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People so butt-hurt over the confederate flag flown @ SC capitol ???

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.frenchy
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Like why? I could see if a northern state was flying it...

It's a symbol of southern HERITAGE, not hate. Maybe to some retarded white trash fuckers. But it is flying high at the SC capital building, not because of racism, but to remember those that laid down their lives to stand for what they believed, for states rights. NOT only because of slavery.

There were tons of FREE slaves that fought for the south during the civil war, with many African Americans in the Sons of the Confederacy. Look it up if you want.


You're all fucking stupid if you think the flag is a symbol of racism just because the KKK uses it, obviously it's fucking dumb for anyone in the north to fly it. That's a no-brainer.


Jeb Bush/Mitt Romney are fucking idiots to try and make SC take the flag down. Ted Cruz said it perfectly:

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Jun 21 2015 8:58PM
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louie.mirags
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yeahmonSorry for the double post but why are there so many liberals on NS


Being "liberal" is pretty hip for the college age group and this site has a lot of 18-26 year olds. But, I hate this question because why can't people just have an opinion without being labeled? For example, I lean liberal when it comes to social issues. However, when it comes to almost every other issue I lean libertarian. But, I may say my stance on this issue and you may say "oh dumb libtard". Do you see the problem in that? You want to just lump people all into one category and then judge them based on that.

This is bad the other way too when people do not want to think for themselves and they just follow their "parties" rhetoric. They blindly believe whatever their party candidate is spewing without realizing the top candidates from both parties take money from the same special interest groups. In other words, the candidates run for the corporations and not the people. You're better off thinking for yourself.
Jun 23 2015 8:41AM
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yeahmon
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louie.miragsBeing "liberal" is pretty hip for the college age group and this site has a lot of 18-26 year olds. But, I hate this question because why can't people just have an opinion without being labeled? For example, I lean liberal when it comes to social issues. However, when it comes to almost every other issue I lean libertarian. But, I may say my stance on this issue and you may say "oh dumb libtard". Do you see the problem in that? You want to just lump people all into one category and then judge them based on that.

This is bad the other way too when people do not want to think for themselves and they just follow their "parties" rhetoric. They blindly believe whatever their party candidate is spewing without realizing the top candidates from both parties take money from the same special interest groups. In other words, the candidates run for the corporations and not the people. You're better off thinking for yourself.


First off I would like to say you have he coolest icon I have seen in a while and secondly I do think for myself and I happen to think more conservatively
Jun 23 2015 8:49AM
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deleted5
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MinggNo, that was me. I didn't switch because men said i couldn't do it. I was told that in high school by everyone. They said stuff along the lines of "science is for men"- once again from a super conservative high school where straying from the norm was not encouraged. I switched for other reasons that are irrelevant to this conversation.

But no, I don't have a marketing degree. The people in that thread assumed i had a marketing degree which I never said I had, lol. I'm currently in school for marketing and financial analysis. That project i mentioned was through one of my intro marketing classes.

Wait how is this even related to this conversation?

It's relevant to the conversation because you never corrected anyone when they said you had a marketing degree, and if you do have a marketing degree it means you went to college and I would hope you had to take at least one history class if you did go there.

I just don't understand how the Civil War isnt common knowledge in America, that's what's confusing me. Even if your town is conservative you should still know what that flag stands and why the South wanted to secede from the union, and apparently you don't which I don't understand I guess its on the schools end.
Jun 23 2015 8:51AM
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louie.mirags
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yeahmonFirst off I would like to say you have he coolest icon I have seen in a while and secondly I do think for myself and I happen to think more conservatively


thanks dude and that is good that you do for sure. What ideas do you like that lean conservative?
Jun 23 2015 8:53AM
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deleted5
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onenerdykidI think you're being rhetorical but just so everyone knows, it is illegal to publicly bear the Nazi flag, associated insignias, associated slogans or associated greetings in Germany. They take it a bit more seriously than South Carolina does.


Do you know what flag they fly in substitution of the swastika?
Jun 23 2015 8:53AM
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yeahmon
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louie.miragsthanks dude and that is good that you do for sure. What ideas do you like that lean conservative?


