Thursday, January 21, 2016




Robert E. Lee

The freedom-fighters of the Confederacy are so often subjected to hate speech from the Left that I am putting up the note below as a small corrective

Today we take a moment to remember the birth anniversary of Robert E. Lee (1807-1870), one of the greatest military commanders in American history. He was also a great man of faith who gave his all for the cause of Liberty and states' rights.

There were many honorable men of the Confederate States of America, whose objective was, first and foremost, the protection of states rights, and decidedly not the continuation of abhorrent institution of slavery. For a better understanding on the issues of the day, read this perspective on Abraham Lincoln, which was not included in your grade-school civics class. The honor we give these men has its roots in the founding of this great nation.

Mark Alexander notes in his essay, “Lincoln’s Legacy at 200,” that “the causal case for states' rights is most aptly demonstrated by the words and actions of Gen. Lee, who detested slavery and opposed secession. In 1860, however, Gen. Lee declined President Abraham Lincoln’s request that he take command of the Army of the Potomac, saying that his first allegiance was to his home state of Virginia: ‘I have, therefore, resigned my commission in the army, and save in defense of my native state … I hope I may never be called on to draw my sword.’ He would, soon thereafter, take command of the Army of Northern Virginia, rallying his officers with these words: ‘Let each man resolve to be victorious, and that the right of self-government, liberty, and peace shall find him a defender.’”

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3 comments:

Bird of Paradise said...

Next on the list of the pregresivists(Communists)is George Washington have him replaced with Obama or some other black extremist

Anonymous said...

If the South had used Lee's initial success more resourcefully they might have negotiated a peace which would have united the states back together and made the demise of slavery and the transition of slaves into society happen far sooner. Stupidity on their part similar to Japanese leaders in WW2.

MDH

Anonymous said...

People will distort history to serve their cause. It has been done from the earliest time through to the current day where politicians lie to protect their position and will continue to happen until the human race ceases to exist. Obama and the Clintons are text book examples.