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Old 08-19-2017, 07:14 AM
 
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you ( plural) seem to be the ones trying to start a war-like the ole days--old traditions and way of thinking--
the left is saying NO! we not going backwards
We learn from history as we go forward. Erasing history will ensure one erases future successes.
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Old 08-19-2017, 09:40 AM
 
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What?
Why? Where? Reading comprehension difficult?
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Old 08-19-2017, 09:50 AM
 
Location: near bears but at least no snakes
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Intent. If there is bad intent behind statues, tear them down or remove them--same with a name. Otherwise, this stuff is a waste of time. Don't we have better things to do?

And "the left" does not want changes in names; only the far left does. There is far left and far right. Most of us on the left are in the left of middle and we want names to stay as they are.
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Old 08-19-2017, 03:59 PM
 
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Intent. [b] There is far left and far right. Most of us on the left are in the left of middle and most of us on the right are in the middle and we want names to stay as they are.
Fixed it for ya.
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Old 08-19-2017, 04:09 PM
 
Location: The analog world
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I owe you a thanks for inspiring me to perform a genealogy search I'd never thought to do. A search of Civil War records indicates that my unusual birth surname is associated only with Union soldiers, which isn't terribly surprising, but still a nice thing to learn.
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Old 08-19-2017, 05:21 PM
 
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You lost the Civil War....losers don't get monuments. Think there are Hitler monuments in Germany?? Think there are US military monuments in Vietnam?? Think again.
Uh; IF we're gonna go there: how about changing ALL the straight up Spanish names of a lot of places in the US? Mexico LOST its war with us in 1848.

While we're at it; how about changing ANY American Indian name cause the AI's also lost.

I'm being a bit sarcastic here cause Hispanic and AI place names ARE a part of US history and, should be left alone. Just like the "Confederate" names.
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Old 08-19-2017, 05:52 PM
 
Location: Texas
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I suggest that us Southerners take down every northern general, northern town name, statue, etc that has anything to do with the North. They were solely responsible for murdering my ancestors in the Civil War, that is a crime that brings up lots of butt-hurt feelings and so I want the Lincoln Memorial blown up to protect my feelings...

Contact the National Park Service immediately.

They need your input.

Keep us updated.

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Old 08-19-2017, 05:55 PM
 
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Since the left is mortified and offended by Civil War Southern Generals, Southern Leaders and All POTUS up to and during that time, except Lincoln..Lets change your last name too...
I propose that all people that have last names that are representative of the Civil War Generals/Politicians of the South, and any POTUS, etc that owned slaves be changed too. This will make you feel better, i am sure, as your feelings are hurt..
So, go through the process of changing your name to something more universally accepted.. Like Clinton, nope, they were rednecks from Arkansas, or Byrd, nope he was KKK, or ....Mine, nope my family name had something to do with civil rights, and i dont want people jumping on the bandwagon...
Oh, just make up one, I am sure you will find one that doesnt offend you.
The left is claiming no such thing. You are just lying. Basic tactic of the right. The fact you would make such a claim and offer no link speaks volumes. In the words of your FUHRER this is FAKE NEWS.
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Old 08-19-2017, 09:43 PM
 
Location: Texas
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Some of us refuse to accept your PC version of America. Erasing history is the stuff of Nazis, taliban and commies. PC is about silencing freedom of speech in order to secure the liberal position from any challenges. Remember there are a lot of us, enough that republicans won the election. Also remember that a great many of us live in those old confederate states that currently are having thier history and culture attacked. Don't like statues to the confederacy? Keep it up and maybe you will be fighting the NEW confederacy. I hate the liberals, I hate thier freedom America hating ways, I hate them and would gladly put on a grey uniform if the time ever called for it. Think that's crazy talk? More and more you hear discussion of a possible second American civil war, we are easily as divided as we were in the 1850s. I am starting to think we will never settle these issues peacefully. The libs refuse to respect our rights and we refuse to give in and live in thier world. The funny thing about all of it is the libs think they will win again like it's still 1865. Things will go much worse for y'all if you start another war. We are prosperous, industrialized, well armed and we are tougher. Our military is made of of red state folks and most of the bases are here too. Really I am not sure what cards blue state America would hol in a civil war. Oh I guess y'all protest better than us
Relax, sonny.

You and the other wannabe Johnny Rebs won't get a do-over on the Civil War. Except maybe in your computer games.

And that way, ya won't get hurt unless you trip over the power cord.
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Old 08-20-2017, 05:26 AM
 
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The left is claiming no such thing. You are just lying. Basic tactic of the right. The fact you would make such a claim and offer no link speaks volumes. In the words of your FUHRER this is FAKE NEWS.
Are you being sarcastic or what...I know I am ..
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