I believe in minimal government, sting supporter of capitalism, believe America can still be an exceptional country, pro-life, supporter of the second amendment, I think gay marriage should be up to states to decide, against socialist medical care systems, now I will say I go against most conservative thought by thinking cannabis should be legal
Jun 23 2015 9:21AM
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ndye
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yeahmonbelieve America can still be an exceptional country,


I dont think that is a conservative and or liberal belief but rather something that is at the heart of why all people are either liberal or conservative.
Jun 23 2015 9:41AM
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ndye
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ndyeI dont think that is a conservative and or liberal belief but rather something that is at the heart of why all people are either liberal or conservative.


conservative or liberal* dont know why I threw the and in there
Jun 23 2015 9:42AM
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californiagrown
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yeahmonI believe in minimal government, sting supporter of capitalism, believe America can still be an exceptional country, pro-life, supporter of the second amendment, I think gay marriage should be up to states to decide, against socialist medical care systems, now I will say I go against most conservative thought by thinking cannabis should be legal


So you don't like everyone having civil rights? You don't think that should be a mandatory thing in this country?


Well, aren't you a bigoted POS.
Jun 23 2015 9:45AM
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louie.mirags
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yeahmonI believe in minimal government, sting supporter of capitalism, believe America can still be an exceptional country, pro-life, supporter of the second amendment, I think gay marriage should be up to states to decide, against socialist medical care systems, now I will say I go against most conservative thought by thinking cannabis should be legal


See you're all over the place too which is great but that is why I pointed out why I didn't like your question about liberals. Why must be lump everybody into one category?

I must ask, if you're for minimal government why would you think the government should be able to decide what you do with your body (abortion for example) or who you marry (having states decide)?
Jun 23 2015 9:52AM
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Turd.Ferguson
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nocturnalDo you know what flag they fly in substitution of the swastika?


did you watch the nightly show with larry wilmore
Jun 23 2015 10:06AM
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yeahmon
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louie.miragsSee you're all over the place too which is great but that is why I pointed out why I didn't like your question about liberals. Why must be lump everybody into one category?

I must ask, if you're for minimal government why would you think the government should be able to decide what you do with your body (abortion for example) or who you marry (having states decide)?


Being prolife can tie into the minimal government thing because abortion clinics are government owned and ran so by getting rid of them there is less government I am really also against all entitlement programs and with the marriage issue it is in the constitution that it is up to the states to decide
Jun 23 2015 10:33AM
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onenerdykid
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yeahmonabortion clinics are government owned and ran


What? To say that an abortion clinic like Planned Parenthood is government owned and run is note even remotely true. They do receive government funding, but that only accounts for about 1/3 of their funding.
Jun 23 2015 10:57AM
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yeahmon
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onenerdykidWhat? To say that an abortion clinic like Planned Parenthood is government owned and run is note even remotely true. They do receive government funding, but that only accounts for about 1/3 of their funding.


I need to research the topic more but I am really just against killing especially unborn babies who have not even had a shot at life
Jun 23 2015 11:00AM
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ndye
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yeahmonI need to research the topic more but I am really just against killing especially unborn babies who have not even had a shot at life


Late term abortions are wrong, outright. Using abortion as a form of birth control (which I have never heard of happening outside of pro life arguments) is wrong. To say that a fetus at 4-8 weeks is alive, I dunno.

I definitely understand the pro life argument, I think as a male however, it isnt really my place to tell women what they can and cannot do with their bodies, albeit an emotional issue.
Jun 23 2015 11:03AM
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SFB
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if you think the civil war was fought over slavery you are greatly mistaken. aso less than 5% of whites in the south owned slaves. slavery was used as an excuse to stop the south from seceding so the rest of the countries economy wouldn't be decimated without southern industries to support it. the flag is not a symbol of racism or hate, it is a symbol of rebellion and independence
Jun 23 2015 11:06AM
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ndye
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SFBif you think the civil war was fought over slavery you are greatly mistaken. aso less than 5% of whites in the south owned slaves. slavery was used as an excuse to stop the south from seceding so the rest of the countries economy wouldn't be decimated without southern industries to support it. the flag is not a symbol of racism or hate, it is a symbol of rebellion and independence


http://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/five-myths-about-why-the-south-seceded/2011/01/03/ABHr6jD_story.html
Jun 23 2015 11:12AM
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hishighnesss
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SFBif you think the civil war was fought over slavery you are greatly mistaken. aso less than 5% of whites in the south owned slaves. slavery was used as an excuse to stop the south from seceding so the rest of the countries economy wouldn't be decimated without southern industries to support it. the flag is not a symbol of racism or hate, it is a symbol of rebellion and independence


