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Behind the Aegis

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13. Don't avert your eyes above.

Sun Aug 6, 2017, 04:23 AM

Aug 2017

It is nothing more than an extension of anti-Semitism not being worthy, just like Jews. We (Jews) are expected to over look anti-Semitism and slights against us.

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US T-Shirt Company is selling Swastika tee shirts aiming to make them a "symbol of love and peace." [View all] grossproffit Aug 2017 OP

It still is a symbol of peace and auspiciousness and the orientation doesn't matter in Hindu Ninsianna Aug 2017 #1

Then why are they using the NAZI version? grossproffit Aug 2017 #3

As I stated, there aren't two versions. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #4

I really can't believe this conversation is taking place. grossproffit Aug 2017 #7

I truly cannot either. It's disgusting how people keep puking Ninsianna Aug 2017 #10

The appropriation took place in the 1930s and, unfortunately, was highly successful. yardwork Aug 2017 #21

The name was coined from the Sanskrit in the 1870s, but it's been in use in Europe... JHB Aug 2017 #38

It was a popular design Retrograde Aug 2017 #60

One, no one is being "silenced". Two, these people arent reclaiming, they're trolling. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #32

Thank you. thucythucy Aug 2017 #43

Well said, thank you n/t emulatorloo Aug 2017 #51

I would be fine with the originators of the symbol reclaiming it. Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #58

The fylfot's been used in Europe for thousands of years. Igel Aug 2017 #87

Let's phrase this a different way: of all the many variations of the symbol... JHB Aug 2017 #37

Is the company making these designs a Hindu company? yardwork Aug 2017 #25

also wearing crosses while they went about their activities ++++++++++++++ HAB911 Aug 2017 #34

No, it isn't a symbol of peace anymore. Not anywhere in the Western world. pnwmom Aug 2017 #91

As I said, fucking morons! Behind the Aegis Aug 2017 #2

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #8

What's wrong with reclaiming it? Behind the Aegis Aug 2017 #9

Because when Europeans steal things from brown people they stay stolen? Ninsianna Aug 2017 #11

How fucking absurd. Behind the Aegis Aug 2017 #14

I agree your stance is absurd. Ninsianna Aug 2017 #15

#FAIL "we love libtards! $$ well, we love everyone, but e$pecially libtards" KA Design grossproffit Aug 2017 #41

More comments on their YouTube site LeftInTX Aug 2017 #53

You cannot redeem that which is irredeemable. Foamfollower Aug 2017 #23

Agree EllieBC Aug 2017 #56

More lefty than thou, eh ? steve2470 Aug 2017 #55

It's not "stolen from brown people"... JHB Aug 2017 #82

the ones behind the shirt are not brown people , hindus, buddhists or anyone else associated with JI7 Aug 2017 #93

Get serious. There is no "reclaiming." This symbol must for all time BE REVILED. Never forget!!! WinkyDink Aug 2017 #20

It's not going to be reclaimed in at least 2 continents for quite some time krispos42 Aug 2017 #31

Yeah, no. Solly Mack Aug 2017 #5

Yeah, but I won't be surprised to see people defending it. Behind the Aegis Aug 2017 #6

I hope not. Solly Mack Aug 2017 #12

Don't avert your eyes above. Behind the Aegis Aug 2017 #13

Uhm, NO. concreteblue Aug 2017 #16

Um, YES! Behind the Aegis Aug 2017 #42

Sorry. concreteblue Aug 2017 #76

8, 10, 11, 15 Behind the Aegis Aug 2017 #85

Lots of "hippie" jewelers make jewelry,claiming they want to reclaim the adigal Aug 2017 #66

I get how the use of the symbol by the Nazis has caused some religions and cultures to Solly Mack Aug 2017 #70

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #17

Exactly mountain grammy Aug 2017 #35

And - they appear to have exercised that editorial control. Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #73

On the other hand, it is likely the fact that their name was in the story, Ms. Toad Aug 2017 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #81

Teespring is not marketing this shirt on their site. Warpy Aug 2017 #88

I think teespring pulled the designs once they were made aware, which is all anyone could do. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #89

