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I am so sorry that we are such a rotten group of liberals at times. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2013 #1
Thank you so much for the support. Means a lot. :) *hug* ashtonelijah Feb 2013 #4
Being Liberal in the South is Hard liberalmike27 Feb 2013 #94
+100 Liberal_in_LA Feb 2013 #155
Something that needed saying said well DUrec Fumesucker Feb 2013 #2
+1. Another DU rec! nt riderinthestorm Feb 2013 #7
+2 NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #30
K & R Petrushka Feb 2013 #31
This s the heart of the problem. nadinbrzezinski Feb 2013 #3
+1 and prayers for those hurting from the storm LiberalLoner Feb 2013 #9
+1. Storms don't respect boundaries or politics. freshwest Feb 2013 #37
Yep... awoke_in_2003 Feb 2013 #79
I will support federal aid to your community bluestateguy Feb 2013 #5
I support federal aid to any community in America that needs it Fumesucker Feb 2013 #8
+10 cherokeeprogressive Feb 2013 #14
+ 1000 cordelia Feb 2013 #46
We all do leftynyc Feb 2013 #108
+1,000 lark Feb 2013 #145
I get what you are saying dsc Feb 2013 #6
And outraged Mississippians, liberal and conservative, were the first to point it out. ashtonelijah Feb 2013 #13
I got kin over in Hattiesburg. Historic NY Feb 2013 #10
Sending love from Bulldawg country Recursion Feb 2013 #11
I am so sorry... OneGrassRoot Feb 2013 #12
WOW. At 3 minutes that video becomes haunting. Do you have a link to the thread you're referring to? JaneyVee Feb 2013 #15
Threads I was referring to... ashtonelijah Feb 2013 #20
Ugh. Ridiculous. JaneyVee Feb 2013 #23
Arrogance and insensitivity are not limited to Freepers, not by any shot. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #40
I'm glad to see that the insensitive jerks were in the minority. tpsbmam Feb 2013 #53
Christ almighty Le Taz Hot Feb 2013 #103
I saw some and added them to my Ignore list with the rest of the Ignoramuses. freshwest Feb 2013 #44
ashtonelijah you said it as eloquently as freshwest said this. BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #83
Or claim they own the terms to attack others, either. It doesn't pass the smell test. freshwest Feb 2013 #84
mmhmm BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2013 #86
You defined that very well, thanks, Blanche. freshwest Feb 2013 #89
Just heard an interview with the mayor of Hattiesburg csziggy Feb 2013 #16
Mayor Dupree is wonderful ashtonelijah Feb 2013 #29
ashtonelijah, I supported the People of Hattiesburg at another thread... sheshe2 Feb 2013 #100
I am so sorry.. snacker Feb 2013 #17
I don't watch TV news, so this is the first I've heard of it Lydia Leftcoast Feb 2013 #18
Same here and I am reading about this on the 11th. It breaks my heart to think that some bluestate10 Feb 2013 #158
Unfortunately I have found many pipoman Feb 2013 #19
This is the problem with generalizations. Marie Marie Feb 2013 #21
The more we fight each other obxhead Feb 2013 #22
There is a small but vocal collection of liberal Pat Robertsons here RZM Feb 2013 #24
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Feb 2013 #25
Like almost all of DU, I know that Mississipians deserve help like we all do steve2470 Feb 2013 #26
Hear hear! 2naSalit Feb 2013 #69
yes ! steve2470 Feb 2013 #75
K&R&H aikoaiko Feb 2013 #27
There are two occasions when things tend to get ugly at DU, kiva Feb 2013 #28
I can feel for you. Lady Freedom Returns Feb 2013 #32
I'm so sorry Ashtonelijah Catherina Feb 2013 #33
I'm so sorry! I didn't even know about it. Lone_Star_Dem Feb 2013 #34
First I heard, too. Isn't it an odd time of the year for tornadoes? Even in the south? The Wielding Truth Feb 2013 #122
Tornado season "officially" starts kurtzapril4 Feb 2013 #129
It really is, " Earth in the Balance". Isn't it?Wonder when we will turn it back around. The Wielding Truth Feb 2013 #135
