Well, I don’t know what the purpose of the Stone Mountain graphic was, unless you agree with some leftists that it shouldn’t be there.
I don’t want to be misunderstood. I’m a Southerner, born and raised, and I agree with wardaddy that our region is conservatism’s last holdout. Most folks without an axe to grind understand that.
You mention mythology...the biggest myth I’m seeing is the flowery, florid concept of young Southerners being taught about the Lost Cause “with their mother’s milk.” What the hell do you think goes on down here? Do you envision parents sitting with their children on their knees-—on the veranda, am I right?-—regaling them with tales of devoted Mammys and glorious battles from 150-plus years ago?
God, what a stereotypical fantasy.
It’s a simple fact that the left has chosen to go after Southern history and culture because it’s the lowest-hanging fruit. Useful idiots on the right, thinking they’re being all inclusive and racially open-minded, go along with them, not realizing that monuments to Washington and Jefferson will come next. The nature of the left should not be misunderstood...it is ravenous, and it will not stop until all reminders of our evil white history have been removed.
I just don’t see the point of fighting the Civil War over and over. The Revolutionary War has always been my personal interest, but...that’s just me.
Wow! You said it so much better than I could. I was about to respond to that nutty post but you intervened. Apparently it’s we northerners, midwesterners and westerners who buy into the magnolia ‘n mint juleps far more than actual southerners.
What’s yore mammy servin’ you for lunch, Miz Catherine? You know a little gal like you can’t be seen eatin’ in fron’ of the gempmums - they most nevah marry a gal that eats a lot!
When it comes to some of the social and cultural issues, I think that the South has shown great leadership in trying to preserve some of our most important traditional values. Specifically, I am thinking about their efforts to confine the concept of marriage to its traditional definition and their efforts to protect the lives of unborn children.
However, I can't say that the South has done a better job at avoiding high divorce rates. And, as I indicated in post 987, when it comes to financial matters, it is just a myth that the South is more supportive of a small, central government. Mississippi is the state with the highest percentage of population on food stamps and 9 of the top 10 are in Southern parts of the country.
It's true that Southern politicians are right up front in complaining about welfare, etc., but they always make sure that their constituents somehow wind up with more than their share. So, how should we judge them - by what they say or by what they do?
There are many good people in all parts of this country who feel that the Federal government has become too large. I just hope that there is enough of us to make a difference.
It’s because these folks are here for a reason. And I’ve a mind to try to expose who they are after 15 years
But I fear Fresno likely already knows what groups they come from
Their writing styles and cut and past and monikers are all too similar in some cases pure copycat
In the past some have been exposed
Black GOPe sorts
Log Cabin sorts
Michael Medved and Glenn Beck style southern history sorts
Basically low voltage on social issue ilk that converge with Morris Dees and Potok at SPLC
Of course now they’re pretending it’s gone too far
They are lucky I have such little time because it would be fun to satisfy my curiosity
It’s because these folks are here for a reason. And I’ve a mind to try to expose who they are after 15 years
But I fear Fresno likely already knows what groups they come from
Their writing styles and cut and past and monikers are all too similar in some cases pure copycat
In the past some have been exposed
Black GOPe sorts
Log Cabin sorts
Michael Medved and Glenn Beck style southern history sorts
Basically low voltage on social issue ilk that converge with Morris Dees and Potok at SPLC
Of course now they’re pretending it’s gone too far
They are lucky I have such little time because it would be fun to satisfy my curiosity
It’s because these folks are here for a reason. And I’ve a mind to try to expose who they are after 15 years
But I fear Fresno likely already knows what groups they come from
Their writing styles and cut and past and monikers are all too similar in some cases pure copycat
In the past some have been exposed
Black GOPe sorts
Log Cabin sorts
Michael Medved and Glenn Beck style southern history sorts
Basically low voltage on social issue ilk that converge with Morris Dees and Potok at SPLC
Of course now they’re pretending it’s gone too far
They are lucky I have such little time because it would be fun to satisfy my curiosity
You forgot the mint juleps.
No good southern veranda stereotype is complete without Mammy serving up mint juleps.
:)