Monday, July 13, 2015

Pro-Confederate Rallies Resume In Dixie: Six shots fired

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Memphis, TN
James Edwards of The Political Cesspool and League of the South members joined a crowd of over 500 people in Memphis, TN who rallied against plans to violate the grave of General Nathan Bedford Forrest.

Stafford, VA
60 to 70 people showed up to support the Confederate Battle Flag at the second League of the South rally in Stafford, VA.

Ocala, FL
Almost 5,000 people turned out for the “Florida Southern Pride Ride” in Ocala, FL in the largest pro-Confederate Battle Flag demonstration to date.
Update: Six shots were fired from a black neighborhood at the pro-Confederate Battle Flag supporters in Ocala.

Calhoun, GA
More than 500 vehicles flying the Confederate Battle Flag showed up at the Wal-Mart in Calhoun, GA.

Richland Hills, TX
More than 100 people gathered to defend the Richland High School Rebel mascot in Richland Hill, TX.

Burlington, NC
Around 100 people came out to support the Confederate Battle Flag at a Dixie Outfitters outlet in Burlington, NC.

Gainesville, FL
I’ve already covered the League of the South counter-demonstration in Gainesville, FL.

Erwin, NC
About two dozen people paraded through Harnett County, NC in support of the Confederate Battle Flag.

Oklahoma City, OK
Dozens of people paraded around with the Confederate Battle Flag at the Oklahoma State Capitol.

Loxahatchee, FL
Hundreds of people rallied in support of the Confederate Battle Flag in Loxahatchee, FL.

Lake City, SC
Lots of people rallied in support of the Confederate Battle Flag in Lake City, SC.

Tyler, TX
Dozens of people rallied in support of the Confederate Battle Flag in Tyler, TX.

Giles County, VA
50 people paraded again through Giles County, VA in support of the Confederate Battle Flag.

Knoxville, TN
Supporters of the Confederate Battle Flag rallied in Knoxville.

Greene County, VA
Dozens of people paraded through Greene County, VA with the Confederate Battle Flag.

San Antonio, TX
Supporters of the Confederate Battle Flag marched through downtown San Antonio.
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 13, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    "Six shots fired."
    At which rally did that happen?

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    1. Brock TownsendJuly 13, 2015 at 11:51 AM

      Ocala.

      Update: Six shots were fired from a black neighborhood at the pro-Confederate Battle Flag supporters in Ocala.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 13, 2015 at 1:33 PM

    I live in Stafford and didn't hear a thing.

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    1. Brock TownsendJuly 13, 2015 at 3:09 PM

      I couldn't find a Stafford anywhere near Ocala.

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