(06-23-2020 10:44 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  I think the Rebel flag helps remind others of who the people of Mississippi truly are. No reason to change it.

And the Left calls other people racists and bigots. Unbelievable hypocrisy.

Well nobody has accused Mensa of being the brightest fork in the box of crayons.

He showed his level of intelligence with what he called the flag.

(06-24-2020 05:02 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(06-23-2020 10:44 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  I think the Rebel flag helps remind others of who the people of Mississippi truly are. No reason to change it.

And the Left calls other people racists and bigots. Unbelievable hypocrisy.

Yep, he probably didn't even realize that when he was typing those words.

(06-24-2020 05:02 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(06-23-2020 10:44 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  I think the Rebel flag helps remind others of who the people of Mississippi truly are. No reason to change it.

And the Left calls other people racists and bigots. Unbelievable hypocrisy.

Well they are loyal, honorable and strong defenders of their own rights.

(06-24-2020 07:47 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 05:02 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(06-23-2020 10:44 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  I think the Rebel flag helps remind others of who the people of Mississippi truly are. No reason to change it.

And the Left calls other people racists and bigots. Unbelievable hypocrisy.

Yep, he probably didn't even realize that when he was typing those words.

Obviously, the people of the state want this symbol to represent them, so why not acknowledge them for it?

(06-24-2020 10:27 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 07:47 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 05:02 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(06-23-2020 10:44 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  I think the Rebel flag helps remind others of who the people of Mississippi truly are. No reason to change it.

And the Left calls other people racists and bigots. Unbelievable hypocrisy.

Yep, he probably didn't even realize that when he was typing those words.

Obviously, the people of the state want this symbol to represent them, so why not acknowledge them for it?

Let's ask a few simple questions..

Marc, do you live in Mississippi?

(06-24-2020 10:27 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 07:47 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 05:02 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(06-23-2020 10:44 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  I think the Rebel flag helps remind others of who the people of Mississippi truly are. No reason to change it.

And the Left calls other people racists and bigots. Unbelievable hypocrisy.

Yep, he probably didn't even realize that when he was typing those words.

Obviously, the people of the state want this symbol to represent them, so why not acknowledge them for it?

All black people eat watermelon. How hypocritical am I?

So the ncaa, sec, cusa are still ok with regular season events in ms, right? The flag is ok most of the time then but for a few days a year it's bad?

(06-19-2020 03:00 PM)Cyniclone Wrote:  Nobody's forcing anything. The SEC doesn't want to be associated with the Mississippi state flag or the state that embraces it, so they choose to withhold business to entities whose values don't match up with theirs. They have every right to make decisions in their best interest as the state of Mississippi does. Or you, for that matter. If you don't want to spend money there because you don't like what the flag represents, that's a choice you can make. If you want to give them all of your business because you *do* like what the flag represents, that's also a choice. Mississippi isn't legally obligated to change its flag, and the SEC isn't obligated to put tournaments there if they don't like it.

Why doesn't the NCAA part company with Mississippi State University and/or, ahem Ole Miss.

And why not part ways with the SEC until they boot out Ole Miss and MSU?

(06-24-2020 12:21 PM)umbluegray Wrote:  

(06-19-2020 03:00 PM)Cyniclone Wrote:  Nobody's forcing anything. The SEC doesn't want to be associated with the Mississippi state flag or the state that embraces it, so they choose to withhold business to entities whose values don't match up with theirs. They have every right to make decisions in their best interest as the state of Mississippi does. Or you, for that matter. If you don't want to spend money there because you don't like what the flag represents, that's a choice you can make. If you want to give them all of your business because you *do* like what the flag represents, that's also a choice. Mississippi isn't legally obligated to change its flag, and the SEC isn't obligated to put tournaments there if they don't like it.

Why doesn't the NCAA part company with Mississippi State University and/or, ahem Ole Miss.

And why not part ways with the SEC until they boot out Ole Miss and MSU?

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(06-24-2020 11:51 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 10:27 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 07:47 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 05:02 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(06-23-2020 10:44 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  I think the Rebel flag helps remind others of who the people of Mississippi truly are. No reason to change it.

And the Left calls other people racists and bigots. Unbelievable hypocrisy.

