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Title: Woman climbs flagpole, removes Confederate flag in front of SC Statehouse
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Fox News
URL Source: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/201 ... e-flag-in-front-sc-statehouse/
Published: Jun 27, 2015
Author: Staff
Post Date: 2015-06-27 12:28:51 by Gatlin
Keywords: None
Views: 3204
Comments: 46
An activist climbed up a flagpole outside the South Carolina Statehouse and removed the Confederate flag early Saturday morning -- in a startling, and short- lived, protest against the controversial symbol. Bree Newsome, 30, of Charlotte, N.C., apparently is part of a group of activists. She and a man who had entered the wrought-iron fence surrounding the flag were arrested after she came back down. And the flag, which is protected by state law, was raised again a short time later. Sherri Iacobelli, a spokeswoman for the state Department of Public Safety, said that Newsome and James Ian Tyson, 30, also of Charlotte, have been charged with defacing monuments on state Capitol grounds. That's a misdemeanor that carries a fine of up to $5,000 and a prison term of up to three years or both. About the time of her arrest, Newsome, who is black, released an email statement to the media. "We removed the flag today because we can't wait any longer. We can't continue like this another day," it said. "It's time for a new chapter where we are sincere about dismantling white supremacy and building toward true racial justice and equality." The incident is just the latest flare-up in the national debate over Confederate symbols. Gov. Nikki Haley and other state leaders earlier this week called for the flag to be taken down, but this will require an act of the legislature. Other states also are debating Confederate symbols, including over statues of figures like Confederate leader Jefferson Davis. The debate has raged since nine black churchgoers were killed in what police characterized as a racist attack at a Charleston, S.C., church last week. On Saturday, the activist got about halfway up the more than 30-foot steel flagpole in Columbia, S.C., just after dawn when officers of the South Carolina Bureau of Protective Services told her to come down. Instead, she continued up and removed the flag before returning to the ground. Though the flag was returned, the statement from her and her group said she was part of a #KeepItDown campaign. A statement from the group said: "We took this task in our own hands because our, President, Governor, mayors, legislators, and councilmen had a moral duty to remove the flag but failed to act. We could not sit by and watch the victims of the Charleston Massacre be laid to rest while the inspiration for their deaths continue to fly above their caskets." It's unclear whether more such protests are planned. A day earlier, President Obama delivered the eulogy for state Sen. Clementa Pinckney, the pastor killed in the Charleston attack. Other funeral services for the victims are also being held.
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#1. To: Gatlin, All (#0)
If they did this on public property in front of public officials and police just think what they will do to someone that displayed the Confederate flag on their private property when no police are around. Welcome to the U.S. of South Africa. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Another question: What if the activist went onto private property, and attempted to remove / destroy a Confederate flag that was privately owned. Then, just think, there are some people who would resist, with force/ to protect their private property, while on their private property, from a trespassing nutso activist. And if the nutso activist is "injured" while trespassing and damaging private property, by the private property owner is defending his property, in self defense? TFB !!! I do not own a Confederate Flag, but if I did, I would not allow anyone to take it down and destroy it. Si vis pacem, para bellum
I had already thought about this as I posted the article about the lady in Huntsville, Alabama manufacturing and selling the Confederate flags. I hope she has the foresight to hire security and install lots of hidden cameras. Trouble times are ahead. I believe a motorcade is being organized somewhere in Florida to parade the Confederate flag on vehicles. Sometimes complying with the old idiom “let sleeping dogs lie’ may be best. This may have been such a time and another case where instigating trouble will only cause far greater trouble. Instead of solving anything with this big fanfare about the removing the Confederate flag from everywhere....I figure a much larger problem is being created. We shall see.
Instead of taking it down, she should've just torched the old rag and left it hanging there while it burned to ashes.
In doing so, she then could have caught her clothes on fire and give a new meaning to the phrase: "Hot Bitch."
A huge problem has already been created and has been the 800 lb gorilla in the room for several decades now. It is only a matter of time before one incident brings the problem into the active forefront across the nation. It is inevitable. The country cannot continue without a rational resoultion to the issue. Sadly IMO the Left will not allow this to occur as it seeks to annihilate anyonone and anything that does not move in goose step with it. But time is on the Left's side. In less that about 25 years or so there will been no-one alive that hasn't been well indoctrinated in the Leftist propaganda in the schools, media and every public institution. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Instead of taking it down, she should've just torched the old rag and left it hanging there while it burned to ashes. No, that is being reserved for the homes and people that display the flag on the private property - kind of like a Black KKK but without the crosses or hoods. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
BINGO!
Realistically you would be killed, either on the spot or latter by the government. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
No, that is being reserved for the homes and people that display the flag on the private property - kind of like a Black KKK but without the crosses or hoods. " They do that, they will set off a firestorm of blowback they will truly regret! Si vis pacem, para bellum
True. That Twilight Zone world is going to be enslaved by their own volition...and the pods will embrace it as "freedom." The real, undeclared enemy of THIS state and most feared is obviously the ONLY standing "Army" left that is able to resist the fascist New World Order's plan: Christianity. Not much time left for all good men to come to the aid of their countrymen.
потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Don't delude yourself. Every Christian institution is jockeying to gets piece of the pie in the NWO. For these institutions money talks louder than God. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Well, thanks for your wonderful words of wisdom /sarc Si vis pacem, para bellum
Well, thanks for your wonderful words of wisdom /sarc Do you think that I am wrong about this? потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
maybe
Si vis pacem, para bellum
Thanks for your conviction:) потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Stoner, I share you rage... HOWEVER, the subversive overlords and their puppets who've hijacked this nation, this government, and the UN regret no amount of chaos and confusion they've created. Or WILL create. Check that; They DO regret allowing a sliver of hope in which good and patriotic men in high places can STILL right this ship while exposing the identities and plans of those who intend to destroy and enslave us. Will they? (remains to be seen.) This flag controversy (another First Amendment stomping) is a tiny but key stepping stone to eradicated constitutional rights while subverting the 14th Amendment ("Equal Protection".) The Second Amendment is hanging on by more of a thread than many imagine. This rogue gubmint and SCOTUS are practicing the technique that was known as "island-hopping" during WWII -- a precursor to bigger conquests, culminating in THE final prize. This rogue gubmint's "A-Bomb" will be the day they fully commit -- enacting and enforcing Martial Law. Frankly, the anti-Christian elites won't mind an America drenched in blood for years. Just as long as they stand alone atop of the rubble.
HUH? I'm not talking about the profiteering "Christian" Tee-Bee phonies and institutions. I'm talking about REAL Christians -- those whose principle and loyalty to Christ supersede loyalty to an evil regime and empire. Capisce?
Do you project this scenario once a ruthless "shoot-on-sight" Martial Law is ordered? OR amidst a ferocious battle and Christian defense of the Republic?
Very true. However, they could be in for a rude awakening. Alexander the Great, the Babylonians, the Egyptians, The Romans, the Visigoths, Genghis Khan, King George, George Custer ,the Nazis, Mussolini, and many others, all thought they were invulnerable. They were not. Si vis pacem, para bellum
Alexander the Great, the Babylonians, the Egyptians, The Romans, the Visigoths, Genghis Khan, King George, George Custer ,the Nazis, Mussolini, and many others, all thought they were invulnerable. They were not. Sure, nothing's a gimme. By the time this gets sorted out, we're probably moved on with the Lord. The difference in our time compared to those situations is that by all indications, we seem to be in the confused Last Days when satan's power grows in strength, ferocity, and deception. I just feel for our kids and grandkids' gens.
As do I !!! Si vis pacem, para bellum
Sorry, forgot to Ping you to this" " the anti-Christian elites won't mind an America drenched in blood for years. Just as long as they stand alone atop of the rubble. " Very true. However, they could be in for a rude awakening. Alexander the Great, the Babylonians, the Egyptians, The Romans, the Visigoths, Genghis Khan, King George, George Custer ,the Nazis, Mussolini, and many others, all thought they were invulnerable. They were not. " Si vis pacem, para bellum
Nothing. Remove the tv cameras and the reporters,and they have no reason to show up. They are looking for fame and fortune,and for Oprah to promote their book deals and "made for teebee movies". Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Willie,ESAD. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
Amen! It's all about money and power. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
You mean the countless hundreds? If so, yes, yo verstehen. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
That statement is false. "Every"
Neither. Either he would get shot by the intruders on his property or if he defended himself and shot one of those the government would get him. Verstehen? потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Are you kidding? The media will pay the thugs to do it. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Don't delude yourself. Every Christian institution is jockeying to gets piece of the pie in the NWO. That statement is false. "Every" OK, name three that are not (leave out the Little Sisters of the Poor). потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Are you kidding? The media will pay the thugs to do it. I am of the opinion that if you took away their free Obama phones,there would be a lot less of this stuff going on. Deys jist bees play-in bad bitch fo de camra." I remember coming upon the scene of a armed robbery and shooting of a stob and rob one time by accident back in the early 80's. LOTS of black kids hanging around watching the excitement,and they pretty much just stood there and watched. UNTIL the tv camera would swing their way,and they would all instantly start dancing. I thought this was hilarious. Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012)
You mean the countless hundreds? If so, yes, yo verstehen. Chyeah. "Hundreds." Tu se stunod.
I was being facetious. You didn't get it, stunod.
Isn't that donuts spelled backwards?? :) “Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.”
CZ82: Isn't that donuts spelled backwards?? Lets ask our chit-chat channel champion doughnut eater about this question.
I was being facetious. You didn't get it, stunod. So was I, babbeo. потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Isn't that donuts spelled backwards?? :) LMAO потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
LOL..."babbeo"?? Ok -- I laughed.
You cracked the code!
LOL..."babbeo"?? Ok -- I laughed. I hope that it didn't hurt too much:) потому что Бог хочет это тот путь
Wait...CZ cracked the code!! SOSO was still sharing a donut with GI.
It did hurt (as a matter of fact.) lol
According to GI, I don't think he ate a single donut in 20 years (AT a donut shop.) Ask him how many slices of pizza he ate (as the Crown Vic was idling.)
