Comments on: Displaying the Confederate Flag in Canada

By: John - Politics Insider

John - Politics Insider — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:31:59 +0000

You sir, have provided the most enlightening response out of all the replies so far. I actually get a feel for what is going on here. Instead of referencing a bunch of tired political mumbo jumbo you have conveyed the emotional essence of the confederate attitude.

Well done.

By: Rune Hammer

Rune Hammer — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:06:08 +0000

Carmack's Pledge To The South The South is a land that has known sorrows; It is a land that has broken the ashen crust and moistened it with tears; A land scarred and riven by the plowshare of war and billowed with the graves of her dead; But a land of legend, A land of Song, A Land Of hallowed and heroic Memories. To that land every drop of my blood, ever fibre of my being, every pulsation of my heart, is consecrated forever. I was born of her womb; I was nurtured at her breast; and when my last hour shall come, I pray God that I may be pillowed upon her bosom and rocked to sleep within her tender and encircling arms. Edward Ward Carmack, 1858-1908, Tennessee Statesman

By: vagabond

vagabond — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:44:15 +0000

Fucking lost all my fucking post about libertarians and jeep owners and wanting to build your house with the lumber you sawed you own self but the stupid planning commission says tear it down because it isn't Lumber Bureau stamped. Like fuck off.

I want to rut up the public road with my jeep in the spring thaw. Don't want no interference, will jump a ditch to get away from the chones; I ascribe to the rebel imagery.. it's on my wheels, my house, my daughter, I'm going to die a rebel. It's good entertainment.
It's appealing, this imagery. It appeals to anyone who wants their identity to come from the a celebration of unrestrained life, easiest to do in the country. It's exciting to think we are 'outside the law'. We truly are much of the time.
I think that's we we see it as much as we do. It must feel good!

By: johnny reb

johnny reb — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:07:15 +0000

I'm a hick and proud of of it.
Don't you haters have anything better to do?

By: Ray wilson

Ray wilson — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:42:32 +0000

I live in New Zealand and have been interested in the American Civil War since I was a kid 50 years ago.I've studied aspects of the war and I support the South and I fly the Rebel flag on my front yard along with the Kiwi flag.The Rebel flag is well known here in NZ. and not only is it a good looking design it stands for a fight years ago against a suppressive government which unfortunately failed. The flag is NOT religious or racist it's bigger than that.
Cheers,
Ray.

By: Raphaella

Raphaella — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:50:15 +0000

Ok man you seriously think that if you see a confederate flag you automatically think their "bad ass" or "racist"? You must be one f*cking idiot to think so. I have a huge confederate decal on the back my car window and I'm a proud Canadian! So buddy kindly go f*ck yourself in the corner where you belong jack ass.

By: John

John — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:14 +0000

sounds like someone needs to take a history lesson.
the southern cross is a huge part of american history.
not everyone who raises it is a racist, they are just proud of their history.

By: El Canada

El Canada — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:06:03 +0000

I got the flag on my car cause, I like southern metal And PANTERA. No racism. I guess it just depends on how some people see the flag

By: roger the amature historian

roger the amature historian — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:40:36 +0000

I am not an expert in the matter, but i have studdied this part of history for aproximately 35 years, and i am neither a racist or a biggot. I must commend you all for such a spiritted discussion and alot of very valid points have been brought forth, I would like to make note that aprox 70000 canadians fought in that war, roughly 26000 fought for the south. perhaps you ask yourself WHY? well, if you try and rationalize what happened 150 plus years ago with modern thinking you will most likely say well thats the DUMBEST, MOST IDIOTIC thing i have heard……
some, went for the EXCITEMENT of a new adventure…..some went meerly because they needed a job and others had family south of our border and felt they were duty bound, amongst a multitude of other reasons. for the north, it was often mentioned they were fighting to free the slaves, but as noted in the previous posts, the AVERAGE southern soldier most often stated it was for states rights. please remember, POLITICIANS START WARS not farmers.
ladies and gentlemen most slave owners …over 80% were ABOVE the mason dixon line. as the north was far more affluent and could afford to own slaves. less so in the south. doesnt make it any more right.
but in previous posts there were some instances of name calling and the odd F bomb
there was really no need of this, as we all have a right to our own opinion do we not?
unfortunately, the st andrews cross shall be forever associated with hatred and racism, (the KKK has seen to that) and there isnt a thing we as a society can ever do to change that. its called history for a reason, and it is best left there. but we must learn from it or we are doomed to repeat it are we not?
as far as seeing a confederate plate on cars and trucks ….does it mean the individual driving is a racist and biggot, absolutely not…. misinformed, misguided sure! but instead of branding someone with these names without hearing what they have to say is really no better. allow the individual to open their mouth and remove all doubt. if they are, it will very quickly become apparent.
Wars are terrible things and it would be very nice to see the end of all wars. I myself, am a member of the military and would dearly love to see the end of needing my services . I hate war, but this is my chosen path ( and before someone says im two faced), I fight for PEACE, I fight for the right to be free…….oddly not unlike the the soldiers of that war
blindly judjing a person for having a confederate plate on their vehicle and not hearing them out doesnt solve a thing other than proving that you have an opinion. but would you have the nerve to confront the person and call them a racist to their face in public? chances are if the person is the least level headed you might be answering the nice officers questions and the person who owns the plate is free to go…. deffamation of character/ slander and verbal abuse is in this country are chargeable offences.
it is not illegal to own or display the confederate flag.
some people who display it, are indeed racist.
there are quite a few who are not.
most are ill informed

By: roger the amature historian

roger the amature historian — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:44:32 +0000

if i might interject