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jborgan 10/11/17 2:13:42 AM #1:	http://wtnh.com/2017/10/09/christopher-columbus-statues-vandalized-across-new-england/ (WTNH) Across New England on Columbus Day, people are taking stances, vandalizing statues of Christopher Columbus. In Connecticut alone, vandals spray-painted on or around statues in four cities and towns, including Middletown, Bridgeport, Norwalk, and in New Havens Wooster Square over the weekend. New Haven Police stepped up patrols, manning the statue in the city to prevent any more vandalism. I just happened to be walking my dog, came across the hoopla, and decided to check it out and saw that the statue had been defaced yet again for the second time in a couple weeks, said Alexa Benner of New Haven. It is 100 percent true, but theres no need to deface a statue like that. A Columbus statue in Providence, R.I. was also vandalized. It was splashed with red paint along with the Communist hammer and sickle. There have been no arrests. --- http://www.last.fm/user/jborgan <cite>jborgan posted [p:888212997] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>http://wtnh.com/2017/10/09/christopher-columbus-statues-vandalized-across-new-england/ (WTNH) Across New England on Columbus Day, people are taking stances, vandalizing statues of Christopher Columbus. In Connecticut alone, vandals spray-painted on or around statues in four cities and towns, including Middletown, Bridgeport, Norwalk, and in New Havens Wooster Square over the weekend. New Haven Police stepped up patrols, manning the statue in the city to prevent any more vandalism. I just happened to be walking my dog, came across the hoopla, and decided to check it out and saw that the statue had been defaced yet again for the second time in a couple weeks, said Alexa Benner of New Haven. It is 100 percent true, but theres no need to deface a statue like that. A Columbus statue in Providence, R.I. was also vandalized. It was splashed with red paint along with the Communist hammer and sickle. There have been no arrests.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sayoria 10/11/17 2:18:41 AM #2:	Cmon people. Why the fuck do we have to live in such an uncivilized world. Fuck. --- Japanese Crack: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1s7pla <cite>Sayoria posted [p:888213171] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>Cmon people. Why the fuck do we have to live in such an uncivilized world. Fuck.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
YellowSUV 10/11/17 2:19:03 AM #3:	Randy? --- We all live in a Yellow SUV! a Yellow SUV! <cite>YellowSUV posted [p:888213181] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>Randy?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I is smart 10/11/17 2:25:21 AM #4:	It was splashed with red paint along with the Communist hammer and sickle. ...what? He's a communist now? --- Tah-rah-rah-boom-dee-aaay, did you get yours todaaay? I got mine yesterdaaay, that's why I walk this way. i.imgur.com/FoxGIbC.jpg <cite>I is smart posted [p:888213375] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><quote>It was splashed with red paint along with the Communist hammer and sickle.</quote> ...what? He's a communist now?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jborgan 10/11/17 12:55:06 PM #5:	I is smart posted... It was splashed with red paint along with the Communist hammer and sickle. ...what? He's a communist now? I don't understand that either. --- http://www.last.fm/user/jborgan <cite>jborgan posted [p:888233426] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>I is smart posted...</cite> <quote><quote>It was splashed with red paint along with the Communist hammer and sickle.</quote> ...what? He's a communist now?</quote> I don't understand that either.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
eston 10/11/17 12:56:55 PM #6:	The whole Christopher Columbus story is just a huge distortion of history anyway --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg http://i.imgur.com/8kjZU.jpg <cite>eston posted [p:888233547] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>The whole Christopher Columbus story is just a huge distortion of history anyway</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Perascamin 10/11/17 1:00:32 PM #8:	Why do liberals hate Christopher Colombus so much? --- I've grown. <cite>Perascamin posted [p:888233748] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>Why do liberals hate Christopher Colombus so much?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CEs_EFG 10/11/17 1:02:16 PM #9:	what's funny is that he is revered in a lot of South American countries --- http://imgur.com/a/GCAyA http://i.imgur.com/8ImkFTt.png http://i.imgur.com/iVota.gif http://i.imgur.com/vIs64.gif <cite>CEs_EFG posted [p:888233840] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>what's funny is that he is revered in a lot of South American countries</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dave_is_slick 10/11/17 1:04:43 PM #10:	Columbus was evil so I don't really care what happens to his statues. --- The most relaxing version of Aquatic Ambiance I've ever heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl61y1XM7sM <cite>dave_is_slick posted [p:888233985] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>Columbus was evil so I don't really care what happens to his statues.