Yep, he probably didn't even realize that when he was typing those words.

Obviously, the people of the state want this symbol to represent them, so why not acknowledge them for it?

All black people eat watermelon. How hypocritical am I?

If the citizens of Mississippi did not want the stars & bars on the flag, then why is it there? Obviously, the majority of people feel like it represents them, even if it symbolizes hate to the black citizens of the state.

(06-24-2020 12:58 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 11:51 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 10:27 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 07:47 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 05:02 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  And the Left calls other people racists and bigots. Unbelievable hypocrisy.

Yep, he probably didn't even realize that when he was typing those words.

Obviously, the people of the state want this symbol to represent them, so why not acknowledge them for it?

All black people eat watermelon. How hypocritical am I?

If the citizens of Mississippi did not want the stars & bars on the flag, then why is it there? Obviously, the majority of people feel like it represents them, even if it symbolizes hate to the black citizens of the state.

Move to Cuba where there is no democracy

(06-24-2020 12:58 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 11:51 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 10:27 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 07:47 AM)VA49er Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 05:02 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  And the Left calls other people racists and bigots. Unbelievable hypocrisy.

Yep, he probably didn't even realize that when he was typing those words.

Obviously, the people of the state want this symbol to represent them, so why not acknowledge them for it?

All black people eat watermelon. How hypocritical am I?

If the citizens of Mississippi did not want the stars & bars on the flag, then why is it there? Obviously, the majority of people feel like it represents them, even if it symbolizes hate to the black citizens of the state.

And there you go. That's not the stars and bars Marc.

"Tis better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

I'll ask again Marc, do you live in Mississippi?

(06-24-2020 01:12 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 12:58 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 11:51 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 10:27 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 07:47 AM)VA49er Wrote:  Yep, he probably didn't even realize that when he was typing those words.

Obviously, the people of the state want this symbol to represent them, so why not acknowledge them for it?

All black people eat watermelon. How hypocritical am I?

If the citizens of Mississippi did not want the stars & bars on the flag, then why is it there? Obviously, the majority of people feel like it represents them, even if it symbolizes hate to the black citizens of the state.

And there you go. That's not the stars and bars Marc.

"Tis better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

I'll ask again Marc, do you live in Mississippi?

I fail to see what it matters. I’ve consistently said the flag which garnered 60% of the referendum vote accurately represents the state. Why is that a problem?

(06-24-2020 03:31 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 01:12 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 12:58 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 11:51 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 10:27 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  Obviously, the people of the state want this symbol to represent them, so why not acknowledge them for it?

All black people eat watermelon. How hypocritical am I?

If the citizens of Mississippi did not want the stars & bars on the flag, then why is it there? Obviously, the majority of people feel like it represents them, even if it symbolizes hate to the black citizens of the state.

And there you go. That's not the stars and bars Marc.

"Tis better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

I'll ask again Marc, do you live in Mississippi?

I fail to see what it matters. I’ve consistently said the flag which garnered 60% of the referendum vote accurately represents the state. Why is that a problem?

Cause Marc you keep making snide ass comments about the people there and the flag. If you don’t live there don’t worry about it. So have you figured out what’s the stars and bars yet? I’m gonna learn you something.

(06-24-2020 03:31 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 01:12 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 12:58 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 11:51 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 10:27 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  Obviously, the people of the state want this symbol to represent them, so why not acknowledge them for it?

All black people eat watermelon. How hypocritical am I?

If the citizens of Mississippi did not want the stars & bars on the flag, then why is it there? Obviously, the majority of people feel like it represents them, even if it symbolizes hate to the black citizens of the state.

And there you go. That's not the stars and bars Marc.

"Tis better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

I'll ask again Marc, do you live in Mississippi?

I fail to see what it matters. I’ve consistently said the flag which garnered 60% of the referendum vote accurately represents the state. Why is that a problem?

Speaking of Stars and Bars. I'd like to hear your thoughts on Georgia's state flag.

(06-24-2020 05:26 PM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 03:31 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 01:12 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 12:58 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 11:51 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  All black people eat watermelon. How hypocritical am I?

If the citizens of Mississippi did not want the stars & bars on the flag, then why is it there? Obviously, the majority of people feel like it represents them, even if it symbolizes hate to the black citizens of the state.

