Key West preserving Confederate monument. (I wrote about this in my Running the Blockade blog today.)
Confederate Flag thief nabbed by Florida police.
Georgia state flag's Confederate 'Stars and Bars' design avoids controversy.
Confederate Flag about slavery-- period!
Jon Anderson: Confederate Flag an affront to many.
Lone black student 'doesn't mind' flag. (New Zealand)
Letter: SCV worthy of pride.
Reader view: Is there an honorable Confederate Flag?
Why is it ok to fly the Rainbow Flag when the Confederate Flag has to go? From the LiveWire.
Also from the LiveWire: "The 'Dukes of Hazzard Has Been on TV for 36 years. You weren't offended until liberals told you to be."
Confederate Flag Wielding neighbor Causes Tensions in Rosedale.
Is Mississippi Ready to Pull the Confederate Emblem From State Flag?
--Old Secesh
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Still Waiting for the Public Outcry and Backlash Against the Blacks and Gays
Yesterday I wrote about the two murders that took place in Virginia where a black man killed two white reporters and wounded a white person they were interviewing. We all know what happened after the idiot murdered the people in Charleston with the major attacks on Confederate heritage.
To be fair and right, we should now be having a similar attack on black racist groups and institutions as well as the gay flag.
I am still waiting, but have not heard a thing about public outrage.
I do not see any difference between the two situations.
What Is Good for the Goose Is Also Good for the Gander. --Old Secesh
To be fair and right, we should now be having a similar attack on black racist groups and institutions as well as the gay flag.
I am still waiting, but have not heard a thing about public outrage.
I do not see any difference between the two situations.
What Is Good for the Goose Is Also Good for the Gander. --Old Secesh
Lincoln Funeral Train Replica in North Carolina
From the August 28, 2015, WBTV (NC). The replica funeral train and Leviathan locomotive are in Spencer, N.C., this weekend at the North Carolina Transportation Museum.
There will be a weekend full of Civil War re-enactments, music, living history, tours, sutlers and more August 28-30.
--Old Secesh
There will be a weekend full of Civil War re-enactments, music, living history, tours, sutlers and more August 28-30.
--Old Secesh
The Confederacy Under Attack-- Part 30
Julianne Moore petitions to change high school named after Confederate general. (J.E.B. High School in Virginia)
Confederate Flag is a Symbol of History and Heritage.
New Orleans group to discuss future of Confederate monuments.
The Perfect Replacement for the Confederate Flag. A flag with blue stars over picture of Burt Reynolds as the Bandit. (from the Deadspin site)
Hidden Confederate memorials up for debate at local church. St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, where Lee and Davis worshipped and were members.
Walpole School Committee Apologizes for resident's Confederate Flag. (On private property near the high school The school is nicknamed the Rebels.
Poll" More Virginians see Confederate battle flag as symbol of heritage than racism.
--Old Secesh
Confederate Flag is a Symbol of History and Heritage.
New Orleans group to discuss future of Confederate monuments.
The Perfect Replacement for the Confederate Flag. A flag with blue stars over picture of Burt Reynolds as the Bandit. (from the Deadspin site)
Hidden Confederate memorials up for debate at local church. St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Richmond, where Lee and Davis worshipped and were members.
Walpole School Committee Apologizes for resident's Confederate Flag. (On private property near the high school The school is nicknamed the Rebels.
Poll" More Virginians see Confederate battle flag as symbol of heritage than racism.
--Old Secesh
Friday, August 28, 2015
The Horrible Murders in Virginia: Waiting for the Backlash
Yesterday's news of the reporter and cameraman being killed in Virginia raises the question of whether there will be a huge backlash against certain groups.
The two killed were white as was the badly wounded white person they were interviewing. The murderer was black and I also hear he was gay.
To me this is a racist killing, well two killings. I expect there to be as much anger as developed after the Charleston murders. If all things Confederate can come under attack because of the racist killings there, surely it will happen because of the racist killings in Virginia.
This time the hate spewing forth should go against something blacks and gays hold dear. Perhaps any of the black racist groups like the NAACP, Black College Fund or BET and definitely black use of the "N" word and the objectionable lyrics in rap music. Maybe the gay flag should be banned as many find it objectionable.
If the Confederate Flag and statues can come under such public attack, it only makes sense that the action of one individual, like the one individual in Charleston, should bring about a similar reaction.
Let's Be Fair About This Thing. I'll Be Waiting and Holding My Breath. --Old Secesh
The two killed were white as was the badly wounded white person they were interviewing. The murderer was black and I also hear he was gay.
