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In reply to the discussion: Virginia will eliminate a state holiday honoring Lee and Jackson, replaced by Election Day holiday [View all]RVN VET71
(2,690 posts)38. In Virginia?
That just might be a step too far!
I like the idea, though. Like it enough to think it would make a great national holiday, both because it would serve to remind folks that victory over evil (slavery, in this case) requires enormous courage and stubbornness from leaders who are willing to stomach -- but not take delight in -- what it costs in human life.
Without Grant and Sherman -- and, of course, Lincoln -- the secession of the rebel states may well have been successful.
The South, it seems, had more than its share of brilliant Generals. The North had the 2 that mattered.
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Virginia will eliminate a state holiday honoring Lee and Jackson, replaced by Election Day holiday [View all]
Dennis Donovan
Feb 2020
OP
The north also had Thomas and Sheridan. Both were as important as Grant and Sherman. nt
Blue_true
Feb 2020
#72
I'm all for a "Donald J. Trump Memorial Urinal" in all federal government building restrooms.
Brother Mythos
Feb 2020
#67
In 2017 and 2019, we came (to the pollls), we saw (GOP evil), we conquered (the VA gov't)
lagomorph777
Feb 2020
#17
"In its place, the House bill proposed that the state replace it with Election Day, the first Tuesda
spooky3
Feb 2020
#6
If Virginia doesn't have early voting, it will get it now that democrats control things.
Blue_true
Feb 2020
#76
As a Virginian, it makes me proud that the Democratic majority is righting numerous wrongs
Nitram
Feb 2020
#22
Va Senate passed a bill allowing for damage insurance instead of security deposit
underpants
Feb 2020
#29
How patriotic! No more celebrating traitor generals who killed US soldiers to protect slavery!
SunSeeker
Feb 2020
#55
To quell the outrage they should rename it "Extra Day Off During Hunting Season Day."
dameatball
Feb 2020
#64
I understand. The post was not about "good hunters" just a jab at those who would be
dameatball
Feb 2020
#81
We've had many steps backward under traitortrump. This is a nice step forward
amuse bouche
Feb 2020
#68
Those who say there is no difference between democrats and republicans in the modern era,
Blue_true
Feb 2020
#70
Republican business owners can still give their employees a paid holiday for Lee/Jackson.
keithbvadu2
Feb 2020
#78