Culturally we ARE two different countries. The Conservative Christian South........and the atheist socialist north. I took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States of America. How about yourself?
I think it's too simplistic to say that red and blue means north and south. Look beyond the cities (or at the red vs. blue election map from 2004) and you'll see that most of the country in the North votes and thinks Red just like the South. Look at West Virginia, for instance-we're represented by Robert KKK Byrd, but we overwhelmingly went for Bush both times.
And there you have it. LOL.
I don't buy that. What I have noticed, is that white guys I know in the military from southern states, these guys are officers from South Carolina and Georgia, use the "N" word all the time. Not in public but during their family gatherings, amongst themselves etc. I always found this surprising. Might be off topic I know, but something I've noticed during 10 years in the military. I will also say, on average, southern white males are outstanding soldiers/warriors and I like having them next to me in combat situations.