A slight correction about the Klan, while it was likely true of the first version of the Klan, the second was a multilevel marketing scam by racists to fleece other racists out of their money.
The robes were branded clothing, and the rings, and the white only vacation spots, and so much more.
The story of it all is somewhat funny, and very depressing. Mostly because it’s always the exact same story. A racist leader scamming their followers out of money while encouraging more racism.
Behind the Bastards did a multiple part episode on the Klan a while back, it’s worth a listen.
A slight correction about the Klan, while it was likely true of the first version of the Klan, the second was a multilevel marketing scam by racists to fleece other racists out of their money.
The robes were branded clothing, and the rings, and the white only vacation spots, and so much more.
The story of it all is somewhat funny, and very depressing. Mostly because it’s always the exact same story. A racist leader scamming their followers out of money while encouraging more racism.
Behind the Bastards did a multiple part episode on the Klan a while back, it’s worth a listen.
Cody Johnston singing the literal theme song from that iteration of the klan was something else…