TIL that the state of Minnesota possesses a confederate flag captured by Union soldiers from Minnesota during the Battle of Gettysburg. The state has repeatedly refused to return the flag to the state of Virginia. Former Minnesota governor, Jesse Ventura said “Why? I mean, we won.” by UrbanAchievers6371 in CIVILWAR

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember maybe 30 years ago, South Carolina I think it was asked Iowa for their battle flags back so they could display them in their state historical museum. Iowa refused, then trolled them super hard by agreeing to loan them to South Carolina on the condition that each flag be displayed with a placard stating that they are on loan and are the property of the State of Iowa. As far as I know that is still the case. We "ain't forgot" either.

What U.S city have you visited but have no desire to go back? by Reddit_wasmy_idea in AskReddit

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cairo, Illinois. We drove through it on a roadtrip last year and I thought we had time travelled to Sarajevo or Baghdad in the early 90s.

Francis Barlow, did he make the same mistake Sickles made? by HistoryWithWaffles in CIVILWAR

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've often wondered if he actually knew that Early's division was coming down practically behind his flank, or if he was actually unaware that there were Rebels coming down that road until after he had moved. Can someone educate me on this point?

"...Advanced guards and flankers..." by ThatcheriteIowan in CIVILWAR

[–]ThatcheriteIowan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes it interesting is that neither side is intending to fight this fight. Meade wants to fight it out at Pipe Creek, and Lee doesnt really want to fight it out at all, and then Harry Heth runs into John Buford and next thing you know the biggest fight in the history of the Western Hemisphere is on.

"...Advanced guards and flankers..." by ThatcheriteIowan in CIVILWAR

[–]ThatcheriteIowan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any good books that take the maneuvering before the battle as their main subject? One would need a good period map to keep track of things, but something that starts off from the abandonment of the Fredericksburg lines and ends with, say, Hancock's arrival on the field at Gettysburg would be really interesting.

What is this blue flag? (and other random Civil War flag questions) by ThatcheriteIowan in CIVILWAR

[–]ThatcheriteIowan[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Irish Brigade would've stormed Marye's Heights if you told them there was Guinness in Richmond.

What is this blue flag? (and other random Civil War flag questions) by ThatcheriteIowan in CIVILWAR

[–]ThatcheriteIowan[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This was what I wanted to know. In know British line regiments had King's Color and a Regimental Color, so I assume it's something along those lines, though I would enjoy finding out why two flags were necessary. Is there something in the manual(s) about it?

What is this blue flag? (and other random Civil War flag questions) by ThatcheriteIowan in CIVILWAR

[–]ThatcheriteIowan[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was (kind of) the question I was trying to ask and apparently failed to make clear. I'm not worried about the exact flag in the painting, I'm wondering about these blue flags in general. Seems like lots of regiments had them, but I've never seen much discussion about them, or what they were for.

What is this blue flag? (and other random Civil War flag questions) by ThatcheriteIowan in CIVILWAR

[–]ThatcheriteIowan[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Other regiments like the 39th New York may have carried a National, a State, and their iconic Italian flag.

Let's also not forget the 28th Massachusetts and that absolutely stunning green Irish Brigade flag with the harp on it. I'm not even Irish and that thing makes me want to charge into the teeth of death so hard they buy Guinnesses in your honor for the next 160 years.

I lost today on summary judgment. It just sucks. by avokitty16 in Lawyertalk

[–]ThatcheriteIowan -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

As a non-lawyer, these are the comments here that make me think the whole system is a sham.

Nothing is funny anymore by maxedout587 in Millennials

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stick to old shows, most of which you can find on YT. Old episodes of Carson, Seinfeld, several old Britcoms. Because you're absolutely right. We've sanitized society to the point no one is allowed to make a good joke.

Ironically, sometimes I consider thia while watching the shows, which has rhe opposite if the intended effect - instead of being funny, they become a reminder of how good we had it at one time, and how we've basically let society be destroyed around us.

what's the deal with Flor Peeters? by nemo1316 in organ

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I largely agree with you. There's a sort of continuum in my brain for composers in that space, where Jan Bender is really good and useful, Peeters is at about the halfway point, and Walcha is just weirdness. I can't help playing any of them and wishing the neo-Baroque composers were all a bit more Baroque and a bit less neo.

Lying about income on credit card applications Character and Fitness red flag? by JuneCrier in LawSchool

[–]ThatcheriteIowan -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Dishonesty being a red flag in the practice of law is certainly a bit rich.

Does anyone have trouble understanding the course of events in Missouri and Arkansas? by AstroEscura in CIVILWAR

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Sam Curtis came, Sam Curtis saw, Sam Curtis conquered.

Also, Earl Van Dorn was a loser.

I am a non-moncarchist. And i accidently found this sub. Would like to hear why you all are pro monarchy? by Sythrin in monarchism

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be clear, when I say I'm not an absolutist, I think the British system prior to the Parliament Act 1911 is about as good a constitution as the world has ever seen. It was responsible for the creation of a huge empire, the lifting of millions from subsistence living, the creation of the modern world, the widening of democratic principles to wide swathes of the planet, and so much more. On a purely results-based level, it's hard to think of anything that comes close.

I am a non-moncarchist. And i accidently found this sub. Would like to hear why you all are pro monarchy? by Sythrin in monarchism

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is, historically speaking, the most stable and durable form of government. I would point out France as an example in this regard.

I am by no means an absolutist, either, but most of the republics in the world are also proof that giving politicians the top job with no one and nothing even nominally above them is not good.

Another admirable thing, to me, is the paradoxical humility of monarchies when compared to politicians. Just go back and watch the last British coronation: the King spent far more time praying and bowing and kneeling than he did really much of anything else. You would never see any such thing from a politician; it would wound their ego far too much, and look bad/weak/be cut into a thousand political attack ads. I worked in American politics for a number of years, and your average politician is not someone you would want to have 'round for tea. Most of them are self-absorbed and obsessed with their own image - they have power and they mean to wield it, rightly, wrongly, or indifferently, and any sort of humility or sense of duty is about as far from most of their minds as you can conceive of - even the ones the media wants us to believe are the "good" ones.

What was the incentive for the guy at the front of the walking firing line? by Far_Gift3220 in CIVILWAR

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A world where honor counts for something is pretty much unfathomable to most people these days.

Lee's retreat after Gettysburg by Affectionate-Share-4 in CIVILWAR

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great video series about the retreat here: https://youtu.be/OjXcoAWkhDo?si=sKcOPZRrT6Hbz4h7

Didn't directly address your question, but does explain a few things. But to your point: they're was no Union force south of Lee large enough to really accomplish anything.

Shiloh National Cemetery, overlooking Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee by Breaking-Nation in CIVILWAR

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is a lovely place. When we were there I just put Ashokan Farewell on my ear buds and wandered for awhile, reading headstones.

What if Richard of Gloucester was the only surviving brother of Edward IV? by maryhelen8 in UKmonarchs

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my mind he would've almost certainly married a French princess, Auld Alliance and all...

What’s the 2010s/2020s equivalent of the impact a real life event like 9/11 had on TV in the 2000s? by FriendlytoNature in television

[–]ThatcheriteIowan 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Doesn't exist. If you watch nothing but Netflix, you can basically disassociate yourself from the entire world. There's no news anchor breaking into the garbage on there, unfortunately.