I didn't like eating in the car. Not that I didn't have to do it from time to time. I'm sure I've had a few slices in the car... Over 20 years, I probably drank a few thousand gallons of coffee, .24 ounces at a time.
I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح
About the time of her arrest, Newsome, who is black, released an email statement to the media. "We removed the flag today because we can't wait any longer. We can't continue like this another day," it said. "It's time for a new chapter where we are sincere about dismantling white supremacy and building toward true racial justice and equality."
#2. To: SOSO (#1)
" just think what they will do to someone that displayed the Confederate flag on their private property when no police are around. Welcome to the U.S. of South Africa. "
#3. To: SOSO (#1)
If they did this on public property in front of public officials and police just think what they will do to someone that displayed the Confederate flag on their private property when no police are around. Welcome to the U.S. of South Africa.
#4. To: Gatlin (#0)
#5. To: Willie Green (#4)
(Edited)
#6. To: Gatlin, All (#3)
Instead of solving anything with this big fanfare about the removing the Confederate flag from everywhere....I figure a much larger problem is being created.
#7. To: Willie Green, Gatlin, All (#4)
#8. To: SOSO (#6)
#9. To: Stoner (#2)
I do not own a Confederate Flag, but if I did, I would not allow anyone to take it down and destroy it.
#10. To: SOSO (#7)
" she should've just torched the old rag and left it hanging there while it burned to ashes.
#11. To: SOSO (#6)
Sadly IMO the Left will not allow this to occur as it seeks to annihilate anyonone and anything that does not move in goose step with it. But time is on the Left's side. In less that about 25 years or so there will been no-one alive that hasn't been well indoctrinated in the Leftist propaganda in the schools, media and every public institution.
#12. To: Stoner (#10)
They do that, they will set off a firestorm of blowback they will truly regret!
#13. To: Liberator (#11)
The real, undeclared enemy of THIS state and most feared is obviously the ONLY standing "Army" left that is able to resist the fascist New World Order's plan: Christianity
#14. To: SOSO (#9)
" Realistically you would be killed, either on the spot or latter by the government. "
#15. To: Stoner (#14)
Realistically you would be killed, either on the spot or latter by the government. "
#16. To: SOSO (#15)
#17. To: Stoner (#16)
maybe
#18. To: Stoner (#10)
(Edited)
They do that, they will set off a firestorm of blowback they will truly regret!
#19. To: SOSO (#13)
Don't delude yourself. Every Christian institution is jockeying to gets piece of the pie in the NWO. For these institutions money talks louder than God.
#20. To: SOSO, Stoner (#9)
(Edited)
Realistically you would be killed, either on the spot or latter by the government.
#21. To: Liberator (#18)
" the anti-Christian elites won't mind an America drenched in blood for years. Just as long as they stand alone atop of the rubble. "
#22. To: Stoner (#21)
They could be in for a rude awakening.
#23. To: Liberator (#22)
" I just feel for our kids and grandkids' gens. "
#24. To: SOSO (#21)
#25. To: SOSO (#1)
If they did this on public property in front of public officials and police just think what they will do to someone that displayed the Confederate flag on their private property when no police are around.
#26. To: Willie Green (#4)
Instead of taking it down, she should've just torched the old rag and left it hanging there while it burned to ashes.
#27. To: SOSO (#13)
Every Christian institution is jockeying to gets piece of the pie in the NWO. For these institutions money talks louder than God.
#28. To: Liberator (#19)
I'm talking about REAL Christians -- those whose principle and loyalty to Christ supersede loyalty to an evil regime and empire. Capisce?
#29. To: SOSO (#13)
Don't delude yourself. Every Christian institution is jockeying to gets piece of the pie in the NWO.
#30. To: Liberator (#20)
Do you project this scenario once a ruthless "shoot-on-sight" Martial Law is ordered? OR amidst a ferocious battle and Christian defense of the Republic?
#31. To: sneakypete (#25)
Remove the tv cameras and the reporters,and they have no reason to show up.
#32. To: A K A Stone (#29)
#33. To: SOSO (#31)
Remove the tv cameras and the reporters,and they have no reason to show up.
#34. To: SOSO (#28)
"I'm talking about REAL Christians -- those whose principle and loyalty to Christ supersede loyalty to an evil regime and empire. Capisce?
#35. To: SOSO (#30)
#36. To: Liberator (#35)
stunod.
#37. To: CZ82, Liberator, GrandIsland (#36)
Liberator: stunod.
#38. To: Liberator (#35)
#39. To: CZ82 (#36)
stunod.
#40. To: SOSO (#38)
#41. To: SOSO (#39)
#42. To: Liberator (#40)
#43. To: CZ82, SOSO, GrandIsland, Buckeroo (#36)
Isn't that donuts spelled backwards?? :)
#44. To: SOSO (#42)
#45. To: buckeroo, GrandIsland (#37)
Lets ask our chit-chat channel champion doughnut eater about this question.
#46. To: Liberator (#45)
(Edited)
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