WeAreStarStuff
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I didn't realize that the Klan also considered themselves a Christian group? I'm an atheist, but do they think Jesus was a white guy living in the Middle East or am I missing something?
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KKK to hold Confederate Flag Rally at South Carolina State House
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Ray Wonder
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Jewish people are definitely considered white, by like everyone. Except white supremacy groups I guess.
A lot of Christians think Jesus was a white guy.
DrROBschiz
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How do these people even exist?
You should read a few posts on a forum called "Stormfront". It is very eye-opening.
Monkey_Plunkett
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Can you imagine the scenes if regular racist confederate flag fans turn up to oppose the KKK rally due to their support/presence being a surefire way of getting it torn down.
They'll just say "Not all Muslims are terrorists so therefore not all supporters of the Confederate flag are racist"
User 73706
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Best Freudian slip.
Would be awesome if the ACLU defended the KKK with a black lawyer.
Yea, look up southern Baptists & the KKK.
Veritigo_X
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Is this the flag heritage I keep hearing about?
He knows about you?
It says a lot about the heritage/culture (or lack thereof) of people that the only symbol they can drag up from their past is a flag flown by an army fighting to preserve slavery. You've got nothing else you can turn towards to celebrate your heritage?
PumpkinSpice
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Now that the cartoon super-racists have come out in support of the confederate flag, can we expect any "moderates" to stop claiming it's not racist? I mean who wants to be on the same side as the KKK?
First amendment bro. As long as they aren't doing anything illegal, they are legally allowed to assemble.
Just like anyone can have the confederate flag on their car or their house as well.
User 73706
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They're white.
There is nothing wrong with it being legal. They are free to express their ignorant views and we are free to ridicule them.
OnionPowder
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I almost want to join the KKK so I can have them organize rallies against stuff I don't agree with so it goes away quicker.
Deified Data
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Aren't they just a bunch of live-action roleplayers playing some ghost RPG? Like "Ghost: The Creepening" by White Wolf?
Hahaha, never. The KKK and the confederate flag are good lessons to future generations about how fucked up racism becomes. So no need to worry about being erased.
Also before all this started I had no idea that confederate flags were still being flown over gov't buildings. I live in a mostly southern town but the most I've seen of a confederate flag here has been a bumper sticker. If I saw any confederate flags being flown by the gov't in my city it would make me sick to my stomach. I can see why people want this shit torn down. Couldn't imagine living with seeing that every day where you live; being flown by a gov't that's meant to support you.
This shouldn't even be a question over whether it's still appropriate to fly that racist symbol. It's fucked up that I even have to say it; but I hope this KKK rally opens some people's eyes to the truth of what this flag represents.
wild wild rice
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buh buh buh the flag represents our families that died defending our lands her durp de durp
DrROBschiz
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Let em have their stupid rally
Just have some community event of your own at the same time that helps people ignore them
Just have some community event of your own at the same time that helps people ignore them
The KKK are trying to support the confederate flag's continued existence by holding a rally, calling its removal "cultural genocide". Where to even begin with this?
And don't worry KKK, you'll never be removed from history. We need examples like you to remind us what we are capable of and what we have overcome to better ourselves.
And don't worry KKK, you'll never be removed from history. We need examples like you to remind us what we are capable of and what we have overcome to better ourselves.
DrROBschiz
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The "they expect 200 people to attend" got me
And hell even that number seems high for this level of psychosis
Here's hoping that is just hope and ends just being a few people awkwardly shuffling around as they realise the mistake they've made; but there are (sadly) likely more of these pieces of human garbage hiding away, waiting for something to come along in hopes of rallying some support to forward their own twisted agenda.
SpiralZilla
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At first I was against this, but this rally might not be such a bad idea. Imagine how many people (or ar least politicians) will be left supporting the flag when they realize they're on the same side as the KKK.
In all seriousness, though, here we go again with the hypocrisy. "Stop the metaphorical genocide against us so we can commit real genocide someday."
Why isn't the government stopping THIS terrorist organization in its own backyard?
