- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Score Board
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- SEC Score Board
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:47 am to slackster
Norway builds statues to Vikings. England has statues of kings and knights that preceded their present form of Gov't.
There are statues of Marie Antoinette in France.
I'm sure just about every civilization has monuments of their past history.
There are statues of Marie Antoinette in France.
I'm sure just about every civilization has monuments of their past history.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:47 am to slackster
quote:
Wanting to remove, or even discuss removing, statues of former presidents, particularly ones of founding fathers, is a problem.
Discussion is never a problem. Debate is healthy.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:48 am to SPEEDY
quote:
"Hamilton" star Leslie Odom Jr.
Who?
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:49 am to Rebel
quote:
Norway builds statues to Vikings. England has statues of kings and knights that preceded their present form of Gov't.
There are statues of Marie Antoinette in France.
When did the confederates win and rule over all of America? Those situations aren't really comparable. Unless your comparison is to Washington and Jefferson, it makes no sense.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:50 am to Breesus
quote:
Discussion is never a problem.
False.
quote:
Debate is healthy.
Also false.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:51 am to NYNolaguy1
quote:
I dont see the problem with localities honoring the people they believe fought bravely in whatever conflict
I don't see the problem either, but if the country who prevailed wants them down, that's pretty much what happens. Like I said, I get why the old CSA erected the statues, but if the USA wants then gone, they'll be gone. History is written by the winners, so to speak.
It's worth mentioning again that I don't care about Confederate statues one way or the other. I understand why people want them up and why people want them down. Let the local populations sort it out.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:51 am to RB10
So on this board I've seen people defend the KKK/nazi people's rights to march, but this discussion is the one hurting America
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:52 am to TH03
quote:
When did the confederates win and rule over all of America?
Using that line of thinking, wouldnt it be appropriate to have it in the regions they did rule over?
No one is proposing putting confederate statues outside of the south.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:53 am to TH03
quote:
So on this board I've seen people defend the KKK/nazi people's rights to march, but this discussion is the one hurting America
Prime example of when a debate is not "healthy". Thanks.
Had he qualified his statement with "intelligent" and/or "informed" I would agree. However, not all discussions are good and not all debates are healthy.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:54 am to TH03
quote:
When did the confederates win and rule over all of America? Those situations aren't really comparable.
Why are you talking about Confederates when the thread is clearly about Presidents?
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:54 am to NYNolaguy1
Some sketchy history behind when they were put up, but like another poster said, if the local population wants it, sure.
If they want it down, take it down.
If they want it down, take it down.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:54 am to TH03
quote:
So on this board I've seen people defend the KKK/nazi people's rights to march, but this discussion is the one hurting America
Hack comment is hack.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:55 am to SPEEDY
These motherfrickers need to be beaten within an inch of their lives.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:55 am to SPEEDY
If our nation must go to extremes this course is much to superficial. Focusing on slavery is looking at a post settlement issue. If we must correct all wrongs by applying today's laws, morals and ethical standards we must all leave this country and give it back to the Native Americans. This course would be beneficial to the environment and climate change.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:55 am to RB10
you only say it's not healthy because you don't agree.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:55 am to LNCHBOX
quote:
Hack comment is hack.
It's a troll.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:55 am to slackster
quote:
but if the country who prevailed wants them down, that's pretty much what happens.
I'd love to see the votes that said all this stuff needs to come down.
And let's not even get started on the vandalism that happened in NC.
Posted on 8/17/17 at 8:56 am to LNCHBOX
Read the last sentence. I wasn't sure. But of course you're so eager to jump on my nuts.
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News