Really, it's just us yankees? Have you checked what state Fieldmarshaldj is from? Last time I checked he's further south than you. The reason why you anti-17th amendment whiners will never get your way is about 90% of Americans support the 17th amendment, instead of having corrupt politicians choosing their Senators for them. It's not our fault you live in one of the FEW southern states that LOVES electing socialists to the U.S. Senate. Instead of forcing the other 49 states to have hacks appointed to "represent" them for life, maybe you could try convincing a few of your "conservative" neighbors in Virginia to stop voting for socialist Senate candidates. Or, as you anti-17th amendments types would say, "if you dislike how things are going in your state, MOVE!"
Another boot lick has spoken.