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137. feel free to find one that suits your own mentality.

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Would the nation be better off if the south would go away? [View all] Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 OP

Well, the Republicans would never win another Presidential election... LAGC Jan 2012 #1

I posted this in another thread, but I think it is relevant here too. aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #13

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #28

Was there anything there historically inaccurate or untrue? nt aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #32

The South couldn't do it without some of the MidWest HockeyMom Jan 2012 #43

Agreed. aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #48

WRONG. Fawke Em Jan 2012 #243

No... You are wrong my friend. aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #247

A-FUCKING-MEN!!! Odin2005 Jan 2012 #56

and this from a Host of GD Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #229

Hosts only have power to lock off-topic posts. Odin2005 Jan 2012 #271

I believe you are correct -- Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #273

Racism, sexism, ignorance - only in the South Hugabear Jan 2012 #100

Nice try! aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #146

you realize that Democrats have done well in the South? Hugabear Jan 2012 #153

Actually, again if you look at the numbers... aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #183

You DO realize that without a sarcasm thingy, dixiegrrrrl Jan 2012 #154

fixed Hugabear Jan 2012 #157

... limpyhobbler Jan 2012 #2

I would be happy if you were to self-delete your OP. Region bashing isn't very nice ... Tx4obama Jan 2012 #3

+1 Melissa G Jan 2012 #5

where did -I- bash any one? Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #170

Would the nation be better off if the south would go away? alphafemale Jan 2012 #244

honest question -- or would you prefer us to go away with a BANG ?! Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #245

I think every other post I've seen from this poster has been 'self deleted' tammywammy Jan 2012 #8

at least I know how to read the whole thread. Let's see if you do. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #169

People are responding to your insensitive and uncalled for TEXT IN THE OP, but ... Tx4obama Jan 2012 #176

If I wanted to discuss the history of the south, I would have posted in The American History group Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #258

Region bashing is an indication cordelia Jan 2012 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #14

+1 redqueen Jan 2012 #22

Exactly. This isn't a discussion about political difference or other differences. It a broad brush JTFrog Jan 2012 #26

I think that is her point Kali Jan 2012 #41

is it bashing when it is true? Odin2005 Jan 2012 #61

So that makes broad-brushing ok? Hugabear Jan 2012 #105

In 1968, it was also George Wallace's American Independent Party Art_from_Ark Jan 2012 #158

+1000 Skip Intro Jan 2012 #110

you are damn skippy! Region Bashing is not very nice at all. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #122

I wish I could. I wish there had been no need to start this thread. You are right Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #172

You are playing a game. Your OP is insensitive to us Southerners here at DU. I've emailed Skinner. Tx4obama Jan 2012 #179

I emailed him, too. Over a week ago. Let us see how quickly he replies to you -- Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #220

Thank you The Genealogist Jan 2012 #174

Please note: -I- bashed nothing. -I- only want to determine where -I- belong. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #222

I would prefer that the South come to its senses. dimbear Jan 2012 #4

YES. Hopefully one day a Democratic presidential candidate will win North Carolina. Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #65

Actually if you look at demographics aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #152

I guess that means in '76, there was a huge influx of enlightened voters Hugabear Jan 2012 #159

Fair point, however... aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #171

Clinton lost in NC in 1992 taterguy Jan 2012 #208

Good call! Thanks for the correction. aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #218

Carter SWEPT the South in '76 Hugabear Jan 2012 #144

Its not that simple aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #178

Unfortunately, around here they'e against "educating" SharonAnn Jan 2012 #288

No Joe Shlabotnik Jan 2012 #6

Would the nation be better off if we stopped generalizing? CurtEastPoint Jan 2012 #7

thank you Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #123

No... because then a large chunk of DU members wouldn't have a decent place to live. TalkingDog Jan 2012 #9

why don't you get a clue and check out Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #67

You are insulting. You are insulted. Seems to be a lot of that going around. TalkingDog Jan 2012 #213

I don't know how much clearer I can make my questions. Are you really telling another DUer to not Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #223

I predict this thread will disappear in 5...4...3...2... cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #11

That makes you about a thousand times more psychic than Miss Cleo. Liberal Veteran Jan 2012 #35

Three of my fellow jurors voted to leave it. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #47

you would be wrong. I know. I have tried that method. Please see my post #50 in this thread. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #68

There are a lot of good Democrats in the south. Robb Jan 2012 #12

indeed Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #124

Please stop blogslut Jan 2012 #15

I wish it would. -- Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #126

Obama got 43% of the vote in Mississippi, 45% in South Carolina, and 40% in Louisiana Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #16

You are missing the point. aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #51

So you just want the white Southners to go away. Synicus Maximus Jan 2012 #57

No, I'm not saying that. aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #76

OH, so it's mostly *black* Democratic voters who should "quietly go away". Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #58

I haven't said anyone should "go away." aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #69

Your concern has been duly noted and taken under advisement. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #127

Good comeback! aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #150

Easy there on the paternalism, chief MFrohike Jan 2012 #141

I'm sorry but that is just not true. aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #149

