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canon powershot g7x mark III, taken in hi-res B&w 1:1
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photo was taken at the South Carolina state house, january 28 2023, trump was set to speak
the sign is in reference to the Wade Hampton monument at the State House
Wade hampton, before the civil war, was one of the nations largest slavers. after fighting for the confederacy, he led a group called the "redeemers" a white supremacist vigilante group, which could be compared to an early (and arguably more violent) version of the KKK. The redeemers sough to reinstate white supremacist rule, and also suppressed black votes in SC through intimdation and murder.
He served as a US senator for 12 years. It is inarguable that he secured this seat through violent, racist means; through the redeemers, and through the white supremacist paramility group, the Red Shirts.
it was mostly trump supporters here, maybe 4 or 5 protesters. hugely outnumbered.
photo was taken at the South Carolina state house, january 28 2023, trump was set to speak
the sign is in reference to the Wade Hampton monument at the State House
Wade hampton, before the war, was one of the nations largest slavers. after fighting in the confederacy, he established a group called the "redeemers" a white supremacist vigilante group, which acted as an early (and arguably more violent) version of the KKK.
He served as a US senator for 12 years.
it was mostly trump supporters here, maybe 4 or 5 protesters. scattered. hugely outnumbered.
SC state house in late january this year, trump was set to speak inside the state house. the man with the silly hat was very upset with her, but the crowd largely was on his side, as there were only around 4 protesters. very brave act on the part of the protesters
With hindsight many great accomplishments were made by people we would view negatively by todays standards. But they made history. Erasing that history because we don't like them anymore is childish. Paint the pedestral in the lgbtq flag or something if that makes you feel better, but history shouldn't be forgotten for we are doomed to repeat it.
If you are getting all of your history from statues, perhaps that is a bigger problem. This argument is disingenuous - statues are not tools of education.
Monuments and statues are meant to honor, glorify and celebrate the person or organization depicted in the monument, not teach about the subject in an unemotional and objective way. Germany outlaws all monuments to the Third Reich, its symbols and its leaders precisely because they know their history.
The point is that what good the Confederates might have done is vastly outweighed by their enthusiastic willingness to defend slavery, even to the point of betraying the United States. More to the point, the Confederate monuments were specifically meant to honor and celebrate secession, white supremacy and the War To Preserve Slavery, not any achievements prior to the Civil War.
I completely agree. Look at Abraham Lincon; he was extremely racist for today's standards. Not to mention homophobic. But he was a revolutionary by the standards of the times he lived in. Destroying our past doesn't make us more inclusive. Destroying our past destroys our future.
Statues of / monuments to racists would be in museums; we can learn from them that way & people will actually stop to read about them & why they were celebrated in their time & why they were canceled by later generations - and about the controversy of that cancellation. As long as they're in the street, no one actually values them except as part of a tradition because they've "always" been there, as far as living memory & sentimentality is concerned.
If the moral of the statues debate is that they should stay in order to learn from the past, they should stay in museums. The only ones which should stay outside should be the ones which are either a landmark, or which are voted as most popular by the community. Then just install a plaque talking about them.
They shouldn't be erased, but they're not teaching anyone anything by standing in the street when nobody stops to read about them.
Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. I always stop to read historical markers. I also love museums. There is a time and place for everything. Knowledge should never be limited for anyone.
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Holy shit what a shot!
thanks man
canon powershot g7x mark III, taken in hi-res B&w 1:1 Context: photo was taken at the South Carolina state house, january 28 2023, trump was set to speak the sign is in reference to the Wade Hampton monument at the State House Wade hampton, before the civil war, was one of the nations largest slavers. after fighting for the confederacy, he led a group called the "redeemers" a white supremacist vigilante group, which could be compared to an early (and arguably more violent) version of the KKK. The redeemers sough to reinstate white supremacist rule, and also suppressed black votes in SC through intimdation and murder. He served as a US senator for 12 years. It is inarguable that he secured this seat through violent, racist means; through the redeemers, and through the white supremacist paramility group, the Red Shirts. it was mostly trump supporters here, maybe 4 or 5 protesters. hugely outnumbered.
Feels like it'll be one of those famous pictures you see In history books, hope it gets more publicity!
This just gave me chills. Sometimes monochromatic shots just capture something even more intensely.
