Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 13:11     Subject: Re:"Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
Anonymous wrote:They had the nerve to state that they couldn't find anyone opposed, when in actuality, they didn't ask anyone. All they would have had to do was drive down Ranger Road, where every other house sports a Save Ranger Road sign, but no.


At least in the Post coverage, they didn't say they couldn't find anyone. They said they couldn't get (m)any name change opponents to speak with them.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 12:32     Subject: "Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
Yes I hope they change them. It's a small thing. But I hope they change them. Those you live on those streets, in that area, and in Fairfax City in general, should want it to happen. Your area will be more desirable and I bet the very people unhappy with change would also love the benefit maximizing property values.

That's how it happens ~ more people consider it a highly desirable area.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 12:15     Subject: "Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
Anonymous wrote:What are they going to change them to?

There was the renaming of Jefferson Davis Highway in Alexandria and later Arlington to Richmond Highway, continuing its name into Fairfax.

Then there is just more hate to settle scores and let people know who is really in charge. Examples include any renaming on the opposite spectrum of race (still race/racist based messaging), political figures and people with no connection to the region, etc.

Streets renamed during particular periods such as the 1920s, 1950s and 1960s, should just revert back to what they were before.

Anything newer than that should get a letter or number, and be tabled for 20 years, until people grow up and don’t instinctively want to commit the same crime.


Reminds me of tge Gilmore Girls episode where tgey decided to revert to historical street names and ended up with Sores and Boils Alley.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 12:09     Subject: Re:"Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
They had the nerve to state that they couldn't find anyone opposed, when in actuality, they didn't ask anyone. All they would have had to do was drive down Ranger Road, where every other house sports a Save Ranger Road sign, but no.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 11:41     Subject: Re:"Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
Anonymous wrote:


I DGAF. But if you think people will confuse your sentiments with a street name you are a fool. If you drive a Bronco, are you a horse?


No, obviously I'm a cowboy


A+ response, you win
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 11:27     Subject: "Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
Anonymous wrote:The incoming recession will give people something legitimate to worry about for a change. This kind of crap is what happens with 14 years of unadulterated economic growth and no accountability


What do you mean "you people?" Do you mean patriotic Americans who no longer wish to honor traitors to the United States?
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 11:21     Subject: "Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
The incoming recession will give people something legitimate to worry about for a change. This kind of crap is what happens with 14 years of unadulterated economic growth and no accountability
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 10:17     Subject: "Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
Anonymous wrote:Goodbye Mosby’s Woods. Goodbye Fairfax HS Rebels. Goodbye Lee Highway.


Does any other country honor evil traitors like this? Does Germany have a Moltke Highway?
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 10:13     Subject: "Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
Anonymous wrote:The street name hurt my feelings. Fragility indeed.


The desire to no longer honor traitors to the United States hurts my feelings. Fragility, indeed.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 09:35     Subject: Re:"Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
Anonymous wrote:Why?
Just leave them. They are hurting anyone.

Scarlet? are you kidding me??



+1. It's beyond absurd at this point
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 08:11     Subject: "Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
Anonymous wrote:The street name hurt my feelings. Fragility indeed.


The street names honor traitors. That hurts my patriotism.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 08:08     Subject: "Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
The street name hurt my feelings. Fragility indeed.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 08:00     Subject: "Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
"McNeill's Rangers was an independent Confederate military force commissioned under the Partisan Ranger Act (1862) by the Confederate Congress during the American Civil War. The 210 man unit (equivalent to a small or under-strength battalion) was formed from Company E of the 18th Virginia Cavalry and the First Virginia Partisan Rangers (62nd Virginia Mounted Infantry). After the repeal of the Act on February 17, 1864, McNeill's Rangers was one of two partisan forces allowed to continue operation, the other being 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry (Mosby's Raiders)." wikipedia
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 07:48     Subject: "Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
Goodbye Mosby’s Woods. Goodbye Fairfax HS Rebels. Goodbye Lee Highway.
Anonymous
Post 06/16/2022 07:46     Subject: Re:"Confederate" street names in Fairfax to be changed?
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Curious if any of the people in this thread are actually in the affected neighborhood. The people I know in that neighborhood don't object to changing. If others do, there is a public meeting coming up.

It's absolutely a property value concern (buyers will not choose to buy on Confederate Ln if they can go elsewhere) and a concern about being presumed racist because of what your street name is.



When we first moved down here, we had an apartment on Jefferson Davis highway and hating having to give our address


You and the PP are idiots. Cheers.


Why are you so invested in naming streets after traitors to the United States?


I DGAF. But if you think people will confuse your sentiments with a street name you are a fool. If you drive a Bronco, are you a horse?


No, but I support the Denver football team 🤪