Dec 9, 2010: KKK Wedding - Page 2

newtimer · 12-09-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

How is it again that the KKK is legal?

On the same grounds that any other racially-oriented group is legal. (Nation of Islam, NAACP, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Black Panthers...)

They're all permitted to assemble, but we're only allowed to call them names and accuse them of bigotry if their members are white.

Spexxvet · 12-09-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by newtimer

On the same grounds that any other racially-oriented group is legal. (Nation of Islam, NAACP, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Black Panthers...)

They're all permitted to assemble, but we're only allowed to call them names and accuse them of bigotry if their members are white.

Poor, persecuted caucazoids.

DanaC · 12-09-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Poor, persecuted caucazoids.

I am still laughing as I type this:

haggis

tangiers79 · 12-09-2010, 02:30 PM

The NAACP was chartered in direct response to slavery, the Panthers began in response to racism and Mexicans are a native minority who have every right to be here. The KKK mission statement extols the virtues of hatred for everyone, except the majority..white (anglo), protestant men. To compare those scared little pukes who belong to the huge majority with a strong countering organization of minorities is inconceivable and irresponsible.

Shawnee123 · 12-09-2010, 07:56 AM

I see why they wear those thingys over their heads: those rednecks iz UGLY. Ugly inside, mostly. Being a good person trumps a whole lot of ugly, and they lose on both accounts.

Lamplighter · 12-09-2010, 08:39 AM

Brianna has got it... otherwise they would infest two more people's lives.

BrianR · 12-09-2010, 09:06 AM

Oh, THAT Klan...never mind..

Lamplighter · 12-09-2010, 09:09 AM

Brian, very good !

Saknussem · 12-09-2010, 08:19 PM

Well, this is actually sort of an involved question, and the real answer follows:

The klan started right after the end of the civil war. The south was beaten down, and some southern gentlemen, and I use that term seriously, decided it would be fun to form a club and have social events, scare their girlfriends, and engage in other truly innocent games. These men were all of Scottish descent, hence the clan. They were all educated men, and one suggested that kuklos be in the name -- kuklos being Greek for "circle", and he thought that this would engender feelings of comradeship in a time of great hardship. Remember, Lincoln had been assassinated, and the comradery that was felt between the winner (North) and the loser (South) had evaporated over night for all intents and purposes. Instead of TONS of Federal aid pouring into the reconstruction, carpet baggers and other shit heels came down south in order to make as much money by as many illegal, indecent, unscrupulous, and downright dirty ways as possible.
Okay, back to the klan. The klan was undergoing a transformation, rapidly -- from a fun-loving bunch of guys who rode around at night dressed in sheets to scare their girlfriends to the vicious racist band of evil things we know today. Unfortunately, they were well aware of their Scottish heritage, and utilized one element of it.
Going back to the 1600s, when Scottish clans would go to war, the clan priest along with the clan elders would take a LARGE wooden cross to the highest point in their lands and set it ablaze. This had a twofold purpose -- one was to summon the whole clan to the keep, the second was to break the pact with God that all men were supposed to hold. This cross burning carried down through the ages to the post-bellum South, and a horrible and evil tradition was born.
I hope that answers your question. I used to teach a class in college about countercultures in America, and believe me, the Klan was WAY up there. If you want to see a GREAT (if dated) video of the modern Klan, try to find "Blood in the Face".

On a better and mentally healthier note -- Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Yule, and Merry Christmas to one and all!

DanaC · 12-10-2010, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Saknussem

Well, this is actually sort of an involved question, and the real answer follows: ...

Nice one Saknussem. That was very interesting.

tombstone · 12-09-2010, 03:58 PM

Why, IOD, would you even post this?

monster · 12-09-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by tombstone

Why, IOD, would you even post this?

Because it's interesting. It's not called Lovely Fluffy Happy IOTD.

footfootfoot · 12-09-2010, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by monster

Because it's interesting. It's not called Lovely Fluffy Happy IOTD.

That's tomorrow's IOTD but you left out Tasty.

Adak · 12-10-2010, 12:38 AM

The Southern Poverty Law Center, (and other law centers like it), has caused most of the wealth and property of the KKK, to be taken away with huge lawsuits from their victims.

