It's time for the South to rise again!

[Leongsam]

 

[Leongsam]

 

[Leongsam]

why is the confederate flag offensive?


The Confederate flag is considered offensive for several reasons linked to its historical and contemporary uses:
Historical Context:

• The Confederate flag, particularly the design most commonly known today (the Confederate battle flag), was used during the Civil War by the Confederate States of America, which sought to preserve and expand the institution of slavery. The primary reason for secession was to maintain the right to enslave African Americans, as explicitly stated in the secession documents of several southern states. This association with slavery and the fight against abolitionism forms a significant part of why the flag is seen as offensive.
  https://theconversation.com/why-is-the-confederate-flag-so-offensive-143256
  https://www.quora.com/Why-is-the-Confederate-flag-offensive-to-some
  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jun/22/charleston-killings-confederate-flag-debate

Post-Civil War Use:

• After the Civil War, the flag was adopted by groups that resisted civil rights and desegregation efforts, particularly during the mid-20th century. The flag became a symbol of resistance against racial integration, notably used by the Dixiecrats in 1948 and later by segregationists during the Civil Rights Movement. This use further cemented its association with racial oppression and white supremacy.
  https://theconversation.com/why-is-the-confederate-flag-so-offensive-143256
  https://acwm.org/blog/myths-misunderstandings-confederate-flag/
  https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/jun/22/charleston-killings-confederate-flag-debate

Modern Symbolism:

• Today, the flag is often associated with white supremacist groups and hate crimes. High-profile incidents, like the 2015 Charleston church shooting by Dylann Roof, who was photographed with the flag, have reinforced this perception. Many view the flag as a symbol of racial hatred, oppression, and intimidation against Black Americans and other minorities.
  https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/how-confederate-battle-flag-became-symbol-racism
  https://firstamendment.mtsu.edu/article/confederate-flag/
  https://www.collegiatetimes.com/opi...cle_ba11033a-22d7-11e7-a9aa-b3959dda0c33.html

Cultural Impact:

• Despite arguments from some that the flag represents Southern heritage or pride, the broader cultural impact has been one of division and pain, especially for African Americans who see it as a reminder of their ancestors' enslavement, oppression, and the systemic racism that followed. This duality in perception contributes to its offensive nature in public discourse.
  https://www.facinghistory.org/resource-library/taking-down-confederate-flag
  https://www.abc10.com/article/news/...ined/103-ad377db1-52e7-46ef-a43e-75a5da7e0703
  

In summary, the Confederate flag is offensive to many because it symbolizes a history of racial oppression, slavery, and resistance to civil rights, which is still painfully relevant in contemporary discussions about race and identity in the U.S.

 

[sbfuncle]

Didn't know you are also a guitar man
This one look like WWF wrestlers with multiple skills

 

[A Singaporean]

There is nothing wrong owning slaves. In fact to be fair every family should own at least two.

 

[syed putra]

Wot! And legalise slavery?

The South, meaning third world countries are abandoning the West in big numbers.

 

[syed putra]

 

[bigozt]

The South is synonymous with good ol family values, religiousity, tradition and loyalty to country. Many Catholic South Vietnamese chose to settle in Houston, and many well off BLMs in Atlanta. Blue state Libtards, Communists, Jihadists and especially Fakestinians not welcomed all races of the South. They believe in lean government, not fat ones like Demoncrats or PAP.

 

[ftan42]

The BRICS group, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded its membership to include several countries from the Global South, such as Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia
This expansion aims to strengthen economic ties, increased trade and investment opportunities among member, and reduced dependence on traditional Western economic countries