[Impala64ssa]

I’ve heard it said the reason Southerners talk slow is so Northerners can comprehend better. ;)

[grania]

Finally a voice of common sense. The confederate flag is not a symbol of racism, it’s a symbol of southern pride. Why don’t the politicians speak with this much common sense and wisdom?

[Dr.Deth]

You will no longer be allowed to be proud of certain things.

Meanwhile, you will be forced to be proud of other things.

[Impala64ssa]

It's time to do away with labels: Caucasian-American, African-American, Asian-American, Native American and so forth.
I'm with you Mr. Daniels, BAN THE DAMN HYPHEN!

[Veggie Todd]

Mr. Daniels,

[Cowboy Bob]

The south have become solid Republican in the last 30 years. The Democrats are trying to destroy this block. If they can cause infighting within the south, of split the south from the rest of the country, then they will win.

Notice how the northern Republicans are trying to distance themselves from their "southern brothers?"

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

The beauty of common sense. How rare.

[RandallFlagg]

[Canedawg]

The Charlie Daniels Band: The South’s Gonna Do It

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McIxMlOXbS0

[greene66]

Daniels’ explanation of the flag’s meaning corresponds with mine. I grew up with the imagery of the flag all around. Never even once heard anyone try to connect it to ‘racism’ until well into adulthood.

The hysteria of this past week was a Mao-style attempt at a cultural cleansing. The most sickening aspect was seeing the GOP leaders immediately grovel and cave (which was basically giving legitimacy to the Left’s narrative, and its goal of purging Southern culture). The cowardice by these Republicans is something I’ll never forget. It was like being directly spit in the face, by those who supposedly represent me.

[Tax-chick]

I have received many requests to do interviews on this subject and had a lot of tweets asking me to comment, but I declined, wanting to take the time to explain my feelings in detail, without having to answer other people's loaded questions or express myself in a 140-character limit on Twitter.

Charlie is showing the wisdom of his years. I wish more people realized that you don't have to say anything until you're ready to say what you really mean, taking as long as it takes.

[rktman]

Obviously Charlie must be a hater. Uh, no. Anything but. Saw CDB a couple of weeks ago here in Reno. Friggin’ awesome show. When Mr. Daniels started “How Great Thou Art” solo, it brought a tight throat and a teary eye to many folks there. Then the entire band joined in. Simply awesome. His definition of “rednecks” is basically hard working folks who do what they have to do in order to make ends meet. Or if you prefer, blue collar workers.

[Kid Shelleen]

BLACK CONFEDERATE WARRIORS OF DIXIE

[mware]

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't it Abe Lincoln himself, who when asked by the conductor of a military band what song he wished to hear after the surrender of the Confederacy was "Dixie".

If he can be that magnanimous after a war lasting 5 years, we should be able to accept a symbol of their pride.

[DoughtyOne]

His comments sound like something I could have written myself.

He’s exactly right.

[Caipirabob]

You can’t reason with radicals intent on stamping out our culture. Theirs is an ulterior motive and they are immune to reason and common sense.

[tflabo]

The Confederate flag didn’t kill those good black church members but that devil hate-filled inspired mental case Roof he chose to do evil. Eradicate him instead of the Confederate flag.

[Heart-Rest]

[piasa]

Yesterday some Brooksville FL residents, by simply showing up with their own flags to observe some leftwing loons try to set a match to a rebel flag, set the socialists scampering back to St Petersberg.

Today, was taking my Dad home from church and while stuck at a light a car comes flying by with a big rebel flag trailing behind it.

The Obama stickers have been long gone for years now.

I think the libs bit off more than they can chew and everyone is tiring of this emasculate America nonsense they have been pushing.

[McGruff]

Always been a Charlie Daniels fan and still am. Marshal Tucker Band also. Good Ole Southern boys without a racist bone in their body. Unlike the current resident of the White House.