Confederadication: Georgia, Florida, Fort Bragg and Sad R.

OCTOBER 26, 2022

**  State Supreme Court dismisses law suits challenging removal of Confederate  statues.  (Georgia)

**  Florida GOP paid  thousands to far right Charlottesville attendee.

**  Fort Liberty costs and timelines:  5 things to know about the renaming of Fort Bragg.  (North Carolina.  As I have said before, those wanting the renaming should pay for it.)

**  Richmond gets court win  in lingering Confederate statue case.  (Virginia)

--Old Secesh

West Point and Annapolis Confederate Names. That Mastriano Thing Still

AUGUST 30, 2022

**  Reparations, and a lawsuit on NC Confederate  statue removal.  (North Carolina)

**  Military commission recommends dropping Confederate names at West Point.

**  West Point and Naval Academy  should scrub names of Confedrate officers, panel tells Congress.

**  Replace  Navy ship's Confederate name with that of immigrant oceanographer.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

**  Republicans endorse Shapiro following  Mastriano Confederate uniform.  (Pennsylvania.  How dumb can you be?)

**  Doug Mastriano's Confederate  cosplay  is dumb and dangerous.  (MSNBC News.  That surprises me that they would say something like that.)

--Old Secesh

Where's Lee? Renaming Woes, A Surprise NAACP Stance

AUGUST 12, 2022

**  What happened to Charlottesville's Robert E. Lee statue?  (Virginia.  It has been donated to a black museum to be melted down.  Obscene.)

**  120 House Republicans vote  to keep statues of Confederates in the Capitol.  (Daily Beast.  They were outvoted.

**  Report:  It will cost  $5 M to rename Georgia's Fort Benning.

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AUGUST 13, 2022

**  U.S. Capitol  finally replaces  Confederate statue with black female  leader.  (Daily Beast.  Seems like a "Woke" thing to do.  Is there a law that all Confederate statues in the Capitol be replaced with one for a black person?)

**  Delaware NAACP  condemns  Town of Georgetown  for pushing ahead on funding  museum flying Confederate flag.  (Now, that really does surprise me.)

--Old Secesh

West Virginia, Virginia, Republican Confederates? Lee and Washington, Texas, Sad R., and Wisconsin

JULY 19, 2022

**  Student says she is fighting racism atW.Va. school, where some fly Confederate flags.

**  Confederate street renaming:  Next steps for Fairfax City residents.  (Virginia.  What black person will they rename them for?)

**  Rise of the Republican Confederacy.  (And to think that it used to be a Democrat Confederacy.)

**  How Robert E. Lee and Booker T. Washington became educators dedicated to rebuilding a war-torn United States.  (Epoch Times.  Go figure that one.)

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JULY 20, 2022

**  How many Texas schools still have Confederate-linked names.  (Go as SPLC, they'll know.  They have those lists, you know.)

**  Richmond tore down  its statues -- and revealed a new angle to history.  (Washington Post, of course.  How to be proud you're a racist.)

**  Judge dismisses lawsuit that aimed  to return Confederate  monuments to Madison  cemetery.  (Madison, Wisconsin)

--Old Secesh

Arizona's Confederate Monuments, Those Islamic Folk Again, Suing Your School and a Vote.

JULY 9, 2022

**  Here's the real history behind Arizona's Confederate  monuments.

**  CAIR urges  removal of Confederate  flags flown at  Charleston, S.C. harbor.  (Council  on American-Islamic Relations.  (Hope hey don't crash a plane into Castle Pinckney to take down those flags.)

**  Black students sue school after suspension for Confederate flag protest.  (Daily Beast.  Coosa High School, Georgia.)

**  120 House Republicans vote to keep statues of Confederates in Capitol.  (Daily Beast.  But , 285 members voted to remove them, including 67 Republicans.)

--Old Secesh

Civil War II: Confederate Flags and Florida State Flag

JULY 8, 2022

**  An epic new ad  from Republicans explains why  Confederate flags are  shameful and treasonous.  (Upworthy)

**  Confederate flag in Wheatley, Ont. sparks concern, but officials lack authority to remove it.  (Ontario, Canada.  I wonder if it was a BLM flag, would they be so upset?)

**  Is Florida's state flag 'the most overtly  racist symbol in the United States?'  (Miami New Times)

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JULY 9, 2022

**  Judge orders   Covingtn Confederate statue to remain until Monday hearing.  (Georgia)

**  Confederate flag at Mater Academy Hialeah Gardens causes controversy.  (Miami, Florida)

--Old Secesh

What Are Confederate Flags? Canada, Louisiana, St. Louis and Gainesville

JULY 7, 2022

**  An epic new ad  from Republicans explains why Confederate flags are shameful and treasonous.  (From Upworthy.  That flag will never be shameful and treasonous to me, but I sure hate it when white supremacists wave it.)

