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Old 08-04-2016, 08:52 PM
 
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I know when it's from - - I also know the kind of people who I see flying it proudly today. I'm not into hanging out with angry paranoid white guy.
well at least you don't generalize
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Old 08-04-2016, 08:52 PM
 
Location: In your head, rent free
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People who fly that flag in 2016 don't want to have anything to do with me either. At least I believe those people should have rights, which isn't the way many of them treat people of Hispanic descent and Muslims.
You're delusional.
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Old 08-04-2016, 08:54 PM
 
Location: In your head, rent free
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well at least you don't generalize
CD never fails to provide plenty examples for what we should all hope our kids don't become, this thread is certainly no different.
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Old 08-04-2016, 08:54 PM
 
Location: Santa Monica
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well at least you don't generalize
It's only generalizing or discrimination when a certain group does it to a certain group.

You have to check your SJW handbook to see who is allowed to generalize and against whom.
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Old 08-04-2016, 09:10 PM
 
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This is getting bad, this is a US Historically Flag. Anything to chip away from Freedom of Speech.
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Old 08-04-2016, 09:19 PM
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Only a matter of time before old glory is up for debate.
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Old 08-04-2016, 09:25 PM
 
Location: Santa Monica
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Only a matter of time before old glory is up for debate.
More than likely someone will be offended by the white stripes and white stars.
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Old 08-04-2016, 09:31 PM
 
Location: One of the 13 original colonies.
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for the love of all that is holy, this ***t has GOT to stop!

Federal Agency Says Wearing Gadsden Flag Might Constitute Racial Harassment. Here’s Why. | Tribunist

Gadsden flag under EEOC microscope: Agency unclear if iconic 'Don't Tread on Me' design is racist - Washington Times

seems that an AA at a Federal job complained about a worker wearing it on a hat. Now it's being investigated for potential racism


Unbelievable!! This kind of bulls#^t has got to stop.
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Old 08-04-2016, 09:36 PM
 
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People who fly that flag in 2016 don't want to have anything to do with me either.
On that we can all agree.
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Old 08-04-2016, 09:39 PM
 
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As much as I immediately judge a person negatively when I see that flag, it isn't racist and shouldn't be restricted in any way.
Do you self-identify as a progressive?
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