Dear Fellow Patriots,
What do your kids, grandkids, neighbors, or even friends know about the history of our nation?
For those of us over the age of 50 there's a good chance they recognize the names of the Founders and the many Virginians who contributed to the remarkable freedom documents that created America and who were prepared to sacrifice their lives and fortunes for the chance to be free.
The bad news is that your kids might recognize the names, but they are being systematically taught only about the horrors of slavery and a litany of abuses and failures. No society can survive when its young are taught to hate their country, despise their parents and loathe themselves. Yet, that's exactly what is happening and we already see the devastating results in our lackluster civic engagement and the violent protests and destructive behavior.
To be fair, if you've been taught that everything in your nation is racist and awful why wouldn't you behave this way?
But we know that this ugly narrative isn't completely or factually true and is actually a part of the Marxist movement to undermine the pillars and stability of western civilization so that it can be conquered. Doubt me? Please read Rules for Radicals and the history of other nations in Eastern Europe, the far East, and Central and South America that have been ruined with similar practices.
Some of you have expressed concerns that I am overly focused on the destruction of monuments and public art- especially those that have to do with the Civil War. I admit it's uncomfortable to discuss the war between the states especially since it has been sold to modern citizens as a clear-cut battle between good and evil, freedom and slavery. But as usual the actual truth about what caused the war is MUCH more complicated and similar to our rabid disagreements today- not as clear cut as cynical manipulators would have you believe.
Saving monuments, memorials and public art from the past allows citizens of the future to recognize the names and places and issues of previous generations and to study why they were revered in their time. As the Marxists know- bulldozing monuments leaves no markers of what has happened in the past and allows important people and movements to be falsely maligned or worst yet- completely erased from public discussion.
That's why this preservation mission is so important. If we fail your children and grandchildren will continue to be taught about the evils of the country they inherited and especially in the digital age when print materials no longer provide timeless frozen versions of history- there will be no alternative but to accept the lies.
In the coming year the Virginia Council will not only redouble our legal efforts to stop physical destruction, but we will also be partnering with historians, teachers and historic sites to make sure that the FULL story of our past is told with the full narrative that Americans and Virginians especially are seeking; that more perfect union of free and educated and wise and moral people.
Few other groups are willing to touch these controversial issues. We will not be scared away or intimidated. We hope you will join us in this important movement!
Please join us for our September meeting by preregistering here, our next Virginia Forum in September and donate to help us grow our outreach and programs.
John Reid, Founding Chairman
The Virginia Council
Monthly Meeting: Dark Money with Robert Stilson
Wednesday, September 18th, 12 noon at Park Lane Tavern, Short Pump, Va
Join The Virginia Council's monthly meeting to hear from our guest Robert Stilson of Capital Research Center as he delves into Dark Money in Politics: Influence, Sources and Threats.
About Robert Stilson
Robert Stilson is a senior research analyst at the Capital Research Center. He specializes in investigating nonprofit activism and funding. He has a B.A. from Hanover College and a J.D. from University of Richmond School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude.
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Virginia Assembly, Senate & Governor Updates:
- Governor Glenn Youngkin | Governor.Virginia.gov Gov. Glenn Youngkin Signs Executive Order to Establish Multi-Agency Data Sharing Protocols Regarding Voter List Maintenance
- Virginia AG Jason Miyares vows to investigate Democrat donation platform ActBlue after fraud allegations | The Post Millennial | thepostmillennial.com
- 5th District recount confirms McGuire's victory over Good - Cardinal News
- U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration announces approval of Virginia's request for $1.48 billion to complete broadband deployment - Cardinal News
- Man arrested in fatal Sterling carjacking was in the country illegally, ICE says (wjla.com)
- Virginia sees 10,000th new business open under Youngkin's tenure, fulfilling top campaign pledge (yahoo.com)
- ICE, Gov. Youngkin call on Fairfax, other northern VA counties to honor detainers (wjla.com)
- What should Virginia's FOIA council prioritize? Depends who you ask. • Virginia Mercury
- More foster care kids means greater need for foster parents (fredericksburg.com)
- The New Virginia Way | Bacon's Rebellion - Democracy Thrives in Sunlight (baconsrebellion.com)
- 'Commonwealth Conversation' yields mixed signals on phone use in schools - Fredericksburg Free Press
- The Trustee Solution for Higher-Education | City Journal (city-journal.org)
- FFP exclusive: Fredericksburg Fire Chief Mike Jones talks derailment, response - Fredericksburg Free Press
- Commentary: More flexible 529 plans will make VA stronger (richmond.com)
- Delegate says Socure is violating Virginia's consumer protection act (pilotonline.com)
- How Much do Recounts Change Election Results? (vpap.org)
“History is the cultural umbrella that binds us all together,” he said. “So, when you destroy that, you create a void. And I believe that this void is being created on purpose to rewrite history.”...
