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I don't think it's necessarily a hate, so much as a questioning of pride. For example, the southern states generally perform poorly in academics, economy (Texas is doing well, we know, and you can have it.), social justice, and progress in the equal rights/treatment of the LGBT issue of our day. Additionally, southern states insist on making "creationism" a science, which looks really dumb in our states.
Most of these things are okay (certainly not preferred and reflected in property values), but the denial of science and equal treatment/rights of gay people make my circle squirm. That's shameful to us.
All lies. There is no difference between ignorant people in AL or MS and ignorant people in PA or CT.
All lies. There is no difference between ignorant people in AL or MS and ignorant people in PA or CT.
If you notice on this forum, every time the south is mentioned the ignorant flock to the thread to expose their stupidity. I find it amazing that a few have to criticize others to make themselves feel better. There is something lacking in their character .
Well, for the most part, the dominant white southern culture doesn't believe in government, so unfortunately what you point out is never, ever going to change. They do believe in god though.
White Southerners LOVE big government a hell of a lot more than they let on. I'm not fooled one bit by their rhetoric and those votes for Republican candidates.
White Arizonan Republicans where I live are the same way. They talk a good game, but they squeal like pigs at the thought of any federal or state money not coming into the trough.
As for their belief in God...Meh! Meaningless unless you conduct your life in such a way that it positively manifests itself, and on that count, they're no different than people who live in Massachusetts or Illinois.
White Southerners LOVE big government a hell of a lot more than they let on. I'm not fooled one bit by their rhetoric and those votes for Republican candidates.
White Arizonan Republicans where I live are the same way. They talk a good game, but they squeal like pigs at the thought of any federal or state money not coming into the trough.
Really?
Well, personally I know one traditional white southerner, and whenever I discussed politics with the man, he talks big on social issues and government spending and intrusion, so besides the social issues and military, he prefers a small government . Never heard him complain about not getting enough money, except for disaster assistance after hurricanes...
Well, personally I know one traditional white southerner, and whenever I discussed politics with the man, he talks big on social issues and government spending and intrusion, so besides the social issues and military, he prefers a small government . Never heard him complain about not getting enough money, except for disaster assistance after hurricanes...
To me, he sounds pretty much like most Americans. They want government when its convenient, and have little use for it otherwise. 90% of Americans feel that way.
To me, he sounds pretty much like most Americans. They want government when its convenient, and have little use for it otherwise. 90% of Americans feel that way.
That is my favorite eye roll moment. I love it when the same people who are against all government spending, but the moment something bad happens to them they are crying about where their government is and why it isn't doing more to help them.
That is my favorite eye roll moment. I love it when the same people who are against all government spending, but the moment something bad happens to them they are crying about where their government is and why it isn't doing more to help them.
Pretty much ALL Americans are addicted to and are very reliant on big fat government in some form or fashion.
But many like to draw some phony sense of pride in the false notion that they aren't. I just laugh at 'em and keep it movin'. Lol..I know better.
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