What does the Rebel Flag mean?
 

When I see people wearing bandanas or shirts or even stickers on their car of the rebel flag I wonder why? What does the rebel flag mean exactly? I read up on it just a second ago and it said it was either to show the interest in southern musical culture or being southern or being racist. The reason I ask this is because I saw this Mexican dude wearing a bandana with the rebel flag and I couldnt stop laughing. Im Hispanic too so its not like I was putting him down I was just confused as to why he would wear such a thing. Could someone educate me on this?

It's racism. No doubt and no bending it. Around here it's mostly worn/displayed by the stereotypical hick. It's something that pisses me off and I'm paler than paper.

yeah its racism...

but the only thing i think of it when i see it is...

THE DUKES OF HAZARD!!!

Thought so! So like I feel really sorry for that guy that I saw and he probably got his assed kicked for that. lol

A lot of it is symbolism too. It shows pride in the South. Even though it's typical for us to think of racism when we see that flag, it is not always the case.

I always thought the Confederate flag stood for the south or what colonies were claimed during those days. In some cases it is used for the race thing I think, not sure.

Yeah I believe it is a bit of both depending on the person but usually when I see somebody wearing the flag or showing it I get a little nervous about what their feelings are towards me. But anyways ssesc93, may I ask what your sig is about?

Symbolism of the South? BS. People say that alot, But the people I've seen say it also happen to be racist.

I'm just trying to show another side of it.

There are a few here that have flags, shirts, etc. It is a symbol of southern pride here. Last year there was this big thing about folks wanting to change the state flag and the majority of people were against it.

There is a mix all over of people that are racist but some think it's just cool.