" ``When I ask for directions, I can't understand the slurred speech of southern Americans, who are so polite and eager to please,'' Vilsack said. "
Hey Ms, Vilsack, we southerners are always polite to a fault, even to idiots. But in reality, it is just civil discourse and a facade to try and prevent unpleasant confrontations, even to those we intensely dislike.
Soyutherners say, "ain't that nice" so we don't have to say. what a total bitch you really are.
Or like my old Airedale from decades ago. Normally the most pleasant and mild mannered dog one could ask for, always ready for a romp and play with other dogs. But, If the another canine should show aggression, he was a terrible sight to behold. He knew no fear, would go to fighting unconcerned as to wounds inflicted upon him until he got a death grip on his opponent. If not then literally pried off with a stick between his jaws, the other dog was killed. He did it twice, once to a big German shepard, and then to an even larger malamute in Alaska.
So miss priss, don't be deceived by the apparent overt politeness of others, you may be in for a rude awakening.
And remember, if a Southerner ever says, "Well, bless your heart!"...well, hehe, maybe we'll just keep that'un a secret from all those Yankees and Damnyankees. :)
Wonder if Ms. Vilsack was the only one in the theater not laughing at Frances McDormand's accent in "Fargo"? Ooooh, yaaah, you betcha.
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