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cj_WlLL_VVlN 10/11/17 1:07:31 PM #11:	I think it's funny that Columbus day is treated like Italian Paddy's day. You're literally celebrating someone who got lost and would have died if not for dumb luck. --- The gamefaqs moderation team knows dogs capable of being offended, cant laugh at a joke, and like to punish jokes that are acceptable on prime time TV pg shows. <cite>Cj_WlLL_VVlN posted [p:888234140] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>I think it's funny that Columbus day is treated like Italian Paddy's day. You're literally celebrating someone who got lost and would have died if not for dumb luck.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BLAKUboy 10/11/17 1:08:00 PM #12:	I mean, why do we even celebrate him? He never once set foot in America. --- Aeris dies if she takes more damage than her current HP - Panthera http://signavatar.com/26999_s.png <cite>BLAKUboy posted [p:888234163] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>I mean, why do we even celebrate him? He never once set foot in America.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EyeWontBeFooled 10/11/17 1:09:01 PM #13:	Does anyone here ACTUALLY know the story of Columbus? He was a moronic oaf, he thought the Earth was actually shaped like a pear. Even back in his day, he was openly mocked for such a claim. He had to beg the Spanish king and queen several times to get the money needed for the voyages. The pear shaped earth belief translated into maps he drew for his voyage to the New World to be completely inaccurate, and making the equator several thousand kilometres smaller than it actually is. It is why he swore up and down that he actually landed in India, and that the people he met were clearly Indians. He was a weasel of a man, and his fleets brought nothing but death, disease, and famine to peoples that did nothing wrong. The only reason Columbus' 'achievements' are still taught in schools is because his first English language autobiography in the 1920s played fast and loose with these facts. Columbus was propped up to be a hero to Italian and Spanish immigrants to the USA because they needed a distraction from their own real world problems. The material from that autobiography made its way into school curriculums, spread as ironclad fact, and the rest is history. I wish those vandals did more. --- Welcome to the Brave New World of 1984! Current temp: Fahrenheit 451 It's never a bad day, and always a good night, so BE HAPPY and enjoy your stay! <cite>EyeWontBeFooled posted [p:888234228] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>Does anyone here ACTUALLY know the story of Columbus? He was a moronic oaf, he thought the Earth was actually shaped like a pear. Even back in his day, he was openly mocked for such a claim. He had to beg the Spanish king and queen several times to get the money needed for the voyages. The pear shaped earth belief translated into maps he drew for his voyage to the New World to be completely inaccurate, and making the equator several thousand kilometres smaller than it actually is. It is why he swore up and down that he actually landed in India, and that the people he met were clearly Indians. He was a weasel of a man, and his fleets brought nothing but death, disease, and famine to peoples that did nothing wrong. The only reason Columbus' 'achievements' are still taught in schools is because his first English language autobiography in the 1920s played fast and loose with these facts. Columbus was propped up to be a hero to Italian and Spanish immigrants to the USA because they needed a distraction from their own real world problems. The material from that autobiography made its way into school curriculums, spread as ironclad fact, and the rest is history. I wish those vandals did more.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EyeWontBeFooled 10/11/17 1:09:43 PM #14:	CEs_EFG posted... what's funny is that he is revered in a lot of South American countries But wai --- Welcome to the Brave New World of 1984! Current temp: Fahrenheit 451 It's never a bad day, and always a good night, so BE HAPPY and enjoy your stay! <cite>EyeWontBeFooled posted [p:888234262] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>CEs_EFG posted...