The 37-3 vote Monday allows the state to remove the flag and the flagpole where it flies as soon as it passes the House and is signed by Gov. Nikki Haley.
The bill must pass a two-thirds vote, which is likely to be held Tuesday.
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Sunday, July 12, 2015
JUST IN: South Carolina Senate votes to remove Confederate flag
The 37-3 vote Monday allows the state to remove the flag and the flagpole where it flies as soon as it passes the House and is signed by Gov. Nikki Haley.
The bill must pass a two-thirds vote, which is likely to be held Tuesday.
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They have passed the death warrant for America , It's already dead , just another nail in the coffin.
If I lived in SC I would vote as many our of office as possible.
Time to rise up and be heard.
vote them all out !!!!
They have betrayed their voters.
Take down that disgusting flag. It is time for that ole southern reminder of hate, white and black creole privileged and racist ideology this flag represent to come down off each and every state and federal pole in this country. This country is known for the fight for freedom. And our Constitution ensure liberty and justice for all. I am totally talked out about the serious racial problems we have in this country. All the talk, the endless talk about racism in this country have not resolved anything. Stop talking. Actions speak volumes than talking. It's time for us to continue with our fight for a free nation that will ensure liberty and justice for all people of this country. We don't need to talk about racism or the confederate flag. This discussion take us away from more important issues that may distract us from national security events that will most certainly affect our freedom's, our liberty and justice for all Americans.
@ 6:03pm The reminder of "Hate" is only present between your right and left ears 6:03pm. That flag was representative to southern Americans, as a whole and their way of life. If they hated anyone????, then it was the north, not blacks. Why are you not addressing the New Black Panther Party flag 6:03pm? They clearly state their hatred for all whites. Why 6:03? Or the rainbow flag which hates against any person that stands in their way of man on man, woman on woman immoral fornication. Where's that outcry 6:03? Like all true racist, you'll be silent on those real issues. The Rebel Flag simply represents the south, not oppression and dominance over blacks. Are you aware that the north to had slaves? That was the union flag. Still silent huh? That's the way true racists are. All about excuses for their own personal brand of racism.
F'n Cowards. All of them!!!
How the hell can they act so fast on such bull and yet take weeks months sessions or whatever to decide less controversial matters that need more attention?
603 needs a History book to read. Find out about how that flag came to being, and WHY and WHEN the slaves were freed. (You know, the slaves that BOTH sides held)
603 It is not the flag that is disgusting, rather it is the haste to cast the symbol of thousands of heroic American men whom died for their beloved land that I find disgusting.
"Take down that disgusting flag." You issue an insulting demand like that and then continue on in your post about 'racial problems'. Understand, this is exactly the kind of crap that EXACERBATES racial tensions. I'm done apologizing. I'm sick to death of sacrificing my values to every whiny, hypocritical, imbecile who decides to have a look-at-me moment and be offended by something. And I'm fed up with the politicians who climb on every silly-ass bandwagon that comes along.
where is the self described genius/private school grad who mocked one for stating this flag was coming down?
6:03 can marry his partner now.
The south loved the institution of slavery. The war was about sotherns who refused to give up their lifestyle and ownership of slavery. They fought against the North. Got their azz beat while carrying this homemade flag. Returned home, defeated and formed a group called the kkk and wave this confederate flag while they terrorized free black men, women and children. This behavior has continued throughout the emancipation,. the sixties and up until today. The confederate flag is a symbol of hate and terrorist behavior. This flag needs to be taken down from every state and federal buildings.
The Nazis brought us rockets and the autobahn, they do not wave Nazi flags in Germany claiming "heritage". The rebel flag is adored by many for its historical value but it is also adored by those who represent the bad parts of this country. It is no longer seen as a symbol of southern pride much like the swastika is no longer seen as a symbol of good fortune or well being.
Anonymous said...
Take down that disgusting flag. It is time for that ole southern reminder of hate, white and black creole privileged and racist ideology this flag represent to come down off each and every state and federal pole in this country. This country is known for the fight for freedom. And our Constitution ensure liberty and justice for all. I am totally talked out about the serious racial problems we have in this country. All the talk, the endless talk about racism in this country have not resolved anything. Stop talking. Actions speak volumes than talking. It's time for us to continue with our fight for a free nation that will ensure liberty and justice for all people of this country. We don't need to talk about racism or the confederate flag. This discussion take us away from more important issues that may distract us from national security events that will most certainly affect our freedom's, our liberty and justice for all Americans.
July 6, 2015 at 6:03 PM
Actually we need leaders with some balls and then place that flag high above all the State Houses from Maryland South. Screw those weak RINO's and Democrats trying to change history. Battle Flag down and Fag Flag up. Yep, the foreign countries are laughing their asses off and they are making plans to attack this country quicker than you think. We are now a weak nation that has almost completely fallen.
Uneducated soft hearted libs like this Douche have brought this country down. We are DONE!!
Anonymous said...
The south loved the institution of slavery. The war was about sotherns who refused to give up their lifestyle and ownership of slavery. They fought against the North. Got their azz beat while carrying this homemade flag. Returned home, defeated and formed a group called the kkk and wave this confederate flag while they terrorized free black men, women and children. This behavior has continued throughout the emancipation,. the sixties and up until today. The confederate flag is a symbol of hate and terrorist behavior. This flag needs to be taken down from every state and federal buildings.
July 6, 2015 at 11:01 PM
An uneducated turd burglar who knows nothing about Southern history except what little bit they learned in their Kiddie Warehouses. Yep, mommy is proud of you for turning your back on true Americans. Fly your Fag Flag with pride!!
Anonymous said...
The Nazis brought us rockets and the autobahn, they do not wave Nazi flags in Germany claiming "heritage". The rebel flag is adored by many for its historical value but it is also adored by those who represent the bad parts of this country. It is no longer seen as a symbol of southern pride much like the swastika is no longer seen as a symbol of good fortune or well being.
July 7, 2015 at 1:08 AM
it is also adored by those who represent the bad parts of this country.
Says who? Prove it! I didn't think you could!!
603 is a typical racist liberal. They talk about how racist you are when the entire spiel is racist against you. Talking at work yesterday too a friend about work. This new hire (black ) chimes in calling me racist. Talking about expense sheets adding to bar graphs. I looked at him and said "I'm as racist as you are " he just looked at me stunned. Then I told him stay the hell away from me.
Hey turd. I was born, raised and educated right here in North Carolina. So don't tell me what I don' know. The confederate flag IS a symbol of hate and terrorist behavior. I have lived with white southern hatred towards non white.
@11:15 Read your history book. The flag IS NOT a symbol of hate. It is a symbol of fighting back against the government for trying to take away rights of it's citizens. Much like what is happening now in our country. Our rights are slowly being stripped away but you just keep on thinking the way you think. Keep drinking the kool aid and I'm sure everything will work it just fine for you.
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