It's not? MFrohike Jan 2012 #160

You will NEVER find creationism being introduced outside of the South Hugabear Jan 2012 #166

Hahaha MFrohike Jan 2012 #175

Idiots like Bachmann are the exception in Minnesota. Odin2005 Jan 2012 #272

I think we are missing the point. aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #184

I'll answer it MFrohike Jan 2012 #284

Good post! aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #285

They don't MFrohike Jan 2012 #305

"I don't know that the rest of the country is much different." boppers Jan 2012 #191

What the hell are you trying to say? Here in Houston Texas we elected an openly gay mayor! Tx4obama Jan 2012 #195

Ah, Texas, always thinking they're "first", or "bigger". boppers Jan 2012 #198

I did NOT say that we were 'first' or 'bigger', all I'm saying is that Texas (the South) is not ... Tx4obama Jan 2012 #200

"the first elected openly gay" boppers Jan 2012 #207

Huh? That was an excerpt from Wikipedia. Tx4obama Jan 2012 #210

Bull MFrohike Jan 2012 #282

The race riots occurred in cities. boppers Jan 2012 #306

And your point is? MFrohike Jan 2012 #308

who said -I- wanted them to go away? Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #70

yes. baldguy Jan 2012 #17

No. cordelia Jan 2012 #20

How about the South joins the US, then? baldguy Jan 2012 #116

Makes no sense. cordelia Jan 2012 #143

North Carolina GOP: Public Hanging For Abortionists baldguy Jan 2012 #156

Attacking a whole region like this is uncalled for....... BrentWil Jan 2012 #18

way to misread the question Kali Jan 2012 #46

where did I tell anyone to go away? Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #71

please point out where -I- attacked anyone. All, -I- did was ask a couple of questions. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #226

No customerserviceguy Jan 2012 #19

thank you. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #107

Not a chance Generic Brad Jan 2012 #21

me too. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #72

that would be sad handmade34 Jan 2012 #23

yes, it would Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #109

No, the south should not go anywhere. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #24

3/3 decision. PassingFair Jan 2012 #30

why are you surprised? you of all people? Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #78

No - Surprised you didn't delete it. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #82

just call me crazy -- Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #94

You're cracking me up. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #98

ibtsd Electric Monk Jan 2012 #25

fooled you Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #79

I still predict this will end with you deleting your OP Electric Monk Jan 2012 #185

I don't agree with this poster at all. I live in the south. I don't like the piling on I see. It southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #27

please and thank you. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #95

Your welcome. I know how it feels. It happened to me. I strongly believe is freedom of speech eve southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #221

I never stated an opinion. All I did was ask a couple of questions. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #227

Your right, sorry. However your commenting on others I felt was piling on. I see you can stand up southernyankeebelle Jan 2012 #232

I like to bash the south as much as the next guy... PassingFair Jan 2012 #29

Is there any group you DON'T like to bash? cordelia Jan 2012 #33

I'm an equal opportunity basher. PassingFair Jan 2012 #39

I voted to hide it as well... n/t cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #38

thanks for doing your civic DU3 duty Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #167

*facepalm* sakabatou Jan 2012 #31

exactly. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #80

There is no light without the dark supernova Jan 2012 #34

I feel superior to whom? Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #83

"who would you have to feel superior to"? boppers Jan 2012 #192

Hmmm....no Harper Lee, no Truman Capote, no Flannery O'Connor, no Stax, no thank you Taverner Jan 2012 #36

Stupidest question I've heard today... and I spent the day with 4 year olds. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #37

lovely post. just stunning. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #165

Your post stunned me until I realized I'd seen it asked here a hundred times... cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #187

Are you from the mid-west? The mid-east? boppers Jan 2012 #193

IMHO, I actually think that everyone's idea of 'what' the 'south' IS is different ... Tx4obama Jan 2012 #197

that question has already been asked and answered by me in this very thread-- Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #228

Tuesday is from the South. Swede Jan 2012 #309

Build a big wall around it to keep the stupid in... n/t backscatter712 Jan 2012 #40

a lot of people in the west say things like that about the east Kali Jan 2012 #64

Yes! jzola Jan 2012 #42

hm . . .welcome to DU Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #84

Will they be taking their food, short story writers, novelists, playwrghts with them? EFerrari Jan 2012 #44

it would be a crying shame. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #85

It's like considering which of your hands you would keep, isn't it? EFerrari Jan 2012 #119

No nt Crabby Appleton Jan 2012 #45

thanks Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #164

In light of all the misinterpretations of your QUESTION Kali Jan 2012 #49

Kali, Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #50

"Would the nation be better off..." How many interpretations does that have? cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #75

Personally, I think, no. We would not be better off but, I ask it of all DUers. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #77

Why do you feel that it's an important question in the first place? And hasn't it been cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #81

welcome to DU3 Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #86

Too true. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2012 #97

why do -I- think it is an important question? because I live in the south -- Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #103

then lets get rid of wisconsin, ohio, montana, nevada, az.... what are we looking at? seabeyond Jan 2012 #52

beats the hell outta me Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #87

And leave Southern blacks at the mercy of racists? I don't think so. Odin2005 Jan 2012 #53

