Swastika banner flies over New York beaches

[Peach]

Bullshit. The Stars and Bars are not anything like the swastika, Peach. That hatchet was buried when Reconstruction ended, and you liberals want to return to Reconstruction era repression.

Aint gonna happen, girlie.

The idea that Hitler was the greatest villain in modern history was sold to the world by zionists. There have been and continue to be world leaders as bad as if not worse than him, yet we never here the outcry of symbols of those societies being shown.

Hitler was evil, but he co-opted symbols for the Reich from other cultural sources, and now all those symbols are somehow off limits, because of course, no one in history ever suffered as much as the Jews in Germany.

The reason they will not let the symbol be seen in its rightful place (pre Hitler) is because then that takes away some of the symbolism of $hoah.

Name those in the 20th century that did suffer the fate of Jewish humans in Nazi Germany. And the STARS & STRIPES fly in the USA.

Pol Pot was arguably the most heinous leader to live in the 20th Century, far worse than Hitler. Ask the Cambodians if they suffered as badly as Jews.

Pol Pot targeted no one group for extinction however. He is on the level of Hitler yes.

 

[Marianne]

It's been used way before Hitler, they are right about that but I have to question the wisdom of the way they went about this. Maybe they should have asked a higher intelligence about it first.

It's a symbol used by Hindu's also
The right-hand swastika is one of the 108 symbols of the Hindu god Vishnu as well as a symbol of the sun and of the Hindu sun god, Surya. The symbol imitates, in the rotation of its arms, the course taken daily by the sun, which appears in the Northern Hemisphere to pass from east, then south, to west. (It is also a symbol of the sun among Native Americans.)


he left-hand swastika (called a sauvastika) usually represents the terrifying Hindu goddess Kali, night and magic. However, this form of the swastika is not "evil" and it is the form most commonly used in Buddhism.


The auspicious symbol of the swastika is very commonly used in Hindu art, architecture and decoration. It can be seen on temples, houses, doorways, clothing, cars, and even cakes. It is usually a major part of the decoration for festivals and special ceremonies like weddings.
Swastika - Hindu Symbols - ReligionFacts

 

[whitehall]

Funny how low information New Yorkers are more tolerant of the Nazi flag than the Confederate battle flag.

 

[DriftingSand]

Swastika banner flies over New York beaches



Swastika banner flies over New York beaches

The symbol, itself, precedes Hitler's use of it. It, in and of itself, is not evil but can be seen as such depending on how it's used. The cross could be seen as evil if worn by a Wiccan high priest.

What the fuck? Why would a cross worn by a "Wiccan High Priest" be viewed as "evil"?

Because it's worn by a Wiccan high priest? I thought that would be simple enough to speak for itself. By the way ... if and when you learn to read you might notice the word COULD. Pay attention.

 

[Peach]

Funny how low information New Yorkers are more tolerant of the Nazi flag than the Confederate battle flag.

Yes, an unusual contradiction. Fly the Stars & Stripes, no gripes from me.

 

[Pennywise]

Name those in the 20th century that did suffer the fate of Jewish humans in Nazi Germany. And the STARS & STRIPES fly in the USA.

Pol Pot was arguably the most heinous leader to live in the 20th Century, far worse than Hitler. Ask the Cambodians if they suffered as badly as Jews.

Pol Pot targeted no one group for extinction however. He is on the level of Hitler yes.

He targeted a group, anyone who did not comply. Dead is dead, my friend. No one holocaust is worse than the rest.

 

[Peach]

Pol Pot was arguably the most heinous leader to live in the 20th Century, far worse than Hitler. Ask the Cambodians if they suffered as badly as Jews.

Pol Pot targeted no one group for extinction however. He is on the level of Hitler yes.

He targeted a group, anyone who did not comply. Dead is dead, my friend. No one holocaust is worse than the rest.

There was a never a chance for Jews to "comply" with the Reich. And anyone flies Pol Pot's flag, or calls him a great leader, I'll spit on them also.

 

[Pennywise]

Pol Pot targeted no one group for extinction however. He is on the level of Hitler yes.

He targeted a group, anyone who did not comply. Dead is dead, my friend. No one holocaust is worse than the rest.

There was a never a chance for Jews to "comply" with the Reich. And anyone flies Pol Pot's flag, or calls him a great leader, I'll spit on them also.

The Cambodians had no chance. At least the Jews had the chance to leave before being shipped off.

Evil is evil, but history does not see it that way.

 

[Peach]

He targeted a group, anyone who did not comply. Dead is dead, my friend. No one holocaust is worse than the rest.

There was a never a chance for Jews to "comply" with the Reich. And anyone flies Pol Pot's flag, or calls him a great leader, I'll spit on them also.

The Cambodians had no chance. At least the Jews had the chance to leave before being shipped off.

Evil is evil, but history does not see it that way.

Only those with money; yet I agree evil is evil.