Shut the fuck up Choob, you are the biggest tool. Go put the flag up your asshole if you like it so much you racist
Jun 23 2015 11:43AM
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louie.mirags
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yeahmonI need to research the topic more but I am really just against killing especially unborn babies who have not even had a shot at life


I respect your opinion, but who is going to care for the unwanted babies? The parents? That would be punishing a kid who has not gotten a fair chance yet. You would almost have to agree with government healthcare and government assistance to support being prolife. Somebody is going to have to pay for those babies... Just something to think about
Jun 23 2015 11:45AM
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las.
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SFBslavery was used as an excuse to stop the south from seceding so the rest of the countries economy wouldn't be decimated without southern industries to support it.


I think that's a stretch. The north and south had vastly different, and almost entirely independent economies. What caused that divide in the first place, you may ask? The south's dependence on slave labour. The south wanted, and fought in the attempt, to preserve the state slavery rights of which their economy was largely built around. The confederate constitution made the illegalisation itself of slavery illegal, they loved it that much. Read through any of the declarations of secession and you'll see how passionate they were about preserving the institution of slavery.
From a speech made by the vice-president of the confederacy: "...Our new Government is founded upon exactly the opposite ideas; its foundations are laid, its cornerstone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery, subordination to the superior race, is his natural and normal condition."
Jun 23 2015 11:50AM
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hishighnesss
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again, racism is like cancer. you don't know when you have it.
Jun 23 2015 12:22PM
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deleted5
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Turd.Fergusondid you watch the nightly show with larry wilmore

Not last night no but I said it 2 pages ago that other racist organizations use that flag as their symbol. I also have a bunch of friends from Austria and they told me years ago if you have a tattoo of a swastika you go to jail so I know that they use it as substitution. That's very common knowledge KKK uses it as well.
Jun 23 2015 12:28PM
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deleted5
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SFBif you think the civil war was fought over slavery you are greatly mistaken. aso less than 5% of whites in the south owned slaves. slavery was used as an excuse to stop the south from seceding so the rest of the countries economy wouldn't be decimated without southern industries to support it. the flag is not a symbol of racism or hate, it is a symbol of rebellion and independence


Let's just pretend like that's true which its not. You think the rest of the people down there treated African Americans like equals?
Jun 23 2015 12:33PM
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Huck_Norris
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louie.miragsI respect your opinion, but who is going to care for the unwanted babies? The parents? That would be punishing a kid who has not gotten a fair chance yet. You would almost have to agree with government healthcare and government assistance to support being prolife. Somebody is going to have to pay for those babies... Just something to think about




You really have to love the notion that they want to fight for these lives to be born... And then tell them to fuck off as soon as the bill for it comes in.

That isn't being pro life, it's being pro birth. You can't scream that you care if you really don't so I find the "Pro Life/ Anti Healthcare" position to be one that's completely full of shit personally.
Jun 23 2015 12:45PM
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Charlie_Kelly
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I find it funny/ironic that conservatives are for limited government yet most agree with the patriot act. Silly conservatives, make up your mind.!
Jun 23 2015 12:59PM
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bakedpow
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there is so much stupid in this thread it's mind boggling. you could do a pretty cool social experiment with newschoolers and their political views
Jun 23 2015 2:02PM
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Charlie_Kelly
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I find it funny/ironic that conservatives are for limited government yet most agree with the patriot act. Silly conservatives, make up your mind.!
Jun 23 2015 2:35PM
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hishighnesss
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Granite_StateI find it funny/ironic that conservatives are for limited government yet most agree with the patriot act. Silly conservatives, make up your mind.!


dude u posted this same thing 2 hours ago
Jun 23 2015 2:36PM
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Charlie_Kelly
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hishighnesssdude u posted this same thing 2 hours ago