And there you go. That's not the stars and bars Marc.

"Tis better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

I'll ask again Marc, do you live in Mississippi?

I fail to see what it matters. I’ve consistently said the flag which garnered 60% of the referendum vote accurately represents the state. Why is that a problem?

Speaking of Stars and Bars. I'd like to hear your thoughts on Georgia's state flag.

Damnit Gdunn you are requiring more than a few synapses to fire at once for the guy. Have mercy!

(06-24-2020 05:09 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 03:31 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 01:12 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 12:58 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 11:51 AM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  All black people eat watermelon. How hypocritical am I?

If the citizens of Mississippi did not want the stars & bars on the flag, then why is it there? Obviously, the majority of people feel like it represents them, even if it symbolizes hate to the black citizens of the state.

And there you go. That's not the stars and bars Marc.

"Tis better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

I'll ask again Marc, do you live in Mississippi?

I fail to see what it matters. I’ve consistently said the flag which garnered 60% of the referendum vote accurately represents the state. Why is that a problem?

Cause Marc you keep making snide ass comments about the people there and the flag. If you don’t live there don’t worry about it. So have you figured out what’s the stars and bars yet? I’m gonna learn you something.

I was obviously wrong in referring to the confederate battle flag as the stars and bars... that being said, I was not wrong in claiming the majority of the people in the state want this racist symbol to represent the state.

And so frequently I hear modern day republicans claim to be the party of Lincoln... the party that freed the slaves, yet it’s modern day republicans who cling to these symbols of hate and intolerance. It’s modern day Republicans who speak of the romance of the “Lost Cause”. There is no reason to hang onto to this icon of hate, other to flip the bird the 40% of the population it is meant to offend.

(06-24-2020 10:02 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 05:09 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 03:31 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 01:12 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 12:58 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  If the citizens of Mississippi did not want the stars & bars on the flag, then why is it there? Obviously, the majority of people feel like it represents them, even if it symbolizes hate to the black citizens of the state.

And there you go. That's not the stars and bars Marc.

"Tis better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

I'll ask again Marc, do you live in Mississippi?

I fail to see what it matters. I’ve consistently said the flag which garnered 60% of the referendum vote accurately represents the state. Why is that a problem?

Cause Marc you keep making snide ass comments about the people there and the flag. If you don’t live there don’t worry about it. So have you figured out what’s the stars and bars yet? I’m gonna learn you something.

I was obviously wrong in referring to the confederate battle flag as the stars and bars... that being said, I was not wrong in claiming the majority of the people in the state want this racist symbol to represent the state.

And so frequently I hear modern day republicans claim to be the party of Lincoln... the party that freed the slaves, yet it’s modern day republicans who cling to these symbols of hate and intolerance. It’s modern day Republicans who speak of the romance of the “Lost Cause”. There is no reason to hang onto to this icon of hate, other to flip the bird the 40% of the population it is meant to offend.

Still waiting for your thoughts on Georgia's state flag.

(06-24-2020 10:17 PM)Eagleaidaholic Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 10:02 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 05:09 PM)gdunn Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 03:31 PM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  

(06-24-2020 01:12 PM)gdunn Wrote:  And there you go. That's not the stars and bars Marc.

"Tis better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt."

I'll ask again Marc, do you live in Mississippi?

I fail to see what it matters. I’ve consistently said the flag which garnered 60% of the referendum vote accurately represents the state. Why is that a problem?

Cause Marc you keep making snide ass comments about the people there and the flag. If you don’t live there don’t worry about it. So have you figured out what’s the stars and bars yet? I’m gonna learn you something.

I was obviously wrong in referring to the confederate battle flag as the stars and bars... that being said, I was not wrong in claiming the majority of the people in the state want this racist symbol to represent the state.

And so frequently I hear modern day republicans claim to be the party of Lincoln... the party that freed the slaves, yet it’s modern day republicans who cling to these symbols of hate and intolerance. It’s modern day Republicans who speak of the romance of the “Lost Cause”. There is no reason to hang onto to this icon of hate, other to flip the bird the 40% of the population it is meant to offend.

Still waiting for your thoughts on Georgia's state flag.

Looks like a brokered short term compromise to me.