Boy!
I lose my train of thought way too easily!
I also wanted to include in my original OP how I can see a square and compass, thirteen stars, you know, masonic stuff.
Anybody know any better links for me to research, before I prepare to knock on my neighbors door?
I want to do the right thing, not only for my wife, but also my new neighbors.
All help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Here I go running along side that train again trying to hop aboard!
I forgot to include my own opinion of what that flag represents. The article pretty much describes me at this juncture; uneducated, and ignorant. Or, am I?
I think it is a masonic hidden symbol. And don't know it's real meaning. The article seems to simplify what it means; exercising logic.
So, should I buy what that link-ed page is selling in terms of it's true meaning.
Don't be a "not-nicer" because I'm asking to be helped in denying ignorance.

I would respond with raising my Gadsden flag.

Why don't you discuss with your neighbors what they think the flag represents and take that as a starting point?

The article is pretty logical. It's not like your neighbor erected a swastika, is it? I would tolerate his views and his statement as long as it is on his property.

If you already live in a neighborhood of rednecks and white trash, your property probably isn't worth much anyway. But, if this is an aberration, you need to take action or be prepared for the value of your property to fall. This flag is a warning to all potential buyers that this neighborhood is for people with low IQ's and no teeth.

Talk to a lawyer about forcing its removal.

Originally posted by Grey Magic
I would respond with raising my Gadsden flag.

Why don't you discuss with your neighbors what they think the flag represents and take that as a starting point?

Gadsden flag!
Yeah! I want one of those anyway!

You offer good question, and in the end, that's what I will attempt.
I'm just hoping to be able to show good intentions, and not follow insult with insult, in case it may well come to that being how we are still strangers and all.
I'm thinking the neighbors are just making a political statement against the Gov., and that's the only sign to erect at this juncture...
I also know that if I sit here and just type away, I'll never know what it means to them.

Thank you for your post!

Originally posted by SteveR
The article is pretty logical. It's not like your neighbor erected a swastika, is it? I would tolerate his views and his statement as long as it is on his property.

Hello,
The flag is actually stuck through the links of the chain-link fence they share with their neighbors. So, it's actually while it remains in place, shared between two different households. Plus, after my wife having read the article, she's not so insulted by it now.

Originally posted by Grumble
If you already live in a neighborhood of rednecks and white trash, your property probably isn't worth much anyway. But, if this is an aberration, you need to take action or be prepared for the value of your property to fall. This flag is a warning to all potential buyers that this neighborhood is for people with low IQ's and no teeth.

Talk to a lawyer about forcing its removal.

Hello,
You must have me on web-cam!
We live along-side a state highway with lots of commuters.
You're funny.
I do have teeth ya' know? Where else could I hold and possess fillings? IQ test for you smart guy.
Yes, as with mostly all of American properties, the value is falling, Mr. Jones.
Thank you for your post.

The article you linked to is dead on. Why are you upset with the display of this flag? Do you not believe in freedom of expression? Do you not believe in truth? Don't let the media shame you into acting on falsehoods and lies.

The confederate Flag is a symbol of freedom and against tyranny and the crimes Lincoln perpetrated against his countrymen.

I am not grasping the issue here.

Your wife was offended by the Confederate flag?

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A flag of any sort tends to encourage fallacious idenbtifications with people whom also purport to support said flag. It is, in my opinion, an inherent tool for partisanship.

We are all human. Enough with the flags, in my opinion.

Originally posted by hawkiye
The article you linked to is dead on. Why are you upset with the display of this flag? Do you not believe in freedom of expression? Do you not believe in truth? Don't let the media shame you into acting on falsehoods and lies.

The confederate Flag is a symbol of freedom and against tyranny and the crimes Lincoln perpetrated against his countrymen.

Hello,
As my OP described, or rather, as I continued my posts, I came to a juncture where it became a non-issue. I am now educated, my wife ain't insulted by it. I can take them some cookies tomorrow. Thank you for your post.

(Note to mods) This thread can be closed anytime you wish, as usually the case. I figure I got what I came for. Thanks.

I like the flag!!! To me it represents rebels/rebellion the way I like to be. Unlike the sterotype not all rednecks are toothless with low IQ. They just choose to live different.(not worried about keeping up with the jones) Also I would be ok living next to someone flying the flag; thier houses won`t be broken into cause most with the flag flying are armed to protect. Just my 2cents.

Originally posted by Lemon.Fresh
I am not grasping the issue here.

Your wife was offended by the Confederate flag?

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Hello,
At first, yes she was. But now, it is a non-issue.
Thanks for your post.

Originally posted by alltogethernow
I like the flag!!! To me it represents rebels/rebellion the way I like to be. Unlike the sterotype not all rednecks are toothless with low IQ. They just choose to live different.(not worried about keeping up with the jones) Also I would be ok living next to someone flying the flag; thier houses won`t be broken into cause most with the flag flying are armed to protect. Just my 2cents.

Hello,
Thanks for your post.
Two thumbs up, and a wink.

I read the article and understand fully that the flag does not represent racism, slavery hatred, or white supremacy but rather the south expressing that they wanted nothing to do with the Union. That is fine and I see that aspect, but ask yourself why it was that they did not want to be part of the Union. The north was opposed to slavery while the south was completely for it. So being crossed out of the Union may be what the design of the flag was supposed to represent but the underlining meaning is one of racism, slavery, hatred, and white supremacy.

Take the Swastika for example. It has been around for more than 3,000 years and until used in Nazi Germany has positive meanings. Now because it represented a negative time in history the positive from it has been rinsed away. You can get a tattoo of a Swastike soley for its positive origins but you will be labeled a racists because of its negative history. You will be walking around with a symbol that has a positive and a hateful meaning simotaniously, and much like the confederate flag being flown if you do not support both aspects of the symbology than a different symbol of your beliefs should be displayed.

So back to the flag. He may have it to express not wanting to be part of the Union and nothing what so ever to do with racism, however the south wanted nothing to do with the Union was because of negative reasons. So he may have his reasons for it being up but he is sending a hateful message and that can not be denied.

Originally posted by MemoryShock
A flag of any sort tends to encourage fallacious identifications with people whom also purport to support said flag. It is, in my opinion, an inherent tool for partisanship.

We are all human. Enough with the flags, in my opinion.

Hello, Thank you for your post.
I too share that opinion, we are all humans.
Does partisanship mean that we are not equals? I'm going to look it up after I post. I looked it up. And what you said makes perfect sense. Thanks.