Posted on 09/18/2017 6:52:01 AM PDT by outinyellowdogcountry
The Second Battle of the Alamo A second Texas Revolution is currently brewing in the Lone Star State. This all comes as a result of a seemingly laudable plan promoted to and passed by the state’s legislature some four years ago. The plan involved the rebuilding and improvement of the state’s most iconic shrine—the Alamo. The plan as promoted and approved would have rebuilt certain historic structures present at the time of the 1836 battle, as well as give visitors there a better and more complete understanding of the physical environment existing at the time of the conflict. Consequent to the plan’s passage, Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush, whose office is now in charge of running the Alamo, brought in a number of out-of-state planners to design the project. What they came up with was something very different from what its backers originally envisioned. Much to their dismay, the originators of this effort were astounded to learn that the new focus of the Alamo would no longer be the 1836 battle for which it is world famous. In the words of Bush’s Master Planner George Skarmeas, “We cannot single out one moment in time.” Instead the Alamo would be transformed into a multi-cultural hodgepodge of world history. In fact, its very name would be changed. The site would no longer be referred to as the Alamo—instead, it would be known as the San Antonio de Valero mission. And this does not comprise the full extent of the plan’s disturbing features. Instead of rebuilding the mission’s outer-perimeter defensive walls using the original limestone as has been done at the other four San Antonio missions, the Alamo’s walls would be constructed of modern-day see-through plexiglass. Other bizarre aspects by the designers are also present, including a tree-lined body of flowing water coursing through the middle of the site’s Main Plaza complete with tables, chairs, and canopies under which tourists may sip their drinks in comfort. In short, the effect will be more reminiscent of a modern-day tourist theme park than that of a hallowed and sacred battleground. Needless to say, upon learning these facts Texans across the state have met this plan with vociferous opposition. There are now statewide efforts ongoing to ensure that it is never implemented; these Texans are outraged and adamant that a plan conforming to the original intent of the legislature when proposed and passed be enacted. It is safe to assume that this fight will be loud and ugly. It is also highly likely that when it is over, George P. Bush’s once-promising political career in the state will be finished.
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Or a semi-honest Clinton family.
A guy from Tennessee is telling us Texans our Alamo is run down.
My g-great grandfather fought at the Siege of Bexar. The battle there before the famous one. He manned the cannon and used ramrods to get through the homes in what is called La Villita to get the cannon in position. Later, he was one of the scouts who brought Santa Ana to Gen. Houston.
The 1824 flag.
Today, there is a Ripley’s Believe it or Not and other crappy touristy stores. But I guess that’s what brings in the business. Sad.
If you check the plaques in the Alamo, you will see there were several Tennesseans who fought and died there.
A tale of Tennessee and Texas
It was a while back, but a Congressman from Texas was on the long journey home from Washington. He stopped to visit his congressional colleague from Tennessee. The Tennessean gave him a tour of Knoxville. They went down near the river to see the creation. The Tennessean proudly exclaimed “ This is our great University, The University of Tennessee”. He went on to extol the great professors and opportunities for the bright students flocking to the campus. He called the chancellor who graciously greeted the congressman from Texas with a Tennessee orange T shirt emblazoned UT.
While traveling, the Texan thought on his visit and concluded that we need a university like that in Texas.
Alas, disaster struck. While philandering in a gambling hall under the hill in Natchez, the Congressman from the great but fledgling State of Texas was murdered. He went immediately to hell. The fires burned heatedly and though not consumed, his hair, eyebrows and clothing were scorched. On presentation to the devil, the evil one saw the UT shirt and decided this must be a Holy Man and cast the Texan out. He found himself dazed but alive once more on the road back to Texas.
As soon as he got home, he called a committee to meet and they created a University, The University of Texas. To his day many Texans proudly wear T shirts of Burnt Orange bearing the logo UT.
Once again, like the Alamo and San Jacinto, Texans became indebted to Tennessee for greatness.
Answer: No one knows.
A few articles from a couple years back about the Alamo
and the changes purported to be coming.
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/search?m=all;o=time;q=quick;s=alamo
Good grief! Your “here we go again” ping!
Wasn’t there an incident where GWB wouldn’t let himself be photographed with a portrait of Robert E. Lee on a wall behind him?
Fine. It had a history before and after that. So did dozens of other Spanish missions in Texas, California, and elsewhere. How many people go to see the other Spanish missions in San Antonio? (A small fraction of those who go to the Alamo.)
If they want a historically authentic Alamo, build a replica somewhere else--they could even have a nice museum with it as a centerpiece. But not on the site of the original building.
I have been to the Alamo 3 times (first time as a kid, the most recent time maybe 5 years ago). I was pleasantly surprised that political correctness had not run as much amok there as I had expected. The museum at the site is very interesting.
Damn these people. Don’t mess with Texas!
Man, that’s a one family demolition crew for the name “bush”.
You leave the grounds as they are as a sacred trust.
Then you allow architects or artists to create models, videos, or whatever they want, so the public can see what the site and buildings (inside and out) were back then.
Nothing physical should be changed with regard to structures and grounds.
Appears that a flag has turned up from back in 2005. Being 72 my info was much older. I once read a book about all the misunderstanding things about this great piece of history and real estate. I’ve also always like the Buck Horn Saloon that used to be right nearby.
Imagine driving over the drenched blood with your Goodyear tires, because a city street currently runs through the center of the old courtyard.
I used to go to the Buckhorn Saloon all the time when a kid. It was free then but now it’s a ridiculous $20 so they won’t be seeing me again.
Got that right! Remember The Alamo!....as it should be!
It IS the Alamo. It has always BEEN th Alamo...and it will continue to be THE ALAMO!!
Remember the Alamao! Don’t change it. Respect the Alamo and Its place in the history of Texas and America.
As the litter slogan says, “Don’t Mess With Texas.”
OOPS. I actually meant that to go to the #1 poster...but it’s true in any case. LOL!
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