Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/01/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It reminds me of the sentiments in a song, by Randy Newman if I remember correctly, where in 1945 a young man tells his grandfather that 'we won the war', to which the response is 'I knew we'd beat those Yankees!' Steve -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+lug=steveunsworth.co.uk@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+lug=steveunsworth.co.uk@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Tina Manley Sent: 08 January 2006 16:58 To: Leica Users Group Subject: Re: [Leica] New Paw At 06:00 AM 1/8/2006, you wrote: >Could someone explain me the symbolic meaning of that flag? >Over here in Europe it's interpreted as a a redneck sign, and only >shown by ultra right folks. >I know it was the flag of the Southern States, but what does it mean if >people in the States show it today? Usually "Ferget! Hell NO!!" or "The South Shall Rise Again". Some value the flag for its history, others for its symbolism. It usually depends which side of the War of Northern Aggression your ancestors supported. For most, though, it's a racist symbol. Tina -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.15/223 - Release Date: 06/01/2006