Tag Archives: civility

Who Do We Honor?

Posted on October 13, 2013 by Stephen Clay McGehee

  “Where men are forbidden to honour a king, they honor millionaires, athletes, or film stars instead; even famous prostitutes or gangsters. For spiritual nature, like bodily nature, will be served; deny it food and it will gobble poison.” C. … Continue reading →

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Leaving The American Sector

Posted on January 28, 2013 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Checkpoint Charlie was “ground zero” of the Cold War. On one side was the Western culture known everywhere as “America”. On the other side was the world of razor wire and gun towers, grey concrete buildings, and the complete repression … Continue reading →

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Mercy and Chivalry

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Mercy is one of the great hallmarks of chivalry. Mercy toward one’s enemy is the hardest mercy of all, which is probably why Jesus instructs us to love our enemies. The following is taken from the Men Who Lead blog … Continue reading →

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New Era’s Resolutions

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Stephen Clay McGehee

On November 6, 2012, America entered a new era – not because B. Hussein Obama was re-elected, but because a majority of American voters now follow the cult of Marxism that he represents. If this were just another political split, … Continue reading →

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Teaching Our Sons and Daughters

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

The way we raise our sons and daughters, and the way we influence our grandsons and granddaughters is the key to making a better world. It always has been. The Southern gentleman has many duties and obligations, but none are … Continue reading →

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Paying Homage to What We Know is Wrong

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Stephen Clay McGehee

In a recent comment, James (“A New Jersey Copperhead”) said something that begs for further discussion. He said: The Confederate Colonel Project is one of the few forums where one can still oppose the presently dominating egalitarianism, and defend our … Continue reading →

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George Washington’s 110 Rules to live by

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Brian Standerfer

Amongst the papers of George Washington’s estate were found manuscripts written by Washington himself during his teens. One of these manuscripts was titled, “Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation,” a list if not written by him … Continue reading →

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Gentleman’s Tuesday

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

This newspaper article gives me hope for this generation. The school being discussed is in New York – it is an idea that Southerners need to pick up on. About a month ago, Fox Lane High School Principal Joel Adelberg … Continue reading →

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Compassion for Others – Even the Enemy

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Of all the attributes that make up a Southern gentleman, compassion is probably the one that ties them all together. The ability to view life from where others stand and then act accordingly is a part of high Southern culture. … Continue reading →

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We are NOT “Rebels”

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Stephen Clay McGehee

Here is how Webster’s dictionary defines “Rebel”: 1 a : opposing or taking arms against a government or ruler b : of or relating to rebels <the rebel camp> 2 : DISOBEDIENT, REBELLIOUS I have long had very serious reservations … Continue reading →

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