[mysticaltyger]

Originally Posted by cpg35223

Nope. I'm saying that's what we get a lot of down here. It's really amazing how condescending people can be. I didn't realize it until I became an Alabamian myself.

I liked what you said in your original post. I was just pointing out that your o.p. came off has having it's own set of unconscious assumptions.

[midwest liberal]

Thank you everyone for the feedback.

[Keeper]

I think Tuscaloosa or Mobile are more liberal than cities to the north. We get a lot of ppl who bash AL because of stero-types on TV or in the movies or they come expecting things to be the way they use to live. Come on down for a visit.

[harry chickpea]

Actually, by definition, a liberal does not fit in anywhere. A liberal does not accept the status quo and pushes for a greater flexibility and acceptance within a society. The conservative who never peeps a word and follows all the rules religiously fits in anywhere and is exceedingly easy to manipulate, even though he will deny it vehemently.

[mimpdaddy]

Everybody is an individual and nobody agrees on everything.

[harry chickpea]

Originally Posted by mimpdaddy

Everybody is an individual and nobody agrees on everything.

"We are all individuals!" -Life of Brian

[midwest liberal]

I am really looking forward to becoming an Alabama resident. Everyone has been so helpful so can I ask one more question. What are the best sources to find a room to rent for a few weeks until school is out and my family can join me?

[marmac]

Originally Posted by midwest liberal

I have a job offer in Tuscaloosa and we have a 15 year old son who will be a high school Junior in the fall. I have been very involved over the years in the midwest with writing columns, advocating and being active in the nonprofit community. Can a liberal Yankee find a niche in the Tuscaloosa area? What about Hale County? We were looking at Moundville as a possibility. What high schools in the Tuscaloosa area have good track teams?

When one uses a newspaper( or other media ) to express their views--" I have been very involved over the years in the midwest with writing columns....." ---one should expect that they will get some heat over their views.

The old saying--" if you can't stand the heat,get out of the kitchen"--comes to mind.

[marmac]

Perhaps in the midwest, you were ---preaching to the choir .

That may not be the case in Alabama.

[Threestep2]

Google the large hotel/motel chains and ask for a extended stay rate. There may even be an "extened stay" in Tuscaloosa.