Revvie®
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Post by Revvie® on Jan 19, 2011 23:38:29 GMT -5
But there are people we can reject as heroes. I think we can agree that Hitler is not a hero. I think we can agree that Chairman Mao is not a hero. Just because WE can agree, doesn't mean every man and woman alive agree. |
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Post by carly1988 on Jan 19, 2011 23:40:37 GMT -5
I see nothing wrong with calling them heroes (depending on who the person is of course). I dont condone slavery but the Civil War wasnt just about slavery. The South (and North for that matter) both stood up for what they believed in. There were a lot of political and economical differences between the two.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2011 1:13:54 GMT -5
www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41149562/ns/politics-more_politics/?gt1=43001Well, not entirely accurate, but we must fit within the character limit. The guy claimed that those who aren't Christians aren't his brothers, but he wants them to be. I'm a Christian, but I'm not thrilled about a public official actively evangelizing during his inauguration address. I'm not thrilled with using the government to attempt to convert people and I think our founding fathers would probably agree with me. On his first day in office the guy has managed to offend Christians, Jews, Muslims and atheists all in one speech. Reeks of awesomeness.  |
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Post by mattoriginal on Jan 20, 2011 1:21:32 GMT -5
Its the Bible Belt, nothing pro Christianity surprises me really. Sometimes I wonder if we would have been better off if the Union and Confederate states actually stayed apart. Bingo. No Robert E. Lee Day in Middle Tennessee to my knowledge. Although, I'm quite surprised we don't have one here... |
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Post by Mike Bockwinkel on Jan 20, 2011 1:33:22 GMT -5
I've lived in Alabama for 3 years now (not something I'm proud of), and I've never heard of Robert E Lee Day.
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Jan 20, 2011 9:14:32 GMT -5
Not sure why the hatred for Lee and Davis. Is there equal hatred for celebrating Washington's birthday. He not only supported slavery, he owned slaves.
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Post by carly1988 on Jan 20, 2011 9:22:53 GMT -5
Not sure why the hatred for Lee and Davis. Is there equal hatred for celebrating Washington's birthday. He not only supported slavery, he owned slaves. and I believe it was Jefferson that would go out and bang them at night!!! |
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Post by Hulkamaniac on Jan 20, 2011 9:40:51 GMT -5
Not sure why the hatred for Lee and Davis. Is there equal hatred for celebrating Washington's birthday. He not only supported slavery, he owned slaves. and I believe it was Jefferson that would go out and bang them at night!!! He had to set the precedent for future American politicians. |
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Revvie®
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Post by Revvie® on Jan 20, 2011 11:43:40 GMT -5
Not sure why the hatred for Lee and Davis. Is there equal hatred for celebrating Washington's birthday. He not only supported slavery, he owned slaves. Wow I feel dirty, I agree with you on something lol  |
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