 

[September]

The symbol, itself, precedes Hitler's use of it. It, in and of itself, is not evil but can be seen as such depending on how it's used. The cross could be seen as evil if worn by a Wiccan high priest.

What the fuck? Why would a cross worn by a "Wiccan High Priest" be viewed as "evil"?

Because it's worn by a Wiccan high priest? I thought that would be simple enough to speak for itself.

You do know that Wicca is a rather positive and peaceful religion, right? One that its followers view as "Good"? What then could be seen as evil about a High Priest/ High Priestess wearing a cross?

You mindless Mundane. Most Wiccans are Pagans. I am a Pagan, as "Paganism" is a broad term that describes many great religions. The cross has its roots in Paganism, not Christianity you fool. The cross creates four quarters. Four seasons, four classical elements, four directions. Two solstices and two equinoxes= four extremely epic and sacred moments of the year. Four midpoints to those moments, also celebrated. The cross symbolized these things long before Jesus worship. The Pagan cross usually relates to the Earth, the yearly cycles, and the significance of the number four in human culture.

So tell me what "could be seen" as so "evil" about a Wiccan High Priest wearing a cross, when it was sacred to Pagans long before the Holy Jesus Christ.

 

[R.C. Christian]

Free speech has 1 hell of a price.

 

[Peach]

Free speech has 1 hell of a price.

Yes, and many paid with their lives or health for it.

 

[jillian]

Big deal.

The Swastika is displayed on the History Channel almost every second of the day.

Yes, evil is part of history, and flying the Swasika is the US is an insult to every American that served in WWII. In particular, those that died, or were injured in that struggle against Fascists.

Yeah it's not like its offensive to Jews or anything.

 

[Valerie]

Big deal.

The Swastika is displayed on the History Channel almost every second of the day.

It's called context.

the CONTEXT is they are flying over Long Island while Israel is in distress.

On Monday morning, the rhythmic thuds of shells fired from Israeli warships pierced the morning silence in Gaza. The streets were relatively quiet with few cars moving around. The buzz of drones filled the skies, a constant reminder of the Israeli aerial presence.

Israel has so far shrugged off international calls for a cease-fire, saying it will continue the offensive as long as the militant group Hamas keeps firing rockets into its territory.

And Hamas shows no sign of letting up after launching almost 1,000 rockets at Israel.

Palestinians struggle to find safety in Gaza - CNN.com

While commonly associated with Nazi Germany, the swastika symbol is more than 3,000 years old. The term "Swastika" was originally the name for a hooked cross in Sanskrit, and swastikas have been found on artifacts, such as coins and pottery, from the ancient city of Troy.

Not only are swastikas associated with ancient Troy, the symbols are found in many other cultures, such as Chinese, Japanese, Indian and southern European. By the Middle Ages, the swastika was a well-known symbol and had many different names, depending on the country. In some cultures, such as in ancient China, the symbol is turned counterclockwise (sauvastika).

Throughout its history, the swastika represented life, sun, power, strength and good luck. In the early 20th century, it was still considered a positive symbol. During World War I, it was found on shoulder patches of members of the American 45th Division and the Finnish air force. Only after the Nazi period did its connotation change.

German nationalists chose to use the swastika in the mid-19th century because it was associated with the Aryan race and Germanic history. At the end of the 19th century, German nationalists used the symbol on periodicals and for the official emblem of the German Gymnasts’ League. By the 20th century, it was a common symbol used in Germany to represent German nationalism and pride, for example, as the emblem for the Wandervogel, a German youth group. Swastikas also were used, however, in anti-Semitic periodicals.

The swastika officially became the emblem for the Nazi Party on August, 7, 1920, at the Salzburg Congress. Describing the new flag in Mein Kampf, Hitler said the swastika symbolized the victory of the Aryan man.

Today the symbol is most commonly associated with Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, neo-Nazis and other hate groups.


The Swastika | Jewish Virtual Library

Councilman Mark Treyger (D-Brooklyn) said he received several complaints over the anti-Semitic aerial display. “It’s a very chilling image, in light of the fact that southern Brooklyn has the largest remaining number of World War II and Holocaust survivors,” Treyger said. “There is no place for this in New York City.”

City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito also blasted the hate speech. “Flying this hateful banner is an outrageous and hurtful act,” she said.

Plane with swastika banner flies over Brooklyn, stuns beachgoers - NY Daily News

 

[Valerie]

While commonly associated with Nazi Germany, the swastika symbol is more than 3,000 years old. The term "Swastika" was originally the name for a hooked cross in Sanskrit, and swastikas have been found on artifacts, such as coins and pottery, from the ancient city of Troy.

Not only are swastikas associated with ancient Troy, the symbols are found in many other cultures, such as Chinese, Japanese, Indian and southern European. By the Middle Ages, the swastika was a well-known symbol and had many different names, depending on the country. In some cultures, such as in ancient China, the symbol is turned counterclockwise (sauvastika).

