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I've wondered about this, too. On the GOP side this is all about getting a Republican octoberlib Jun 2015 #1
Someone yesterday suggested they are hoping to keep the majority in both houses. jwirr Jun 2015 #4
Until something more repulsive comes along. In_The_Wind Jun 2015 #2
It will slow down to a crawl very soon because we have already started to call their bluff. They are jwirr Jun 2015 #3
Reminds one of the purging of the extreme right wingers packman Jun 2015 #5
Here is a graphical biological representation of DU Fumesucker Jun 2015 #6
Like everything else, the big talk will stop soon, but... TreasonousBastard Jun 2015 #7
When Mississippi dumps their confederate state flag I will believe it is real. yellowcanine Jun 2015 #8
+1 DashOneBravo Jun 2015 #27
I hope it ends to edhopper Jun 2015 #9
The Battle Flag is an issue where progress is possible maxsolomon Jun 2015 #10
+1 octoberlib Jun 2015 #13
Until everyone forgets there were nine people murdered. Iggo Jun 2015 #11
I wonder how long this wave of anti-Confederate revulsion will last Hayduke Bomgarte Jun 2015 #12
Funny that this blowback is easier than blowback against sensible gun law changes. Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #14
I think that is why the Republicans are jumping on the anti-flag wagon csziggy Jun 2015 #23
I think that is the heart of the matter. Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #25
Its an easily identifiable "other" and solutions to the problems are relatively easy. Humanist_Activist Jun 2015 #15
As soon as the media finds a new tragedy or scandal to exploit and sensationalize. tymorial Jun 2015 #16
I hope the voices against racism continue... Spazito Jun 2015 #17
As I said, I am a cynical bastard. malthaussen Jun 2015 #18
I see even tiny steps toward change as progress... Spazito Jun 2015 #19
I think we have reached a tipping point... Phentex Jun 2015 #20
Taking the flag down at southern capitols is huge. Nitram Jun 2015 #21
So long as they don't erect them again in a week. malthaussen Jun 2015 #22
The Confederacy consisted of states that seceded from the Union. pogglethrope Jun 2015 #24
Long enough for someone to get rich NashuaDW Jun 2015 #26
They'll give you removal of a few flags as long as you don't go there on gun laws KeepItReal Jun 2015 #28
Maybe a while HassleCat Jun 2015 #29
Until the last of the Unreconstructed lackwits realizes SwankyXomb Jun 2015 #30
James Lee Burke wrote about that... malthaussen Jun 2015 #31
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