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2008-09-17 Home Front: Politix

As rumors swirl around campus about whom might be protesting on campus during the debate, the Mississippi White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan confirmed they will be here, but not as demonstrators.

The Klansmen will be "invisible," trying to blend in just as anyone else, the emperor of the MWK said in an e-mail. The emperor wrote, "The Mississippi White Knights will have officers and Klansmen on hand for the presidential debate on September 26, 2008. Our people will be in Oxford and on the campus 'invisible.' That means our people won't be in regalia or demonstrating. So, I guess you'll just have to guess which of the people present are Klansmen.

"Please feel free to contact me if you have any other questions about the Mississippi White Knights.
"....not that we'll answer them or anything. (see below)"
'NON SILBA SED ANTHAR'

Emperor, Mississippi White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan."

The e-mail came from the address, emperor@mississippiwhiteknights.com, but the sender would not identify himself nor respond to more questions.

The Latin words, "Non silba sed anthar," translate to: "Not for oneself but for others," a motto the Klan has used since the 19th century.

Executive assistant to the Chancellor Andy Mullins heard the rumors three weeks ago but said Thursday that no one had applied for a permit to demonstrate.

However, groups who want to protest on debate day will not have to apply for permits with the university, Vice Chancellor for University Relations Gloria Kellum, said. The U.S. Secret Service has designated the band practice field behind the Music Building, formally Scruggs Hall, for those who want to stage protests, Kellum said.

The university is entirely a "free-speech zone," but people are encouraged to go to "speakers corners" to talk, university attorney Lee Tyner said. The corners are located at the flagpole in the Circle and in the area between the Union and the Grove.

Posted by Atomic Conspiracy 2008-09-17 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11130 views ] Top

#1 So there is no story here other than the media whipped up a Klan boogey man. They didn't pull permits, they won't be demonstrating, and we don't even know how many followers (if any) this guy has. But the invisible boogeyman will be there. Be afraid, be very afraid.

Posted by Betty Grating2215 2008-09-17 00:47|| 2008-09-17 00:47|| Front Page Top

#2 Sooo, if I'm reading this correctly, there's going to be some racists there, but they won't be telling anyome they are?

Same could be said for just about any meeting anywhere. Hell, I bet Obama has given speeches at union meetings with more racists.

Posted by Mike N. 2008-09-17 00:58|| 2008-09-17 00:58|| Front Page Top

#3 Really, really off topic, ----

Betty -- I just want to be sure -- that you get credit for that dropping of the ATodd bomb comment yesterday!

The other day in CO -- Sarah used some sentence in which she said, "guys and gals," the audience responded loudly to that.

Now, the guys have Sarah, the gals have First Dude. He really doesn't like First Dude, Greta questioned him pretty good on that, wants Todd -- he ain't gonna git his wish!

ATodd Bomb --- yea.............

Posted by Sherry">Sherry 2008-09-17 01:03|| 2008-09-17 01:03|| Front Page Top

#4 dropping of the ATodd bomb comment yesterday! lol! Thanks.

It just seemed appropriate after watching that youtube of the Democratic War Room.

Posted by Betty Grating2215 2008-09-17 03:09|| 2008-09-17 03:09|| Front Page Top

#5 Is you is or is you ain't my constituency?

/channeling Homer Stokes

Posted by Alaska Paul in Tok, AK 2008-09-17 03:43|| 2008-09-17 03:43|| Front Page Top

#6 the Klan will have represntatives disguised as high rank Democrats.

Posted by JFM">JFM 2008-09-17 05:29|| 2008-09-17 05:29|| Front Page Top

#7 Sen. Byrd dropping bye?

Posted by Halliburton - Idiot Suppression Division 2008-09-17 12:33|| 2008-09-17 12:33|| Front Page Top

#8 Sen Byrd Dropping...

Heh thats funny.

Posted by BrerRabbit 2008-09-17 12:38|| 2008-09-17 12:38|| Front Page Top

#9 Apparently, they will be bringing their kids along, too.

Posted by anonymous5089 2008-09-17 17:38|| 2008-09-17 17:38|| Front Page Top

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