USA Today reports that NASCAR has ruled that the General Lee made famous in the Dukes of Hazzard should not be allowed to participate as the parade car before the March 4th Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway.  NASCAR has originally scheduled the car which is now owned by Pro golfer Bubba Watson to appear before the race during the parade lap but has since rescinded the invite because the Confederate Battle Flag is painted on the car’s roof. NASCAR spokesman David Higdon had the following to say

"The image of the Confederate flag is not something that should play an official role in our sport as we continue to reach out to new fans and make NASCAR more inclusive,"

     This is not the first time NASCAR has discriminated against our embattled emblem.  They have also refused participation of a car sponsored by the Sons of Confederate Veterans due to the inclusion of the Confederate Battle Flag in their logo.

Smithsonian Magazine recently released  footage from the 1930s of Confederate Veterans giving the actual rebel yell.  While these veterans are certainly past their fighting prime most of them can still give a rebel yell that will cause the hair on the back of your neck to stand up.  I can only imagine how intimidating it would be to hear that sound in the face of an advancing Confederate regiment.  No wonder there is documented proof of the Rebel yell causing Yankee units to route before they were even fired upon!

Even though the recording is not of the best quality it is very valuable to those of us that wish to preserve the sound of the authentic Rebel Yell!

They don’t make cartoons like this any more!  I’ve noticed they don’t show them like this any more either. Another example of political correctness on the march. It’s a shame that we have to lose so much in the name of tiptoeing around everyone’s feelings.