Tim This looks like an excellent program.  I like the website presentation too. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend.  I am in Colorado several times ...   Fri Sep 4th, 2009 02:19 pm

Bruce Catton and Shelby Foote top my list. For pure writing style and clarity there is none better than Jack Waugh. ...   Fri Jun 12th, 2009 06:52 pm

At the urging of the historian for the movie Gods and Generals I purchased the DVD.  Big mistake.  It is slow.  It is long.  I ...   Sun Jun 7th, 2009 10:23 am

Great pictures.  With your permission I would like to put a link to them in the Fort Worth Civil War Round Table website.  Thanks. ...   Sun Jun 7th, 2009 10:13 am

Ole I didn't know I had a dog that was trying to hunt. I agree with your points.  I especially like your description of a democracy which ...   Tue Jun 2nd, 2009 02:18 pm

It seems to me that slavery was the key issue (although I like the Taco theory). But it really came down to certain states and the ...   Mon Jun 1st, 2009 07:58 pm

It would be nice if we could focus on local government and work our way out.  Unfortunately, the complexity of today's world is much greater ...   Fri May 8th, 2009 09:39 pm

Bama I wouldn't mind being called a Jeffersonian Democrat either - but the agrarian economy of Jefferson's day is long gone. David Good analysis.  Things will swing ...   Fri May 8th, 2009 07:49 pm

And if a 3rd party were possible would it be more moderate directed at the middle and the slightly right of middle or would it ...   Fri May 8th, 2009 06:15 pm

Is the Republican Party really like the Donner Party - "powerless, leaderless and rudderless" and at the risk of extinction? http://www.time.com/time/politics/article/0,8599,1896588,00.html ...   Fri May 8th, 2009 05:51 pm

Agreed. ...   Fri May 1st, 2009 06:29 pm

Chris Nothing But Victory about The Army of the Tennessee by Steven Woodworth is a great book.  Woodworth has a very easy-to-read style and is an ...   Fri May 1st, 2009 05:53 pm

I agree with Tim.  It is the hate groups flying the CBF that have caused the problem. Simple solution.  Fly the Stars and Bars.  Six Flags ...   Fri May 1st, 2009 01:36 pm

Doc Technically David is correct.  However, most CWRT's do not generate enough income to warrant setting up a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation.  The only time ...   Wed Apr 29th, 2009 03:26 pm

Doc Great idea! Forming a Civil War Round Table is quite easy.  To my knowledge there is no formal process.  In other words a simple declaration on ...   Tue Apr 28th, 2009 03:06 pm

Mike The evening with Ed Bearss was superb.  He has the best stories both on Civil War history and his personal life. His recounting of being ...   Mon Feb 23rd, 2009 02:46 pm

Five Forks. Intrigue - Confederate commanders at a fish bake drinking whiskey and eating fish when the battle begins. Injustice - Sheridan sacks G.K. Warren after his ...   Sat Feb 21st, 2009 10:56 am

Just finished the John Hunt Morgan biography by Dee Alexander Brown.  Great story.  Dee Brown is a master in the use of the English language. This ...   Tue Feb 3rd, 2009 04:35 pm

Will do, Giro and Mike! ...   Tue Feb 3rd, 2009 02:02 pm

The Fort Worth Civil War Round Table is having Ed Bearss for our meeting on February 10th.  He will be talking about his experiences as ...   Sat Jan 31st, 2009 07:23 pm

Shane My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for a speedy and complete recovery. ...   Wed Dec 24th, 2008 01:25 pm

Tim I am looking forward to the changes as well. Let's hope others step up to the plate and write a check to help.   ...   Mon Dec 22nd, 2008 09:48 pm

Tim I am looking forward to the changes as well. Let's hope others step up to the plate and write a check to help.   ...   Mon Dec 22nd, 2008 09:48 pm

Doc 401K's and pensions covered by the Pension Guarantee Trust are two different things.  Pension's are "insured" much like the FDIC insures bank deposits.  Companies that ...   Sun Dec 21st, 2008 10:20 pm

Joe is right about the wage issue.  The figure of $75 to $85 per hour is loaded with retiree costs.  I really don't know the ...   Sat Dec 20th, 2008 04:51 pm

The folks at Civilwarinteractive do a fantastic job with this website. I enjoy participating in the Forums and learn something almost every day.  This expenses for ...   Tue Dec 16th, 2008 05:25 pm

I would vote for the Gainesville, Texas hanging of 42 men in October of 1862.  This was organized public murder on a mass scale.  ...   Mon Nov 17th, 2008 02:04 pm

Susan Thank you.  One learns more every day. Now that you have explained it I do recall reading something about the birds of fashion.  However, it never ...   Sat Oct 11th, 2008 12:06 pm

David You can pick up the tab the next time I am in Austin.  I am sure there is a suitable fancy restaurant with a nice ...   Fri Oct 10th, 2008 07:34 pm

I have read the Bowden and Ward book several times.  I would highly recommend it. Their thesis is that Lee gave the order to Ewell to ...   Thu Sep 4th, 2008 01:36 pm

Pam Teach your students that the Civil War was the pivotal event in American history.  An Knowledge of what happened before, during and after the war are ...   Wed Sep 3rd, 2008 09:36 pm

David I think they were too Humble. ...   Wed Sep 3rd, 2008 04:07 pm

A few years ago a travel company advertised a tour to Paris, Rhome and Athens for $299.  To the surprise of many it was a visit ...   Wed Sep 3rd, 2008 01:17 pm