Tag Archives: Confederate flag

Not even the White House can speak the truth

I’m worried for our country, and I’m worried for our freedoms, especially our freedom of speech. Kayleigh McEnany is brilliant, and maybe we’d be better off having her as president than Trump. Beauty, intelligence and a strong personality. But even … Continue reading

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The Old Confederate Flag Canard

Conservatism Inc. strikes again, this time in the guise of Rich Lowry, writing for the National Review. Of course, the proximate cause of the protests this time is the coronavirus lockdowns rather than Obamacare, although the feel of the demonstrations … Continue reading

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My Portland Confederate flag walk

I just got back from walking all over downtown Portland with my full-sized Confederate battle flag. I started at Pioneer Courthouse Square, where a couple of Hispanic men asked me what flag I was holding. I told them it represents … Continue reading

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I've dusted off my old Confederate hat

No, I didn’t fight in the War Between the States; I’m not that old. But I did purchase a nice hat, while visiting the South, that features the battle flag. I wore it for a while, until the novelty wore … Continue reading

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