by yoooooitsobama July 20, 2021
Get the Confederate mug.OK, let's clear up some myths:
1. Slavery. The conventional un-wisdom says that had the Confederacy not been defeated, slavery would still be around. Nothing could have less truth value. The modernization of farming that occurred in the late 19th century ensured that slavery would have simply become obsolete had it not been outlawed.
2. The right to secede. Yes, it's legal for a state to leave the Union. While the Founding Fathers intended for the US to have a reasonably strong central government, they also believed that there was a point where the state governments could act if they felt that that federal government had gotten TOO powerful. The Confederacy was doing just that. Look at history, and you'll find that "Honest Abe" had some BIG plans for the government.
3. Civil Liberties. In times gone past, when the US fought wars, the government saw no need to silence critics. As for how this pertains to the current War on Terror, I'm not quite sure. Now I do believe there are some things you just can't do, like exposing government plans. Expressing your opinion is good enough.
4. Lincoln's views on race. Contrary to the myths, Lincoln was not the heroic "Great Emancipator." His opposition to slavery was based purely on political convenience. He did not intend for the freed slaves to stay, but for them to be deported to some place where they couldn't bother whites.
1. Slavery. The conventional un-wisdom says that had the Confederacy not been defeated, slavery would still be around. Nothing could have less truth value. The modernization of farming that occurred in the late 19th century ensured that slavery would have simply become obsolete had it not been outlawed.
2. The right to secede. Yes, it's legal for a state to leave the Union. While the Founding Fathers intended for the US to have a reasonably strong central government, they also believed that there was a point where the state governments could act if they felt that that federal government had gotten TOO powerful. The Confederacy was doing just that. Look at history, and you'll find that "Honest Abe" had some BIG plans for the government.
3. Civil Liberties. In times gone past, when the US fought wars, the government saw no need to silence critics. As for how this pertains to the current War on Terror, I'm not quite sure. Now I do believe there are some things you just can't do, like exposing government plans. Expressing your opinion is good enough.
4. Lincoln's views on race. Contrary to the myths, Lincoln was not the heroic "Great Emancipator." His opposition to slavery was based purely on political convenience. He did not intend for the freed slaves to stay, but for them to be deported to some place where they couldn't bother whites.
Me: I support the Confederacy
Idiot: You racist!
Me: Oh yeah? Why don't you do some research before opening your mouth.
Idiot: Because it's too inconvenient!
Idiot: You racist!
Me: Oh yeah? Why don't you do some research before opening your mouth.
Idiot: Because it's too inconvenient!
by Anonymous debunker of myths March 19, 2009
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1.) A historical symbol related to the Civil War
2.) Symbol of Southern Pride
3.) Symbol of the Redneck culture
4.) Symbol of White Supremacy
5.) Symbol used by white-trash adults who never grew out of the "edgy rebel" phase that most of us left behind in high school
2.) Symbol of Southern Pride
3.) Symbol of the Redneck culture
4.) Symbol of White Supremacy
5.) Symbol used by white-trash adults who never grew out of the "edgy rebel" phase that most of us left behind in high school
Grown Man Who Works at McDonald's: "Hey everyone, I'm getting the Confederate flag tattooed on my arm, because I don't care what anyone thinks of me!"
(Everyone ignores him)
Grown Man Who Works at McDonald's: "I said, I'm getting a Confederate flag tattoo, 'cuz I don't care what y'all think of me!"
(Still being ignored)
Grown Man Who Works At McDonald's: "I'll bet a lot of you black folk are really offended by that!"
Black Person: (Ignores him)
Grown Man Who Works at McDonald's: "I'M A REBEL! I wear this flag for FREEDOM!"
Marine With American Flag Tattoo: "Oh really. "
(Everyone ignores him)
Grown Man Who Works at McDonald's: "I said, I'm getting a Confederate flag tattoo, 'cuz I don't care what y'all think of me!"
(Still being ignored)
Grown Man Who Works At McDonald's: "I'll bet a lot of you black folk are really offended by that!"
Black Person: (Ignores him)
Grown Man Who Works at McDonald's: "I'M A REBEL! I wear this flag for FREEDOM!"
Marine With American Flag Tattoo: "Oh really. "
by The Chickens Are Revolting December 15, 2014
Get the confederate flag mug.A time period starting at 1777 to 1787 were the United States had no idea what the fuck they were doing.
Citizen #1:"So, we've finally seperated from England, now what?"
Citizen#2"We do whatever the hell we want till someone figures out what the hell they're doing. Till then, no taxes!"
Citizen #1:"God bless this shitty system called the Articles of Confederation!"
Citizen#2"We do whatever the hell we want till someone figures out what the hell they're doing. Till then, no taxes!"
Citizen #1:"God bless this shitty system called the Articles of Confederation!"
by gabz0rz November 24, 2010
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Get the Consider It mug.Similar to a prank, this makes someone or something the brunt of a joke. (see below for a prank example) A Considerate Prank is a prank that could intentionally or inadvertently help the recipient. (see below for example)
(ex. of a prank): when you turn everything upside down in your friends dorm room.
(ex of a Considerate Pranks): when you shave your pubes and put them outside so a bird can use them to make a nest. The bird enjoys the building material, and you get to laugh that it made its home out of your pubes.
(ex of a Considerate Pranks): when you shave your pubes and put them outside so a bird can use them to make a nest. The bird enjoys the building material, and you get to laugh that it made its home out of your pubes.
by wiiiiski! September 20, 2009
Get the Considerate Pranks mug.A flag to represent the sweet South. It DOES NOT stand for slavery you jackasses so stop getting your underwear in a wad.
by Adrienne November 6, 2004
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