Analysis of a Robert E Lee quote about slavery seems pertinent to today's conversation

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12. My point is the absurd rationalization of racism

At least the rationalization of racism on the part of Lee. Part of that rationalization is the dominance of the white race being bound up with religious values. It's very similar to Spencer's pride in his white heritage and all that the whites have done. It just completely ignores the reality of slavery (or racism in modern terms). These contemporary racists feel closely connected with the likes of Lee and Jackson through that white heritage/Christian white supremacy mess of an ideology they cling to. I think these beliefs stagnated a long, long time ago, and they have come to form the basis of this heroes of the Confederacy cult worship.

Like I was explaining in my post below, the Nat Geo article on southern economy shocked me with its claim that it took at least 100 years for the south to come close to economic parity with the north. If true, I can begin to understand the deep seated hatred for all things northern, including equality for blacks. BUT please do not take that to mean I, in any way, condone their behavior or system of beliefs!