</cite> <quote>what's funny is that he is revered in a lot of South American countries</quote> But wai</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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E32005 10/11/17 1:14:22 PM #16:	He didnt discover shit --- http://i.imgur.com/LAvnefi.gif http://i.imgur.com/6kW9fXL.gif <cite>E32005 posted [p:888234570] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>He didnt discover shit</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EyeWontBeFooled 10/11/17 1:16:38 PM #17:	fenderbender321 posted... Columbus is recognized as a significant historical figure because his voyage to the American continents significantly changed the course of history. It doesn't matter if he was right or wrong about where he was going or who the people were. Yes, let's venerate a man who was either complicit or outright participated in genocide. History should only remember him as a monster, but that isn't happening. --- Welcome to the Brave New World of 1984! Current temp: Fahrenheit 451 It's never a bad day, and always a good night, so BE HAPPY and enjoy your stay! <cite>EyeWontBeFooled posted [p:888234710] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote>Columbus is recognized as a significant historical figure because his voyage to the American continents significantly changed the course of history. It doesn't matter if he was right or wrong about where he was going or who the people were.</quote> Yes, let's venerate a man who was either complicit or outright participated in genocide. History should only remember him as a monster, but that isn't happening.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JE19426 10/11/17 1:18:10 PM #18:	Cj_WlLL_VVlN posted... I think it's funny that Columbus day is treated like Italian Paddy's day Who are talking about when you say Italian Paddy? <cite>JE19426 posted [p:888234823] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>Cj_WlLL_VVlN posted...</cite> <quote>I think it's funny that Columbus day is treated like Italian Paddy's day</quote> Who are talking about when you say Italian Paddy?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The Admiral 10/11/17 1:19:06 PM #19:	Another liberal temper tantrum. --- - The Admiral <cite>The Admiral posted [p:888234881] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>Another liberal temper tantrum.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hyperpsycho 10/11/17 1:22:55 PM #20:	JE19426 posted... Cj_WlLL_VVlN posted... I think it's funny that Columbus day is treated like Italian Paddy's day Who are talking about when you say Italian Paddy? St. Patrick's Day probably --- Posted with GameRaven 3.3 <cite>hyperpsycho posted [p:888235107] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>JE19426 posted...</cite> <quote> <cite>Cj_WlLL_VVlN posted...</cite> <quote> I think it's funny that Columbus day is treated like Italian Paddy's day </quote> Who are talking about when you say Italian Paddy?</quote> St. Patrick's Day probably</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hyperpsycho 10/11/17 1:23:41 PM #21:	dave_is_slick posted... Columbus was evil so I don't really care what happens to his statues. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.3 <cite>hyperpsycho posted [p:888235161] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>dave_is_slick posted...</cite> <quote>Columbus was evil so I don't really care what happens to his statues.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JE19426 10/11/17 1:23:53 PM #22:	hyperpsycho posted... St. Patrick's Day probably Why refer to him as Italian? <cite>JE19426 posted [p:888235176] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>hyperpsycho posted...</cite> <quote>St. Patrick's Day probably </quote> Why refer to him as Italian?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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hyperpsycho 10/11/17 1:26:56 PM #24:	JE19426 posted... hyperpsycho posted... St. Patrick's Day probably Why refer to him as Italian? I think he was saying Columbus Day is like St. Patrick's Day for Italians. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.3 <cite>hyperpsycho posted [p:888235365] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>JE19426 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>hyperpsycho posted...</cite> <quote> St. Patrick's Day probably </quote> Why refer to him as Italian?</quote> I think he was saying Columbus Day is like St. Patrick's Day for Italians.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JE19426 10/11/17 1:29:26 PM #25:	hyperpsycho posted... I think he was saying Columbus Day is like St. Patrick's Day for Italians. I wasn't aware they particularly celebrated it. It seems to be mostly Irish with general Catholics as well. <cite>JE19426 posted [p:888235525] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>hyperpsycho posted...</cite> <quote>I think he was saying Columbus Day is like St. Patrick's Day for Italians. </quote> I wasn't aware they particularly celebrated it. It seems to be mostly Irish with general Catholics as well.