[lentulusgracchus]

The south just died. Period.

Not really. The South is still the fountainhead of popular culture, the soul of the country, and the home of NASCAR racing. And the old Battle Flag is instantaneously recognized around the world, as the flag of the South.

[capitan_refugio]

It was an allusion to the premise of the thread. What was "Gone with the Wind"? The old South. Your points with regard to the new south are well-taken, although I would not limit, or stereotype, the Southern contributions to the three you mentioned.

[fortheDeclaration]

And the old Battle Flag is instantaneously recognized around the world, as the flag of the South.

It is recognized as being a flag of brave men who died for a bad cause.