Category Archives: Confederate Flag

Romney on The Confederate Flag

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

While I would not advocate making the display of Confederate symbols into a national campaign issue, it is a very clear indication of how one views the people of The South, Southern heritage, and Southern culture. While Barack Hussein Obama … Continue reading →

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Confederate Independence Day – 150 Years of the CSA

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Today, February 22, 2012, marks 150 years since the beginning of the Confederate States of America. On February 22, 1862, Jefferson Finis Davis was inaugurated as President of the Confederate States of America, having been elected to that office on … Continue reading →

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Political Expediency

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Watching Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry repudiate the Confederate flag is one of the least-surprising events of this election season. Changing positions, turning away from those who were once supporters, and an embarrassing amount of dishonor are all part of … Continue reading →

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Respect for The Flag: We should know better – Why don’t we?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

This photo is said to be from the 2011 Reunion, South Carolina Division, SCV. Now, I understand that there is some historical precedent for writing on a Confederate flag, and I am certain that this was done from a lack … Continue reading →

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Why are Southern Americans still fighting the Civil War?

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Jason Chrisman

Why are Southern Americans still fighting the Civil War? Why do we still dwell in a place 150 years ago, yet still have the ambivalence to exist in modern times? Why can’t we just let it go? Are we still … Continue reading →

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