Hello almost defunct blog o mine how ya been?, I mean man how many years has it been since I typed anything for this god-forsaken blog, but whatever what's important is that I am here.(loud applause plz.) 'you'(as if somebody reads my blogs,so just go with it) may be wondering, why I was gone for like 10 years, how do I put it hmmm... lack of motivation?, yezz thats it. anyway there's this one thing that has been bugging me lately, why are there confederate flags on our friggin public transportation?(jeeps,buses,etc.) cos as far as I know these flags are somewhat racist and are very controversial, well just to be sure I'll wiki it up. here goes...
The display of the Confederate flag remains a highly controversial and emotional topic, generally because of disagreement over its symbolism.
Some groups use the Southern Cross as one of the symbols associated with their organizations, including racist groups such as the Neo-Nazis and the Ku Klux Klan. The flag is also sometimes used by separatist organizations such as the Aryan Nations. The Aryan Nation also uses the U.S. flag as well as the Christian flag displayed in some Protestant churches.
Supporters of the flag view it as a symbol of southern heritage and the independence of the distinct cultural tradition of the South from Northern government. Due to its ban in some schools and universities that have viewed it as a racist symbol, display of the flag has, in these contexts, also been considered an exercise of free speech.[23]
Some historical societies such as the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy also use the flag as part of their symbols. Some rockabilly fans hold the Confederate flag as their emblem as well. The flag is a regular cultural meme, often appearing in association with a character intended to represent a stereotypical Southerner.
As a result of these varying perceptions, there have been a number of political controversies surrounding the use of the Confederate flag in Southern state flags, at sporting events, at Southern universities, and on public buildings. According to Civil War historian and native Southerner Shelby Foote, the flag traditionally represented the South's resistance to Northern political dominance; it became racially charged during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, when fighting against desegregation suddenly became the focal point of that resistance.
Symbols of the Confederacy remain a contentious issue across the United States and have been debated vigorously in many Southern state legislatures over their civic placement since the 1990s.
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you see? thats some weird ass sh** right there, but then you might say "stupid damfak there are more asinine things thats considered racist and linked to secret societies more than that friggin flag" yes that might be true, BUT! why on our humble jeeps and buses? why Filipinos? i mean watdafak!? is it to show that we are a superior race towards southern Americans? I think not, cos we really cant feel superior towards any country if the rest of the world, with the exception of antarctica has been picking on us. (brown monkeys anyone?)then you might say "what do I care?"...
Exactly! the purpose of this post(if you somehow read through it) was to totally waste your time! nah I kid, It just makes me feel a little better + it relieves stress, if I get to say a few things out of my mind, hope you enjoyed this post and I hope to see you again next time.
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