tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32362551.post1790534466513728791..comments2023-12-13T16:57:33.142-06:00Comments on Blogodidact: Does this flag make our But look big? Damn right, yours, mine and everyone else's.Van Harveyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08470413719262297062noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32362551.post-90151639639889689502015-07-23T19:43:45.106-05:002015-07-23T19:43:45.106-05:00Thanks Ben, and Braco or Bravo, I appreciate it!Thanks Ben, and Braco or Bravo, I appreciate it!Van Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470413719262297062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32362551.post-53078484183688428852015-07-23T05:48:45.000-05:002015-07-23T05:48:45.000-05:00Er, Bravo, not braco. Er, Bravo, not braco. USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32362551.post-77119819226346748712015-07-23T05:47:07.958-05:002015-07-23T05:47:07.958-05:00This post is a masterpiece, Van!
Braco zulu!
I u...This post is a masterpiece, Van!<br />Braco zulu! <br /><br />I understand why some conservatives/libertarians don't see the confederate flags as symbols of racism anymore, and instead see it as a symbol of rebellion against fascism and nanny stateism.<br />However, as you mentioned, they shouldn't be surprised that so many others, particularly black folks, see it as it was originally designed for.<br /><br />If those conservatives need a symbol to rally themselves against facism, communism, etc., why not Old Glory?<br />Or better yet, just realize they don't need a symbol to oppose the anti-liberty left, be they democrats or RINO's.<br /><br />Democrats own and created all of the confederate flags and we should be saying that, as you have, loud and clear.<br />Unfortunately, there are far too many conservatives who have kneejerk reactions to oppose anything the left says or does, no matter what it is.<br /><br />As you point out, we should never allow them to define the narrative, or fall for their traps.<br />There's more than enough truth and evidence to rip the left's dictates to shreds, as you so easily demonstrated.<br />Van, I must admit I am a bit envious of your ability to cut through the BS the left spouts with such ease. <br />And thank you, I learned a lot from this post. :)<br /><br />USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32362551.post-20765761990192174192015-07-20T08:13:48.649-05:002015-07-20T08:13:48.649-05:00anonymous said "They are using words as cudge...anonymous said "They are using words as cudgels, and after the Alinskyite manner. Whatever you re..."<br /><br />You didn't read to the end, did you. Van Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470413719262297062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32362551.post-39014948409846935622015-07-20T07:14:06.553-05:002015-07-20T07:14:06.553-05:00Well actually, it is your mistake to imagine that ...Well actually, it is your mistake to imagine that this is about rational discourse: it makes no difference what rational rejoinder or rebuttal you make to these assaults, for the purpose is not one of rational debate between citizens or "righting wrongs" between the races.<br /><br />They are using words as cudgels, and after the Alinskyite manner. Whatever you refute, a new accusation will come. One of their points, though not the only point, is to frame the discussion and control the narrative. So now they have you talking about the GOP and "Race". True, you could try to move the discussion to the Democrats and Race, but they will not let you.<br /><br />You have fallen into the trap. Better to call this episode for what it really is: more agitprop in an American style "Cultural Revolution" implemented as yet another political front, this time against a section of the country that the communists thus far have not been able to completely dominate.<br /><br />It is not about "race", or even "the Democrat Party". They do not really care about "race", no more than they care about "gays" or "women" or even the Democrat Party.<br /><br />These are just political fronts for their "direct political action" teams.<br /><br />Certainly you mean well, but you do not appear to understand what fight you are in.<br />You have been played, and so has the GOP.<br /><br />And you very good arguments notwithstanding, the GOP will lose votes over this flag flap, not gain them. The proper response in the beginning was to laugh at the Left for imagining that a assault from a deranged man had anything to do with a flag at all, and then point out that this was planned long ago as in anticipation of any sort of "incident" which might fall out of their constant provocations. They should have rather pointed out that the provocative and racial rhetoric and action of the the Democrats, along with the false consciousness they force feed minorities has caused much suffering, divided the country and set race relation back 50 years. <br /><br />Here as almost in all cases, the Right in general, and the GOP in particular, does not understand what is really going on and plays into the hands of the Left.<br /><br />This is not about rational discourse and debates among respectful citizens, this is an assault by traitors. They are at the point of finally winning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com