Update of NAK & UNSK merger 10/20/2007

A while back, Phil Lawson and I started discussing the possibility of merging our two Klan groups, The United Northern and Southern Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (UNSK) and the National Aryan Knights of the Ku Klux Klan LLC (N.A.K. LLC).

Our reasoning was that we could link the North and the South giving us a stronger order with the resources to do more for our race and Nation as well as reach more potential members and concerned White Christians. Phil asked me if I would accept the position of Imperial Wizard, which is the position I held in the N.A.K. LLC. We worked out the details and the merger took place between our two Klan's in August 2007.

After a short time into the merger, a few members from Louisiana decided that they weren't happy in a large National Klan and decided to form their own group using the name: National Aryan Knights. This formation of the National Aryan Knights is not the original N.A.K. LLC.

Most of the original N.A.K. LLC, as well as the UNSK, hold no animosity for their decision. All Klansmen must decide which path they believe to be best for our race. We have chosen to merge the two groups; we believe this is in the best interest of our race and Nation. The majority of the original N.A.K. LLC members, including myself honored the merge with the UNSK. Phil and I have formed a great professional relationship, and a true friendship that only brothers know. We as leaders along with the other officers from the UNSK and the original N.A.K. LLC are working together successfully. We continue to receive more applications from the entire United States; our resources have more than doubled since the merger. We also are planning on expanding the Klan into proportions not see since the 1920's.

Everything is working smoother than either Phil or I could have dreamt possible. The membership is doing an excellent job at fulfilling their roles. There have been a few disgruntled members, which is to be expected in any venture of this magnitude, however, those situations have been handled as they occurred, the progress in our Klan has not been affected.

It has been brought to my attention by some that the merger failed due to the few Louisiana members' decision to form into the National Aryan Knights. This pessimistic view is the same as seeing the glass as half empty versus half full. I do not want people staying in this order who are not happy, or who are not willing to give it their best. They become a hindrance to the ones making the Klan succeed. Most members favor this historic move, yet some do not. Phil and I agree on most issues, and whatever minor ones we do not, we will continue working together to resolve. There is nothing that affects the running of this order; we are 100% in agreement about all major issues. As we continue to grow, and we are on a daily basis, there will be the usual upsets, discussions, disagreements, and even arguments that occur as in any group. However, we have procedures in place to handle these issues and not allow them to disrupt the proper functioning of the UNSK.

This merger is an outstanding success! I want to assure everyone that Phil has pledged his support, and will back me 100% in running the United Northern and Southern Knights and I pledge the same for him as well as all officers performing their duty in our great Klan!



For God, Race and Nation!
Cole Thornton
Imperial Wizard UNSK


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