[4CJ]

I think most people who were alive then probably remember Maddox as a Southern conservative Democrat. That's my memory, anyway. ;-)

First, I like your home page ;o)

Secondly, Gov. Maddox had many supporters in the state. I remember him riding his bycycle backward in the Thomasville Rose Parade. He would stop frequently to shake hands with those wishing to do so. Many were black. It was a time when Democrats were vastly different that the Dims of today.

[Amelia]

Secondly, Gov. Maddox had many supporters in the state. I remember him riding his bycycle backward in the Thomasville Rose Parade. He would stop frequently to shake hands with those wishing to do so. Many were black.

Yes, the problem I have with the article above is that it paints Gov. Maddox as a racist, when he doesn't seem to have been. In fact, in his time, he was the most "enlightened" governor the state had ever seen. I don't see the Media Research organization pointing out the bias in that direction, either.

It was a time when Democrats were vastly different that the Dims of today.

Which is one reason it's rather silly worrying about whether or not the media labels Maddox as a Democrat or not.

At that point in time, most Southern politicians were Democrats (and segregationists), including some who are Republicans today.

[Scenic Sounds]

First, I like your home page ;o)

Thanks. You must be another dog lover! ;-)

Secondly, Gov. Maddox had many supporters in the state. I remember him riding his bycycle backward in the Thomasville Rose Parade. He would stop frequently to shake hands with those wishing to do so. Many were black.

I have fond memories of him, too. ;-)

It was a time when Democrats were vastly different that the Dims of today.

Yes, indeed. Democrats have changed, Republicans have changed, liberals have changed, conservatives have changed, the world has changed and I have changed.

But dogs haven't changed. ;-)