Nazi Flag Display on Emerson Avenue (Indy)

[BehindBlueI's]

Once upon a time in America, we had freedom of speech and expression. It was understood that everyone had the innate right to openly state what was on their minds, and to generally express that however they saw fit.

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The power of nostalgia. We used to assassinate people for "openly stating what was on their minds".

 

[seedubs1]

It's never a guy in a suit in a BMW with racist flags flying.....always white trash in a POS. Same for this guy's house.

 

[HoughMade]

In this particular case, what's the difference? The people who object to him flying either flag object for the same reason.

If I lived by him, I'd object to them too....but I don't have a right to do anything about it. As stated several times upthread, him having the right to present himself as an idiot doesn't affect my right to view him as such, and call him an idiot.

If we want to look through the soft focus of nostalgia, more prominent than "live and let live" was a desire to not​ openly do something that would be reasonably expected to make your neighbors mad.

 

[seedubs1]

I think the proper term is Alt Right

Is it worse to be branded as a racist or Nazi? Or maybe today's cool word of the left, fascist?

 

[hoosierdoc]

So so you know of the original but bet you did nazi see this coming

The guy in that house has had a confederate battle flag flying infront of his house since 2006 at least. I am not surprised, I mean it's obvious he likes flags.
Sincerely,
A former Eastside resident

 

[HubertGummer]

If I lived by him, I'd object to them too....but I don't have a right to do anything about it. As stated several times upthread, him having the right to present himself as an idiot doesn't affect my right to view him as such, and call him an idiot.

If we want to look through the soft focus of nostalgia, more prominent than "live and let live" was a desire to not​ openly do something that would be reasonably expected to make your neighbors mad.

I agree completely. See below.

If you don't like the flag, don't look at it. He's an ***hat if he flys the flag to support racism, but he's an ***hat with a right to his opinion. People also have a right to hold the opinion that he is an ***hat.

 

[BobDaniels]

It seems like it would be a sad existence going through life being offended by everything and/or looking for things to be offended by.

 

[bwframe]

The black gent across the street says "he is actually a pretty good neighbor." Says the guy has character for reacting to complaints by taking down the Nazi flag.

Neighbors outraged over east side man?s Nazi flag | CBS 4 - Indianapolis News, Weather, Traffic and Sports | WTTV

 

[1DOWN4UP]

Rainbow flags forever!

 

[TheMachine]

It seems like it would be a sad existence going through life being offended by everything and/or looking for things to be offended by.

The only thing more sad is purposely trying to offend.

 

[T.Lex]

The only thing more sad is purposely trying to offend.

Welcome to INGO. Clearly, you're new here.

(And for once, that joke actually applies.)

 

[TheMachine]

Oh I know where I am. I like poking the hornets nest sometimes.


But really, in what way is putting up Nazi and Confederate flags for the sole purpose of pissing off your neighbors less pathetic than being pissed off? (He says as he trolls full of self awareness)

 

[actaeon277]

What about all the dickless wonders wearing Che t-shirts in Bloomington? Where's the story on them?

I try to point out stuff like this to people that say "something should be done", or "he shouldn't be allowed to".
But, they never understand.
If they are offended, there should be a law.
If I'm offended, well, that's just silly.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

So so you know of the original but bet you did nazi see this coming

 

[Sylvain]

Paging @Sylvain.... Paging Sylvain. I know he knows a bit about the various flag variations due to his close proximity to the motherland.

I believe it's not even technically a flag but a banner.
Notice it's held in place by an horizontal pole/pipe.

Podium banner:

That's why he's not flying it like his other flag.

I don't get why people are offended by that "flag".
If anything else they should be proud of the freedom offered under the US constitution to freely display any flag you want.
I could get arrested if I display that flag in France, or in many other countries where owning it is even illegal.

If that's truelly an original historical piece I wouldn't have displayed outside just because it will dammage the fabric.

 

[1DOWN4UP]

Nothing to see here...Keep the line a moving...

 

[Route 45]

The perfect flag for when you absolutely have to offend just about everybody.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Sylvain, I know you are not an expert but I know you recognized the difference between a regular and hitler youth flag in another thread. Do you know enough about the banners to tell if there is any significance to the fact that this banner has a white ring around the swastika? Ever seen it?

My gut is telling me the reason it is there is because it is a bad reproduction by somebody who doesnt understand the true historical significance of these and thought it would look neat with that extra ring. (based on the overall story)

 

[public servant]

I have to wonder what the dog is thinking.

"Crazy ass white people."

 

[Sylvain]

Sylvain, I know you are not an expert but I know you recognized the difference between a regular and hitler youth flag in another thread. Do you know enough about the banners to tell if there is any significance to the fact that this banner has a white ring around the swastika? Ever seen it?

My gut is telling me the reason it is there is because it is a bad reproduction by somebody who doesnt understand the true historical significance of these and thought it would look neat with that extra ring. (based on the overall story)

I don't get your question.All the flags are like that ...

The swastika is never directly on a red background.