Throughout its history, the swastika represented life, sun, power, strength and good luck. In the early 20th century, it was still considered a positive symbol. During World War I, it was found on shoulder patches of members of the American 45th Division and the Finnish air force. Only after the Nazi period did its connotation change.

German nationalists chose to use the swastika in the mid-19th century because it was associated with the Aryan race and Germanic history. At the end of the 19th century, German nationalists used the symbol on periodicals and for the official emblem of the German Gymnasts’ League. By the 20th century, it was a common symbol used in Germany to represent German nationalism and pride, for example, as the emblem for the Wandervogel, a German youth group. Swastikas also were used, however, in anti-Semitic periodicals.

The swastika officially became the emblem for the Nazi Party on August, 7, 1920, at the Salzburg Congress. Describing the new flag in Mein Kampf, Hitler said the swastika symbolized the victory of the Aryan man.

Today the symbol is most commonly associated with Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, neo-Nazis and other hate groups.

The Swastika | Jewish Virtual Library

 

[Pennywise]

big deal.

The swastika is displayed on the history channel almost every second of the day.

yes, evil is part of history, and flying the swasika is the us is an insult to every american that served in wwii. In particular, those that died, or were injured in that struggle against fascists.

yeah it's not like its offensive to jews or anything.

bfd.

 

[Pennywise]

While commonly associated with Nazi Germany, the swastika symbol is more than 3,000 years old. The term "Swastika" was originally the name for a hooked cross in Sanskrit, and swastikas have been found on artifacts, such as coins and pottery, from the ancient city of Troy.

Not only are swastikas associated with ancient Troy, the symbols are found in many other cultures, such as Chinese, Japanese, Indian and southern European. By the Middle Ages, the swastika was a well-known symbol and had many different names, depending on the country. In some cultures, such as in ancient China, the symbol is turned counterclockwise (sauvastika).

Throughout its history, the swastika represented life, sun, power, strength and good luck. In the early 20th century, it was still considered a positive symbol. During World War I, it was found on shoulder patches of members of the American 45th Division and the Finnish air force. Only after the Nazi period did its connotation change.

German nationalists chose to use the swastika in the mid-19th century because it was associated with the Aryan race and Germanic history. At the end of the 19th century, German nationalists used the symbol on periodicals and for the official emblem of the German Gymnasts’ League. By the 20th century, it was a common symbol used in Germany to represent German nationalism and pride, for example, as the emblem for the Wandervogel, a German youth group. Swastikas also were used, however, in anti-Semitic periodicals.

The swastika officially became the emblem for the Nazi Party on August, 7, 1920, at the Salzburg Congress. Describing the new flag in Mein Kampf, Hitler said the swastika symbolized the victory of the Aryan man.

Today the symbol is most commonly associated with Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, neo-Nazis and other hate groups.

The Swastika | Jewish Virtual Library

Gay used to mean happy, now it means faggot. I find that offensive.

 

[jillian]

While commonly associated with Nazi Germany, the swastika symbol is more than 3,000 years old. The term "Swastika" was originally the name for a hooked cross in Sanskrit, and swastikas have been found on artifacts, such as coins and pottery, from the ancient city of Troy.

Not only are swastikas associated with ancient Troy, the symbols are found in many other cultures, such as Chinese, Japanese, Indian and southern European. By the Middle Ages, the swastika was a well-known symbol and had many different names, depending on the country. In some cultures, such as in ancient China, the symbol is turned counterclockwise (sauvastika).

Throughout its history, the swastika represented life, sun, power, strength and good luck. In the early 20th century, it was still considered a positive symbol. During World War I, it was found on shoulder patches of members of the American 45th Division and the Finnish air force. Only after the Nazi period did its connotation change.

German nationalists chose to use the swastika in the mid-19th century because it was associated with the Aryan race and Germanic history. At the end of the 19th century, German nationalists used the symbol on periodicals and for the official emblem of the German Gymnasts’ League. By the 20th century, it was a common symbol used in Germany to represent German nationalism and pride, for example, as the emblem for the Wandervogel, a German youth group. Swastikas also were used, however, in anti-Semitic periodicals.

The swastika officially became the emblem for the Nazi Party on August, 7, 1920, at the Salzburg Congress. Describing the new flag in Mein Kampf, Hitler said the swastika symbolized the victory of the Aryan man.

Today the symbol is most commonly associated with Nazi Germany, the Holocaust, neo-Nazis and other hate groups.

The Swastika | Jewish Virtual Library

Gay used to mean happy, now it means faggot. I find that offensive.

Good to know you're as much of a moron on this issue as you are on every other.

 

[MikeK]

Big deal.

The Swastika is displayed on the History Channel almost every second of the day.

Yes, evil is part of history, and flying the Swasika is the US is an insult to every American that served in WWII. In particular, those that died, or were injured in that struggle against Fascists.

I am not suggesting your position is invalid. But how do you feel about the issue of free expression which is encompassed in the First Amendment?

 

[Stephanie]

oh well, they just elected a frikken Socialist/commie dictator so let it fly



so I'd say it fits right in