If this is addressed to me, I have already acknowledged errors in the names of the various flags. I did not, do not, and never will suggest that Lee or his flag be defiled. I do not think that my objection to racially intended displays of the flag (leaving room for those whose families have flown it since the Civil War) is thinly veiled hatred of whites (I am white), Southerners (I am a Northerner, but not proudly so), or Republicans (I am a conservative libertarian). I think latter day governmental solutions are wrong-headed and badly implemented but slavery was far worse. I did not start this thread because of the recent killing. I have not addressed your other points because I do not want to get off topic but I do appreciate your thoughts and largely agree.
No, my thoughts were not directed at you specifically. They were offered as dismay at the current state of our country, and our inability to prioritize and address issues in a rational manner. I am seeing people infected and dying of this damned viral pandemic, while others are working themselves to exhaustion. I am seeing people act selfishly and carelessly with respect to their health, and that of their community (lack of social distancing, masks, and cleanliness). I am watching crime, looting, and general anarchy being produced nationwide, and yet the public readily globs on to any justification or rational to allow or promote this mindless mob behavior. I see the slow steady march of socialism under the moniker of ‘progressivism’, all following the revolutionary tenents of Marx and the tactical steps of Allinsky.
So I am sad, as I never thought I would witness the active dismantling of our country in such a broad, holistic attack. Worse, I never thought the majority of Americans would be so weak as to allow the French Revolution to occur here. Finally, I am pissed that so many gave so much to see this country and it’s people succeed. And the majority of the blame falls on all of us for allowing our government to become subservient to political parties rather than principles. We are in a downward spiral, and our enemies will likely take advantage of our weakened condition. The future looks pretty grim.