Weekly News from Around the South, 8-8-12
Virginia: Confederate Veterans appeal dismissal of Lexington flag suit ROANOKE — The Sons of Confederate Veterans is appealing the dismissal of its lawsuit challenging Lexington’s decision to banish the Confederate flag and other banners from city light poles....
The Correlation Between Taxes and Spending
There is a great debate raging over the past few presidential cycles about taxes. In particular, taxes on the so-called “rich” have been a hot topic. For those who argue that increasing taxes will somehow benefit the economy, the sales tax holiday must be...
Why is the South so Deadly?
According to a Duke University sociologist, if the South were its own country, it would be the deadliest nation in the civilized world. As it stands, says Duke’s Kieran Healy (who has compared recent violence among nations as well as among regions within the USA) when...
Weekly News from Around the South
Virginia: Obama related to legendary Virginia slave, genealogist says WASHINGTON – For genealogists, President Obama’s family tree is the gift that keeps on giving. There was Dick Cheney, Warren Buffett and Sarah Palin. On Monday, genealogists added another notable...
Is Mitt Being Neoconned?
Has Mitt Romney given Israel a blank check for war? So it seemed from the declaration in Jerusalem by his adviser Dan Senor, who all but flashed Israel a green light for war, signaling the Israelis that, if you go, Mitt’s got your back: “If Israel has to...Obiter Dicta
In recent days, the government in America has not only failed to protect the freedom of speech, it has attacked Read More
Recent Posts
VIRGINIA: Mobile museum bringing Virginia history across the Commonwealth CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — It is a truck on a mission to teach young students and families about Virginia history. While Read More