South Park.

 

[Wallach]

it's actually about heritage in political journalism

 

[sonicmj1]

I had no idea the KKK were anti-semitic.

By my limited understanding of the white supremacist movement, they believe that minorities are the pawns in the secret Jewish conspiracy to drive the white race to extinction. It's all connected.

 

[DrForester]

it's actually about heritage in political journalism

I am so stealing that...

 

[happypup]

They're not legally defined as a terrorist organization though.

Yes, and that is a problem, because they still engage in terrorist activities.

with small time burning crosses in yards, conspiracy to blow up a state capital building, and numerous other charges in the last decade and a half all linked to the KKK I wonder why they don't qualify.

edit: and South Carolina does recognize them as a terrorist organization since 1997.

 

[SlickShoesRUCrazy]

#heritagenothate

Lulz

 

[Alchemy]

Oh boy, this sure would be awkward if this was about racism and not heritage or pride...

 

[marrec]

Do terrorist groups and hate groups not realize how unpopular they are, or do they just not understand the concept of reverse psychology?

I imagine they don't actually care about the confederate flag, they're going to use this as a recruitment rally.

 

[Dai101]

it's actually about heritage in political journalism

Someone tell those guys to go too.

 

[……forgetit]

By my limited understanding of the white supremacist movement, they believe that minorities are the pawns in the secret Jewish conspiracy to drive the white race to extinction. It's all connected.

Pretty much this, you haven't lived until you've heard how your relationship is playing into a Jewish conspiracy to destroy the perfect white race. Then ranted about how angylry said individual is that he can no longer say "nigger" in polite company, and then he adds that he's not racist at the end.

 

[Sobriquet]

Have y'all seen a KKK rally in the last few years? Basically

It's even in the OP:

Over the weekend, however, an activist, Bree Newsome, climbed the 30-foot flag pole and cut the flag down. She was arrested, and the flag was replaced shortly thereafter. Hours later, dozens also held a pro-flag rally outside of the statehouse.

 

[brochiller]

I've seen some of my friends on Facebook try to justify it's existence with this very same comment but idk, time and time again, it's obviously proven wrong. There is a huge attachment to it being more about white supremacy than honoring those "ancestors" who fought for something that was lost anyways. So idk, I think it has everything to do with what the majority perceive it to be.

While some might argue that it is honoring their history, the fact of the matter is that it's become a symbol of racism and there is no denying that. I could just as easily say I want to wear a white cone on my head and drape a white robe over my entire body to reflect sunlight and keep me cool, but despite what I might think it means it actually stands for something terrible. There is nothing you can do or say to change that at this point.

 

[Jawbreaker]

Guys what if the KKK actually isn't racist anymore and is doing this because they know this will only help get the flag taken down?

Spoiler

Seriously though, how can they actually think they are going to get their way for anything they rally for. They're the goddamn KKK.

You jest, but there are people who legitimately believe the KKK is just another government outfit used to influence events that incite racial tension. For example, one of these individuals might say this is a government operation being used to rabble rouse, taint, and ultimately remove the flag. Some wild imaginations out there.

 

[CygnusXS]

#NotAllFlagDefenders

 

[Chibits12]

Ahahahaha! I'd love to see what people defending the flag saying how it's not racist say once this happens.

They'll probably say along the lines of, "KKK is a small group of folks that I would least worry about. The stars and bars represent the roots of my proud southern heritage." Something non-chalant like that.

 

[excelsiorlef]

Well, ......

KKK step in to counter ‘God Hates Fags’ picket at military memorial ceremony

Protecting the military funeral not gay folk.

 

[Speevy]

Everything is going according to plan.

*plan means Klan*

 

[……forgetit]

They'll probably say along the lines of, "KKK is a small group of folks that I would least worry about. The stars and bars represent the roots of my proud southern heritage." Something non-chalant like that.

As I said before, you might get, "the modern KKK isn't racist, they're just a group that looks out for the well being of white people. Trust me, I know, I have family in it."

BTW, this is bullshit, don't think I believe it, but I've heard it before.

 

[Dai101]

Protecting the military funeral not gay folk.

Oh, i know. Was just to ilustrate how even between fucktards can't stand each other. (and that no one likes the wbc, not even the klan)

 

[excelsiorlef]

And people said Bree's flag pole civil disobedience was the wrong way to go. It accelerated this thing ten fold. Way to go Bree!

Seriously without her there'd be no controversy to draw the KKK out and really force the issue as being in of racism.

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

They're just gonna let a known terrorist group hold a rally in front of a government building in the same state a racist white terrorist shot up a black church just a few days before? Is that right?

This is a mental illness problem. Or a class problem. Or a freedom of speech issue. Or something.

 

[M3d10n]

Waiting for the defense force.

 

[DrForester]

Waiting for the defense force.

Nah, there can't possibly be a KKK defense force on gaf...

 

[Disgraced]

This is a mental illness problem. Or a class problem. Or a freedom of speech issue. Or something.

All of the above, plus racism.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Thank you so much KKK, for helping take down this flag.