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by enchiridion 1601 days ago
Small nit-pick, it is disingenuous to write “Gadsen/Confederate” flag when those are two totally separate things.

The Gadsen flag for most people is a symbol of independence and freedom. Historically it was not associated with slavery, the confederate secession, or the civil war.
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BitwiseFool 1601 days ago
I'd say that's a major distinction, not a minor nitpick at all.
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enchiridion 1601 days ago
Gotta assume best intentions, everyone doesn’t know about everything :)
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mikeyouse 1601 days ago
99% of the Gadsden flags in my area are flying alongside confederate flags — likewise most of them in the protest pics I’ve seen. I know the flag’s history predates the Civil War and that it once upon a time was devoid of the current undertones, but alas, it’s (IMO) irredeemably tainted.
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hunterb123 1601 days ago
Counter anecdote. I've never seen a Gadsden flag flown by a confederate flag. It's mainly flown by libertarians and others who respect privacy and freedom.

Either way, confederate flags aren't normally flown in racist intent. Most people fly them to represent their heritage. The Dixie line, Outlaw country, etc.

I wouldn't be surprised to see a libertarian from deep Georgia fly both and not be racist in the slight.

I think you need to leave your bubble and learn about the people you are trying to demonize.

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acheron 1601 days ago
That’s utter nonsense and you should stop spreading it.
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mikeyouse 1601 days ago
It was literally the secession flag for multiple states during the civil war -- to the point where the most famous battle hymn explicitly frames victory for the Union as crushing the serpent.

That may be an inconvenient truth for those who want to avoid its tainted history but it's definitely not nonsense.

Don't take my word for it -- feel free to peruse the selection at your local confederate flag dealer:

https://ruffinrebel.com/product-category/gadsden/

https://rebelnationok.com/page/2/?s=gadsden&post_type=produc...

Or show up to your local Klan rally:

https://contexts.org/files/2017/09/Charlottesville_-Unite_th...

If you want to fly a patriotic flag in the US, I'd suggest the American one.

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yonaguska 1601 days ago
It's way more commonly associated as a 2a flag now. I'd never fly a Confederate flag, but I do have a Gadson flag.
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