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re: What kneelers and confederate flag waivers have in common...
Posted on 10/10/17 at 4:31 am to FanInLA
Posted on 10/10/17 at 4:31 am to FanInLA
No I am saying that the common soldier living in the south had relatively little say in the direction his state went. Then a significant number of the soldiers (on both sides) were paid to fight the war instead of the rich people who had the most say in the direction of their state (and the most at stake on the outcome).
For WWI, I really meant more the soldiers of the European powers who were caught in a giant geopolitical game much bigger than themselves.
I am just saying that I understand why some people have fond memories of their particular ancestors who were confederate soldiers, even though they fought against the US.
For WWI, I really meant more the soldiers of the European powers who were caught in a giant geopolitical game much bigger than themselves.
I am just saying that I understand why some people have fond memories of their particular ancestors who were confederate soldiers, even though they fought against the US.
Posted on 10/10/17 at 4:46 am to CorporateTiger
Thanks corporate for the dialogue because this has always baffled me.
This statement would make more sense if these ancestors where actually known by the confederate flag wavers of today. What I mean is, this war happened so long ago that we haven't personally met these ancestors. It seems more likely that people are embracing the ideology of the flag and that's the conundrum I have.
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I am just saying that I understand why some people have fond memories of their particular ancestors who were confederate soldiers, even though they fought against the US.
This statement would make more sense if these ancestors where actually known by the confederate flag wavers of today. What I mean is, this war happened so long ago that we haven't personally met these ancestors. It seems more likely that people are embracing the ideology of the flag and that's the conundrum I have.
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