I am often reminded of the line from the movie Blazing Saddles when Slim Pickens asked “What will that idiot think of next?”. These days that question applies to the main stream media and its adherents. The latest installment is from William Ferris, who in a column for the New York Times advocated that the usurper (Ben Barack Hussein Obama) create a new cabinet level position. This new position would be the Ministry of Culture. The audacity of such a suggestion is appaling. I recognize the need to preserve a culture, yet squirm at the thought that someone wants to use taxpayer money to preserve the cesspool of popular culture that currently exists.

If the culture is truly worth preserving, then people will do it. In the South, the past is preserved and retained. The people did it since they believed it was worth saving. Many aspects of Texas culture have been retained becasue it was worth saving, NOT becasue the government decided so. The Alamo, Goliad and other historic structures have been preserved by the citizens and volunteer groups, NOT federal bail out programs.

Add to this the Nazi-like sound of such a position-”The Minister of Culture”. Such a position would sound like a culture cop that insures that only the proper culture which respects all and offends only those deemed undesirable by the regime are supported. The Nazi regime maintained tight reins on culture for a reason. They used it as a tool for propaganda and to create a “homogeneous”  culture. Such a position sounds like a new version of “Reconstruction” to me.

If such a position was made, what culture would be preserved pray tell? In this day of political correctness run amok, which culture would be “worthy” of their concern? The empire has already expressed its disdain of Southern Culture and Texas Culture (remember the removal of the historic plaques at the Texas Supreme Court Building?). We do not need a regime that does not even include one Southerner to preserve a cess pool mainstream polyglot culture that currently exists.

Do you want to preserve the mainstream culture that currently exists in the empire? Look at the majority of films that come out of Hollywood. Do they encourage Christian values? Do they provide real heroes that the younger generation can look up to? Do they extol honor? Do they lift up the dignity of Texas or the South?

In most cases, hedonism, greed and selfishness are extolled as virtues. The Texan or Southron are often portrayed in negative light and Christianity is ridiculed. These are not values worth preserving. Perhaps it is time for the cultural arts to produce a good product. In a time when most non-profits are showing some wonderful financial health, how is it that the places that spew out the contemporary values are hurting? Could it be that they are not in touch with the common man? Could it be that the values they portray are not those valued by most freedom loving people?

Once again, the answer is NOT more government. The answer to the financial straits that these cultural fountains is in lies in less government. If you want more support from the common man, deliver something that extols honor, dignity, and Christian values.

Free Texas!

J Murrah

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“Depend upon it, there is no difference between Consolidation and Empire; no difference between Centralism and Imperialism. The consummation of either must necessarily end in the overthrow of Liberty and the establishment of Despotism.”

– Vice-President Alexander Stephens, CSA

Alexander Stephens was noted for his wisdom and intellect. In his words are insights and lessons that apply to us today. In his time, the word ‘consolidation’ was used. The modern term is ‘centralization’ or ‘central planning’. The growing centralization of government agencies is a sign that liberty is decreasing and despotism is increasing on a daily basis. Under the Bush regime, many agencies were put under ‘central’ authority. This is occuring across many agencies. It will impact us in many ways.

This trend is not limited to the convergence and centralization of federal government. This is also occurring on local and regional levels as central planning is occuring under the nomiker of ‘regionalism’ . To central planners, it means that the services and administration of several cities are combined into a centralized agency. To a Southron, the term means that the local states are taking stands for themselves. In these days, it is important to not be confused by the terms. Many times government agencies intentionally use strange terms or confusing terms in order to keep the public from acurately understanding what they are doing. Do not assume that the meaning you attribute to a word is the same one a government agent does.

Stephens saw the danger of such actions. His words are a warning of instruction to us today. He knew the danger. He saw what central authority can accomplish and what it can destroy. If you come across regionalism, regional planning or central control, recognize the danger and take appropriate action. When you see and hear a rattle on a rattle snake you know what to do. When you hear these terms, it poses a danger that needs a response and that response is not one of befriending the danger.

Free Texas!

J Murrah

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A flag shop in South Carolina is in the middle of controversy. They began selling Confederate flags with the image of Obama on the flag as well. Local community leaders say that the flag is an insult to the black community. The irony of the matter is that Barack Obama is a descendant of a cousin of Jefferson Davis. Whatever the orignal intent of the flag was, the truth is that it is an acknowledgement of his culture and heritage. Although Obama has little to do with the South and does not claim his Southern roots, they exist. Not only does he selectivley pick and choose which heritage he honours, the media selectively report on his background as well. Is he ashamed of where he came from? Is the Rev. David Kennedy aware of this fact as he organizes an upcoming protest at the shop?  The likelihood is that the “show will go on” and rather than take a look at the facts, the demonisation of the South will continue with the media being their lapdog. Rather than seek the truth, the two will go for what plays well with the public and makes news. Rather than protest the flag, Rev. Kennedy needs to protest that KKK that operates the store and their message of hate. It is a travesty that the honor of the Confederate flag has been tainted by the message of hate by associating it with the KKK. The KKK has distorted the meaning of the Confederate flag.

The true history of the Southern Nation and Texas will show that men and women of all races contributed to their liberty and freedom. The flag of Texas and of the Confederacy was carried and fought for by many races.

Free Texas!

J Murrah

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