Yeah I know my phone fucked up.
Jun 23 2015 2:51PM
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S.J.W
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SFBif you think the civil war was fought over slavery you are greatly mistaken. aso less than 5% of whites in the south owned slaves. slavery was used as an excuse to stop the south from seceding so the rest of the countries economy wouldn't be decimated without southern industries to support it. the flag is not a symbol of racism or hate, it is a symbol of rebellion and independence

See I think you're trolling, but then again there's a very real chance you really are that stupid. I'm going to go with the later. Fuck you're stupid.
Jun 23 2015 3:05PM
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SFB
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S.J.WSee I think you're trolling, but then again there's a very real chance you really are that stupid. I'm going to go with the later. Fuck you're stupid.

damn u really convinced me with those hot opinions. ur really smart, stay in Canada butthead
Jun 23 2015 8:24PM
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S.J.W
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SFBdamn u really convinced me with those hot opinions. ur really smart, stay in Canada butthead


Yeah I'll happily stay in Canada. Less chances of being involved in a school shooting. Am I right?
Jun 23 2015 8:31PM
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Mingg
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SFBif you think the civil war was fought over slavery you are greatly mistaken. aso less than 5% of whites in the south owned slaves. slavery was used as an excuse to stop the south from seceding so the rest of the countries economy wouldn't be decimated without southern industries to support it. the flag is not a symbol of racism or hate, it is a symbol of rebellion and independence


so, this is basically how the civil war was taught at my high school... almost the exact same perspective that my teachers had and taught us to be "right." It's fucked as shit. Whether you're trolling or not there are seriously people who believe this(and teach it) and clearly that is so fucking wrong...
Jun 23 2015 8:43PM
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SFB
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S.J.WYeah I'll happily stay in Canada. Less chances of being involved in a school shooting. Am I right?

classy dude, only response is to make fun of dead school children. keep up the great work.
Jun 23 2015 8:46PM
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SFB
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Minggso, this is basically how the civil war was taught at my high school... almost the exact same perspective that my teachers had and taught us to be "right." It's fucked as shit. Whether you're trolling or not there are seriously people who believe this(and teach it) and clearly that is so fucking wrong...

the victor writes history... but i didnt know you knew the sole truth about the civil war! very impressive glad to know you are correct and anyone who thinks differently is wrong!
Jun 23 2015 8:48PM
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S.J.W
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SFBclassy dude, only response is to make fun of dead school children. keep up the great work.


You're dumber than I originally thought if you think my comment was a joke in any way. But then again, you think less than 5% of the south owned slaves and the civil war wasn't about slavery so you could possibly be that dumb. Stay in school and read a history book once in a while, instead of just trolling NS and you might actually learn something.
Jun 23 2015 8:49PM
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.frenchy
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the point of making this thread was because it should be up to those in SC or the south to do what they want, states should decide. not a bunch of libtard kids who think the confederate flag is fuckin racist.

The American flag was the only flag flown on slave ships, good luck trying to change 5 states flags in the south that pretty much are the confederate flag

Maybe if your relatives died for the flag you'd think differently, idk. I love how nobody even reads the OP and thinks i'm a racist, sick!!!!!
Jun 23 2015 9:19PM
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hishighnesss
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.frenchythe point of making this thread was because it should be up to those in SC or the south to do what they want, states should decide. not a bunch of libtard kids who think the confederate flag is fuckin racist.

The American flag was the only flag flown on slave ships, good luck trying to change 5 states flags in the south that pretty much are the confederate flag

Maybe if your relatives died for the flag you'd think differently, idk. I love how nobody even reads the OP and thinks i'm a racist, sick!!!!!


u r a fucking racist

racism is like cancer, you don't know when you got it
Jun 23 2015 9:21PM
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.frenchy
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Minggso, this is basically how the civil war was taught at my high school... almost the exact same perspective that my teachers had and taught us to be "right." It's fucked as shit. Whether you're trolling or not there are seriously people who believe this(and teach it) and clearly that is so fucking wrong...