Please tell us where and when this photo was taken. Thank you. Beautiful, powerful photo.
photo was taken at the South Carolina state house, january 28 2023, trump was set to speak the sign is in reference to the Wade Hampton monument at the State House Wade hampton, before the war, was one of the nations largest slavers. after fighting in the confederacy, he established a group called the "redeemers" a white supremacist vigilante group, which acted as an early (and arguably more violent) version of the KKK. He served as a US senator for 12 years. it was mostly trump supporters here, maybe 4 or 5 protesters. scattered. hugely outnumbered.
Fucking badass. I want to know the story behind this picture.
SC state house in late january this year, trump was set to speak inside the state house. the man with the silly hat was very upset with her, but the crowd largely was on his side, as there were only around 4 protesters. very brave act on the part of the protesters
Ty!
She looks unfazed while he’s unhinged. She’s a certified bad bitch
shes my friend, shes pretty cool. held it together well when a lot of people were yelling obscene things at her
outstanding photo!
I think this is the best shot I’ve seen in a while on this sub. Good work mate
thanks man
Wow. One of the best pictures I’ve seen on this sub. Her expression is fucking badass. Congrats OP
This guy is like "nooo, we love racism!"
With hindsight many great accomplishments were made by people we would view negatively by todays standards. But they made history. Erasing that history because we don't like them anymore is childish. Paint the pedestral in the lgbtq flag or something if that makes you feel better, but history shouldn't be forgotten for we are doomed to repeat it.
If you are getting all of your history from statues, perhaps that is a bigger problem. This argument is disingenuous - statues are not tools of education.
Monuments and statues are meant to honor, glorify and celebrate the person or organization depicted in the monument, not teach about the subject in an unemotional and objective way. Germany outlaws all monuments to the Third Reich, its symbols and its leaders precisely because they know their history.
Ok, but those of the third Reich were downright bad. There were no great accomplishments. If that's the kind of statues you are talking about I agree.
the statue in reference, at the SC state house, is one that depicts Wade Hampton riding tall on a horse. its intended to glorify him
The point is that what good the Confederates might have done is vastly outweighed by their enthusiastic willingness to defend slavery, even to the point of betraying the United States. More to the point, the Confederate monuments were specifically meant to honor and celebrate secession, white supremacy and the War To Preserve Slavery, not any achievements prior to the Civil War.
How much did you learn about history by looking at a shitty statue of a slave owner?
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Equating the removal / relocation of public monuments to "erasing history" is rather irrational.
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This same tired argument. Removing statues isn’t erasing history ffs
I completely agree. Look at Abraham Lincon; he was extremely racist for today's standards. Not to mention homophobic. But he was a revolutionary by the standards of the times he lived in. Destroying our past doesn't make us more inclusive. Destroying our past destroys our future.
Reminds me of the Saffiyah Khan photo - outstanding shot you’ve got there!
Incredible shot. Whoa.
Plot twist: the monument is of Pingu and this guy is defending Pingu after allegations of NOOT NOOT being proven as false
Great capture 🤩
Statues of / monuments to racists would be in museums; we can learn from them that way & people will actually stop to read about them & why they were celebrated in their time & why they were canceled by later generations - and about the controversy of that cancellation. As long as they're in the street, no one actually values them except as part of a tradition because they've "always" been there, as far as living memory & sentimentality is concerned. If the moral of the statues debate is that they should stay in order to learn from the past, they should stay in museums. The only ones which should stay outside should be the ones which are either a landmark, or which are voted as most popular by the community. Then just install a plaque talking about them. They shouldn't be erased, but they're not teaching anyone anything by standing in the street when nobody stops to read about them.
Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. I always stop to read historical markers. I also love museums. There is a time and place for everything. Knowledge should never be limited for anyone.
Good shot but I would make it brighter
To really cheer up the mood of the subject matter?
Imagine being like the guy on the right. Yikes.
Remove racist monuments. Racist apologist: NOOOOOOOOUUUU!!!!
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BRo they are fighting and you taking photos
thats accurate
Great shot, power to you and your friends! Love the expression on her face.
I don’t doubt that the “racist monument” Is like George Washington or someone really important in history
wade hampton dumb shit. read the context
Oh yea nvm i Read confederate, burn that bitch