Dec 9, 2010: KKK Wedding

xoxoxoBruce · 12-08-2010, 11:57 PM

A KKK wedding in TN, not 100 years ago, 5 days ago.

I didn't know the Klan performed marriages.

I guess the tea party doesn't have the authority yet.

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freshnesschronic · 12-09-2010, 01:13 AM

tangent: Why do the KKK burn crosses again?

Gravdigr · 12-09-2010, 01:29 AM

You'd think they'd try to bolster their public image by going green with those new flickering CFL or LED crosses, they're much more eco-friendly...

nil_orally · 12-09-2010, 05:14 AM

That's because the green-tech ones need a battery and a switch, which is way beyond the capabilities of these people

Undertoad · 12-09-2010, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by freshnesschronic

tangent: Why do the KKK burn crosses again?

A Star of David is too much lumber.

Jim Spaza · 12-10-2010, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by freshnesschronic

tangent: Why do the KKK burn crosses again?

According to their beliefs, they are not burning the crosses. They are "lighting" them to shine the teachings of Jesus Christ to all the world. That the cross itself is consumed is irrelevant.

Originally, the KKK was not a racist organization. And some KKK organizations today still are not. Some actually have black, hispanic, and asian members.

Originally, the KKK was created as a vigilante group to police their own towns and were used extensively when the real police and courts could do nothing about lawbreakers and criminals.

For example, if a man beat his wife and the police could do nothing, then the KKK would light a cross in the guy's front yard as a warning. If that warning went unheeded, then the KKK would take the guy out into the woods and explain the nature of the problem to him.

It originally was NOT about racism. It was about law and order. The fact that some (most?) KKK groups today are racist doesn't change this historical fact.

(I'm not a KKK member. I just like accurate history to be taught.)

TheMercenary · 12-11-2010, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Spaza

According to their beliefs, they are not burning the crosses. They are "lighting" them to shine the teachings of Jesus Christ to all the world. That the cross itself is consumed is irrelevant.

Originally, the KKK was not a racist organization. And some KKK organizations today still are not. Some actually have black, hispanic, and asian members.

Originally, the KKK was created as a vigilante group to police their own towns and were used extensively when the real police and courts could do nothing about lawbreakers and criminals.

For example, if a man beat his wife and the police could do nothing, then the KKK would light a cross in the guy's front yard as a warning. If that warning went unheeded, then the KKK would take the guy out into the woods and explain the nature of the problem to him.

It originally was NOT about racism. It was about law and order. The fact that some (most?) KKK groups today are racist doesn't change this historical fact.

(I'm not a KKK member. I just like accurate history to be taught.)

That is a strange addition to the otherwise know facts about a hate group.

SPUCK · 12-09-2010, 05:20 AM

What wonderful people..

NOT!

The definition of pathetic.

DanaC · 12-09-2010, 05:23 AM

mizzie · 12-09-2010, 07:12 AM

The saddest part of that is the little girl in the second picture. She's going to grow up being taught that crap and won't know any better.

glatt · 12-09-2010, 07:23 AM

If you can successfully remove the burning crosses from the symbolism associated with them, and the hatred and intolerance of the assholes doing it, that's actually a pretty cool picture with those three crosses burning.

Like if you were traveling to a foreign country and there was some local village that celebrated the harvest with a big bonfire of these crosses, or other simple symbols, it would be pretty cool.

DanaC · 12-09-2010, 07:39 AM

yeah. It doesn't look disimilar in tone to some of the solstice photos you see taken around Stone Henge.

Primal.

Spexxvet · 12-09-2010, 07:43 AM

I'm surprised to see white-costumed and black-costumed members integrated.

DanaC · 12-09-2010, 07:47 AM

Yeah. They're trying to widen their appeal.

Trilby · 12-09-2010, 07:51 AM

How is it again that the KKK is legal?

I thought they were a hate group - but they've gotten around that somehow? Does anyone know?

ETA: the bride and groom - they deserve one another.

12-08-2010, 11:57 PM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Dec 9, 2010: KKK Wedding A KKK wedding in TN, not 100 years ago, 5 days ago. I didn't know the Klan performed marriages. I guess the tea party doesn't have the authority yet. link __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

12-09-2010, 01:29 AM	#3
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	You'd think they'd try to bolster their public image by going green with those new flickering CFL or LED crosses, they're much more eco-friendly... __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

12-09-2010, 05:14 AM	#4
nil_orally Larger than average member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Melbourne, Oz. Posts: 72	That's because the green-tech ones need a battery and a switch, which is way beyond the capabilities of these people __________________ Waiting for inspiration.....

12-09-2010, 07:43 AM	#13
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	I'm surprised to see white-costumed and black-costumed members integrated. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

12-09-2010, 07:51 AM	#15
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	How is it again that the KKK is legal? I thought they were a hate group - but they've gotten around that somehow? Does anyone know? ETA: the bride and groom - they deserve one another. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

12-09-2010, 01:13 AM	#2
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	tangent: Why do the KKK burn crosses again?

12-09-2010, 05:20 AM	#8
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	What wonderful people.. NOT! The definition of pathetic.

12-09-2010, 07:12 AM	#10
mizzie Resident-in-Training Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7	The saddest part of that is the little girl in the second picture. She's going to grow up being taught that crap and won't know any better.

12-09-2010, 07:23 AM	#11
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	If you can successfully remove the burning crosses from the symbolism associated with them, and the hatred and intolerance of the assholes doing it, that's actually a pretty cool picture with those three crosses burning. Like if you were traveling to a foreign country and there was some local village that celebrated the harvest with a big bonfire of these crosses, or other simple symbols, it would be pretty cool.

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