An Intercepted Enemy Communicade

One of the many Sentinels in Grey that top monuments across the south.

Yesterday one of the oldest bastions of Yankee propaganda, 'The New York Times,' published an article, titled "Momentum to Remove Confederate Symbols Slows or Stops," which laments the inability of the cultural Marxists in our nation to do more in their efforts to revise history, destroy the honorable legacy of the Confederate States of America, and malign it's brave men who fought in defense of their homes & home states against an invading foreign army. The article essentially admits the goal of exploiting last June's tragedy in Charleston for their devious and despicable purposes.

This article is, in many ways, a rally cry for our enemies. It's a plea from their backers in high places to not give up their hateful crusade. It's also useful for those of us in the Confederate Heritage Defense movement, much like an intercepted strategy letter would have been during the War Between the States. So what can we learn from this piece? Here's three things I think we can take away from it and use to our advantage...

#1. They know we are paying attention, and are attempting to mislead us.

While this article is a sign that that our defensive measures have largely worked thus far, the headline is extremely deceptive. Saying in the boldest print that their momentum has stalled could lull us into a false sense of security. We must keep in mind that strong efforts throughout the south to remove Confederate monuments and symbols still press onward, and no further evidence is required than to look at the situation in Mississippi. There they are using every means at their disposal, from bully pulpit rallies against the battle-flag canton of their state flag to the most ludicrous of frivolous lawsuits to sue the Governor over declaring April as Confederate Heritage Month. Our compatriots in Louisiana are also still in a fight to preserve the existence of the Confederate memorials in New Orleans, and the Governor of Virginia just vetoed legislation that would have further increased protection for memorials to American veterans of all wars.

#2. They know that they have to impose their hate through political means.

Those who seek to remove monuments to the Confederacy know that they don't have the support of the people in the south, so they'll further seek to manipulate politicians into achieving their agenda, be it through state legislatures or executive orders from state governors. Politicians don't care about our heritage for the most part, especially not in the face of an economic or political backlash. One example of this that is presently ongoing is where an organization called 'Take It Down Now' (in conjunction with the NAACP) is calling on the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) to pull support from the upcoming "Medal of Honor Bowl" football game if the state doesn't act to remove the Confederate Naval Jack that is displayed at the Military College of South Carolina (The Citadel). They are even suggesting that they'll organize a boycott of this event if they do not get their way.

#3. They are planning to expand their range of attack.

The article notes that an upcoming report from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC, the nation's most well funded hate-group, which poses as a "political action" group) will announce that there are more than 1,100 "publicly funded Confederate symbols across the country." The SPLC commissioned this report last summer, calling it their "Erasing Hate" campaign. The purpose of this campaign has nothing to do with "erasing hate," and instead seeks to inspire more attacks on more Confederate monuments, and will likely result in encouraging increased vandalism to these memorials like we've seen already throughout the South.

So now that we recognize what they doing, what should be our response? 

First and foremost we must STAND FIRM. Many battles throughout history have been lost in the calm before the storm, as people let their guards down and make themselves vulnerable to attack. We see now what the enemy is planning, and must remain ever vigilant. We were caught off guard last summer, and must not ever let that happen again.

Secondly, we must continue to spread the our message of truth. The more we can do to positively promote our honorable heritage, the further we can get the word out, the better chances that the general public will stand by our side when a strong wind comes to test our resolve. This is also the best way to get the SCV into the public eye and bolster recruitment efforts around the nation.

The third thing we can do is write our public officials and people of influence. If the enemy can use this tactic, then why can't we? Be polite and tell the truth, but be firm: We will not support those politicians, individuals, or organizations who stand in opposition to our heritage.

Finally, let me suggest that the most important things we can do are to be involved in our local SCV Camps and support defense efforts already established by the national organization. The SCV has established The Heritage Defense Fund to financially support legal defenses against those seeking to erase our history. Individual contributions are important, and local camps can raise funds through various means that can be donated toward this effort. Generally speaking, the local SCV camp is the heart of the national organization, and is dependent entirely on the participation of it's members. The best way you can help be a part of the solution is to be involved with your local camp.

We have the knowledge, my fellow Compatriots, and we have the tools; now we must exercise the will to stand in the face of whatever odds we may face.

RISE UP! 

STAND FIRM! 

GIVE NO QUARTER TO THE VIOLATORS OF OUR HERITAGE!

DEO VINDICE!
- Jonathan McCleese
Sergeant-at-Arms, SCV Camp #1321