To me this is a racist killing, well two killings. I expect there to be as much anger as developed after the Charleston murders. If all things Confederate can come under attack because of the racist killings there, surely it will happen because of the racist killings in Virginia.
This time the hate spewing forth should go against something blacks and gays hold dear. Perhaps any of the black racist groups like the NAACP, Black College Fund or BET and definitely black use of the "N" word and the objectionable lyrics in rap music. Maybe the gay flag should be banned as many find it objectionable.
If the Confederate Flag and statues can come under such public attack, it only makes sense that the action of one individual, like the one individual in Charleston, should bring about a similar reaction.
Let's Be Fair About This Thing. I'll Be Waiting and Holding My Breath. --Old Secesh
The Confederacy Under Attack-- Part 29
Awesome Kids Get On Camera and Fight Confederate Flag. (They even went so far as to call the Second national Confederate Flag as representing white supremacy because of all the white on it.)
Dallas NAACP Wants to Remove Confederate Statues From Public Property in Dallas.
State scrubs Confederate holidays from official calendar. (Georgia)
Vero Beach student under investigation for ripping Confederate Flag from classmate's truck.
Letter: Confederate Flag belongs in museum.
Preservation group to hold forum on alternatives to removing Confederate monuments.
North Fort Myers High School student kicked off campus for Confederate Flag.
Editorial: Walton's unwanted notoriety. (Walton County, Florida's Confederate Flag)
Appeals court: Sons of Confederate Veterans chapter can sue Memphis over park renaming.
--Old Secesh
Dallas NAACP Wants to Remove Confederate Statues From Public Property in Dallas.
State scrubs Confederate holidays from official calendar. (Georgia)
Vero Beach student under investigation for ripping Confederate Flag from classmate's truck.
Letter: Confederate Flag belongs in museum.
Preservation group to hold forum on alternatives to removing Confederate monuments.
North Fort Myers High School student kicked off campus for Confederate Flag.
Editorial: Walton's unwanted notoriety. (Walton County, Florida's Confederate Flag)
Appeals court: Sons of Confederate Veterans chapter can sue Memphis over park renaming.
--Old Secesh
Thursday, August 27, 2015
The Confederacy Under Attack-- Part 28
I'm sure many local papers don't carry this much about the Confederate Flag. I know the Chicago Tribune, to which I subscribe, only rarely runs anything about it. But when you look at it on a larger arena, it IS a big thing.
Here are some more Google, Yahoo Alerts.
Confederate Flag Controversy.
Milton divided on Confederate Flag removal.
At Hurley High (Va.) Confederate Battle Flag is everywhere and means everything.
Confederate monuments.
Students, school disagree on Confederate t-shirts.
Appeals Court keeps alive Confederate Parks renaming challenge.
Confederate Flag dispute comes up at Maryland heights council meeting.
--Old Secesh
Here are some more Google, Yahoo Alerts.
Confederate Flag Controversy.
Milton divided on Confederate Flag removal.
At Hurley High (Va.) Confederate Battle Flag is everywhere and means everything.
Confederate monuments.
Students, school disagree on Confederate t-shirts.
Appeals Court keeps alive Confederate Parks renaming challenge.
Confederate Flag dispute comes up at Maryland heights council meeting.
--Old Secesh
The Confederacy Under Attack-- Part 27
Group seeks common ground in Confederate fountain debate (Montana)
Schools ban Confederate Flags.
Coon: Sticker in Police Locker Room Prompts Investigation (Dallas)
Letter: Fly the flag high or not at all.
Rebel flag does symbolize slavery.
School board member rebuked for Confederate Flag Facebook. (Louisiana)
Aiken County school policy does not ban Confederate Flag specifically.
Bill proposes removing Confederate Flags from public buildings in Florida.
Why a neighbor took down the Confederate Flag.
Lawsuit filed against city to stop removal of Confederate memorial.
Reckon the War "Ain't" Over. --Old Secesh
Schools ban Confederate Flags.
Coon: Sticker in Police Locker Room Prompts Investigation (Dallas)
Letter: Fly the flag high or not at all.
Rebel flag does symbolize slavery.
School board member rebuked for Confederate Flag Facebook. (Louisiana)
Aiken County school policy does not ban Confederate Flag specifically.
Bill proposes removing Confederate Flags from public buildings in Florida.
Why a neighbor took down the Confederate Flag.
Lawsuit filed against city to stop removal of Confederate memorial.
