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jmowreader

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18. Colors have significance in that organization

Reply to Not Ruth (Reply #12)

Sun Aug 13, 2017, 01:57 AM

Aug 2017

Red robes are worn by members who recruit, or "kleagles." Purple robes are worn by the chapter president (what this member is called depends on the chapter; every group seems to have a different name for their head racist), and white ones are worn by ordinary members.

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Amazing photo from Charlottesville [View all] cabot Aug 2017 OP

My God..what must be going through his mind nini Aug 2017 #1

It is painful to look at this. potone Aug 2017 #2

Agreed cabot Aug 2017 #3

Just posted the same sentiment, cabot - one photo says it all...and, in fact, it has already Leghorn21 Aug 2017 #8

It needs to be seen! cabot Aug 2017 #10

Post removed Post removed Aug 2017 #4

You are using a very offensive term in a thread about bigotry n/t hibbing Aug 2017 #15

This photo's going to be iconic/viral/historic, eh? It's too sad and insane and moving to look Leghorn21 Aug 2017 #5

The true irony madaboutharry Aug 2017 #6

Absolutely cabot Aug 2017 #7

That photo is one for the ages Motley13 Aug 2017 #9

May go down alongside this one: lastlib Aug 2017 #16

And to think he puts his life on the line even for these assholes! lib-ruhl Aug 2017 #11

Those colors Not Ruth Aug 2017 #12

Colors have significance in that organization jmowreader Aug 2017 #18

I wonder what is going on in the police officers mind? Doreen Aug 2017 #13

Heil Dumbasses! OutaHere Aug 2017 #14

Where is that photo from? quakerboy Aug 2017 #17