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Eat More Beef 10/11/17 1:41:55 PM #26:	fenderbender321 posted... EyeWontBeFooled posted... fenderbender321 posted... Columbus is recognized as a significant historical figure because his voyage to the American continents significantly changed the course of history. It doesn't matter if he was right or wrong about where he was going or who the people were. Yes, let's venerate a man who was either complicit or outright participated in genocide. History should only remember him as a monster, but that isn't happening. I don't remember anyone saying "let's celebrate the fact that Columbus killed Native Americans!" It was always about the discovery of the Americas. Yes, he wasn't the first, but his discovery was the catalyst to what led to the creation of the USA. See, I get that. I've never once heard someone say "We celebrate Colombus because he murdered a shit ton of people." Just cause dude was a monster and an idiot doesn't mean you should erase the good that he's done. Also, it's a day off. Who doesn't like that? --- I wrote a horror short story collection. You can check it out, and other free short stories at http://www.aarondeck.com <cite>Eat More Beef posted [p:888236294] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>EyeWontBeFooled posted...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote>Columbus is recognized as a significant historical figure because his voyage to the American continents significantly changed the course of history. It doesn't matter if he was right or wrong about where he was going or who the people were.</quote> Yes, let's venerate a man who was either complicit or outright participated in genocide. History should only remember him as a monster, but that isn't happening.</quote> I don't remember anyone saying "let's celebrate the fact that Columbus killed Native Americans!" It was always about the discovery of the Americas. Yes, he wasn't the first, but his discovery was the catalyst to what led to the creation of the USA.</quote> See, I get that. I've never once heard someone say "We celebrate Colombus because he murdered a shit ton of people." Just cause dude was a monster and an idiot doesn't mean you should erase the good that he's done. Also, it's a day off. Who doesn't like that?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
snesmaster40 10/11/17 1:46:12 PM #27:	I is smart posted... It was splashed with red paint along with the Communist hammer and sickle. ...what? He's a communist now? In Communist America, undiscovered land finds Columbus! --- Initial D - First Drifts scene https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Tntdrg5N1M <cite>snesmaster40 posted [p:888236588] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>I is smart posted...</cite> <quote><quote>It was splashed with red paint along with the Communist hammer and sickle.</quote> ...what? He's a communist now?</quote> In Communist America, undiscovered land finds Columbus!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrisbeeDude 10/11/17 1:46:14 PM #28:	Sorry not sorry --- No one gets in the way of my frisbee games! NO ONE! <cite>FrisbeeDude posted [p:888236595] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>Sorry not sorry</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
chrono625 10/11/17 1:48:09 PM #29:	Holding a guy that is over 500 years old to our modern values is the dumbest shit ever. These "revisionists" really need to shut the fuck up. --- http://i.imgur.com/Rqk1DYV.gif - Super Bowl XXI/XXV/XLII/XLVI Champions - NY Giants Eli Manning SB tracker: 2/2 Superbowls 2/2 SBMVP's <cite>chrono625 posted [p:888236714] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>Holding a guy that is over 500 years old to our modern values is the dumbest shit ever. These "revisionists" really need to shut the fuck up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
VectorChaos 10/11/17 1:48:48 PM #30:	Eat More Beef posted... fenderbender321 posted... EyeWontBeFooled posted... fenderbender321 posted... Columbus is recognized as a significant historical figure because his voyage to the American continents significantly changed the course of history. It doesn't matter if he was right or wrong about where he was going or who the people were. Yes, let's venerate a man who was either complicit or outright participated in genocide. History should only remember him as a monster, but that isn't happening. I don't remember anyone saying "let's celebrate the fact that Columbus killed Native Americans!" It was always about the discovery of the Americas. Yes, he wasn't the first, but his discovery was the catalyst to what led to the creation of the USA. See, I get that. I've never once heard someone say "We celebrate Colombus because he murdered a shit ton of people." Just cause dude was a monster and an idiot doesn't mean you should erase the good that he's done. Also, it's a day off. Who doesn't like that? >Implying the people who did this have jobs --- PSN VectorChaos http://i.imgur.com/ftMERkZ.jpg XBL Vector Chaos http://i.imgur.com/10hWZ95.png http://i.imgur.com/MZMOLx0.jpg http://i.imgur.com/R2jRl8F.jpg <cite>VectorChaos posted [p:888236755] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>Eat More Beef posted...