Popularity doesn't mean it wasn't a symbol of deplorable Nazis it could also mean deplorable nazis dominated American society. And that's seems more likely. All through history when we look at Confederate flag wavers they've been deplorable twats.
In 1979? Don't be grossly retarded.
Your position has been refuted. As in keeping with you being a lefty troll, I assume you will now enter the stonewalling phase of the debate.