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I_M4_AU 8,000 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Fact check: The KKK and Nathan Bedford Forrest. He was the first Grand Wizard. After the Civil War Forrest worked as a planter and railroad president, and served as the first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. He died in 1877 at the age of 56. https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/nathan-bedford-forrest Forrest was Democrat as they come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj3jordan 2,061 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 8 hours ago, aubiefifty said: Democrats run the Klan. Not republicans. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 16,906 Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 10 hours ago, jj3jordan said: Democrats run the Klan. Not republicans. Not any more jj............nice try........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnatl1 5,038 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 I don’t think Trump is so much a racist as he is an opportunist. The kkk and the like, when mobilized, vote at over 95% turnout. This makes that nutty demographic have a much bigger impact than their actual size. Its just math. Personally I don’t think Trump has strong opinions about anything/ anyone beyond himself and winning. If racists can help enable that - ends justifies the means - he’ll hug them and tell them whatever they want to hear, and support any policy that keeps their loyalty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeTiger 5,179 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 16 hours ago, I_M4_AU said: Fact check: The KKK and Nathan Bedford Forrest. He was the first Grand Wizard. After the Civil War Forrest worked as a planter and railroad president, and served as the first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan. He died in 1877 at the age of 56. https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/nathan-bedford-forrest Forrest was Democrat as they come. https://apnews.com/general-news-381b83c59b0d1953c4040d3b3ee22c64 And yet, we have commemorations and celebrations of Nathan Bedford Forrest being put on by Christian Conservative groups and attended by Republican politicians. A little interesting don't you think? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aubiefifty 16,906 Posted May 2 Author Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, CoffeeTiger said: https://apnews.com/general-news-381b83c59b0d1953c4040d3b3ee22c64 And yet, we have commemorations and celebrations of Nathan Bedford Forrest being put on by Christian Conservative groups and attended by Republican politicians. A little interesting don't you think? the turd left out nathan freed his slaves and fought for their rights as he found out he did not care for the kkk once he realized how bad they were. the klan was started for carpetbaggers...............i read his bio and it was a good read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_M4_AU 8,000 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 57 minutes ago, CoffeeTiger said: https://apnews.com/general-news-381b83c59b0d1953c4040d3b3ee22c64 And yet, we have commemorations and celebrations of Nathan Bedford Forrest being put on by Christian Conservative groups and attended by Republican politicians. A little interesting don't you think? Yes, and it is also interesting is he was found guilty of theft of property and could face up to 20 years in jail. The bad apples are being weeded out. https://www.alreporter.com/2023/07/14/will-dismukes-sisters-urge-judge-not-to-consider-fathers-suicide-as-mitigating-factor/ The sisters seem to act more Republican than the brother. Dismukes is acting like a liberal looking as if he is a victim. Even more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_M4_AU 8,000 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 @CoffeeTigerisn’t fifty close to Prattville? Maybe he could run for Rep of that area? Any comment on fifty’s post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeTiger 5,179 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 10 minutes ago, I_M4_AU said: Yes, and it is also interesting is he was found guilty of theft of property and could face up to 20 years in jail. The bad apples are being weeded out. https://www.alreporter.com/2023/07/14/will-dismukes-sisters-urge-judge-not-to-consider-fathers-suicide-as-mitigating-factor/ The sisters seem to act more Republican than the brother. Dismukes is acting like a liberal looking as if he is a victim. Even more interesting. former MAGA Republican politician and ordained Southern Baptist minister is acting like a 'liberal'...who knew. https://1819news.com/news/item/no-jail-time-for-former-state-rep-will-dismukes-after-felony-theft-of-property-conviction Anyway, doesn't seem like the judge listened to the sisters as Will got a slap on the wrist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_M4_AU 8,000 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 3 minutes ago, CoffeeTiger said: former MAGA Republican politician and ordained Southern Baptist minister is acting like a 'liberal'...who knew. https://1819news.com/news/item/no-jail-time-for-former-state-rep-will-dismukes-after-felony-theft-of-property-conviction Anyway, doesn't seem like the judge listened to the sisters as Will got a slap on the wrist. Its amazing what come out when your being held accountable for your mistakes. Your true self comes out. What do you think 5 years community corrections means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeTiger 5,179 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 9 minutes ago, I_M4_AU said: @CoffeeTigerisn’t fifty close to Prattville? Maybe he could run for Rep of that area? Any comment on fifty’s post? He should go for it. Forest Bedford is similar to Robert E Lee in that they are held in high regard by the Confederate fans of today as they were one of the few Confederate leaders who weren't all in on slavery/racism, and weren't just completely horrible people. While commendable, it Doesn't make them worthy of special honors or commendations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoffeeTiger 5,179 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 10 minutes ago, I_M4_AU said: Its amazing what come out when your being held accountable for your mistakes. Your true self comes out. What do you think 5 years community corrections means. It's basically probation. Likely has a probation officer he reports to sometimes and has to pay a monthly restitution amount to the victim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_M4_AU 8,000 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 4 minutes ago, CoffeeTiger said: one of the few Confederate leaders who weren't all in on slavery/racism, and weren't just completely horrible people. In addition to his ingenious cavalry tactics, Forrest is also remembered for his controversial involvement in the Battle of Fort Pillow in April 1864, when his troops massacred Black soldiers following a Union surrender. https://www.history.com/topics/american-civil-war/nathan-bedford-forrest I’m not sure that is exactly true. He was a genius tactician during the war, though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homersapien 11,447 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 (edited) 10 hours ago, auburnatl1 said: I don’t think Trump is so much a racist as he is an opportunist. The kkk and the like, when mobilized, vote at over 95% turnout. This makes that nutty demographic have a much bigger impact than their actual size. Its just math. Personally I don’t think Trump has strong opinions about anything/ anyone beyond himself and winning. If racists can help enable that - ends justifies the means - he’ll hug them and tell them whatever they want to hear, and support any policy that keeps their loyalty. Which is just as bad, IMO. I wish I had a nickle for every time I heard: "Well, I'm not racist, but...... Edited May 3 by homersapien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj3jordan 2,061 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 5 hours ago, aubiefifty said: Not any more jj............nice try........ They never quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auburnatl1 5,038 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 1 hour ago, homersapien said: Which is just as bad, IMO. I wish I had a nickle for every time I heard: "Well, I'm not racist, but...... I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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