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>EyeWontBeFooled posted...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote>Columbus is recognized as a significant historical figure because his voyage to the American continents significantly changed the course of history. It doesn't matter if he was right or wrong about where he was going or who the people were.</quote> Yes, let's venerate a man who was either complicit or outright participated in genocide. History should only remember him as a monster, but that isn't happening.</quote> I don't remember anyone saying "let's celebrate the fact that Columbus killed Native Americans!" It was always about the discovery of the Americas. Yes, he wasn't the first, but his discovery was the catalyst to what led to the creation of the USA.</quote> See, I get that. I've never once heard someone say "We celebrate Colombus because he murdered a shit ton of people." Just cause dude was a monster and an idiot doesn't mean you should erase the good that he's done. Also, it's a day off. Who doesn't like that?</quote> >Implying the people who did this have jobs</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Foppe 10/11/17 1:52:20 PM #31:	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6HPffSLb2w --- GameFAQs isn't going to be merged in with GameSpot or any other site. We're not going to strip out the soul of the site. -CJayC <cite>Foppe posted [p:888236996] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6HPffSLb2w</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
JE19426 10/11/17 1:55:22 PM #32:	chrono625 posted... Holding a guy that is over 500 years old to our modern values is the dumbest shit ever. These "revisionists" really need to shut the fuck up. Christopher Columbus wasn't just a scumbag by modern day standards, he was a scumbag by the standards of the 1400s. <cite>JE19426 posted [p:888237157] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>chrono625 posted...</cite> <quote>Holding a guy that is over 500 years old to our modern values is the dumbest shit ever. These "revisionists" really need to shut the fuck up. </quote> Christopher Columbus wasn't just a scumbag by modern day standards, he was a scumbag by the standards of the 1400s.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
chrono625 10/11/17 2:00:25 PM #33:	JE19426 posted... chrono625 posted... Holding a guy that is over 500 years old to our modern values is the dumbest shit ever. These "revisionists" really need to shut the fuck up. Christopher Columbus wasn't just a scumbag by modern day standards, he was a scumbag by the standards of the 1400s. Not according to the vast history we have of people invading and conquering civilizations since the fucking act of recording history started. If you want to play that game you might as well call every country that has ever existed murderous genocidal monsters. --- http://i.imgur.com/Rqk1DYV.gif - Super Bowl XXI/XXV/XLII/XLVI Champions - NY Giants Eli Manning SB tracker: 2/2 Superbowls 2/2 SBMVP's <cite>chrono625 posted [p:888237470] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>JE19426 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>chrono625 posted...</cite> <quote>Holding a guy that is over 500 years old to our modern values is the dumbest shit ever. These "revisionists" really need to shut the fuck up. </quote> Christopher Columbus wasn't just a scumbag by modern day standards, he was a scumbag by the standards of the 1400s.</quote> Not according to the vast history we have of people invading and conquering civilizations since the fucking act of recording history started. If you want to play that game you might as well call every country that has ever existed murderous genocidal monsters.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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JE19426 10/11/17 2:04:39 PM #35:	chrono625 posted... Not according to the vast history we have of people invading and conquering civilizations since the fucking act of recording history started. If you want to play that game you might as well call every country that has ever existed murderous genocidal monsters. So why was he send to prison for his acts? Oh yeah, because he broke the law of the time. <cite>JE19426 posted [p:888237750] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>chrono625 posted...</cite> <quote>Not according to the vast history we have of people invading and conquering civilizations since the fucking act of recording history started. If you want to play that game you might as well call every country that has ever existed murderous genocidal monsters. </quote> So why was he send to prison for his acts? Oh yeah, because he broke the law of the time.