He can't be trolling if he's fucking right. Why would FREE SLAVES fight for the fucking south, if the war was fought about slavery...

some fuckin' people.
Jun 23 2015 9:25PM
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S.J.W
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.frenchyHe can't be trolling if he's fucking right. Why would FREE SLAVES fight for the fucking south, if the war was fought about slavery...

some fuckin' people.


That's wrong. So fucking wrong. The confederates by policy didn't allow blacks to be slaves until March of 1865.
Jun 23 2015 9:35PM
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Charlie_Kelly
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SFBthe victor writes history... but i didnt know you knew the sole truth about the civil war! very impressive glad to know you are correct and anyone who thinks differently is wrong!


The more you post in these threads the more I think you should stick to what you know best; autism and trying too hard to be funny
Jun 23 2015 9:35PM
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.frenchy
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S.J.WThat's wrong. So fucking wrong. The confederates by policy didn't allow blacks to be slaves until March of 1865.


Go read a history book or something kid, my lord. Free slaves fought for the south, nobody forced them to, that's a simple fact... get bent
Jun 23 2015 9:42PM
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Charlie_Kelly
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.frenchyGo read a history book or something kid, my lord. Free slaves fought for the south, nobody forced them to, that's a simple fact... get bent


Haha I could think of a few reasons. Cmon frenchy that can't be the strong point of your argument. You're getting lit up in here, show em what the south can really do!
Jun 23 2015 9:46PM
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S.J.W
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.frenchyGo read a history book or something kid, my lord. Free slaves fought for the south, nobody forced them to, that's a simple fact... get bent


Can you not read? Blacks weren't allowed to fight for the south until March of 1865.


University of Tennessee historian Stephen Ash wrote in 2006 in the Journal Reviews in American History, that in January of 1864, Confederate Maj. Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne proposed enlisting slaves. When Confederate President Jefferson Davis heard the suggestion, Ash wrote, he "not only rejected the idea but also ordered that the subject be dropped and never discussed again in the army."

Also if the war was about anything other than slavery it would of started during the nullification crisis.


Again, you haven't answered the question, what if some German states flew a swastika high above their state capital? And said shit like "it represents our history, our past, and our pride"
Jun 23 2015 9:52PM
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SFB
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S.J.WYou're dumber than I originally thought if you think my comment was a joke in any way. But then again, you think less than 5% of the south owned slaves and the civil war wasn't about slavery so you could possibly be that dumb. Stay in school and read a history book once in a while, instead of just trolling NS and you might actually learn something.

dang it! trumped once again!
Jun 23 2015 9:57PM
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Spagett+
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Minggso, this is basically how the civil war was taught at my high school... almost the exact same perspective that my teachers had and taught us to be "right." It's fucked as shit. Whether you're trolling or not there are seriously people who believe this(and teach it) and clearly that is so fucking wrong...


Yeah your teachers were dumb as shit then. I thought only elementary schoolers thought it was over slavery. It was almost fully about keeping the union together.
Jun 23 2015 10:09PM
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las.
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SFBdang it! trumped once again!


Spagett+Yeah your teachers were dumb as shit then. I thought only elementary schoolers thought it was over slavery. It was almost fully about keeping the union together.


Enter: the shitty trolls. You're gonna have a hard time shitposting in here friends, frenchy's already got that well and truly covered
Jun 23 2015 10:42PM
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SFB
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las.Enter: the shitty trolls. You're gonna have a hard time shitposting in here friends, frenchy's already got that well and truly covered

lmao ur prof pic is gaben, get lost nerd.
Jun 23 2015 10:44PM
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SkiBum.
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nocturnalAren't you college educated? How are you just learning about this stuff now, this is history I learned about in 6th grade.


Its not the same.

One is a symbol, adopted, that is known world wide foe the slaughter of millions.

The other is a flag of the country back in the day that represents color and pride for some.

On that same note, i would love to have some legit natzi memeriable for the sake of it. That stuff fetches top dollar at auctions
Jun 23 2015 11:49PM
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deleted5
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SkiBum.Its not the same.

One is a symbol, adopted, that is known world wide foe the slaughter of millions.

The other is a flag of the country back in the day that represents color and pride for some.

On that same note, i would love to have some legit natzi memeriable for the sake of it. That stuff fetches top dollar at auctions


Theres No pride it's a flag of war which they lost.
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