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An interview with Jack Hunter, the changed of heart Southern Avenger


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An interview with Jack Hunter on his change of heart

Jack Hunter was an aide to Republican Presidential candidate Rand Paul. He helped Rand Paul write his book “The Tea Party Goes to Washington“. He resigned from Rand Paul’s staff when it was revealed that he was the Confederate Flag mask wearing Southern Avenger, the radio personality that espoused racist views on a local South Carolina station.

This week Jack Hunter penned a mea culpa in The Daily Beast titled “The ‘Southern Avenger’ Repents: I Was Wrong About the Confederate Flag”. His piece was the talk on just about every cable and broadcast news network. I read it and simply said I hope he really gets it and that was that.

I then watched Jack Hunter’s interview on All In with Chris Hayes. The bell went off in my head. I do not know Jack Hunter’s heart. All anyone can know going forward are his deeds. And if the reformed Southern Avenger who had a mindset that is still prevalent in this country can be a conduit for positive change, then I am willing to try.

Chris Hayes interviews Jack Hunter on All In

Jack Hunter is now the Editor at Rare.us. As a political operative, editor, and writer he has a platform from which he can atone, persuade, and educate. His recent writings reveal a good start. He went against the ill willed conservative response to the officer abuse of the 14 year old black girl in McKinney, Texas. One hopes Jack will continue to make his new enlightenment a cause célèbre and work within his domain to help heal and make a better country.

What do you think. Let’s talk about it.


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Jack Hunter – from Southern Avenger to Southern Atoner

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