What traditionally has been termed a “race riot” has also been called a massacre, rebellion, revolt, race war, and coup d’etat. The events of November 10, 1898, in Wilmington constitute a landmark in North Carolina history. Over a century later some details are still in question. The number of casualties, for example, range from the coroner’s fourteen to unconfirmed reports of scores or even hundreds of deaths. The 2006 official state report settled upon “as many as sixty.” All of the reported victims were black. The event marked the climax of the white supremacy campaign of 1898 and a turning point in the state’s history. Restriction on black voting followed soon thereon marking the onset of the Jim Crow era of segregation.
Alfred Moore Waddell, a former Confederate officer and U.S. Congressman, in the days preceding the election of 1898 called for the removal of the Republicans and Populists then in power in Wilmington and proposed in a speech at Thalian Hall that the white citizens, if necessary, “choke the Cape Fear with carcasses.” What had particularly incensed Waddell and others was the publication in August of an editorial in the Daily Record, a local black-owned newspaper. Alex Manly (1866-1944), the editor, charged that “poor white men are careless in the matter of protecting their women” and that “our experience among poor white people in the country teaches us that women of that race are not any more particular in the matter of clandestine meetings with colored men than the white men with colored women.” The sexually charged editorial, reprinted across the state, provided Democrats with an issue to inflame racial tensions as Election Day approached. Yet the day passed without notable incident.
At 8:00 A.M. two days later about 500 white men assembled at the armory of the Wilmington Light Infantry and, after several others declined, Waddell took on the task of leading them to the Daily Record office in Free Love Hall four blocks south of Seventh Street between Nun and Church Streets. The crowd swelled to perhaps 2,000 as they moved across town. Manly, in the meantime, had fled the city, as had numerous other blacks in expectation of violence. The mob invaded the building, a fire broke out, and the top floor of the building was consumed. The crowd posed for photographs in front of the burned-out frame. Within hours violence had spread to other parts of the city.
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History repeats itself and for those who do not know (or do not want to remember), they are doomed because of their ignorance. Sometimes history repeats and sometimes it is a reversed repeat as we see today. The above history concerning the Wilmington insurrection by white Democrats who forcefully removed a Republic government and killed an unknown number of blacks in 1898 should never be forgotten. Especially since there were no arrests or repercussions.
Fast forward to today and the party of Lincoln is vilified as Nazis and racists. For those who are willing to listen to the truth, please do some research and then do some heartfelt reflection of what your children’s future will be.
David DeGerolamo
The “Party of Lincoln” was corrupt from the very beginning, socialist German immigrants formed the original Republican Party.
That is an historical truth too many wish to ignore.
30 seconds of Google makes you incorrect.
SNIP The first anti-Nebraska local meeting where “Republican” was suggested as a name for a new anti-slavery party was held in a Ripon, Wisconsin schoolhouse on March 20, 1854.[14] The first statewide convention that formed a platform and nominated candidates under the Republican name was held near Jackson, Michigan, on July 6, 1854. At that convention, the party opposed the expansion of slavery into new territories and selected a statewide slate of candidates.[15] The Midwest took the lead in forming state Republican Party tickets; apart from St. Louis and a few areas adjacent to free states, there were no efforts to organize the Party in the southern states.[16][17]
On September 20, 1854 a “People’s Convention” was held in Aurora, IL at the First Congregational Church to discuss slavery. L.D. Brady was elected chairman of that first Republican convention.
SNIP German Socialist Party / Founded
1918
Maybe you should check your facts, sir.
Michael: Get a hold of this book: RED REPUBLICANS AND LINCOLN’S MARXISTS. I am not disputing your facts. I am well aware of the Ripon Society and the early efforts to abolish slavery. Have you read any of the books about Lincoln written by Dr. Thomas DiLorenzo? He sheds a lot of light on this mercantilist totalitarian man who forever changed the relationship with the states and Mordor-On-The-Potomac.
Friend, like the making of sausage, politics are seldom clean nor pretty examined in detail.
Single source points of view, sometimes disguised as many sources as possible until you examine them and find they wrote repeats of their source isn’t hard to find.
I could find “evidence” that Martians built the Pyramids if I so sought.
TDS folks have all the evidence they need to do TDS about Trump and MAGA. Its mostly feelings disguised as “facts” but..
LOOK AT WHAT A MAN DOES NOT WHAT HE SAYS for the truth if he’s a good neighbor or not.
