As we celebrate Independence Day from 1776, we should also
learn a new number: 1488 (also known as 8814). These numbers are codes from the
growing circle of Alt-Right, Neo-Nazi thugs who have found a national voice in
Donald Trump. The ADL explains:
1488 is a combination of two popular white supremacist
numeric symbols. The first symbol is 14, which is shorthand for the "14
Words" slogan: "We must secure the existence of our people and a
future for white children." The second is 88, which stands for "Heil
Hitler" (H being the 8th letter of the alphabet). Together, the numbers
form a general endorsement of white supremacy and its beliefs. As such, they
are ubiquitous within the white supremacist movement - as graffiti, in graphics
and tattoos, even in screen names and e-mail addresses, such as
aryanprincess1488@hate.net. Some white
supremacists will even price racist merchandise, such as t-shirts or compact
discs, for $14.88.
The symbol is most commonly written as 1488 or 14/88, but
variations such as 14-88 or 8814 are also common.
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