'Confederate History Month' Declared By Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell

[Derechos]

Virginia's Republican Governor Bob McDonnell has declared April to be "Confederate History Month," the first time in 8 years that such a proclamation has been issued in the state.

In the statement, McDonnell says that the Confederate history "should not be forgotten, but instead should be studied, understood and remembered," and that its leaders "fought for their homes and communities and Commonwealth in a time very different than ours today."

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"Republican governors George Allen and Jim Gilmore issued similar proclamations. But in 2002, Warner broke with their action, calling such proclamations, a 'lightning rod' that does not help bridge divisions between whites and blacks in Virginia."



http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/04/06/confederate-history-month_n_527363.html

[abluelady]

1. My Guess is This Finishes any Hope He Had for National Office

I'm from up north--been away more than two-thirds of my life, but have many connections away from the south. We are such a laughing stock around the country lately with this new administration. It is really hard for me to hear comments from my northern family and friends that came from Jon Stewart's mouth. I have heard/read the repugs were hoping McDonnell could be a force in their party. I guess he shot himself in the foot with one of the many guns available in VA.

[damyank913]

2. Dont underestimate the religious nudnicks in VA...

It never fails to astound me how much influence these fanatics have around here.

[abluelady]

3. VA alone can't elect him President

He absolutely can be elected for any office in VA. You're so right--we're living among nudnicks! And it is so embarrassing to me.:blush:

[swimboy]

4. Old times there are not forgotten

Look away.

It may be our pretty governor isn't very smart.

[abluelady]

5. What Was Your FIRST Clue? eom