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Southern country band cancelled from second summer fair over use of the Confederate flag [tr]
UK Daily Mail ^
| July 26,2019
| Josh Saunders
Posted on 07/26/2019 4:28:56 AM PDT by C19fan
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Money quote:
Shirley said the band's name was inspired by a steam locomotive called the General, which was commandeered in Georgia by a Union raiding party during the Civil War.
So the band is named after the locomotive stolen by a Union raiding party. The irony it burns.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_General_%28locomotive%29
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:28:56 AM PDT
by
C19fan
To: C19fan
Communist democrats worried about ‘values’. ROTFL.
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:33:54 AM PDT
by
FlingWingFlyer
(You can vote your way into socialism but you have to shoot your way out of it.)
To: C19fan
It would be interesting to see the results of historic checking of the board members. You know, who has worn blackface, or uttered racist comments. They protest a little too much.
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:35:09 AM PDT
by
healy61
To: C19fan
Just replace it with the rainbow fag flag. Im sure thats completely acceptable. Ever heard of the Dixie chicks?
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:35:13 AM PDT
by
albie
To: albie
They would probably not find the ISIS flag objectionable either.
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:37:48 AM PDT
by
OttawaFreeper
("The Gardens was founded by men-sportsmen-who fought for their country" Conn Smythe, 1966)
To: C19fan
Good news, they are still schedule to play at “Cooter’s Good Ol’ Boys Fest” in Virginia next month, as per the Dukes of Hazzard FB page.
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:39:22 AM PDT
by
OttawaFreeper
("The Gardens was founded by men-sportsmen-who fought for their country" Conn Smythe, 1966)
To: C19fan
This
General, perhaps?
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:39:52 AM PDT
by
rightwingintelligentsia
(Democrats: The perfect party for the helpless and stupid, and those who would rule over them.)
To: C19fan
Free concerts for whoever opposes these governors in the next election. (Covered on Fox News)
To: C19fan
“Forget it, Jake, it’s New York state.”
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:42:32 AM PDT
by
Lazamataz
(We can be called a racist and we'll just smile. Because we don't care.)
To: C19fan
“The band’s upcoming performance at Ulster County Fair in New York...”
Well that was your first mistake.
Maybe temporarily rename yourself the “Marxist Railroad”, and use the old E. German flag for a day?
To: C19fan
‘The Ulster County Fair must be an event that everyone can enjoy’
I wouldn’t say everyone. I wonder if there are any foul mouthed, profane rap groups performing at either of these fairs. I wouldn’t enjoy them. If it’s a concert don’t you have a choice as to whether you attend?
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:48:23 AM PDT
by
redangus
To: C19fan
The band was “shocked” they were cancelled from a show in Illinois. Come on, guys. Really? Shocked???
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:49:41 AM PDT
by
thefactor
(yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
To: C19fan
What would Skynyrd do?
They’d throw a free concert on the parking lot.
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:51:12 AM PDT
by
moovova
To: OttawaFreeper
“Good news, they are still schedule to play at Cooters Good Ol Boys Fest in Virginia next month, as per the Dukes of Hazzard FB page.”
I’m not taking the time to fact-check you on that, but lordy, that has a sweet ring of truth to it. Kinda makes me want to go (whether fact or fiction).
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:56:27 AM PDT
by
moovova
To: C19fan
Ryan said in a statement: 'The Ulster County Fair must be an event that everyone can enjoy while representing the values of all members of our community. So no rappers then?
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:58:33 AM PDT
by
MileHi
(Liberalism is an ideology of parasites, hypocrites, grievance mongers, victims, and control freaks.)
To: C19fan
I posted a question the other day on another thread, different subject;
What would Lynyrd Skynyrd be playing today ?
How would THEY respond to the toppling of the Lee statues, f'rinstance.
I think we all know the answer.
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posted on
07/26/2019 4:59:33 AM PDT
by
knarf
(I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true.)
To: moovova
see my #16 ... I didn’t read it before I posted.
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posted on
07/26/2019 5:01:06 AM PDT
by
knarf
(I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true.)
To: moovova
I mean I didn't read YOUR reply before posting mine ...
SHEESH ... need more coffee
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posted on
07/26/2019 5:02:12 AM PDT
by
knarf
(I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true.)
To: C19fan
It was ok in the 1970s, in Atlanta to boot.
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posted on
07/26/2019 5:05:56 AM PDT
by
DoodleBob
(Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s^2)
To: albie
And change their name to “Hershey Highway”.
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