Sadly, the neo-nazi movement (and several other racial or ethnic gangs), are still popular, especially in the prison system. Every race has it's gang, and you need to belong to a gang or you're an easy target (and they know it, and they are good at targeting loners). You can't choose to join a gang that isn't your color or your ethnicity.

In earlier days, they had several members in Congress, and several more members were sympathizers, of the KKK.

Anybody know whether the KKK has been officially declared a terrorist organization, by Homeland Security?

Spexxvet · 12-10-2010, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Adak

Sadly, the neo-nazi movement (and several other racial or ethnic gangs), are still popular, especially in the republican party.

Since classic is not around, I fixed that for you.

12-09-2010, 07:56 AM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I see why they wear those thingys over their heads: those rednecks iz UGLY. Ugly inside, mostly. Being a good person trumps a whole lot of ugly, and they lose on both accounts. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby Last edited by Shawnee123; 12-09-2010 at 08:27 AM.

12-09-2010, 09:06 AM	#7
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	Oh, THAT Klan...never mind.. Attached Images __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

12-09-2010, 08:19 PM	#9
Saknussem Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 93	Why does the Klan burn crosses? Well, this is actually sort of an involved question, and the real answer follows: The klan started right after the end of the civil war. The south was beaten down, and some southern gentlemen, and I use that term seriously, decided it would be fun to form a club and have social events, scare their girlfriends, and engage in other truly innocent games. These men were all of Scottish descent, hence the clan. They were all educated men, and one suggested that kuklos be in the name -- kuklos being Greek for "circle", and he thought that this would engender feelings of comradeship in a time of great hardship. Remember, Lincoln had been assassinated, and the comradery that was felt between the winner (North) and the loser (South) had evaporated over night for all intents and purposes. Instead of TONS of Federal aid pouring into the reconstruction, carpet baggers and other shit heels came down south in order to make as much money by as many illegal, indecent, unscrupulous, and downright dirty ways as possible. Okay, back to the klan. The klan was undergoing a transformation, rapidly -- from a fun-loving bunch of guys who rode around at night dressed in sheets to scare their girlfriends to the vicious racist band of evil things we know today. Unfortunately, they were well aware of their Scottish heritage, and utilized one element of it. Going back to the 1600s, when Scottish clans would go to war, the clan priest along with the clan elders would take a LARGE wooden cross to the highest point in their lands and set it ablaze. This had a twofold purpose -- one was to summon the whole clan to the keep, the second was to break the pact with God that all men were supposed to hold. This cross burning carried down through the ages to the post-bellum South, and a horrible and evil tradition was born. I hope that answers your question. I used to teach a class in college about countercultures in America, and believe me, the Klan was WAY up there. If you want to see a GREAT (if dated) video of the modern Klan, try to find "Blood in the Face". On a better and mentally healthier note -- Happy Hanukkah, Joyous Yule, and Merry Christmas to one and all!

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12-09-2010, 02:30 PM	#4
tangiers79 Kinda New Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2	The NAACP was chartered in direct response to slavery, the Panthers began in response to racism and Mexicans are a native minority who have every right to be here. The KKK mission statement extols the virtues of hatred for everyone, except the majority..white (anglo), protestant men. To compare those scared little pukes who belong to the huge majority with a strong countering organization of minorities is inconceivable and irresponsible.

12-09-2010, 08:39 AM	#6
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Brianna has got it... otherwise they would infest two more people's lives.

12-09-2010, 09:09 AM	#8
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Brian, very good !

12-09-2010, 03:58 PM	#11
tombstone Disorderly Orderly Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 53	Why, IOD, would you even post this?

12-10-2010, 12:38 AM	#14
Adak Lecturer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 796	The Southern Poverty Law Center, (and other law centers like it), has caused most of the wealth and property of the KKK, to be taken away with huge lawsuits from their victims. Sadly, the neo-nazi movement (and several other racial or ethnic gangs), are still popular, especially in the prison system. Every race has it's gang, and you need to belong to a gang or you're an easy target (and they know it, and they are good at targeting loners). You can't choose to join a gang that isn't your color or your ethnicity. In earlier days, they had several members in Congress, and several more members were sympathizers, of the KKK. Anybody know whether the KKK has been officially declared a terrorist organization, by Homeland Security?

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