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In reply to the discussion: I'm from the south. [View all]DaveJ
(5,023 posts)I'm similar to you in that I became (largely) alienated from my Conservative family.
Liberals certainly haven't taken their place so basically I'm sort of alone, kind of have a half life.
I identify with 90% of what you are saying. Just wondering what you mean by the liberal bigotry part...?
Could it be the North/South tension? I've seen that, having moved up north from Missouri. Many northerners, even the most liberal ones, see southern dialect as ignorant. Not different, mind you... I've encountered liberals who matter of factly believe that southern speech is stupid. I think there's a stark difference in the way these groups view nature. Only some believe their way is better than the other. I think much of it (whatever it is) goes all the way back to the civil war.
Overall it just sucks. I'll never fit in with conservatives or liberals. I'm a half breed.