This kind of thread always tends to draw out ignorant
California haters who are about as well-informed as those
they criticize. The California bear flag is one of hate? What the
hell is that about?
As to the Confederate flag it is unfairly condemned all over the
country in just about every corner where it is misunderstood.
The gay rights movement has taught us that we do not have
a right to not be offended. If the Confederate flag offends you
because of the history of slavery then too bad. To many of
us (yes, even Californians) it represents states rights, not
slavery.
No hate/dislike on my part for the many conservative Californians who despise the clowns put in office there by the population centers. We have the same issue across the state line in NV. Vegas so far out votes the rest of the state that there is a constant lib/prog/commie/dimokkkrat circus occurring in Carson City whenever the legislature is in session.
The ironic thing is, that slavery existed under Old Glory (the U.S. Stars and Stripes), for a hell of a lot longer than it did under the Stars and Bars of the Confederacy (89 years to less than five years).