No, politics are far from being my first love on DU (actually Kittehs are) DainBramaged Feb 2013 #35
Perhaps you missed it, Warpy Feb 2013 #36
Been nervously watching the weather all day... onpatrol98 Feb 2013 #55
Oh honey I'm so sorry. I grew up in MS and know how lousy it can get here. nolabear Feb 2013 #38
I don't care where people are from we should all help each other. I am willing to bet southernyankeebelle Feb 2013 #39
We've been watching the weather nervously all day. calimary Feb 2013 #41
DU, this is the face you all too often wear any more. Ashtonelijah... Hekate Feb 2013 #42
I am so sorry sad-cafe Feb 2013 #43
A salute from a fellow Liberal southerner DonCoquixote Feb 2013 #45
People need to remember that the difference between red and blue states is a few percentage points FreeBC Feb 2013 #47
Got that right! DFW Feb 2013 #119
Damn! That is some amazing footage. Webster Green Feb 2013 #48
I am so sorry. TheOther95Percent Feb 2013 #49
Thank you for posting this. SheilaT Feb 2013 #50
My heart goes out to my southern friends. cry baby Feb 2013 #51
I just heard about the storm earlier this evening. Glad you made it through. alfredo Feb 2013 #52
I feel bad. I watched news channels yesterday and was on the net. None mentioned the problems bluestate10 Feb 2013 #160
CNN is in Atlanta, it would seem they'd be more in touch with what's happening in that part alfredo Feb 2013 #163
Yes - I am afraid KT2000 Feb 2013 #54
Mississippi Why Syzygy Feb 2013 #56
I hope they are sent all the help they need davidpdx Feb 2013 #57
I spent some time in Southern Mississippi many years ago Major Nikon Feb 2013 #58
Kick and Rec! Demo_Chris Feb 2013 #59
Hattiesburg needs love and politics don't matter. yellerpup Feb 2013 #60
K&R ReRe Feb 2013 #61
The folks here should know better than to lower themselves to that level... lexw Feb 2013 #62
OMG! I HOPE that everyone you care about is safe!! DearHeart Feb 2013 #63
Prayers for you and your town. 840high Feb 2013 #64
The end of that video is heartrending. thucythucy Feb 2013 #65
DU rec and kick zappaman Feb 2013 #66
This was really a scary tornado. klook Feb 2013 #67
Without places like Hattiesburg, and Tuscaloosa last year, the South would be well and truly screwn KamaAina Feb 2013 #68
(((hugs))) MuseRider Feb 2013 #70
I'm so sorry for your experiences here. defacto7 Feb 2013 #71
I was down in Gulfport and Biloxi for two years after Katrina. intheflow Feb 2013 #72
I lived in Slidell La flygal Feb 2013 #73
I'm sorry your college town is in shambles. Broken_Hero Feb 2013 #74
Please don't let the apples get to you. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #76
I know how you feel. Terra Alta Feb 2013 #77
This OKie from Tornado Alley gives you her love, understanding, and support. KatyaR Feb 2013 #78
My heart is with you and yours... karmaqueen Feb 2013 #80
I want to add my voice in support Lifelong Protester Feb 2013 #81
Ignore the assholes, even DU has a few. Best wishes for you, your community and friends, family. uppityperson Feb 2013 #82
deep breath everyone - it is 9:30 PM West Coast time mettamega Feb 2013 #85
Obama took 44% of the vote in Mississippi. BlueCheese Feb 2013 #87
Thanks for speaking up. Really sorry about what happened to your area. glinda Feb 2013 #88
There's real and justified bitterness here about the Sandy relief mess. aquart Feb 2013 #90
K&R. Good post. nt Honeycombe8 Feb 2013 #91
I am quite familiar with tornadoes, growing up in Overland Park. Stay safe & all the best. apocalypsehow Feb 2013 #92
Sorry to hear this. I haven't been on for a long time and Frustratedlady Feb 2013 #93
+1000 for the well-placed rant, and.... OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #95
My prayers are with you and your neighbors. nt Tree-Hugger Feb 2013 #96
