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16. It was there for heritage

Mon Jun 22, 2015, 05:12 PM

Jun 2015

Seriously: It was to make a statement that the same people and structure that ran this state in 1860 were still in control.
I've had to look at that racist banner almost every day for the last 30 years. I will be there when it comes down.

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Gov Haley has called for the rebel flag to come down [View all] SCantiGOP Jun 2015 OP

In other news, KamaAina Jun 2015 #1

I am betting more that shes considering running in the 2016 senate race and she cstanleytech Jun 2015 #3

This appears to be for the memorial only on the Shatehouse grounds. Wonder if riversedge Jun 2015 #2

Not sure it flies on any other public grounds SCantiGOP Jun 2015 #4

Now that you mention it--I am not sure either. I saw a clip riversedge Jun 2015 #9

ALL of those damn flags need to be GONE. calimary Jun 2015 #35

Is it true that it was put to a vote a number of years ago? yeoman6987 Jun 2015 #26

A gimmick SCantiGOP Jun 2015 #37

What would the ACLU say about a law outlawing it's use by any local, county, state or federal randys1 Jun 2015 #5

Not sure that is an issue SCantiGOP Jun 2015 #7

If govts are flying the flag, state or local, then a federal law against that would help randys1 Jun 2015 #10

Unfortunately they'll whine "state's rights". George II Jun 2015 #15

I suspect they'll say "freedom of speech and expression." Chan790 Jun 2015 #44

Metamorphosis bucolic_frolic Jun 2015 #6

Well said. riversedge Jun 2015 #12

"you can't take the flag out of the state." < First they have to take it out of their hearts. n/t jtuck004 Jun 2015 #23

Bet the corporations in SC have been busy talking to their reps. No boycott this time. Glad it is jwirr Jun 2015 #8

you got it, jwirr SCantiGOP Jun 2015 #13

I was thinking about the tourism industry myself...my former inlaws retired to CTyankee Jun 2015 #24

I hope this news PISSES OFF all the SOUTHERN RACISTS so much that they take it out on vkkv Jun 2015 #11

I've never seen such a disingenuous address in my life. There were so many phony comments.... George II Jun 2015 #14

It was there for heritage SCantiGOP Jun 2015 #16

The worst that I heard - It's time to remove it "without ill will", meaning to me... George II Jun 2015 #17

She's probably afraid, and probably... 3catwoman3 Jun 2015 #27

she's pandering to her racist base Skittles Jun 2015 #38

That argument is always fascinating to me. RiverNoord Jun 2015 #36

A week to do this? world wide wally Jun 2015 #22

Lindsey Graham looked like he wanted to throw up... CTyankee Jun 2015 #18

Poor Lindsey. stage left Jun 2015 #21

Lindsey makes me want to barf every time he speaks Skittles Jun 2015 #39

This is good news. stage left Jun 2015 #19

I have a feeling that the national Republican brass have been pushing this down the ranks. BlueEye Jun 2015 #20

suddenly, it's the flag of southern Democrats...... virtualobserver Jun 2015 #25

the 2/3 vote heaven05 Jun 2015 #28

Good. Now South Carolina needs to wage a campaign against racism and get with the JDPriestly Jun 2015 #29

Funny bucolic_frolic Jun 2015 #30

You show people that ending racism is in their interest and in the interest of their JDPriestly Jun 2015 #34

Eloquently stated bucolic_frolic Jun 2015 #46

See? She's not a racist. She's an opportunist. eggplant Jun 2015 #31

If she really wants my respect, Curmudgeoness Jun 2015 #32

that would make a statement and show some leadership n/t restorefreedom Jun 2015 #40

Translation . . . markpkessinger Jun 2015 #33

Yup, PR is a frigging big deal and she knows it... CTyankee Jun 2015 #42

Yawn -- weapon of mass media distraction rocktivity Jun 2015 #41

That's from the Statehouse grounds. What about the rest of the State? Courthouses etc. YOHABLO Jun 2015 #43

They really do love that fucking flag: Jefferson23 Jun 2015 #45

Good for him. bvar22 Jun 2015 #47

No him. Haley is a woman. RobertEarl Jun 2015 #48