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alabaster_Wings 10/11/17 2:05:07 PM #36:	Columbus did commit slavery and genocide against millions of people <cite>Alabaster_Wings posted [p:888237782] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>Columbus did commit slavery and genocide against millions of people</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TommyG663513 10/11/17 2:08:52 PM #37:	fenderbender321 posted... chrono625 posted... JE19426 posted... chrono625 posted... Holding a guy that is over 500 years old to our modern values is the dumbest shit ever. These "revisionists" really need to shut the fuck up. Christopher Columbus wasn't just a scumbag by modern day standards, he was a scumbag by the standards of the 1400s. Not according to the vast history we have of people invading and conquering civilizations since the fucking act of recording history started. If you want to play that game you might as well call every country that has ever existed murderous genocidal monsters. Exactly. And let's not also forget that Native American tribes fought and killed each other constantly, with many tribes going extinct even before Columbus actually got there. But we don't use that as an excuse to trash tribes that still exist today, and I would totally respect and understand the people in those tribes who wish to honor their historical tribal leaders, even if they did commit acts of genocide. Just stop --- just tell them all your base doesn't belong to us because we were getting stoned...they'll understand-Ken156 <cite>TommyG663513 posted [p:888238001] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>chrono625 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>JE19426 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>chrono625 posted...</cite> <quote>Holding a guy that is over 500 years old to our modern values is the dumbest shit ever. These "revisionists" really need to shut the fuck up. </quote> Christopher Columbus wasn't just a scumbag by modern day standards, he was a scumbag by the standards of the 1400s.</quote> Not according to the vast history we have of people invading and conquering civilizations since the fucking act of recording history started. If you want to play that game you might as well call every country that has ever existed murderous genocidal monsters.</quote> Exactly. And let's not also forget that Native American tribes fought and killed each other constantly, with many tribes going extinct even before Columbus actually got there. But we don't use that as an excuse to trash tribes that still exist today, and I would totally respect and understand the people in those tribes who wish to honor their historical tribal leaders, even if they did commit acts of genocide.</quote> Just stop</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Caution999 10/11/17 2:11:10 PM #39:	How progressive --- "Impossible is just a word to let people feel good about themselves when they quit." - Vyse, Skies of Arcadia <cite>Caution999 posted [p:888238163] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>How progressive</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
marc55 10/11/17 5:18:31 PM #40:	Alabaster_Wings posted... Columbus did commit slavery and genocide against millions of people most of the colonization happened after his death --- There is no sound, no voice, no cry in all the world that can be heard... until someone listens. <cite>marc55 posted [p:888249293] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>Alabaster_Wings posted...</cite> <quote>Columbus did commit slavery and genocide against millions of people</quote> most of the colonization happened after his death</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
A_Good_Boy 10/11/17 5:22:18 PM #41:	Sayoria posted... Cmon people. Why the fuck do we have to live in such an uncivilized world. Fuck. That's an odd comment to say in relation to Columbus. --- Who is? I am! <cite>A_Good_Boy posted [p:888249515] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>Sayoria posted...</cite> <quote>Cmon people. Why the fuck do we have to live in such an uncivilized world. Fuck.</quote> That's an odd comment to say in relation to Columbus.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
A_Good_Boy 10/11/17 5:24:53 PM #42:	marc55 posted... Alabaster_Wings posted... Columbus did commit slavery and genocide against millions of people most of the colonization happened after his death And plenty of barbaric acts happened due to him directly. Why else was he jailed? Oh, cause he was so monstrous that even according to the standards of the time he needed to be stripped of his governorship and face prison for his actions. --- Who is? I am! <cite>A_Good_Boy posted [p:888249662] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>marc55 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Alabaster_Wings posted...