Guns, race, religion, terror, wingnut thread

[Seth Milner]

So, you think Seth Miller is not only lying about being offended but also about having seen it at all? Could be.

Of course I'm "lying". You still can't distinguish real life from ridicule? It's there alright, and I saw it, and I'll see it again next week when I drive back to Binghamton. Look it up. My ridicule was directed at those who get their panties in a roll when they see a Confederate flag, rainbow flag, a cross, two of the same sex, etc.

[O Really]

I-81 through Virginia is one of the prettiest interstates in the country. Turns into a pretty rough ride as you get further north, though.
I was past the I-64/81 exit twice in July. No large battle flag either time. I guess I would have missed my chance to be offended except there were others proudly displayed on the sides of single-wides.

[Vrede too]

It's not located at the Travel Plaza....

Thanks. Wow, Judy Smith sure screwed them.

[Vrede too]

No, it's just that they don't have a re-enactment all the time. See the guys on the ground?

I bet they fly a US flag the rest of the time.

So, you think Seth Miller is not only lying about being offended but also about having seen it at all? Could be.

Of course I'm "lying". You still can't distinguish real life from ridicule?

Ummm, that's what I posted - "lying about being offended".

It's there alright, and I saw it, and I'll see it again next week when I drive back to Binghamton. Look it up.

I didn't offer a conclusion about O Really's post. Comprehend much?

My ridicule was directed at those who get their panties in a roll

Like you do when you incorrectly think I called you a liar about the flag being there?

when they see a Confederate flag, rainbow flag, a cross, two of the same sex, etc.

Yes, your apathy and lack of civic involvement is well established.

[Vrede too]

Anyone know who I can call, write, or email ...

... vaflaggers.blogspot.com ...

:-0?>

[Vrede too]

Subject: Re: Confederate Flag
From: (Vrede too)
Date: Fri, September 4, 2015 2:08 pm
To: "Corey Berkstresser" <cberkstresser@leehi.com>
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My bad, sorry.

On Fri, September 4, 2015 1:54 pm, Corey Berkstresser wrote:
>
> (Vrede too), I received the email complaint about your concerns over the flag
> on I81. That is our billboard, which we have owned for 20+ years.
> However, that is not our property. It is a private property owner, whom with the
> sons of confederate veterans, has erected the flag. You are not the first
> person to think that it was LEE HI whom was responsible for it, due to its
> proximity to our billboard. There have been several newspaper articles in
> the last few months over the debate of such said flag, including the
> Roanoke Times. Which I have been happy to see the publicity, because it has
> informed the public to the fact that it is not ours.
>
> That is a prime piece of advertising real estate, which is why we have had
> a billboard there for so long. And its prime location is no doubt why they
> chose to also put the flag there. However, with signage and zoning
> regulations, I cannot move, or build a new billboard. The billboards
> which exist are grandfathered in, and no new ones will be built. It is the last
> billboard before my exit. I appreciate your concern, and I hope my
> explanation has given you a better understanding of my situation.
>
> Thanks,
> Corey W. Berkstresser
> General Manager
> Lexington, VA
>
> <http://www.leehi.com/> http://www.leehi.com

No "laughing their ass off". Seems like it's a common error and longstanding concern.

[Seth Milner]

Subject: Re: Confederate Flag
From: (Vrede too)
Date: Fri, September 4, 2015 2:08 pm
To: "Corey Berkstresser" <cberkstresser@leehi.com>
--------------------------------------------------------------------------

My bad, sorry.

On Fri, September 4, 2015 1:54 pm, Corey Berkstresser wrote:
>
> (Vrede too), I received the email complaint about your concerns over the flag
> on I81. That is our billboard, which we have owned for 20+ years.
> However, that is not our property. It is a private property owner, whom with the
> sons of confederate veterans, has erected the flag. You are not the first
> person to think that it was LEE HI whom was responsible for it, due to its
> proximity to our billboard. There have been several newspaper articles in
> the last few months over the debate of such said flag, including the
> Roanoke Times. Which I have been happy to see the publicity, because it has
> informed the public to the fact that it is not ours.
>
> That is a prime piece of advertising real estate, which is why we have had
> a billboard there for so long. And its prime location is no doubt why they
> chose to also put the flag there. However, with signage and zoning
> regulations, I cannot move, or build a new billboard. The billboards
> which exist are grandfathered in, and no new ones will be built. It is the last
> billboard before my exit. I appreciate your concern, and I hope my
> explanation has given you a better understanding of my situation.
>
> Thanks,
> Corey W. Berkstresser
> General Manager
> Lexington, VA
>
> <http://www.leehi.com/> http://www.leehi.com

No "laughing their ass off". Seems like it's a common error and longstanding concern.

Not in the letter anyway! Thanks for the giggles!

[Seth Milner]

Anyone know who I can call, write, or email ...

... vaflaggers.blogspot.com ...

:-0?>

I couldn't link the website. . . . type in "Confederate flag on I-81" in your search box. (I used Yahoo)

Ummm, that's what I posted - "lying about being offended".
Like you do when you incorrectly think I called you a liar about the flag being there?
Oops! My bad. I misunderstood.

