That's a good overview of Lyons. The whole SCV thing is amazing to read about, and I'm amazed it doesn't get more coverage. Check out
Savethescv.org for a lot of information about what's going on in the civil war inside that organization, the rebel chapters, the suspensions and purges, the national HQ's seizure of chapter funds. and so on. Here's one recent quote from Watie's friend Kirk: "I do unabashedly advocate that we [the Sons of Confederate Veterans] become a modern, 21st century Christian war machine capable of uniting the Confederate community and leading it to ultimate victory." Kirk D. Lyons, December 20, 2005. "