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In reply to the discussion: Yes, Ron Paul is bad. [View all]bvar22
(39,909 posts)*Producing more than consuming
*DIY Independent living
*Abundant Clean Water (This will become more important)
*Separation from Urban and Industrial Pollution
*Low Cost of Living
*Long Growing Season
*Low Winter Energy Overhead
*Fertile, inexpensive, unspoiled property
*Extensive national Forests
*Abundant Wild Game
...ARE choosing The South as the most viable area for Sustainable, Organic, non-toxic Lifestyles.
You would be surprised at how many Hard Core Liberals and Old Hippies we have found way out here in The Woods.
The Cultural problems in The South ARE changing, thanks to an influx of people like myself,
and (GASP) the multicultural effects of Sat TV and the Internet.
The young, even way out here in The Woods, ARE "connected".
Poverty, Fundamentalism, and Ignorance (redundant) are STILL a big problem,
but the Young are no longer completely programed by their churches and parents.
The ARE children of the Internet.
It is fascinating to watch.
I guess you see what you want to see.