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In_The_Wind

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57. What I miss the most about living in the southeast is the beautiful springtime.

Sat Apr 11, 2015, 08:58 AM

Apr 2015

My Aunts and Uncles have all left this earth but not a one of them was ever part of the KKK. They were gentle folks who would be appalled at the racist problems of today.

I wore shoes except when I wanted to feel the green green grass of home. I have a college degree. The only hunting I do is with my camera. Oh, and I would be very happy if I could move back down south where I come from.

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Am I allowed to say I get really tired of South bashing? [View all] bamademo Apr 2015 OP

Yes, you can say that Kalidurga Apr 2015 #1

Yes you are allowed. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #2

i live here and feel we need more juxtaposed Apr 2015 #3

Sure, it's been at least a few days since the last person did n/t Scootaloo Apr 2015 #4

Depends. Are they bashing the rural south or the urban south? McCamy Taylor Apr 2015 #5

I cringe every time I drive out of Madison County. However, there are small Southern towns... bamademo Apr 2015 #8

Same could be said for rural New England, New York and California. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2015 #13

Upstate NY is as red a place as I've ever lived. DeadLetterOffice Apr 2015 #28

You're so right brush Apr 2015 #79

I just moved away from Pennsylvania after a decade of living there distantearlywarning Apr 2015 #44

Most counties are red, 82% in the last election BeyondGeography Apr 2015 #54

There's Racism In All 50 States! Brett Fitz Apr 2015 #6

Yes JonLP24 Apr 2015 #39

Yes you are, and good luck with DUers who broad-brush Hekate Apr 2015 #7

Regionalism is a seemingly acceptable form of bigotry. Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #9

Well, it might help if you stopped voting for assholes Warpy Apr 2015 #10

Jeebuss. I hate Alabama politicians more than anyone. They all get indicted sooner or later. bamademo Apr 2015 #14

And your attitude is why I never will go back. Warpy Apr 2015 #18

We can't all vote for smart people the way Wisconsin and Indiana does. jobycom Apr 2015 #24

And don't forget that Pennsylvania had Rick Santorum for a long time distantearlywarning Apr 2015 #45

Hell, Massachusetts had Romney and NJ has Christie. yardwork Apr 2015 #55

Bash a away on Indiana all you like! Adrahil Apr 2015 #67

ITA many people in the South vote for assholes. I don't. I believe raccoon Apr 2015 #43

I agree with you that many people vote R because they are racists. yardwork Apr 2015 #56

I know how you feel Warpy Apr 2015 #82

Thatnks for that broad brush. TexasProgresive Apr 2015 #48

We get really, really, REALLY tired of southern s/elected officials. valerief Apr 2015 #11

Yep. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2015 #16

Assholes are everywhere, but the South has cornered the market on them. nt valerief Apr 2015 #17

only one state has cornered the market on the word "asshole" carolinayellowdog Apr 2015 #40

What? Blue_Adept Apr 2015 #47

I've done business with all 50 States and many nations. Most polite, New Orleans by far. Bluenorthwest Apr 2015 #73

Hey, former Masshole here Warpy Apr 2015 #83

Sure, but you have to admit there is a lot to bash down here. Downwinder Apr 2015 #12

Explain how they are "more racist than the KKK" AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #15

Let's bash the politicians not the region. nt alp227 Apr 2015 #19

And the racist laws AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #23

Dont forget Mississippi — along with Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina — has no Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #49

Well, and the people who vote for them I assume deserve some bashing? True? nt Logical Apr 2015 #65

Yes LostOne4Ever Apr 2015 #20

Don't take it personal. It's southern politics we dislike. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #21

"We wear shoes." Major Hogwash Apr 2015 #22

Hey, I always wore sandals or went barefoot when I was off work. Too hot! n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #37

Well-ah. Native Texan. We grew up lookin' down on All Y'all. Then Karma paid Texas a visit: freshwest Apr 2015 #25

Your last paragraph... malokvale77 Apr 2015 #34

Oops, I edited it. I think that one is still there, though. n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #35

Yes, you are. eridani Apr 2015 #26

"We" are being manipulated into bashing on the web SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2015 #27

only those of "us" who are ignorant or malicious enough to allow it carolinayellowdog Apr 2015 #33

There's a difference between Mississippi and Virginia? Who knew? If someone from the appalachiablue Apr 2015 #74

arbitrary boundaries constrain rational thought and encourage scapegoating carolinayellowdog Apr 2015 #84

partly, people who hate themselves also hate others SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2015 #80

stuck people stick people carolinayellowdog Apr 2015 #85

agreed. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2015 #86

Used to love visiting Mobile, vacationing at Gulf Shores and later living lexington filly Apr 2015 #29

Yes. I get tired of it too. lovemydog Apr 2015 #30

I live in FL and i am perfectly ok with "south bashing" darkangel218 Apr 2015 #31

Try a thread about Florida bashing RandiFan1290 Apr 2015 #52

Yes the whole country sucks... malokvale77 Apr 2015 #32

yes you can DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #36

Skinner nailed it here steve2470 Apr 2015 #38

Skynyrd nailed it here MinM Apr 2015 #58

absolutely you can say it . . . and please continue to do so DrDan Apr 2015 #41

I've been on DU a long time. cwydro Apr 2015 #42

My father was born and raised in Decatur, Alabama WilliamPitt Apr 2015 #46

Nor-Souther here..... DeSwiss Apr 2015 #50

It's easy for us to bash southerners. Chemisse Apr 2015 #51

The north, just like any other part of the country fadedrose Apr 2015 #53

What I miss the most about living in the southeast is the beautiful springtime. In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #57

Lovely words...I live in the Southeast and understand what you mean Oilwellian Apr 2015 #72

You defending the South looks a lot like bashing the North Tommy2Tone Apr 2015 #59

why would you, "a DOD Gov. employee" trash a states walmart employees as ignorant? Sunlei Apr 2015 #60

No TlalocW Apr 2015 #61

DUers really post that Southerners don't wear shoes, all work at WalMart, are the only racists in merrily Apr 2015 #62

You can say it all you want. I live in Kansas and am smart enough to say it is a shit hole of GOP... Logical Apr 2015 #63

I feel your pain A Little Weird Apr 2015 #64

Three words. Judge Roy Moore. Adrahil Apr 2015 #66

Can I say I am tired of defensive southerners? treestar Apr 2015 #68

Exactly right and I live in Texas Tommy2Tone Apr 2015 #75

If the state I am from (Minnesota) Puglover Apr 2015 #69

Like it's so easy to talk about the problems in the South kcr Apr 2015 #70

North and West bashing is deemed acceptable from national politicians. Marr Apr 2015 #71

If anything, it's the "real America" or "pro-America" now treestar Apr 2015 #76

Well, as a Southerner, I think we need and deserve a lot of criticism. Accepting the Southern brand Hoyt Apr 2015 #77

I get very tired of it too. brer cat Apr 2015 #78

Of course, why would you think it is against the TOS or CS? Rex Apr 2015 #81