**   Feds seek prison for  Capitol rioter who had Confederate flag.  (They sure got upset about that flag being in there.  Thos epeople who illegally enetered the Capitol were rioters, but what were the BLMers back in 2020?)

**  Confederate flag in  Wheatley, Ontario sparks concern, but officials lack authority to remove it.

**  Our views:  Louisiana separates itself further from its Confederate past.  (The Advocate)

**  St. Louis school now honors pioneering black educator after dropping Confederate's name.  (Formerly Kennard School.  Now the Betty Wheeler School.  She is deserving of the honor.   But again, why do all schools renamed have to be for Blacks?)

**  Protesters  call Gainesville 'Most Racist Small Town in Confederate States of America'.  

--Old Secesh

The Second Civil War: Virginia, Texas, Tennessee and Alabama

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

**  Virginia ranks  No. 1 in removing Confederate symbols, monuments in 2021, Southern Poverty Law Center.  (Yep, they made another list.  We call them the Lost People.  But, they won't make up a list of all the damage and destruction BLM did back in 2020.   Very racist of them, don't you think?) 

**  How a Houston  area couple turned Confederate Drive into Prosperity Drive.  (Texas.  They are a black couple.)

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FEBRUARY 12. 2022

**  Hearing on removing Confederate flag from Williamson County seal delayed.  (Tennessee)

**  Alabama Republicans pass bill  to hike penalties for removing Confederate monuments.  

--Old Secesh

So, Why Were So Many Democrats Shown the Door in Virginia? I'd Say Folks Are Fed Up with the Attacks on the Confederacy

The Democrats are scratching their heads trying to figure out why the voting this past Tuesday went so against them.

Many believe it was because people are upset with Joe Biden and his policies.

I sure know why I would have been anti-Democrat (and before the last election, I voted for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama).

And that is because of the Democrat and black allies war on any and everything Confederate.  What they have been doing with Confederate statues alone warrants this.  And, that is not just in Virginia.

The people of Virginia have spoken.  They're not going to get a fair shake on Confederate monuments from the Democrats.

It would appear that the majority of people in Virginia have spoken.  Hopefully the Democrats will remember this in the future.

And, remember, the Democrats were the party of Jim Crow and the Dixiecrats.  Blacks should never forget this.

Of course, now hopefully Democrats at local levels have also been shown the door.

Like I Said, Let the People Vote to Decide on Monument Removal.  --Old Secesh

Well, Maybe There's Hope for Virginia After All

I was quite interested in the Virginia elections this past Tuesday.  The Democrats controlled the state government and things these last two years have almost been worse for those of us with Confederate heritage than when we had Union armies marching all over the state and destroying most everything they could get their hands on.

In other words, the Democrats had to go.

The Republican candidates for governor, lt.gov, and attorney general all won.  Plus, it appears the Republicans have taken control back in the House of Delegates.

So, maybe there is some hope for that state.

I do not know if there was any voting by counties or towns about removal of Confederate statues, but doubt that there were.  After the voting the last time, those that hate all things Confederate would not dare to put it up to a vote of the people.  They know they would lose.

--Old Secesh

Is Judicial System Anti-Black If Confederate Portraits and Statues Present? Cleaning Up State Police Language. Forrest Going to Columbia and the Confederate GOP

JULY 31, 2021

**  Judicial portraits and Confederate monuments stir debate on bias  in the justice system.  (It is believed that the portraits and monuments mean that Blacks will not get justice.  An even better suggestion is for Blacks to quit breaking the law so much.  Just look at the number of people shot and killed in Chicago for any week.  As Chris says, "Obey the law and be polite.")

**  Rampant racist language , Confederate flag prompted discipline years ago at  State Police."  (Arkansas.  I agree that there should not be this kind of language used in home bases.  Nor should their be swearing when arresting people.)

**  Community  Reaction:  Forrest remains on the way to Columbia.  (Tennessee.  Some for it, some against it."

**  Watch GOP turn 'Confederate Gray.'  "Well, the Democrats have turned BLM

--Old Secesh

California, Arizona, Cleveland Indians, North Carolina, and Tennessee

JULY 26, 2021

**  2 EGUSD  employees accused of displaying Confederate flag.   (Elk Grove Unified School District, California.)

**  'Traitors':  Ariz. Republican slams Cleveland Indians for name change, praises Confederate generals.  (Played right into the clutches of Democrats.)

