If it bothers you there are 49 other states to choose from
So when it's changed which of those 49 states you moving to???
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If it bothers you there are 49 other states to choose from
So, you guys aren't for democracy?
Wrong answer.
Leadership requires courage, courage to stand up AND do the right thing, not swaying in the wind of public opinion. That is what is wrong with this country, no real leadership.
The chicken shit leadership of this state threw the issue to a vote because they knew it would fall along racial lines, just as it did.
You pro flag guys might have a leg to stand if during all this time that the KKK and other hate groups used the rebel flag as their own, had uttered one word to protest it.
And if it's a heritage not hate thing there is a simple solution, put one star in the center of the upper left corner with a circle of stars around it, one for each state of the CSA. There is your heritage.
Wow... lmFao.The chicken shit leadership of this state threw the issue to a vote because they knew it would fall along racial lines, just as it did.
That's about as inaccurate of an assessment that I have seen this year.The banner flew into battle to keep human beings enslaved. Political correctness my arse.
So yall support what Kim Davis did in Kentucky too, right?Amen to that
Time for a change to the flag, period. It hurts us in other ways that you may not be aware of. It hurts the growth of our state because people who are looking to put considerable investment and jobs in our state see this a negative.
You tell me which law she broke and I'll tell you whether or not I support her actions.So yall support what Kim Davis did in Kentucky too, right?
This, but the rednecks don't see this.
It may be sooner than thatSo when it's changed which of those 49 states you moving to???
I was pointing out the double standard of selective enforcement of laws by folks on the left. The same folks who want to remove the flag or selectively enfore immigration laws without legislative action generally oppose Kim Davis' actions to selectively enfore marriage laws in Kentucky. They say that she should enfore the rule of law even if it conflicts with her personal views. It's clearly double standard based on ones own ideology--enforce the laws I agree with but not the ones I dont. If the flag should be changed (and one can make a strong argument that it should), it should be done so thru the legislative process, not by edict of the political whims if those in executive positions.You tell me which law she broke and I'll tell you whether or not I support her actions.
Ah, got it... thanks for the clarification. My mistake jumping the gun.I was pointing out the double standard of selective enforcement of laws by folks on the left. The same folks who want to remove the flag or selectively enfore immigration laws without legislative action generally oppose Kim Davis' actions to selectively enfore marriage laws in Kentucky. They say that she should enfore the rule of law even if it conflicts with her personal views. It's clearly double standard based on ones own ideology--enforce the laws I agree with but not the ones I dont. If the flag should be changed (and one can make a strong argument that it should), it should be done so thru the legislative process, not by edict of the political whims if those in executive positions.
What happened?looks like the ole miss frat boys took out their frustation over the vote!!!!!
Ive never seen that much smiling in mug shots. I wonder if they had a trip to the hair stylist and more than one take for the pics???
I was pointing out the double standard of selective enforcement of laws by folks on the left. The same folks who want to remove the flag or selectively enfore immigration laws without legislative action generally oppose Kim Davis' actions to selectively enfore marriage laws in Kentucky. They say that she should enfore the rule of law even if it conflicts with her personal views. It's clearly double standard based on ones own ideology--enforce the laws I agree with but not the ones I dont. If the flag should be changed (and one can make a strong argument that it should), it should be done so thru the legislative process, not by edict of the political whims if those in executive positions.
Why would you think anyone who supports changing the flag is a lib or democrat? Not that you are the only one doing so.
Am I, as a lifetime Republican required to blindly follow the party line. I believe as a Republican, or Democrat for that matter I am allowed to think for myself. Does belonging to one party or the other require me to be a sheep?
It's okay. You're not the only Democrat that's too ashamed to admit it these days. I don't blame you.
Certainly not proud to call myself a Republican these days. They certainly don't represent blue collar middle class working folks like me anymore. And haven't for quite some time. Never mind they can't get crap done. There is good reason Trump and Carson are front runners. Obama, as weak and stupid as he is has run over Republicans time and time again.
Oh well. The flag has come down at Ole Miss. Several white protesters holding signs that read black lives don't matter were escorted away by police. Some arrested for having guns.
USM will take up a similar vote in the coming days. Get your signs ready guys!
I'm a conservative who actually supports adopting a new flag through the legislative process, not through executive action. This is a hugely important distinction. The point of my post was that many on the left seem to support bypassing legislative action in favor of governing by executive order or selective enforcement of our laws. Whether it's executive amnesty on the national level, sanctuary cities on the city/state level, or a college administrator electing not to fly the state flag adopted by the citizens via their representatives on a local level, these actions boil down to unilateral decisions from an executive branch that bypass laws enacted by legislative bodies. This ultimately undermines system of checks and balances. Too much authority at he executive level = loss of liberty for our citizens.Why would you think anyone who supports changing the flag is a lib or democrat? Not that you are the only one doing so.
Am I, as a lifetime Republican required to blindly follow the party line. I believe as a Republican, or Democrat for that matter I am allowed to think for myself. Does belonging to one party or the other require me to be a sheep?
Yeah, it should down. That vote was back in the 90's, this is a whole new Era now. I agree with all of the institution, that have spoken up about this matter. Bring it down. While some see it as pride others see it as shame. It's pitiful how those in the politics do not have the courage to remove it. Glad the South Carolina governor had the courage to take it. She is not playing politics like Failure Phil. I do believe it has block some companies to the state but not all. Hell, Mississippi will be the last to take it down if it ever comes down. The state is last in just about every category for the wrong reason.
Because they hate democracy........unless votes go their way, then it's pretty cool.Yes it was taken down today. From his statement, "We have all chosen to work, study, and live in a country in which debates like those around the state flag of Mississippi can take place and ideas can be civilly expressed and advanced." The flaw in his statement is that this issue has been debated and the state voted to keep this flag. If he wants to open the debate back up, that is fine, however, snubbing the winners of previous debates wishes by taking down the flag is doing the opposite of settling these issues civilly. How is it that whenever liberals lose they ignore the will of the people that voted on an issue and decide to do what they want anyway while claiming tolerance, civil debate, and intellectual superiority?
Completely agree!! I suppose the American flag is next. Enough is never enough for liberal progresses.If a majority of the people of this state vote to change it then change it. If they don't leave it the way it is. This country and this state is ruled by the majority. Simply put, that's a democratic society. If we bow down and change something, anything for the sake of appeasing a small group then when does it stop? What do we give up next to please this group or that group?