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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe Ku Klux Klan opens its door to Jews, homosexuals and black people in bizarre recruitment drive
I thought this was satire at first. Please note that they still are excluding a number of groups they hate.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2828425/The-Ku-Klux-Klan-opens-door-Jews-black-people-homosexuals-new-recruits-wear-white-robes-hats.html
It's a white supremacist organisation notorious for homophobic and racist violence, including the lynchings of black people.
But the Ku Klux Klan is now looking to diversify and increase its membership to include Jews, black people, homosexuals and those of Hispanic origin with a re-branding as 'the new Klan'.
All those wanting to join the extreme right-wing group will still have to wear the white robes, masks and conical hats and take part in rituals, according to founder John Abarr..... more
NoJusticeNoPeace
(5,018 posts)The two want to form into one and to do that they have to appear less violent and exclusive
I suspect their new main target will be immigrants.
Skidmore
(37,364 posts)FarPoint
(12,368 posts)Apparently something prompted the KKK to fake looking fair and balanced. Some may even respond to the invitation... But, how will they be treated? My imagination runs rampant.
4139
(1,893 posts)no_hypocrisy
(46,104 posts)Segami
(14,923 posts)"....who are interested.......Your membership initiation location will take place deep, deep inside the southern backwood forrests commencing between midnight and 6am........please keep this membership invite secret and make sure you leave your cell at home and that NO ONE KNOWS your whereabouts... Each newbie must bring their own 10' rope. Dress very lightly!
Skidmore
(37,364 posts)These guys are getting old, fat, and lazy.
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madamesilverspurs
(15,803 posts)And every bit as sincere as the "showers" at Auschwitz.
Gothmog
(145,242 posts)This makes no sense to me
Cerridwen
(13,258 posts)When none apply; they claim they aren't racist/hateful/bigoted as they "welcome" "everyone."
"It's not our fault they didn't want to join."
Then they claim they are the victims of a smear campaign.
The bully becomes the "victim" and the bullied becomes the "bad guy."
Fairly common mind-fuck tactic used as propaganda fodder.
Joe Johns
(91 posts)I guess they don't like the "liberal" new pope.