</cite> <quote> Columbus did commit slavery and genocide against millions of people</quote> most of the colonization happened after his death</quote> And plenty of barbaric acts happened due to him directly. Why else was he jailed? Oh, cause he was so monstrous that even according to the standards of the time he needed to be stripped of his governorship and face prison for his actions.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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D-Lo_BrownTown 10/11/17 5:29:12 PM #44:	CrimsonRage posted... His being a racist, evil piece of s* isn't a good reason to hate him? You say this as if everyone wasn't a racist, evil piece of shit. Like, imagine actually getting upset over Christopher Columbus in 2017. Do you people honestly have nothing better to do with your time? --- http://i.imgur.com/DKL8I5X.jpg https://i.imgtc.com/3XrMwRd.jpg https://i.imgtc.com/DJ9SEeJ.jpg <cite>D-Lo_BrownTown posted [p:888249920] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>CrimsonRage posted...</cite> <quote>His being a racist, evil piece of s* isn't a good reason to hate him?</quote> You say this as if everyone wasn't a racist, evil piece of shit. Like, imagine actually getting upset over Christopher Columbus in 2017. Do you people honestly have nothing better to do with your time?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
A_Good_Boy 10/11/17 5:31:42 PM #45:	D-Lo_BrownTown posted... CrimsonRage posted... His being a racist, evil piece of s* isn't a good reason to hate him? You say this as if everyone wasn't a racist, evil piece of shit. Like, imagine actually getting upset over Christopher Columbus in 2017. Do you people honestly have nothing better to do with your time? Most people didn't get jailed for their racism. Why was Columbus? And lol @ getting triggered cause modern Americans don't want to worship someone only honored for his discovery in the 50s cause a bunch of Italians were desperate for a figure to venerate so they tossed darts at a dartboard and found someone. --- Who is? I am! <cite>A_Good_Boy posted [p:888250063] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>D-Lo_BrownTown posted...</cite> <quote><cite>CrimsonRage posted...</cite> <quote> His being a racist, evil piece of s* isn't a good reason to hate him?</quote> You say this as if everyone wasn't a racist, evil piece of shit. Like, imagine actually getting upset over Christopher Columbus in 2017. Do you people honestly have nothing better to do with your time?</quote> Most people didn't get jailed for their racism. Why was Columbus? And lol @ getting triggered cause modern Americans don't want to worship someone only honored for his discovery in the 50s cause a bunch of Italians were desperate for a figure to venerate so they tossed darts at a dartboard and found someone.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FrisbeeDude 10/11/17 5:32:43 PM #46:	D-Lo_BrownTown posted... CrimsonRage posted... His being a racist, evil piece of s* isn't a good reason to hate him? You say this as if everyone wasn't a racist, evil piece of shit. Like, imagine actually getting upset over Christopher Columbus in 2017. Do you people honestly have nothing better to do with your time? One side wants to get rid of monuments glorifying racists/traitors The other side, in wanting to keep those statues, has to argue some vague notion of "southern pride", stages hate rallies, invokes nazi slogans and ran down counter protesters in the street... --- No one gets in the way of my frisbee games! NO ONE! <cite>FrisbeeDude posted [p:888250123] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>D-Lo_BrownTown posted...</cite> <quote><cite>CrimsonRage posted...</cite> <quote>His being a racist, evil piece of s* isn't a good reason to hate him?</quote> You say this as if everyone wasn't a racist, evil piece of shit. Like, imagine actually getting upset over Christopher Columbus in 2017. Do you people honestly have nothing better to do with your time?</quote> One side wants to get rid of monuments glorifying racists/traitors The other side, in wanting to keep those statues, has to argue some vague notion of "southern pride", stages hate rallies, invokes nazi slogans and ran down counter protesters in the street...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 10/11/17 5:32:49 PM #47:	Can we please change Columbus Day? He does not deserve to be one of the few people to have a national holiday in this country. He was a shithead by 1492 standards, never set foot in the US and destroyed indigenous people. He's Andrew Jackson, but older and not even American. I don't care if it's a tradition now. Revisions of history are only bad if they take us farther from the truth. Our glorification of Columbus was built on bad information and lies. Like with Confederate statues, we are clarifying history, not hiding it. --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png http://www.last.fm/user/hockeybub89/ <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:888250133] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote>Can