**  Picture shows  solidarity between Graham and Charlottesville  organizers.  (Graham, North Carolina)

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JULY 27, 2021

**  What's next for  Confederate marker in Colliersville's Town Square.  'Solutions' discussed.  (Tennessee)

**  Tennessee Museum to open  Confederate bust to public.  (Forrest.  Also busts of U.S. Navy's David G. Farragut and Albert Gleaves.  Still not sure why Farragut's and Gleaves' busts were removed.  Did Taylor bad mouth them as well?)

--Old Secesh

Civil War II: This Latest Poll May Surprise You

JULY 15, 2021

**  American electorate continues to favor  leaving Confederate relics in place. (From Morning Consult by Cameron Easely.   A poll taken.  51% of Americans say Confederate statues should remain standing.  30% say they should come down.

Republicans overwhelmingly say they should remain. 

Democrats are less united., but a slim majority says they should come down.

By a 16-point margin, voters say  the Pentagon should not rename the bases.

Voters are more likely  to see the Confederate flag as a symbol of Southern pride (47%) than a symbol of racism (36%).

Interesting numbers.  Of course, we saw in Virginia what happens when removal is put to a vote.  Six places put it to a vote in November and all six times it was voted to retain the statues.  I don't think the Democrats and Blacks will make that mistake again and have it put to a vote.

They know they'll lose.

Sad Times These Days.  --Old Secesh

The Poll Says Most North Carolinians Want Confederate Statues to Stay: A Breakdown

APRIL 10, 2021

**  Majority in NC want to keep Confederate monuments, according to new Elon poll.  (Elon University)

Here is a breakdown on the voting:

58% keep, 42% remove

Increased polarization and wide demographic divides evident.

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SUPPORT FOR REMOVAL:

Bachelor's Degree or higher: 63%

Between ages 18 and 24:   53%

Democrats:  67%

Blacks:  75%

City residents:  53%

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SUPPORT FOR RETAINING:

Less than Bachelor's Degree:  63%

People 65 and older:  69%

People between 45 and 64:  64%

Republicans:  84%

Whites:  70%

Rural residents: 68%

Suburban:  60%

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A Very Divided Country Indeed.  --Old Secesh

Civil War II: Texas, West Virginia, Religion, South Carolina and Marylamd. No News Is Good News.

MARCH 28, 2021    

**  'New era of understanding':  Bastrop County begins process of  relocating Confederate monuments.  (Texas)

**  GOP reeks of hypocrisy  on Confederate  statue issue.  (West Virginia)

**  Religious leaders:  Protecting Confederate monuments ignores God's love for all.  (Has a statue attacked any BLMers?  Have BLM riots destroyed people's businesses?)

**  Danville Church  working to relocate statue of Confederate soldier.  (Kentucky)

**  Greenville activist ticketed  near Confederate monument during anti-hate demonstration.  (South Carolina)

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MARCH 29, 2021

Actually there was not a single Confederate Hatred article.  Wow!!  Thanks Guys.

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MARCH 30, 2021

**  Maryland votes to nix state song, a Confederate call to arms.  (The new state song will probably be "We Is Woke, We Is Woke.  Thank God Almighty, We Is Woke!!"

--Old Secesh

No Confederate Flag, No BLM Flag. Kentucky, Arkansas, North Carolina, New Jersey, Raleigh and Florida

MARCH 27. 2021

**  Centre College students trying to get Confederate statue near campus removed.  (Danville, Kentucky)

**  Fort Smith  Confederate statue:  Talks in limbo.  (Arkansas)

**  Arizona GOP  wants felony for  protesters who damage  statues.  (If damaging statues is a hate crime (which it is) and hate crimes are a felony, then go for it.)

**  Why is North Carolina  paying this proud Son of Confederate Veterans to lock up black men.  (Yahoo News.  Shame on Yahoo for running an article like this.  Sounds like the New York Times or Washington Post.)

**  NJ 'teacher, activist' accused  of starting riot that topple Confederate statue surrenders.  (Accused of the Raleigh, N.C. riot and arrested.  I still find that hard to believe.  I figured somebody who did something like he is accused of would receive a good citizenship award.)

**  Confederate namesake school demoted teacher  for not removing Black Lives Matter  flag.  (Jacksonville, Florida.  Robert E. Lee High School.   Hey, if you can't have a Confederate flag, you can't have a BLM flag.  Fair's Fair.)

