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Section: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 The intent of this page is to provide an extensive list of examples of propaganda and disparaging characterizations of southerners, both subtle and flagrant. This propaganda takes many forms including newspapers, essays, history books, biographies, films, Internet websites and much more. Research is not yet complete and the list of examples is massive. Until readied for partial publication here, please review these columns by syndicated columnists Thomas Sowell, Joseph Sobran, Leonard Pitts and others. The Leonard Pitts column (the "Ignorance" link below) is a perfect illustration of the "brainwashing" that has taken place since the failed war. Pitts follows the formula that's been handed down over the decades.
There are thousands of Internet sites presenting the cause for Southern Independence as honorable and there are thousands of website claiming that the war was merely to preserve slavery. In every case that I've observed, those who assail the Confederate cause follow a formula. They will invariably invoke Nazi symbolism or just flat out equate the Confederate Cause with the Nazi cause. Invariably, they will use the words hatred, racism, or white supremacy. Invariably, there will be mention of the KKK, the mixture of modern images with historical events. Compare their sources. Review the cited sources to determine the veracity of their "facts." Observe their methods (emotion vs. logic), discipline of presentation and language. Note the shrill tone, the self-righteous indignation. I believe this comparison of websites alone will persuade the reader that something is "not right" with the "destroy the Confederate memory" movement. In the near future, this website will present an unassailable list of flagrant and subtle propaganda examples. Stay tuned... "The sword is mighty, but principles laugh at swords. Overwhelming force may crush truth to earth but, crushed or not the truth is still the truth." --John S. Tilley,The Coming of the Glory John Griffin, historian and Southern Patriot, summarized the war and its aftermath in this way...
under construction... What does all this mean? A summary, conclusions and call to action follow in the next sections. The links below will lead the reader to a reasonably comprehensive understanding of the Confederate Cause.
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