SCV CIC Michael Givens On Hardball

"As there is a degree of depravity in mankind which requires a certain degree of circumspection and distrust: So there are other qualities in human nature, which justify a certain portion of esteem and confidence. Republican government presupposes the existence of these qualities in a higher degree than any other form. Were the pictures which have been drawn by the political jealousy of some among us, faithful likenesses of the human character, the inference would be that there is not sufficient virtue among men for self-government; and that nothing less than the chains of despotism can restrain them from destroying and devouring one another."
--James Madison, Federalist No. 55, 1788
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Dixie and H.K. at the conclusion of the H.L.Hunley Funeral/Parade, April 17 2004.

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UPDATE: Posted as comment also.

Well, folks, they did it again. I just got off the phone with the Hardball folks and they have once again asked to punt. I am told that they are too wound up over the tax debate. I am sorry for the game of ping-pong but I have been the ball. I look forward to the opportunity and am sure it will be back. I will let you know when it happens.

Please let anyone you told know of this update.

Thank you.

Michael Givens
Commander-in-Chief
Sons of Confederate Veterans

(931) 442-1831
http://scv.org

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Via Ben Sewell, Executive Director, SCV

Gentlemen Sons of South Carolina

Fellow Southrons,

For Public Release:

Sons of Confederate Veterans, Commander-in-Chief, Michael Givens is scheduled to appear “live” on the MSNBC Hardball show with Chris Matthews today, Wednesday 8 December 2010. TIME: 5:00 p.m. and again later (assume taped) 7:00p.m.

Those of you who are familiar with MSNBC’s Chris Matthews know that he is “brutal” with opposing viewpoints on his program and will, no doubt, do his best to trip, frustrate and test the patience and knowledge of Commander Givens. In short, Matthews doesn’t soft shoe anything and will make a full frontal attack on Commander Givens and the SCV with claims of slavery, racism and the like…..we are confident that CiC Givens will demonstrate the best of courage and honor and will represent, with pride and dignity, the SCV and the memory of our Confederate forebears.

The purpose of this email is to inform you first, of the program schedule should you wish to view and second, to ask that you offer the following prayer at some point during the day or some version of it on behalf of Commander Givens and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The world is watching us again on the eve of this sesquicentennial of the Cause for Southern Independence; let us unite our hearts together in “One Voice” to the God of Heaven, asking for Grace and Strength in this coming hour.

A Prayer for Confederate History

[Composed by Bishop Ellison Capers of South Carolina]

Almighty God, our Heavenly Father, we adore They love and providence in the history of our country and especially would thank Thee for our Confederate history.

We thank Thee for its pure record of virtue, valor and sacrifice: and for inspiring reflection that despite its bitter disappointments and sorrows, it proclaims for us, to all the world, that we came through its years of trial and struggle with our battered shields pure, our character as a patriotic and courageous people untarnished and nothing to regret in our defense of the rights and honor of our Southland.

Give us grace, our Heavenly Father, faithfully to accept Thy will concerning us, and make us all to glorify Thee in a sincere obedience to Thy holy commandments through the merits and mediation of They Son, our only Saviour, Jesus Christ, Amen.

Mark A. Simpson, Commander

South Carolina Division

Sons of Confederate Veterans

HP: 864-576-4561

Office: 864-576-1224

Mobile: 864-680-2514

Commander.Simpson@gmail.com

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SCV Europe Camp #1612 Newsletter

HERE.

Via Nancy

The Morril Tariff

Short Video.

Klan Misuse Of Confederate Flag

"I watched the news and I observed a Christian flag being flown by the Ku Klux Klan. Why did you not decry the local churches for the Klan using the Christian flag as you did the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy? The official flag of the Klan is the U.S. flag. Why do you not decry the Veterans of Foreign Wars for the misuse of the U.S. flag?"

Via Jamey, SDYC

Court To Hear SC Confederate Clothing Case

"A three-judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond will hear arguments Wednesday in the case of Candice Hardwick, who claims the Latta School District violated her free-speech rights by prohibiting her from wearing shirts depicting the Confederate battle flag."

Via Jamey, Sam Davis Youth Camp

Video: 900-Pound Gator Caught In SC By A Yankee!

Watch it.

Duo Wants To Establish Third Palmetto Republic

"In March of 1776, Colonists living in South Carolina decided they were fed up with British rule and seceded from the empire.That was the first "Palmetto Republic."
A little less than a century later, in 1860, there was another secession, which lasted until South Carolina joined the Confederate States of America two months later.
That was the second Palmetto Republic. Read about the proposed third HERE.

Kindness of T

The Angel of Marye’s Heights

Premiere screening date and video.

SC, Fredericksburg, Liberty University

NC Colonial Prosperity Was Often Stifled By Indian Uprisings

"They smashed babies against trees and drove stakes through women's bodies." Read the rest HERE.

Confederate Heritage Youth Day

My dear Compatriots:

I would like to invite all campers and counsellors to our upcoming sixth annual Confederate Heritage Youth Day. The big event will be held in Western York County, SC, CSA, at Rick’s Fun Field (located at 615 Woodland Park Road in Smyrna, SC 29743) on Saturday, 9-25-2010. But campers are welcome to come Friday, 9-24-10. All campers will be enjoy a nice, Southern breakfast that Saturday, and a free dinner will follow for all participants.

Confederate Heritage Youth Day is held outside with a variety of interesting historians and instructors, all of whom are well educated in the true history of the South and our immortal Southern Cause. Living history programmes will also be demonstrated, such as those involving infantry, artillery and cavalry, to give you the bona fide flavour of our nation during the War for Southern Independence.

It is a wonderful day of learning about our noble heritage and history. I encourage you to attend if possible. It will be splendid to have a reunion with the counsellors and campers.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Thank you all, and may God save the South.

—In Christ and Dixie,

Kirk Carter
704-739-2642

Deo Vindice. +

Tom Woods On Nulification

See the interview by the Southerner Avenger HERE.

'Conservative' Lindsey Graham

The Southern Avenger reads Graham like a book HERE.