Hi

[gg_fan22]

I always had heard that the south was mostly republican?
Don't get me wrong, I love the south. I haven't met a southerner yet I didn't like.
I get a long with most everyone I meet.
I know 1 person in MS, some in OK, some in TX, some in NC, and one person in AL.
I've always loved the south. I was just told that in some rural parts of MS the people there don't really like northerners, I was afraid I would be isolated, possibly judge, and unwelcomed because I am from WI.
So I thought that if I mentioned my families heritage and that I had some ancestors who were Southern it might make a difference.

[peppermint]

MS tends to vote Republican, but there is a connection to race, whether people want to admit it or not. My mom is a Democrat and many older whites are (those who remember the Depression and love FDR). The Republicans that I know are much more vocal because they assume most people agree with them. Because I'm not a Rep (or Dem, for that matter), I think they sound foolish, touting off their beliefs like everyone agrees with them. My mom and I look at each other and smile when this happens.

You won't have any problems with people because of your state of origin (WI).

[Desert kid]

When it comes to the war and such, I agree with the OP. However, I personally do not discuss the war unless it comes up (particularly when someone mentions the Confederate flag or something), and that is the only reason why I would, if the subject came up. Now, to the OP, when it comes to moving to other places it becomes a "When in Rome" situation, do as the Romans do, but DO NOT overdo it, it is possible to try too hard. I brushed up on all this myself, because in three weeks I'm heading to that little corner of the world on a road trip, so your not alone OP.