Reckon the War "Ain't" Over. --Old Secesh
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
The Confederacy Under Attack-- Part 26
William and Mary Removes Confederate Symbols From Wren, College Mace. A plaque honoring men from the college who fought for the Confederacy in the Wren Building and an emblem containing a Confederate Flag on College Mace.
Vandals Strike UNC's 'Silent Sam' Yet Again.
Why Nathan Deal erased Confederate Memorial Day.
Lawsuit filed to keep Confederate monument in park. (Birmingham, Alabama)
Sons of Confederate Veterans not welcome to use Lee Chapel, Washington & Lee University says.
Sen. Thompson files bill to ban Confederate Flags from public buildings (Florida)
Man Shown in Video Charged With Stealing Confederate Flag.
Confederate battle flag supporters to rally at Minnesota Capitol.
--Old Secesh
Vandals Strike UNC's 'Silent Sam' Yet Again.
Why Nathan Deal erased Confederate Memorial Day.
Lawsuit filed to keep Confederate monument in park. (Birmingham, Alabama)
Sons of Confederate Veterans not welcome to use Lee Chapel, Washington & Lee University says.
Sen. Thompson files bill to ban Confederate Flags from public buildings (Florida)
Man Shown in Video Charged With Stealing Confederate Flag.
Confederate battle flag supporters to rally at Minnesota Capitol.
--Old Secesh
The Confederacy Under Attack-- Part 25
Headlines from Google and Yahoo Searches.
Confederate Flag Debate: California Lawmakers Urge Other states to Remove Southern Symbols In Assembly Resolution.
Consider North Carolina's Anti-Confederate Heritage, Too. (Mentions the five Confederate monuments on the Capitol grounds.)
Washington Post Writers Defends LGBT Flag From Confederate Comparison.
Celebrities Demand Removal of Confederate Symbol From Mississippi Flag. (Mississippi natives Morgan Freeman and Jimmy Buffett. I guess its time to turn in my Parrot Head membership.)
6 Other state flags: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee, contain Confederate symbols, but only the Mississippi flag incorporates the whole Confederate Flag (which it incorporated in 1894 (before the Civil Rights Movement).
--Old Secesh
Confederate Flag Debate: California Lawmakers Urge Other states to Remove Southern Symbols In Assembly Resolution.
Consider North Carolina's Anti-Confederate Heritage, Too. (Mentions the five Confederate monuments on the Capitol grounds.)
Washington Post Writers Defends LGBT Flag From Confederate Comparison.
Celebrities Demand Removal of Confederate Symbol From Mississippi Flag. (Mississippi natives Morgan Freeman and Jimmy Buffett. I guess its time to turn in my Parrot Head membership.)
6 Other state flags: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee, contain Confederate symbols, but only the Mississippi flag incorporates the whole Confederate Flag (which it incorporated in 1894 (before the Civil Rights Movement).
--Old Secesh
Monumental Battles Brew Over Confederate Symbols-- Part 4: New Orleans
Dozens of New Orleanians spoke at hearings and showed the divisive elements of the statue controversy.
Ashley Merlin, author of "Statuesque New Orleans said, "I urge the city to keep the statues where they are currently located," and said that the city should include interpretive plaques and make the statues a part of a walking tour.
The statues of Lee and of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Judy Reese Morse, deputy mayor for citywide initiatives, criticized the ideology that caused the statues to be erected in the first place: "By relocating these structures, we have the opportunity to change the narrative from the Lost Cause to the story of the new New Orleans, where a diversity of opinions and people can come together and collectively shape what we are."
--Old Secesh
Ashley Merlin, author of "Statuesque New Orleans said, "I urge the city to keep the statues where they are currently located," and said that the city should include interpretive plaques and make the statues a part of a walking tour.
The statues of Lee and of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard are on the National Register of Historic Places.
Judy Reese Morse, deputy mayor for citywide initiatives, criticized the ideology that caused the statues to be erected in the first place: "By relocating these structures, we have the opportunity to change the narrative from the Lost Cause to the story of the new New Orleans, where a diversity of opinions and people can come together and collectively shape what we are."
--Old Secesh
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Monumental Battles Brew Over Confederate Symbols-- Part 3: And Now, New Orleans
The Sons of Confederate Veterans said the university's decision to relocate the statues without approval from the Texas Legislature and State Preservation Board or Texas Historical Commission is illegal. But, the University of Texas replies it has that authority to do this on their campus.
In New Orleans it is a similar thing. Mayor Mitch Landrieu called on city officials to remove four Confederate statues after the Charleston murders.
Last week, two New Orleans city commissioners recommended the removal of the four statues as part of a 60-day period of discussions about the topic. This caused Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal to get involved.
