Tag Archives: Buffalo Nickel

“Racial Wallpaper”: Take Down The Rebel Flag

Posted on June 19, 2015 by eggsistense

As per usual, it’s hard to beat the commentary of Jon Stewart and his heartfelt take on the Charleston massacre was no exception to that rule.  Stewart absolutely nailed the toxic stew of poverty, paranoia, and white supremacy–masked with slogans … Continue reading →

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THEME SONG FOR LIBERTY ROAD MEDIA

Posted on September 10, 2014 by eggsistense

Used to live off a Liberty Road in Mississippi.  My parents still live there.  I walked down Liberty Road from time to time and the name of the road and its potential for symbolism always stuck with me.  Tried to … Continue reading →

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TAKE DOWN THE REBEL FLAG: THE CONTROVERSY CONTINUES…

Posted on January 3, 2014 by eggsistense

As a Mississippian transplanted to California who wrote a song called “Take Down The Rebel Flag” for the Mississippi alt-country band Buffalo Nickel, I read with great interest a story entitled: “Mississippi flag causes controversy in California.” According to the … Continue reading →

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