In all seriousness, though, here we go again with the hypocrisy. "Stop the metaphorical genocide against us so we can commit real genocide someday."
Why isn't the government stopping THIS terrorist organization in its own backyard?
Sho_Nuff82
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I don't think you guys appreciate just how sympathetic some of America is to the KKK. Yes, including some of our politicians. That flag is where it is now because a good chunk of the state actively agreed with their stance on segregation when our parents were in grade school, and still passively agree with it now.
Gordon Shumway
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I hope they break 200..shit 2000+ would be fantastic. The more show up, the better..
HP_Wuvcraft
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People will justify it so that, even though they don't side with the KKK, they still "side with what they are for". The kinds of mental gymnastics people will do in order to remain "right" will astound you.
……forgetit
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Yup
super-heated plasma
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Does anyone remember watching this amazing, terrifying ,and sad documentary on HBO in the nineties? Skinheads USA: Soldiers of the Race War
If you ever get a chance to watch it somehow, I suggest you do, but be prepared to be immensely pissed off. It's all about this Bill Riccio guy. He was mad insane. And like Hitler he somehow got people to follow him. Mostly disenfranchised youths. The one scene that still always sticks with me to this day is when he is talking to some kid probably around 8, and how the kid mentions how Hitler is "kept in his heart." ugh...
If you ever get a chance to watch it somehow, I suggest you do, but be prepared to be immensely pissed off. It's all about this Bill Riccio guy. He was mad insane. And like Hitler he somehow got people to follow him. Mostly disenfranchised youths. The one scene that still always sticks with me to this day is when he is talking to some kid probably around 8, and how the kid mentions how Hitler is "kept in his heart." ugh...
LOL..This gif is amazing.
They where also anti-Catholic
Lovely Salsa
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many jews do not see themselves as white
Kind of? I remember when I was a kid they circulated a bunch of pamphlets around the small town I grew up in and everybody was really worried about them doing a march. I think 2-3 of them showed up.
Ever heard of the falashas ? Jewish people come in all color/ethnicity. I think you're referring to ashkenazi jews.
And the KKK don't hate jews because they don't consider them white. They hate jews because they are hateful nutjobs who believe in a multitude of conspiracy theories, all of them involving jews as the masterminds behind the most evil plans. Open any youtube video remotely linked to race/religion/immigration etc... And you'll find comments about how jews are the ones who are responsible for " multiculturalism " and " non-white immigration " leading to the white-genocide we're " witnessing " right now. They're basically the spiritual successors of the nazis.
gutter_trash
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religion is not a color, Sammy David Junior converted to Judaism for couple of years.
And there Ethopian Jews.
And there Ethopian Jews.
Well... many Jewish people aren't white.
As a Jewish person, I personally see Judaism as both a religion and an ethnicity. But I don't really know if there are people who categorically state that "all Jewish people are not white."
I'd be interested to know how someone could ever hold such a belief.
NobleGundam
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This is gonna be gud
I did a similar project for an English class with a friend. Except by phone. I attempted to join and the first question was "What is your national and ethnic heritage/Are you of the white race?" and when I stated no they hung up.
Veritigo_X
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It's both a religion and an ethnicity.
GoldenEye 007
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I don't follow.
Anyway, they're legal because the US Constitution says they are. Freedom of speech and all. That's the short answer. Hate speech is protected along with non-hate speech.
hipbabboom
Huh? What did I say? Did I screw up again? :(
Yeah... that's how to help your cause 
Tallshortman
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We have freedom of speech protections, there's nothing wrong with that.
Only speech that actively promote violence is limited in these cases which the vast majority of current klans groups do not publicly advocate or participate in.
The current klan groups are a joke and shadows of their former 1870s and civil rights era incarnations.
You'd find more dangerous racist individuals on stormfront and right wing militia wannabes.
Earthstrike
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I don't even think the "heritage" argument is dodgy. Problem is it's a heritage OF hate.
The nazi flag is part of the history of germany. It IS a history of hate.
The mere fact that the confederate flag happened does not erase the racist connotations associated with it.
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