Yes, your apathy and lack of civic involvement is well established.
Oh well. . . I did go to a civic center once, doesn't that count for something?

[Vrede too]

No "laughing their ass off". Seems like it's a common error and longstanding concern.

Not in the letter anyway! Thanks for the giggles!

You're substituting your fantasies for what was expressed.

[Seth Milner]

I-81 through Virginia is one of the prettiest interstates in the country. Turns into a pretty rough ride as you get further north, though.
I was past the I-64/81 exit twice in July. No large battle flag either time. I guess I would have missed my chance to be offended except there were others proudly displayed on the sides of single-wides.

The largest portion of I-81 in Virginia is billboard-free; it is a beautiful drive.
I tried to find the area in question on Google Earth. The location is in the Fairfield, Va. area just off a road named Billboard Hill Road. The Earth shot was dated 2013; the flag wasn't erected until early 2015, so all you can see is the truck-stop billboard. If you didn't see the battle flag in July, the possibility exists that there was a cease fire in effect at the time of your travels.

[Vrede too]

Anyone know who I can call, write, or email ...

... vaflaggers.blogspot.com ...

:-0?>

I couldn't link the website. . . .

I don't know why - http://vaflaggers.blogspot.com/. That rates another :-0?> .

type in "Confederate flag on I-81" in your search box. (I used Yahoo)

The :-0?> was over your asking "who" when you knew all along.

[Seth Milner]

Anyone know who I can call, write, or email ...

... vaflaggers.blogspot.com ...

:-0?>

I couldn't link the website. . . .

I don't know why - http://vaflaggers.blogspot.com/

type in "Confederate flag on I-81" in your search box. (I used Yahoo)

The :-0?> was over your asking "who" when you knew all along.

Oh. Again.

If you type in what I posted, you'll find the original story of the flag. The link you posted is current.

Va Flaggers: Memorial Confederate Battle Flag...
vaflaggers.blogspot.com/2015/03/va-flaggers-memorial...
Mar 27, 2015 · She will fly proudly as a living, breathing memorial to our Confederate dead, and a beautiful tribute to our gallant ancestors.

[Vrede too]

If you type in what I posted,

I did, your "vaflaggers.blogspot.com" gets the link I successfully posted.

you'll find the original story of the flag.

I don't really care what slaver flag lovers have to say.

The link you posted is current.

It's what you told us to look for.

Va Flaggers: Memorial Confederate Battle Flag...
vaflaggers.blogspot.com/2015/03/va-flaggers-memorial...
Mar 27, 2015 · She will fly proudly as a living, breathing memorial to our Confederate dead, and a beautiful tribute to our gallant ancestors.

Sorry, the page you were looking for in this blog does not exist.

Here's what you've been trying to link:

Saturday, March 28, 2015
Va Flaggers: Memorial Confederate Battle Flag Raised on I-81 in Lexington

The world shall yet decide
In truth's clear far-off light
That the soldiers who wore the grey and died with Lee
Were in the right.

[O Really]

Did Lee get killed in battle?

Oh, I guess they mean the guys who wore rags if they could take any off dead people and who died under Lee's command. Meanwhile, Lee survived and instead of being hanged for treason as he should, was treated with courtesy and respect, "retired" to be a college president and died relatively peaceably in his bed.

[O Really]

If you didn't see the battle flag in July, the possibility exists that there was a cease fire in effect at the time of your travels.

Could be. Or maybe I just missed it both times. I'm pretty sure I would have noticed it, though.

[Vrede too]

... Or maybe I just missed it both times...

Talking on your cell phone?

[O Really]

... Or maybe I just missed it both times...

Talking on your cell phone?

Could be. Or watching the Garmin. Or listening to "Mrs. O Really." But there are several places along interstates that have really really big flags - US flags. You can see them from a quarter mile or more away, depending on topography. It would be hard to miss the battle flag of Virginia in that location if it had been flying when we went by. But to address Seth's original point, offense notwithstanding, nobody has demanded any redneck remove his flag from his own property. So this flag, being on private property (even if it had been T/A's) wouldn't be subject to complaint. Well, if it had been T/A's you could complain to them and buy your gas from Flying J, but if it's not a business there is no avenue of complaint nor any grounds for complaint even if offended.

Seth has a better grip on the difference in what the state does and what an individual does than he pretends. I'm pretty sure he understands why Kim Davis is in jail. He does love to try to yank chains, though.

[Seth Milner]

But there are several places along interstates that have really, really big flags - US flags. You can see them from a quarter mile or more away,

Generally they're at cheap, no name gas stations.

Seth. . . does love to try to yank chains, though.

I would rather think I'm better at that, rather than attempting mischaracterizing others' comments.
Overall though, I'm a pretty likable old cuss.

[O Really]

Generally they're at cheap, no name gas stations.
.

And used car lots. And some are on poles that are really cell towers.
I'm always happy to see those big flags, though. If it weren't for them I might think I'd accidentally wandered into Canada or Mexico.

[Vrede too]

I was past the I-64/81 exit twice in July. No large battle flag either time....

Don't know about the 2nd time, but maybe they take it down on American holidays.