Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Bentley orders Confederate battle flag removed from Alabama Capitol

Via Billy "I deeply regret having ever voted for Gov. Bentley. No vote by the legislature, no vote by the citizens of Alabama, he just takes it down all on his order. So much for democracy."

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The Confederate painter Conrad Wise Chapman painted the tattered Stainless Banner at Ft. Sumter.

In an unscientific poll conducted by Yellowhammer News Tuesday, 4,707 readers, or more than 70 percent of respondents, indicated that Alabama should continue allowing the Confederate battle flag and other flags of the Confederacy to be flown on state property.

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The Confederate Battle Flag is no longer flying on the grounds of the Alabama Capitol on the orders of Gov. Robert Bentley.

Asked by a Birmingham News reporter if his decision was in response to the Charleston shootings, Bentley said, “Yes, partially this is about that. This is the right thing to do. We are facing some major issues in this state regarding the budget and other matters that we need to deal with. This had the potential to become a major distraction as we go forward. I have taxes to raise, we have work to do. And it was my decision that the flag needed to come down.”

Bentley’s decision comes after many leaders across the South have scrambled to voice their opposition to the display of the Confederate battle flag on public property after several pictures of the alleged Charleston shooter posing with the flag surfaced online.

20 comments:

  1. Two links with information:
    Confederate flag removed from Alabama capitol
    Governor orders removal of the flag: Published On: Jun 24 2015 09:55:55 AM CDT
    http://www.channel3000.com/news/confederate-flag-removed-from-alabama-capitol/33748436

    Alabama Gov. Bentley removes Confederate flags from Capitol grounds
    http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/06/confederate_flag_removed_from.html

    I don’t know what law or legal precedence
    backs it up, other than the fact that Alabama’s
    state government is completely
    overrun by traitorous communists.
    Mike Vanderbough lives in AL.
    I am holding my breath in anticipation waiting
    to learn of his response.
    However, I don't expect much.
    As he is sleepy, tired and exhausted, having just returned from Oregon.
    Moreover, he has not yet posted a peep about the July 29th
    event to support the couple being denied their
    God given right to live (off the grid) as they please.
    Maybe the travel distance of approximately 82 miles
    from his home is too far to travel.

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    1. I don’t know what law or legal precedence backs it up, other than the fact that Alabama’s state government is completely overrun by traitorous communists.

      Scalawags and Carpetbaggers, all.

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  2. I would think this might be in violation of state law as the current placement at the Confederate Memorial on the capitol grounds was part of the compromise the legislature reached back during the “flag flap” some years back when the real haters wanted the flag removed from atop the capitol. I hope this is the case. I can’t believe I was so wrong about Bentley when he was campaigning for governor. Perhaps I was too trusting. I never imagined he would be such a weak leader that is constantly looking for ways to raise taxes. I am certain he will say something to the effect that this is a move to help stop racial division and change Alabama’s image which will ultimately result in more foreign business coming to AL. BLAH, BLAH, BLAH! I hope the political backlash is swift and severe. We had way too many RINOS already. The government pot was full to the brim with politicians who campaign as “conservative” or Republicans. Looks like Bentley just spilled over the edge.

    Deo Vindice

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  3. Also, I got to thinking about it and if anyone would like to call Gov. Bentley's office and let them know how you feel about this issue, the number is (334) 242-7100.
    I hope it is wringing off the hook with calls from disgruntled Alabamans.

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  4. By this logic, myself being a decendent of indentured Irishmen from colonial South Carolina, of which one Micheal Mccarty fought in the revolution, am hereby offended by the placement of the union jack flag on state grounds, state seals and the seal of the GOVERNOR OF ALABAMA. Mr. Bently, please remove them immediately.

    Rooster108

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    1. A good point, but you're not black, so don't count..............

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  5. One can hope that the citizens of these particular states run the commie, carpet bagging asswipe politicians out on a rail to a dignified tar and feathering.

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  6. Ok at some it seems we would get tired of this at some point and we will all band together and protest stuff like this. Maybe we will be giving room to vent and destroy like other groups ? If we do , i would imagine that it will not be business property or Personal property that would be destroyed but maybe future generations of the commies and brain washed losers that seem to be causing issues like this. You have to stop and wonder why GOD would let people like these have kids???

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    1. maybe future generations of the commies and brain washed losers that seem to be causing issues like this.

      Sounds reasonable to me.:) They would kill us all if they thought they could get away with it.

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  7. Alabama, of all places? The reddest state in the Union? The state where southern blood runs deep? Run that governor out on a rail.

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    1. Dear sir, your comment makes me proud and deeply saddened at the same time. They are truly going for the heart, the Heart of Dixie.

      Rooster108

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    2. Yet while a plank to us is left, to death we will defend her, facing the foe, down, down we go, but still cry NO SURRENDER

      Rooster108

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