Sabin Howard Is Sculpting Ameri'ca's Past to Preserve Its Future | The Epoch Times By Samantha Flom.
Articles, News & Quotes:
JD Vance's nomination focuses attention on Appalachia. Here's what outsiders should know. - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
American 'Influencer' Goes to West Bank, Interviews Residents on Support for Hamas, Gets Rude Awakening – RedState By Ward Clark
Habitat for Humanity will try and buy Carlton Mobile Home Park before it's sold to an unnamed buyer Aug. 6 (cvilletomorrow.org) By Erin O'Hare
FBI headquarters selection process was 'tainted by scandal,' Congress says - Washington Examiner By Ashley Oliver
Town council asks to end debate on new monuments location (roanoke.com) By Jason Dunovant
Montpelier: The Home of Our Fourth President | The Epoch Times By Deena Bouknight
Floyd County was a hotbed of Unionist sentiment during the Civil War. Why do those patriots not have a statue? - Cardinal News By Dwayne Yancey
Review of Keeping the Republic by Dennis Hale and Marc Landy | City Journal (city-journal.org) By Daniel DiSalvo
'Disappointed': Black students suing Shenandoah school board for restoring Confederate names • Virginia Mercury By Nathaniel Cline
Teaching Students What It Means to Be an American (liberalpatriot.com) By Richard D. Kahlenberg
The Real Reason People Aren't Having Kids (msn.com) By Christine Emba
Rescue from above: How drones may narrow emergency response times in Virginia and elsewhere • Virginia Mercury By Kaiser Health News
Documentary highlights segregation-era school in Cumberland County - Cardinal News By Alyssa Hutton
Interviews of Interest:
Doug Wilder (audacy.com) Former Virginia Governor, Doug Wilder talks about his assessment of both Presidential candidates and how each should campaign for the office.
Janiyah Thomas (audacy.com) Janiyah Thomas, the Black Media Director for the Trump Campaign laments the way that the National Association of Black Journalists treated President Trump yesterday at its conference in Chicago.
Peter Navarro (audacy.com) Peter Navarro joins the show to talk about his experience with our "justice" system, as well as about a new book of his, entitled The New MAGA Deal.
Charlie Wood (audacy.com) For the latest installment of "Giving Tuesday," John talks to Charlie Wood about his work with Career Prospectors, a local non-revenue organization that helps people to secure gainful employment.
WATCH: General Grant (back) @ Massaponax Baptist Church - Fredericksburg Free Press General Grant reenactor Curt Fields talks about portraying Grant in such a historic building.
The Secret of the Statues's Healing | A Strange Story | Videos | Ancient Stories | Gan Jing World Ancient Chinese story on the effects of creating statues.
Join Us!
The Virginia Council has been blessed with unwavering support from the community since its founding a few years ago. And we decided to add some new ways to thank you for your ongoing assistance in our efforts to educate and inform Virginians.
Announcing the Virginia Council membership reward program which we will roll out over the next few weeks! Click here to join.
- Member level: Simple membership is free when you sign up for our email newsletter or attend a monthly meeting.
- Liberty level: For an annual contribution of $100 you get the newsletter, access to our monthly meetings and a commemorative Virginia Council lapel pin.
- Patriot level: When you step up to make an annual contribution of $250 you receive first access to tickets to our annual Christmas and Patriot Parties, the commemorative Virginia Council pin, and the newsletter and monthly meeting access.
- President's Council level: For a commitment of $1000 you receive the newsletter, access to our monthly meetings, 2 lapel pins, 2 invitations to both of our annual parties, and 2 VIP tickets to one Virginia Forum lecture of your choice.
- We hope you'll find these rewards an added incentive to help fund our efforts to restore a full view of Virginia's history, monuments & role that government plays in our lives.
We appreciate all your support and encouragement and look forward to bringing you more compelling voices of liberty, freedom, and conscience over the next year.
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