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Let's Have Freedom with those Fries

by RIS Secure | Aug 10, 2012 | Archive, Southern Partisan

In the South, we take our fried chicken seriously. And arguably, Chick-fil-A serves up some of the best chicken sandwiches in the world. Do we really care what its CEO thinks about the definition of marriage? Some people do. And they are very, very militant. Make...

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by RIS Secure | Aug 9, 2012 | Archive, Southern Partisan

Weekly News from Around the South, 8-8-12

by RIS Secure | Aug 8, 2012 | Archive, Southern Partisan

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

by RIS Secure | Aug 7, 2012 | Archive, Southern Partisan

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?

by RIS Secure | Aug 3, 2012 | Archive, Southern Partisan

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

by RIS Secure | Aug 2, 2012 | Archive, Southern Partisan

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...