Chairman's Message

The questions we hear most, when recruiting, are: "What can I do? What do y'all do, besides recruit?"

There is a lot to do. Take your pick.

Education - Self-study is where it starts. There are many books and videos to further your education, and that of those you love. Further, there is the Hedge School concept, where lecturers and training is available. Many informative books are available through Crown Rights Books and Traveller Press.

Another idea that is being practiced is hosting study groups that read and discuss 'The Gray Book'. Join with your friends in discussing the ideas presented in the book and how they effect you.

Homeschooling is strongly recommended. Although many homeschool books provide good information, there are many out there that are filled with disinformation. The American history series by Steve Wilkins is an excellent addition in terms of facts and solid Bible based theology.

Camping - a Father/Son (or Grandfather/Grandson, Uncle/Nephew, etc.) camping program is developing in the North Central Region now, and will cover the state as you make it happen.

Outdoors-Part of preserving culture is passing it on to your children and family members. Teach your sons and daughters how to fish and hunt. The law of the old west was to teach your children how to shoot straight, how to ride a horse and how to tell the truth. In these days, such common sense skills and virtues are hard to find. If you have the gift of organizing, consider starting a shooting club with your friends. Consider awarding prizes like The Gray Book as for the best marksmen.

Cultural - Southern Heritage Balls and promotion of Confederate History Month -- April. Show your children the video "Gods and Generals". Adults need to watch the video "Gangs of New York". Other movies that have merit, are "Frank and Jesse", "Braveheart", "Rob Roy" and "The Patriot". In preserving the culture of Texas, consider celebrating Texas Independence Day (March 2), and San Jacinto Day (April 21). In preserving Southern culture, Jefferson Davis's birthday (June 3) is a key day. Historically, Confederates often celebrated the victory at First Manassas with picnics (July 21). If you must celebrate the Fourth of July, make sure you toast Jeff Davis.

Identify the historic and cultural sites in your community. Visit those sites and encourage others to do so as well. Along with a love of family, Southerners had a love of place. Knowing your community and the area is a way to preserve culture.

Economic-Work toward achieving a sound financial foundation. Patronize locally owned and operated businesses. Avoid Wal-Mart like the plague! It is important to support local communities. Large chain stores operate like strip mines that remove vitality from local communities.

Spiritually-The leadership of the League need and covet your prayers. We need wisdom, courage, discernment and understanding that comes from above.

Social-In developing communities, it is important to stay in contact. Call or write like minded persons. Stay in contact with them, and provide them with encouragement. Let the local, regional or state leadership know what progress you are making. Your progress may inspire others to aspire to greater things.

But most importantly, consider ways in which you can "abjure the realm," withdrawing your person from the system in each way you can. The process of becoming unreconstructed (e.g. undoing the cultural indoctrination) takes time. As you abjure the realm, even in small ways, each step is another step that you reclaim liberty. A poignant question Dr. Michael Hill used to ask was "What have you done to advance the South TODAY?" That question has helped me through some difficult days and times of drudgery.

Americans are natural born quitters, when they smell a rat. Have you ever quit a job when things were wrong? How about a church, when the doctrine was bad? How about a school when the teaching didn't please you? It's a time-honored tradition. Some call it "quitting", others call it "secession".

Abjuring the Realm,

Jeffrey Murrah State Chairman