Southern Patriot Shop and Tim Manning Interview

[vSHADOWVIPERv]

 DR-MTMRD is a loser

[idontknoebitch]

I miss this store. I use to go in there looking at they had and Mr. Manning was very pleasent to talk to. I had some very enliting conversations with him. Weht back there with my dad and I was sadden to see the store is closed. Does anyone know what happen? Did the reccesion catch up with him? Is there another store anywhere like this around Columbia SC/

[southernman517]

Just curious but i drove by the shop a couple of days ago and there is nothing there any more. What happend to it. And do you know of any stores around the columbia area that sells southern items. If you could let me know i would really would appreciate it.

[RedShirtArmy]

@southernman517, The store had to shut down. The recession was just too much. I'm not from Columbia so I really don't know, unfortunately.

[romeomike2]

I have been in this shop a few times now. I found Tim to very engaging, nice and sincere. I hope this shop stays open and operating for quite some time. And this is coming from a black man. That knows the difference of racism... and someone that believes and knows there history.

[RedShirtArmy]

Good to hear from you, RomeoMike. Thanks for the comment.

[GaGirlie777]

I was in Columbia this summer, and I was driving through Caycee (I think) as I was heading toward the airport. Sorry I missed this place or I would have popped in and bought a few items.

[MightySnail007]

i got my first rebel flag there

[southernman517]

I have been to this store many times. They have some very nice stuff there. Have spoken to Mr Manning many times. He certainly knows what he is talking about.

[ThisIsWar14]

Looks to be a wonderful place, I hope to be there someday!

[803honda]

I have been in here and spoke with Mr. Manning many times. I grew up a few miles from here. They got all kindsa good stuff. You should see the huge flag they used to have. folks commin in on airplanes could see it which is always a good thing.

[beefygoblin]

You might as well just make the symbol a black man being lynched...

[RedShirtArmy]

Obviously you would prefer to remain ignorant than educate yourself. There are many Black pro-South activists like HK Edgerton. The history you have been taught is likely not the truth. If you were equal in the 'offense' you take over racism in the past then you should hate the US flag - after all, under the Stars and Stripes the slave trade prospered and slavery existed for a hundred years under it. Read some history and don't just have a knee-jerk reaction to a symbol which millions love.

[southron1961]

Well said RSA!

[GaGirlie777]

Great response to beefy.

[joesphx19]

Manning is right about not finding Southern history and flags anymore in chain stores. At one time you could find both union and Southern play military items, ie hats, flags, guns, etc. Even in our Southern states, we are finding an intentional effort to erase Southern history. Of course, it goes along with the pussification of our society. I will make an effort to get to the store next time I am anywhere close by.

Deo Vindice

[RiverBirch1967]

I am writing down the website to order books!!!!

[RedShirtArmy]

Fantastic.

[RiverBirch1967]

Any vandalism ever happen by hateful people?

[RedShirtArmy]

Not that I know of.

[803honda]

someone did try and take the big flag down but the flagrope is steel. they was choppin on it with a hatchet with no success. I dont know if they wanted it down or wanted to steal it. theres alotta crime in this area.

[RiverBirch1967]

I noticed Christian things in there, nice. One thing I don't like are the flag on bikinis or towels (not sure if they sell them there) but I'm making a video about it. And the books there, I'd buy ALL of them!!!!!

[RedShirtArmy]

Hope y'all enjoy this little video I shot today.

Click on the link in the info box for the Southern Patriot Shop's website.

[asperin]

You have a good pulse with the camera, the moving didn't bother me, but consider setting the camera somewhere next time(or tripod if available).

Thanks for the video!