Liberal Seattle mayor says Lenin statue must go

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A small group of protesters — several wearing “Make America Great Again” caps from Republican President Donald Trump’s campaign — marched around a statue of Vladimir Lenin in Seattle on Wednesday and demanded its removal.

A day later, Democratic Mayor Ed Murray agreed the statue of the brutal Soviet dictator should be taken down, KCPQ-TV reported. According to MyNorthwest.com, he made an official request for its removal......

http://www.theblaze.com/news/2017/08/18/liberal-seattle-mayor-says-lenin-statue-must-go-one-day-after-trump-supporters-demand-its-removal/?utm_content=buffer0e5ac&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

[Weird Tolkienish Figure]

I'll give him credit at least.

Lenin was a guy who was directly responsible for probably thousands of deaths, maybe millions indirectly.

[dfwgator]

Let's just ban all statues and get it over with.

[driftdiver]

I'll give him credit at least.

Lenin was a guy who was directly responsible for probably thousands of deaths, maybe millions indirectly.

Probably?    Maybe?

Good grief his orders resulted in the deaths of millions

[NavyCanDo]

Before you offer praise to Seattles most far left mayor, read deeper into the story. He wants to remove all statues and monuments that may offend someone, including a confederate soldier memorial at a cemetary. Yes a lot of southeners moved to the northwest during the Alaska gold rush, and again during the dust bowl years, including my grandparents. Lots of CSA veterans buried here.