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In reply to the discussion: My college town is in shambles, people I love are hurting, and some on DU only care about politics [View all]tblue
(16,350 posts)104. Don't give up on us. Please.
We haven't all given up on the South. There are good people, no great people everywhere. Please keep us posted. I can't watch the news anymore but I want to know how things go and how we can help.
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My college town is in shambles, people I love are hurting, and some on DU only care about politics [View all]
ashtonelijah
Feb 2013
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And outraged Mississippians, liberal and conservative, were the first to point it out.
ashtonelijah
Feb 2013
#13
WOW. At 3 minutes that video becomes haunting. Do you have a link to the thread you're referring to?
JaneyVee
Feb 2013
#15
I saw some and added them to my Ignore list with the rest of the Ignoramuses.
freshwest
Feb 2013
#44
Or claim they own the terms to attack others, either. It doesn't pass the smell test.
freshwest
Feb 2013
#84
Same here and I am reading about this on the 11th. It breaks my heart to think that some
bluestate10
Feb 2013
#158
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
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
I don't care where people are from we should all help each other. I am willing to bet
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2013
#39
People need to remember that the difference between red and blue states is a few percentage points
FreeBC
Feb 2013
#47
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
Without places like Hattiesburg, and Tuscaloosa last year, the South would be well and truly screwn
KamaAina
Feb 2013
#68
Ignore the assholes, even DU has a few. Best wishes for you, your community and friends, family.
uppityperson
Feb 2013
#82
I am quite familiar with tornadoes, growing up in Overland Park. Stay safe & all the best.
apocalypsehow
Feb 2013
#92
I was born and raised in Laurel, about 28 miles north....Wish you all the best friend....
Rowdyboy
Feb 2013
#97
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
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
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
This destruction to your college town is devastating, and I'm sad to hear that people
midnight
Feb 2013
#143
I'm giving to Portlight today - I understand they are there (or on their way)
thevoiceofreason
Feb 2013
#146