I was born and raised in Laurel, about 28 miles north....Wish you all the best friend.... Rowdyboy Feb 2013 #97
May Hattiesburg and all Smilo Feb 2013 #98
sometimes being out of the loop has its advantages Skittles Feb 2013 #99
Be well :( Fire Walk With Me Feb 2013 #101
There are liberals and then there are Le Taz Hot Feb 2013 #102
Don't give up on us. Please. tblue Feb 2013 #104
We are the UNITED sates of America and we are judged by how we teart the least fortunate emsimon33 Feb 2013 #105
We are one country,one world. Should be automatic aid everywhere needed. graham4anything Feb 2013 #106
I hope some here take your post to heart and think long and hard. AngryOldDem Feb 2013 #107
Oh my.... Marrah_G Feb 2013 #109
Reptilian vs. mammalian brains carolinayellowdog Feb 2013 #110
I Hope Everyone in Hattiesburg is Okay lib87 Feb 2013 #111
I'm shocked tavalon Feb 2013 #112
so sorry you have to endure this nonsense. Whisp Feb 2013 #113
We don't all think that way Blue Gardener Feb 2013 #114
I'm very sorry for all that's happened pecwae Feb 2013 #115
Whether liberal or not, Sienna86 Feb 2013 #116
The snark here can be a bit much at times. Live and Learn Feb 2013 #117
Have relatives in Hattiesburg and have been there many times Celebration Feb 2013 #118
This is what you need malaise Feb 2013 #120
One of our greatest liberals, Shankapotomus Feb 2013 #121
K&R. This Is What We Texas DU-ers Put Up With, Constantly. (nt) Paladin Feb 2013 #123
Hattiesburg libdude Feb 2013 #124
I'm sorry. LWolf Feb 2013 #125
I was just in Hattiesburg on Saturday. Waltons_Mtn Feb 2013 #126
My thoughts and sympathies go out to all and thank you randr Feb 2013 #127
Don't look at the few idiots ripcord Feb 2013 #128
Actually we don't care only about politics Doctor_J Feb 2013 #130
There was a tornado ellie Feb 2013 #131
Hyper-partisanship dulls minds, hardens hearts, blinds eyes, kills empathy, and encourages amorality TheKentuckian Feb 2013 #132
There is a big resentment of the South because of all of the ignorant Republicans and Bible thumpers Dustlawyer Feb 2013 #133
We should always support disaster aid when and where needed. unapatriciated Feb 2013 #134
As a liberal.... ewagner Feb 2013 #136
I'm sorry you are hurting! Sissyk Feb 2013 #137
When the south stops voting in these nut jobs.... usaf-vet Feb 2013 #138
I don't know where your from but I know where I was born and raised in NYC I saw racism Arcanetrance Feb 2013 #139
Uh, it's not just the south. The north has plenty of nut jobs that are currently holding office. Dawgs Feb 2013 #141
Oh damn, I am sorry you are going through this MynameisBlarney Feb 2013 #140
implicit racism and classism in the Mississippi-haters carolinayellowdog Feb 2013 #142
This destruction to your college town is devastating, and I'm sad to hear that people midnight Feb 2013 #143
I sympathize with you... Sancho Feb 2013 #144
I'm giving to Portlight today - I understand they are there (or on their way) thevoiceofreason Feb 2013 #146
Hey, I care about zombie movies and RPGs too! ZombieHorde Feb 2013 #147
please don't let the opinions of a few assholes get you down shireen Feb 2013 #148
. ismnotwasm Feb 2013 #149
wow heaven05 Feb 2013 #150
So sad for Hattiesburg! Lots of good people there! Bake Feb 2013 #151
I am so sorry this happened get the red out Feb 2013 #152
Hugs and love your way Taverner Feb 2013 #153
My love and prayers to you and your beloved Hattiesburg. redwitch Feb 2013 #154
Sorry to see this, man. AverageJoe90 Feb 2013 #156
Love to you and Hattiesburg, ashtonelijah mike dub Feb 2013 #157
Sending you love from Kentucky leftofcool Feb 2013 #159
Too ashamed to defend themselves? Probably, since.... Beartracks Feb 2013 #161
hi - I might be good to update your post from scratch mettamega Feb 2013 #162
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