we please change Columbus Day? He does not deserve to be one of the few people to have a national holiday in this country. He was a shithead by 1492 standards, never set foot in the US and destroyed indigenous people. He's Andrew Jackson, but older and not even American. I don't care if it's a tradition now. Revisions of history are only bad if they take us farther from the truth. Our glorification of Columbus was built on bad information and lies. Like with Confederate statues, we are clarifying history, not hiding it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MaxEffingBemis 10/11/17 5:34:52 PM #48:	VectorChaos posted... Eat More Beef posted... fenderbender321 posted... EyeWontBeFooled posted... fenderbender321 posted... Columbus is recognized as a significant historical figure because his voyage to the American continents significantly changed the course of history. It doesn't matter if he was right or wrong about where he was going or who the people were. Yes, let's venerate a man who was either complicit or outright participated in genocide. History should only remember him as a monster, but that isn't happening. I don't remember anyone saying "let's celebrate the fact that Columbus killed Native Americans!" It was always about the discovery of the Americas. Yes, he wasn't the first, but his discovery was the catalyst to what led to the creation of the USA. See, I get that. I've never once heard someone say "We celebrate Colombus because he murdered a shit ton of people." Just cause dude was a monster and an idiot doesn't mean you should erase the good that he's done. Also, it's a day off. Who doesn't like that? >Implying the people who did this have jobs The only people that ever get this day off are people that work at banks. Its a bank holiday. I work a 9-5 and I sure as hell dont get this day off --- She took pity on me, horizontally, but most likely because of my band <cite>MaxEffingBemis posted [p:888250248] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>VectorChaos posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Eat More Beef posted...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>EyeWontBeFooled posted...</cite> <quote><cite>fenderbender321 posted...</cite> <quote>Columbus is recognized as a significant historical figure because his voyage to the American continents significantly changed the course of history. It doesn't matter if he was right or wrong about where he was going or who the people were.</quote> Yes, let's venerate a man who was either complicit or outright participated in genocide. History should only remember him as a monster, but that isn't happening.</quote> I don't remember anyone saying "let's celebrate the fact that Columbus killed Native Americans!" It was always about the discovery of the Americas. Yes, he wasn't the first, but his discovery was the catalyst to what led to the creation of the USA.</quote> See, I get that. I've never once heard someone say "We celebrate Colombus because he murdered a shit ton of people." Just cause dude was a monster and an idiot doesn't mean you should erase the good that he's done. Also, it's a day off. Who doesn't like that?</quote> >Implying the people who did this have jobs</quote> The only people that ever get this day off are people that work at banks. Its a bank holiday. I work a 9-5 and I sure as hell dont get this day off</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Joeydollaz 10/11/17 5:35:09 PM #49:	hockeybub89 posted... Can we please change Columbus Day? He does not deserve to be one of the few people to have a national holiday in this country. He was a shithead by 1492 standards, never set foot in the US and destroyed indigenous people. He's Andrew Jackson, but older and not even American. I don't care if it's a tradition now. Revisions of history are only bad if they take us farther from the truth. Our glorification of Columbus was built on bad information and lies. Like with Confederate statues, we are clarifying history, not hiding it. Did you watch the Assassin's Creed Movie?, he saved the world from the Evil Templars --- YEAR OF 4 <cite>Joeydollaz posted [p:888250262] in Christophe... [t:75866903]...</cite> <quote><cite>hockeybub89 posted...</cite> <quote>Can we please change Columbus Day? He does not deserve to be one of the few people to have a national holiday in this country. He was a shithead by 1492 standards, never set foot in the US and destroyed indigenous people. He's Andrew Jackson, but older and not even American. I don't care if it's a tradition now. Revisions of history are only bad if they take us farther from the truth. Our glorification of Columbus was built on bad information and lies. Like with Confederate statues, we are clarifying history, not hiding it.</quote> Did you watch the Assassin's Creed Movie?, he saved the world from the Evil Templars</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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