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The Ignorance of the Alt-Left: Abe Lincoln statue burned in Chicago

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by bigtexxx, Aug 18, 2017.

  1. FranchiseBlade

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    He was definitely racist but was still progressive by the measure of the day. He still moved the nation forward.
     
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    We can't move forward until we burn down the past memorials and art work that offends me.
     
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    I don't think it should be hard to say that fighting to preserve slavery is offensive to almost everyone.

    Statues that honor that part of our history should be preserved at the battlefields where it happened and/or museums.
     
  4. Bandwagoner

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    Don't clog museums and public lands with memorials to hate and slavery breh. All of that art is highly offensive to me and needs to just be destroyed.
     
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    Well maybe you are in the tiny minority that thinks fighting to preserve slavery isn't offensive.
     
  6. Bandwagoner

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    You are in the minority dude. Most of us in 2017(!) realize hate is NOT OK and won't stand for it. So you and your little minority views will just have to deal with it. Can't wait till they rename this town from a guy who literally owned people.
     
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    I'm not sure using sarcasm/satire to mock the idea that slavery is bad is really how you want to represent yourself. But if you do want to lash out at those against slavery, knock yourself out.
     
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    CaseyH having an angry white guy meltdown. Lol. Yikes. Probably be harassing random actresses online later. Do your thing son.
     
  10. Bandwagoner

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    suggesting that I am mocking the idea that slavery is bad is beyond the pale, jerk. Welcome to my ignore list. Try discussing things in a civil manner.
     
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    Bandwagoner has been triggered it seems.....
     
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    I don't stand for hate breh. I am always in Hermann park and tired of seeing art dedicated to slavery. You can pick whatever side of history you choose to be on.
     
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    Hmmm....well I'll just leave you to your meltdown.

    Have a good evening!
     
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    Speaking of ignorant leftists, I'm a bit surprised that no one has posted about someone trying to blow up the statue of Dick Dowling in Herman Park.
     
  15. FranchiseBlade

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    Nothing uncivil about what I posted.
     
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    fake news
     
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    Trump should have kept his mouth shut about beautiful confederate statues. Now idiots are using that as an excuse to vandalize all historical monuments.
     
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    Remember when the Redskins part of the Washington Redskins name was the most offensive? It was weeks ago.
     
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    only if you believe the time traveler theory.
     

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