[hubcap]

I have noted criticism on a different Arkansas related thread that seemed to be anti-white in regard to local culture in Arkansas. Maybe some cultural education should be in order. Arkansas is a former Confederate state that enjoys deep Southern white cultural heritage. You can see the Confederate flag displayed at any given time of the year in many rural areas of the state. Where some whites in Arkansas practice staying with their own race [Monoculturalists], there are others that choose to mix and marry with any race [*Multiculturalists]. You will find both kinds of whites in Arkansas.

Don't fool yourself or try to bury your head in the sand. Certain areas of our state are white for a reason. Most usually, it is for the good of the community with less trouble. I have heard different arguments from different people attempting to justify this or explain away that.

Now let's approach this in a commonsense fashion before words like "racist" or "bigot" get tossed around too loosely.

Local Arkansans have the valid argument of: "Why on earth would you bring to our area what you are running from in the first place?"

Locals do not want "Multiculturalism" for the most part because locals get plenty of that from visiting the big city or television. Personally, I know that all my white neighbors have guns and will address trouble accordingly. They can also help out if or when they have the time. I understand and respect their religious choice, especially if they worship God and adhere to his will regarding staying with one's own race.

That does not make a white Arkansan a religious zealot or some racist freak. It just means they are a God-fearing Christian that is not the same as a modern/mainstream Judeo-Christian like you find in the city or country Judeo-Christian churches. Yes, there is a difference that even I can see.

Arkansas, like the rest of America, follows the 1st Amendment regarding religion and religious practice.

You will find people of all races in Arkansas, and the worship of different deity's as well. Not all churches worship the same God. [No need for me to go into detail here simply because it is from my personal observation of the different churches I have attended over the years]

Newcomers complain, "Why is it so dead here?, why isn't there at least some clubs or other party places?"

Most of the clubs are military/veteran related,[VFW, DAV, American Legion,..etc] when located in "DRY" counties. Lot's of DRY counties are located in North Central Arkansas. A "DRY" county does not allow the sale of alcohol or alcoholic beverages to the general public within it's boundries. Recreational Drug Use is SEVERLY frowned upon. This helps keep crime to a minimum, thus allowing a slower and safer environment to exist. Remember, Arkansas is a great place to raise our children or retire, and things besides the local law enforcement element help secure the culture that white people like me appreciate.

Yes, there are Pro-White organizations that have a home here in North Central Arkansas. A couple that I know of have been here for over a hundred years, and still counting. This also helps to cut back on the violence, rape, murder and gangs found so prevalent in multicultural areas. I appreciate their presence too.

So, before anyone goes around tossing terms like "racist","hater","bigot","hate", or other anti-white terminology; come to realize that any certain area of rural Arkansas has underlying currents which support the beauty and difference of culture that is not seamlessly blended in with mainstream America.

That is what makes Arkansas so Beautiful!

*Multiculturalists - people relating to a social or educational theory that promotes many cultures within a society rather than the established or dominant culture.

[boulder]

How's the weather in Harrison today?

[arguy1973]

Originally Posted by boulder

How's the weather in Harrison today?

hahahahaha..

[hubcap]

Originally Posted by boulder

How's the weather in Harrison today?

Harrison, AR
Updated 07-18-2007 12:53 PM at Harrison - AR

85° F - Cloudy
Hi 90° F / Lo 71° F
Wind: VAR
Barometer: 1017.2 millibars
Humidity: 61%
Sunrise: 6:09 am
Sunset: 8:29 pm


Detailed Forecast Hour-by-Hour Forecast

Today: Mostly sunny. High near 90F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Mainly clear skies. Low 71F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Plentiful sunshine. High 89F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow night: Scattered thunderstorms. Low 71F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

[arguy1973]

speaking of Harrison...how far is harmon from harrison? ..used to know a girl from there...

[magrack]

Certain areas of our state are white for a reason. Most usually, it is for the good of the community with less trouble. I have heard different arguments from different people attempting to justify this or explain away that.

Oh man! Where to begin.

Though Arkansas was a Confederate state, it was never a big slaveholder state, consequently, there was never a large population of blacks in the state to move to areas of the state where there were no compelling reason to do so.

The biggest single reason why much of North Central Arkansas does not have more racial diversity is economic factors...lack of jobs.

Most people up here lived on their land and did for themselves, and when they hired on people, they hired relatives and friends. Businesses that started and grew also (and still do, to some extent) hired much the same way.

With no economic incentive to move to some of these rural and poor counties, there wasn't much movement in by anybody of any race. This is true of some parts of any state in the union.

After the Civil War, former slaves and their decendants moved in large numbers to the more industrial north rather than stay in the more agrarian south and those who stayed, had a tendency to stay in the vicinity of the place they were currently living.

As more economic opportunities developed in certain areas of the nation, more and more people (of different races) flocked to them, bypassing those spots closer to home where there was no chance to provide for themselves or their families.

And yes, attitude of the existing population base had an influence, but economics drove the train and still does.

[magrack]

I don't know why I even bothered to respond to the original post; it's trolling, for a yet to be determined agenda by a new sign-up.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by magrack

I don't know why I even bothered to respond to the original post; it's trolling, for a yet to be determined agenda by a new sign-up.

Magrack, I think we bother because we are so bothered by such postings.

Now he has given us our sociology lesson for the day.

Fact or fiction he is very proud of himself. He knows this will turn into a debate about race, maybe religion, XXX and who know what else.
Nita

[Sam I Am]

Originally Posted by hubcap

They can also help out if or when they have the time. I understand and respect their religious choice, especially if they worship God and adhere to his will regarding staying with one's own race.

Between this and your observation that "pro-white groups" keep us safe, I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

[magrack]

So you signed up yesterday and the OP signed up today and you're feeding off one another...that the deal?