--Old Secesh

Confederadication: Florida, West Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Maryland, Blues and Black Confederates

MARCH 18, 2021

**  Mary McLeod Bethune statue could come to a museum  embroiled in Confederate controversy. (Lake County, Florida)

**  Public  hearing on Confederate  monuments bill draws 19 opponents, no supporters.  (West Virginia.  Bill to protect Confederate monuments.)

**  Tennessee GOP has a 'cancel culture' freakout over removal of KKK founder's bust--  proposes firing entire historical commission.

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MARCH 19, 2021

**  Alabama attorney journal  asks courts for quick win in Madison County Confederate monument  lawsuit.

**  Maryland's  pro-Confederate state song  is close to being ditched, after repeated tries.

**  Kenny Wayne Shepherd's blues award nomination rescinded  over Confederate flag use.  (He had a "Dukes of Hazzard" General Lee car with the you-know-what on the roof.  Well, there was the name as well.  So, what does that have to do with the blues?  Gosh.)

**  Local group to explore  "Black Confederates" claim.

--Old Secesh

Those Wanting Confederate Statues Relocated Should Also Have to Pay All Expenses for It. Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. The Chicks (Formerly the Dixie Chicks) Do It Correctly.

JANUARY 17, 2021

**  Some in the GOP parrot far-right talk of a coming Civil War.

**  Fans think Dolly Parton  statue should replace Confederate monument-- and it could actually happen.  (Replace the Forrest statue at Tennessee State Capitol with Dolly.)

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JANUARY 18, 2021

**  'No hate in this community':  Battery Park City unites after confederate (Confederate) flag is found at Jewish museum.  (AMNY, New York City.  Come on guys, learn your proper nouns.  I hope they catch the culprit.  There is no excuse for this sort of behavior.)

**  Robert E. Lee bust back in Fort Myers briefly to observe Confederate general's birthday.  (Florida)

**  Confederate flags to remain on Stone Mountain walk-up trail.  (Georgia)

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JANUARY 19, 2021

**  Two Texas House bills will attempt to abolish Confederate Heroes Day.

**  The Chicks to headline virtual music festival to fund Bastrop County Confederate state relocation.  (Texas.  The Chicks used to be the Dixie Chicks, but, you know, that word Dixie implies something.  But, this is exactly what should happen with every Confederate statue removal.  Those who want it gone should also put their money where their mouths are and pay all costs associated with relocation.)

--Old Secesh

Hopefully Some Media Outlets Will Learn That Confederate Should Be Capitalized. Democrats Have Dropped the South and Are Now the Party of the BLM.

JANUARY 5, 2021

**  Legal challenge to Dallas' removal of Confederate memorial fails in appeals court.  (Texas.  Big surprise there.)

**  The Confederacy won (or thinks they won.)  (Boston Globe)

**  SC legislator  fighting to remove confederate (Confederate)  flag from license plates.  (WPDE.  You'd think someone there might know that Confederate is a proper name and should be capitalized.  Maybe they know the word should be capitalized, but are doing this to yank my chain?)

**  Trump's Republicans have dumped Lincoln  -- they're the Confederacy now.  (I might add that the Democrats have dumped the South and are the BLM Party now.  Anybody ever hear of a Yellow Dog Democrat in the South Before 1960?))

**  Process to remove confederate (Confederate) statue in Caldwell County continues months after approval.  (Looks like KXAN would know that Confederate is a proper name and should be capitalized.  Texas.  Who will pay the $20,000 to take it down and relocate it.  I think those that want it gone should pay.  Hey, put your money where your mouth is.)

So, What Was a Yellow Dog Democrat?  --Old Secesh

Please Don't Name Every Army Base After a Black Person. Maryland, Alabama, Trump and Republicans

DECEMBER 30, 2020

**  Maryland may  repeal state song, a Confederate call to arms.  (Bad, bad, Maryland.)

**  Letter:  Local pastor says Confederate monument, flag at county courthouse. (Albertville, Alabama.  The pastor is a white man.)

**  President Donald Trump fumes at Republican leadership, revives slur against  Elizabeth Warren.

**  25 House Republicans abandon support for troops to protect Confederate monuments.  (66 House Republicans voted against overriding Trump's veto and 25 of them had previously supported the bill.)

**  Myron B. Pitts:    Fort Bragg name to become a thing of the past -- good.  (Suggests other names.  Some are actually white people.  I don't mind changing the fort names. just please don't name every single one after a black person.  After all, whites have had something to do with the U.S. Army over the years, believe it or not.)

**  SC Heritage Act lawsuit protecting  Confederate monuments sparks top Republican fight.

--Old Secesh