South Carolina and Georgia haul down the confederate flag, Dixie is banned by the VMI and the americans are driving Toyotas instead of Pontiacs and Fords. What is happening to this great country and the South in particular? :o(
@MR2ndamendment I guess the difference is that we really don't care what those types of people think. They are going to hate us anyway because of what we stand for. They are the same types who spit on our soldiers when they came back from Vietnam and have the "America is a bully" attitude. They can go directly to hades.
This really isn't helping the stereotype that the South is ignorant. I'm presuming (hoping) that the guy that uploaded this is not a Citadel alum?
The song of Dixie is seen as offensive by many people although it was not meant to be that way. In fact, the hateful association with the song is purely a social construction, formed from years of ignorance and lack of understanding. With that said, just because we don't play the song anymore doesn't mean we don't value our history.
We hold a parade in honor of our Confederate dead. The ten Cadets that died fighting the Union have permanent tomb markers on our post, we honor and remember then greatly. We make no secret ordeal of the respect and pride we have for those that fought under the banner of Virginia. We reenact the charge at the Battle of New Market every year, the battlefield is where we take our Cadet oath. Playing a song versus embracing its words are two different things. Rah Virginia Mil.
i would love to hear the band play Dixie, but he is right it has been deemed politically incorrect even though the song was played by the Confederate Army is was written by black slaves who sang the song when they worked in the North during the winter when crops were unfathomable in the South, I wish these people who complain about a beautiful song would learn the history of it before they deface the song, and this is coming from a Northerner from Massachusettes, VMI Class of '13
When President Lincoln heard the war was finally over, he ordered Dixie to be played, saying that it was "American again." Either way, there is a lot of misunderstanding with Dixie and the Confederate flag, and as much as a good number of cadets would like to, we cannot bring it back due to political and image issues. We are still proud of VMI's service in the war, and I hope that never gets "non-PC" as well.
Dixie is not considered "PC" anymore, so we can't play it. Dixie used to be played and the Confederate battle flag was also carried during this ceremony, but neither are allowed anymore. I guess we could do it, but it probably isn't worth it to VMI to risk the political onslaught that would come from doing so.
@2011VMICadet Actually the Institute wouldn't let you even if you wanted to. The flad and Dixie have been off limits for a number of years, even when I was there in 90-94 they weren't allowed. Sad state but true. Good to see a parade again, just glad I'm not wearing a coatee. Take care. 94!94!94!
South Carolina and Georgia haul down the confederate flag, Dixie is banned by the VMI and the americans are driving Toyotas instead of Pontiacs and Fords. What is happening to this great country and the South in particular? :o(
Danish4ever77 2 days ago
They have made the ceremony so "politically correct" there is no confederate music...and bagpipes???
ColonelRHS 2 months ago
"Died on the Field of Honor SIR!"
DIVEGODKW 8 months ago 3
@MR2ndamendment I guess the difference is that we really don't care what those types of people think. They are going to hate us anyway because of what we stand for. They are the same types who spit on our soldiers when they came back from Vietnam and have the "America is a bully" attitude. They can go directly to hades.
TheCitdog 11 months ago
@MR2ndamendment search "cidatel corps day 2010 Dixie" whoever made the video can't spell.
TheCitdog 11 months ago
@TheCitdog
This really isn't helping the stereotype that the South is ignorant. I'm presuming (hoping) that the guy that uploaded this is not a Citadel alum?
The song of Dixie is seen as offensive by many people although it was not meant to be that way. In fact, the hateful association with the song is purely a social construction, formed from years of ignorance and lack of understanding. With that said, just because we don't play the song anymore doesn't mean we don't value our history.
Mr2ndAmendment 11 months ago
There is one school left in the South with the stones to play 'Dixie'. search for rex54 's channel and hear The Citadel Band play OUR song!
TheCitdog 11 months ago
@TheCitdog
We hold a parade in honor of our Confederate dead. The ten Cadets that died fighting the Union have permanent tomb markers on our post, we honor and remember then greatly. We make no secret ordeal of the respect and pride we have for those that fought under the banner of Virginia. We reenact the charge at the Battle of New Market every year, the battlefield is where we take our Cadet oath. Playing a song versus embracing its words are two different things. Rah Virginia Mil.
Mr2ndAmendment 11 months ago
@TheCitdog
And from what I understand the song has been banned from being played? What's the intel on that?
Mr2ndAmendment 11 months ago
I do believe Mr. Jackson would be proud as I am!
mobilechief 1 year ago
What is the name of the song the band is playing?
airfrcflcns1 1 year ago
@airfrcflcns1 The first song played is Shenandoah. The second is This is My Country. Bob M
rmorecook 1 year ago
i would love to hear the band play Dixie, but he is right it has been deemed politically incorrect even though the song was played by the Confederate Army is was written by black slaves who sang the song when they worked in the North during the winter when crops were unfathomable in the South, I wish these people who complain about a beautiful song would learn the history of it before they deface the song, and this is coming from a Northerner from Massachusettes, VMI Class of '13
ajhranger06 1 year ago
@ajhranger06
When President Lincoln heard the war was finally over, he ordered Dixie to be played, saying that it was "American again." Either way, there is a lot of misunderstanding with Dixie and the Confederate flag, and as much as a good number of cadets would like to, we cannot bring it back due to political and image issues. We are still proud of VMI's service in the war, and I hope that never gets "non-PC" as well.
2011VMICadet 1 year ago
@ajhranger06 Listen closely they did, Bless VA and our Brothers and sisters!
mobilechief 1 year ago
Dixie! Play Dixie!
georgepickett 1 year ago 5
@georgepickett
Dixie is not considered "PC" anymore, so we can't play it. Dixie used to be played and the Confederate battle flag was also carried during this ceremony, but neither are allowed anymore. I guess we could do it, but it probably isn't worth it to VMI to risk the political onslaught that would come from doing so.
2011VMICadet 1 year ago
@2011VMICadet Actually the Institute wouldn't let you even if you wanted to. The flad and Dixie have been off limits for a number of years, even when I was there in 90-94 they weren't allowed. Sad state but true. Good to see a parade again, just glad I'm not wearing a coatee. Take care. 94!94!94!
zulu22twb 1 year ago