Black man supports Confederate flag in march

heraldsun ^ | Oct 31, 2003 | Hunter Lewis

[dwd1]

:-)

[dwd1]

Well one positive thing if the confederacy had won... We would not have to pay federal taxes...

Interesting point he brings...

So what you are basically saying is that the supremacy clause became accepted at gunpoint...

I don't think anyone can argue against that effectively...

And also, back then, didn't each state put out troops as a unit with a federal commander but remained identified by it's home of origin... (54th Massachussett's, Tennessee Volunteers, etc) Was there not a centralization of military command structure resulting from the civil war... I think each governor still remained in command of his state's militia but the federalizing of troops started during and resulted from this conflict (please confirm)

[WaterDragon]

I'll honor any person of the South, defending the South and Southern traditions. The Confederate flag, to me, as a Southerner born and bred, is a symbol of the wealthy elite class of that time taking this nation into civil war merely to protect their ownership of other human beings, and that is not something I can honor. But times change, and for some people the meanings of symbols also change, to something more benign. That may have happened to the Confederate flag, becoming a defiant Southern rejection of the liberals' determination to destroy ALL American symbols.

[dwd1]

I agree with but I would recommend raising shields ASAP...

[WhiskeyPapa]

bump

[SCDogPapa]

And also, back then, didn't each state put out troops as a unit with a federal commander but remained identified by it's home of origin... (54th Massachussett's, Tennessee Volunteers, etc) Was there not a centralization of military command structure resulting from the civil war... I think each governor still remained in command of his state's militia but the federalizing of troops started during and resulted from this conflict (please confirm)

That's correct.
Below is a link that should answer more of your questions. This is a very large site, with lots of information. The War is really misunderstood by most people. After being fed the winners side throught my school years, I found things to be quite different a couple of years ago. The facts and information are out there, you just have to look for them.

The American Civil War Homepage

[Rebelbase]

HK bump!

[Non-Sequitur]

Well one positive thing if the confederacy had won... We would not have to pay federal taxes...

You would have paid confederate ones. The confederacy imposed an income tax in 1863.

[Non-Sequitur]

That's correct.

I don't think that is correct. Washington federalized the Pennsylvania militia to put down the Whiskey Rebellion. Federal militia units were also federalized for the War of 1812 and the Mexican War.

[4CJ]

I love that picture, and the one of Mr. Hervey:

[Rebelbase]

Great photo.

[SCDogPapa]

I don't think that is correct. Washington federalized the Pennsylvania militia to put down the Whiskey Rebellion. Federal militia units were also federalized for the War of 1812 and the Mexican War.

Thanks Non, I'm not always right. :)

[4CJ]

HK's is a better photo to me, but both speak volumes. I salute those that honour their ancestors.

[Mrs. Darla Ruth Schwerin]

"And he assailed the North, continually blaming "Yankees" for stirring up hate after the war."

At least someone's got the nerve to slap the dirty Yankees in the face...