He opposes removing them and has instructed his staff to look into the Heritage Act to determine its legality.
--Old Secesh
In New Orleans it is a similar thing. Mayor Mitch Landrieu called on city officials to remove four Confederate statues after the Charleston murders.
Last week, two New Orleans city commissioners recommended the removal of the four statues as part of a 60-day period of discussions about the topic. This caused Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal to get involved.
He opposes removing them and has instructed his staff to look into the Heritage Act to determine its legality.
--Old Secesh
Monday, August 24, 2015
Monumental Battles Brew Over Confederate Symbols-- Part 2: The SCV Versus Univ. of Texas
The Jefferson Davis statue at the University of Texas is scheduled to become a part of an educational exhibit at the Briscoe Center for American History. A statue of President Woodrow Wilson will also be relocated.
But a spokesman for the Sons of Confederate Veterans says the decision to remove the Davis statue within 72 hours had not given the group time to investigate the university's legal authority to do it.
"These statues have stood in place for 82 years and we are a little concerned about the speed that the university has decided to relocate them. The Briscoe Center won't be ready to receive the statue for 18 months, so what's the hurry?"
Well, I'd have to say it is jump on the ant-Confederate band wagon, the thing to do these days.
--Old Secesh
But a spokesman for the Sons of Confederate Veterans says the decision to remove the Davis statue within 72 hours had not given the group time to investigate the university's legal authority to do it.
"These statues have stood in place for 82 years and we are a little concerned about the speed that the university has decided to relocate them. The Briscoe Center won't be ready to receive the statue for 18 months, so what's the hurry?"
Well, I'd have to say it is jump on the ant-Confederate band wagon, the thing to do these days.
--Old Secesh
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Monumental Battles Brew Over Confederate Symbols-- Part 1: The Battle in Louisiana and Texas
From the August 20, 2015, Chicago Tribune by Natalie Schachar.
The national debate over the Confederate Flag and symbols has boiled over into Louisiana and Texas.
At issue are statues of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and President Jefferson Davis among others.
Historians, civil rights leaders and public officials have argued over the place of Confederate symbols ever since the June murders in Charleston which caused the Confederate Flag on the South Carolina Capitol grounds to be removed.
Now officials at the University of Texas in Austin say they will delay plans to relocate a statue of Davis after the Sons of Confederate Veterans requested a temporary restraining order in a state district court.
That decision came a day after the university announced they would move the statue from the center of campus, but allow the statues of Lee and other Confederate leaders to remain.
A hard Time to Be a Confederate. --Old Secesh
The national debate over the Confederate Flag and symbols has boiled over into Louisiana and Texas.
At issue are statues of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and President Jefferson Davis among others.
Historians, civil rights leaders and public officials have argued over the place of Confederate symbols ever since the June murders in Charleston which caused the Confederate Flag on the South Carolina Capitol grounds to be removed.
Now officials at the University of Texas in Austin say they will delay plans to relocate a statue of Davis after the Sons of Confederate Veterans requested a temporary restraining order in a state district court.
That decision came a day after the university announced they would move the statue from the center of campus, but allow the statues of Lee and other Confederate leaders to remain.
A hard Time to Be a Confederate. --Old Secesh
Friday, August 21, 2015
The Confederacy Under Attack-- Part 24
"Muslin-Free" gun shop teams with George Zimmerman to sell Confederate Flag prints.
Mississippi flag change? State unlikely to remove Confederate Flag soon.
Confederate flag displays banned in schools in Charleston (SC). Students can't wear Confederate Flag jewelry, clothing, and cannot be displayed on vehicles driven to school.
Confederate Flag spotted atop Asheville construction crane.
Teen says man pointed gun at him because of rebel flag on truck.
Lawsuit seeks return of Confederate Flag at last capital (of the Confederacy) at Danville, Virginia.
Confederate Flags to fly inside Fort Sumter near Charleston.
Jindal Wants to Block removal of Confederate statues in Louisiana.
--Old Secesh
Mississippi flag change? State unlikely to remove Confederate Flag soon.
Confederate flag displays banned in schools in Charleston (SC). Students can't wear Confederate Flag jewelry, clothing, and cannot be displayed on vehicles driven to school.
Confederate Flag spotted atop Asheville construction crane.
Teen says man pointed gun at him because of rebel flag on truck.
Lawsuit seeks return of Confederate Flag at last capital (of the Confederacy) at Danville, Virginia.
Confederate Flags to fly inside Fort Sumter near Charleston.
Jindal Wants to Block removal of Confederate statues in Louisiana.
--Old Secesh
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