Fuck that. nt geek tragedy Aug 2017 #18

Vile, disingenuous, Right-Wing, Stephen Miller, NAZI propaganda. This must not STAND. WinkyDink Aug 2017 #19

That's like trying to raise the Titanic because you'd like to see it sail again. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2017 #22

Complete bullshit LostOne4Ever Aug 2017 #24

People are not going to stop to see the distinction adigal Aug 2017 #68

That is completely revolting. Ignorant - or knowing and inhuman - assholes. Squinch Aug 2017 #26

Repulsive. n/t demmiblue Aug 2017 #27

fuck that shit. spanone Aug 2017 #28

This will allow every anti-Semitic deplorable Rustyeye77 Aug 2017 #29

"Peace" my ass! oasis Aug 2017 #30

Who do you think will buy this shirt? Zantar Aug 2017 #33

tRump supporters MiniMe Aug 2017 #39

Yes, and so agree. My husband had dozens of Jewish relatives in Europe Hortensis Aug 2017 #80

Two different swastikas left-of-center2012 Aug 2017 #36

"we love libtards! $$ well, we love everyone, but e$pecially libtards" KA Design comment grossproffit Aug 2017 #40

Hitler Hippies Blue Owl Aug 2017 #44

I found one Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #61

Bwahahaha... Blue Owl Aug 2017 #63

get this: I have a vivid memory of getting in an argument w/some horrible screaming rw blonde woman Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #64

It HAD to be... Blue Owl Aug 2017 #67

This trauma could explain a lot.... yardwork Aug 2017 #84

Oh, it wasn't trauma. I seem to remember being surprised, but amused. Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #86

I think that she head banged way too hard at that Dead concert. nt Blue_true Aug 2017 #77

"head banged"? at a Dead show? Warren DeMontague Aug 2017 #92

Yeah, Annie does have problems. Blue_true Aug 2017 #100

What's next? Lightning bolt? Burning cross? briv1016 Aug 2017 #45

There is a difference between the buddhist swastika v. The Nazi one. AgadorSparticus Aug 2017 #46

neo-nazis wanting to be accepted steve2470 Aug 2017 #47

I can't believe this is even a discussion here. Crunchy Frog Aug 2017 #48

thankfully 99% of us are on the same page steve2470 Aug 2017 #54

i don't need the swastika back, thanks. we already have a peace symbol. Takket Aug 2017 #49

Ugh. No one for whom this isn't a religious symbol should be wearing this, and even then... Shandris Aug 2017 #50

Is the next design to be a white robe and pointed hood? guillaumeb Aug 2017 #52

Could They Be Stupider? ProfessorGAC Aug 2017 #57

Looks like it's gone. johnp3907 Aug 2017 #59

Can you hear the William Tell Overture and NOT think of the Lone Ranger? VOX Aug 2017 #62

This is a Nazi swastika. If you are going to try and pass it off as the original AT THE VERY LEAST, AgadorSparticus Aug 2017 #65

Swastika is what it is-Colorful or not. This just makes more benld74 Aug 2017 #69

The 45th Infantry Division was recognized as a liberating unit braddy Aug 2017 #71

The Nazi swastika is at a 45 degree angle. grossproffit Aug 2017 #83

Looks like a target. nt fleabiscuit Aug 2017 #74

That is going to go well for them. Blue_true Aug 2017 #75

Gonna be a while before certain mustache styles are cool again, too Nevernose Aug 2017 #79

KA Designs... sarisataka Aug 2017 #90

An Anti-Swastika store has just popped up on Teespring. grossproffit Aug 2017 #94

I'm glad so many spoke out against this. KitSileya Aug 2017 #95

I think it was trolling by neo-Nazis in the first place. yardwork Aug 2017 #96

Most likely. KitSileya Aug 2017 #98

As a gay person, I noticed the rainbow flag component immediately. yardwork Aug 2017 #99

Somebody thought this was a good idea? hatrack Aug 2017 #97

Allt-righters trying to troll "libtards" emulatorloo Aug 2017 #101