True. I look at what Lincoln did. And I look at what his minions, Sherman and Sheridan did afterwards. The genocide of Southern women and children was not enough. From 1865 on, they, along with that arrogant psychopath Custer, wiped out the Native American tribes.
Slavery was a mortal sin, and the South has paid dearly for it ever since. Had Lincoln not been murdered; however, Black People would have been shipped abroad. That was the plan. Now, here we are, with 12% of the population of this corrupt, syphilitic-thinking country shoved down our throats through laws enacted by Mordor-On-The Potomac. If you live in a Blue Hive thank Lincoln and his collectivist descendants. And have a bug-out plan. Bleib ubrig.
While I hear you friend is there anybody in history that is with out sin in somebody’s eyes?
Washington sent military to extort taxes in the Whiskey Rebellion.
General McArthur used troops against the WW1 veterans asking for the promised bonus.
And so on.
German socialists/communists escaping the failed revolutions of 1848 manned Lincoln’s tyrannical hordes that invaded the Southern Nation. Marx wrote Lincoln approving letters.
The Republican party was formed as a big war, big government, Anti American party of atheists, socialists, and progressives. It hasn’t changed much. Sadly by the turn of the century, the Democrats joined them. Now we just have the Anti American Uniparty.
By 1853, 1/3rd of Wisconsin’s population was German. German socialists.
Snip Karl Marx and Abraham Lincoln exchanged letters at the end of the Civil War, with Marx writing on behalf of the International Working Men’s Association. Although they were divided by far more than the Atlantic Ocean, they agreed on the urgency of suppressing slavery and the cause of “free labor.”
So, what exactly was your point sir?
Pre-internet ideas were exchanged by letters. Today we can simply go find NC Renegade and exchange ideas.
Do you know really who your exchanging ideas with?
Marx supported the American Tyrant Lincoln in his war to destroy the free and sovereign Southern Nation.
When you have Karl Marx applauding your actions, you are not the good guy.
An opinion.
You would be surprised how welcome Marx was in most of the European leadership.
His bad boy reputation came several decades after Lincoln was dead.
History is always being rewritten to suit the current Thing.
Here in America Harris has been rewritten so often in the past few weeks they are stumbling over themselves and memory holing as fast as they can.
Be angry about the Civil War, that’s your choice.
I’m far more concerned about the CW 2.0 that seems nearby.
Thus my comment about not trusting words but to watch a man’s actions to show if he’s a good neighbor.
BTW l am almost half German by family.
Is that a problem?
The Impact of Low-Information Voting on Democracy
Understanding the Low-Information Voter
Low-information voters often base their voting decisions on fleeting media snapshots and soundbites rather than comprehensive research or in-depth understanding of political issues. This phenomenon isn’t new, echoing historical patterns where ignorance or selective memory adversely affects societal outcomes.
History’s Lessons:
“History repeats itself and for those who do not know (or do not want to remember), they are doomed because of their ignorance.”
Repetition and Reversal: History doesn’t just repeat; sometimes, it reverses, presenting us with situations where past lessons are ignored or forgotten. Today, we’re witnessing such a reversal with the rise of low-information voting.
The Characteristics of Low-Information Voting:
Lack of Depth: These voters often do not have the time, knowledge, intelligence, or skills to delve into the complexities of political agendas or the long-term implications of policy decisions.
Influence by Media: Their decisions are heavily swayed by media portrayal, focusing on catchy phrases or promises rather than substantive policy discussions.
Short-Term Focus: There’s a prevalent focus on immediate gratification. Promises of “free stuff” resonate more than discussions about sustainable economic policies or future governance.
Why It Matters:
Destructive Potential: Low-information voting can be more destructive than beneficial. Without understanding candidates’ histories or future plans, voters contribute to political landscapes that might not serve their long-term interests.
Lack of Accountability: When voters do not demand detailed policy explanations or accountability, candidates might bypass these responsibilities, leading to governance that lacks depth and foresight.
The Call to Action:
Educate: Both voters and candidates need to push for more educational content. Media should focus on delivering informative content that goes beyond soundbites.
Engage: Encourage community discussions, debates, and forums where voters can ask questions directly to candidates, fostering a more informed electorate.
Reflect: Take time to reflect on the historical impact of your vote. Understanding the past can guide better decision-making for the future.
In an era where information is abundant but often superficial, it’s crucial for the electorate to strive for a deeper understanding of political issues. Only then can democracy truly function for the betterment of all.
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