Would the nation be better off if only those with IQs of 110+ could vote? nt ZombieHorde Jan 2012 #54

that question is worthy of its own thread, me thinks Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #139

Well, then the 130's would bitch about the 110's. boppers Jan 2012 #194

I'm happy for all you people who love the South wilt the stilt Jan 2012 #55

You obviously have never Been to Austin Texasgal Jan 2012 #73

Do you have public naked bicycle rides, and full nude (with drinks) strip clubs? boppers Jan 2012 #199

Of course there are placess like Austin wilt the stilt Jan 2012 #209

We'll be better when we tell the Limbaughs and Robertsons to STFU Initech Jan 2012 #59

agreed Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #88

Definitely! The Limbaughs, Robertsons, Becks of the world and like stoke the RKP5637 Jan 2012 #114

Yup - they incite hatred and violence for money. How do they sleep at night? Initech Jan 2012 #125

It's sooo damn ironic, they consider themselves the moral fabric and patriots of RKP5637 Jan 2012 #127

I agree, they are extremists and enablers, and they are not good for the US. Initech Jan 2012 #136

The south is a beautiful region with mostly wonderful folks just like anywhere else. We don't need RBInMaine Jan 2012 #60

read the op carefully then look for my replies Kali Jan 2012 #66

thanks, Kali Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #89

Absolutely, 100% Hugabear Jan 2012 #62

exactly Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #90

the protect the south crowd is ignoring american history. nt msongs Jan 2012 #63

do expand on that, please. nt Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #92

Or maybe they dont appreciate broad-brushing Hugabear Jan 2012 #132

Really? RZM Jan 2012 #250

Congrats. You win the sarcasm as flamebait award. pinto Jan 2012 #74

lol Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #91

that seems a little unfair Kali Jan 2012 #96

NO JI7 Jan 2012 #93

thank you Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #138

No. I have no real need rrneck Jan 2012 #99

I have flown back home on soon-to-expire miles Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #104

I applaud your priorities. rrneck Jan 2012 #108

I'm stranded here in the Northeast. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #120

And dont get me started on country ham. nt rrneck Jan 2012 #140

kind sir, I will be proud to be in that foxhole with you! Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #106

And i would be honored to join you there. rrneck Jan 2012 #112

say it! Kali Jan 2012 #118

"how liberals can trumpet their weepy concern"? boppers Jan 2012 #201

Yes, unmasking is fun. rrneck Jan 2012 #237

We need to pull together as a united, not divided nation. Divided, we are RKP5637 Jan 2012 #101

It has more to do with population density than anything. mt rrneck Jan 2012 #115

Excellent point!!! RKP5637 Jan 2012 #117

That is an excellent point. aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #163

Just an FYI post re: population density- PotatoChip Jan 2012 #225

Thats a good map. I am going to steal it for my archive! aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #240

Nope, because I live on a beautiful lake in Virginia, which is in the south, and I phylny Jan 2012 #102

me too Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #145

What a moronic thread. nt Skip Intro Jan 2012 #111

feel free to find one that suits your own mentality. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #137

Nope. Iggo Jan 2012 #113

one would think -- Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #135

I would personally prefer flame-baiting bigots on message boards go quiety away. nt Skip Intro Jan 2012 #121

pssst Kali Jan 2012 #129

I've read all I care to read of this garbage, thanks. Skip Intro Jan 2012 #130

So you weren't referring to the OP. Ruby the Liberal Jan 2012 #131

I do not alert and I do not sit on juries however, I would find your post to be Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #133

Sure MFrohike Jan 2012 #134

Do people read the whole thread before they reply? Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #142

Apparently not MFrohike Jan 2012 #147

yes, it does. and thank you for pointing out all those accomplishments -- Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #148

Short answer? Hell yes... BeHereNow Jan 2012 #151

or, could it be that Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #155

! Kali Jan 2012 #162

Haw, haw! xfundy Jan 2012 #182

LOL boppers Jan 2012 #202

Okay, I'll ask. What's the basis of your question? flvegan Jan 2012 #161

This message was self-deleted by its author Capn Sunshine Jan 2012 #168

I've long said that Lincon was our worst President gopiscrap Jan 2012 #173

That's a real blivet of a post. nt rrneck Jan 2012 #177

Oh, Lawsy, I got the vapors! xfundy Jan 2012 #180

Xfundy, I have to say that my experiences mirror yours, except I'm not gay. I was born and raised Nay Jan 2012 #248

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #181

If the tea party faction, that pulled a coup d'etat on the GOP in 2010, gets its way . . Major Hogwash Jan 2012 #188

"Fuck the South"? cordelia Jan 2012 #217

The South also produced Al Gore, Albert Gore, Sr., Jimmy Carter, LBJ, Tennessee Gal Jan 2012 #254

"the South owns its history" ? bvar22 Jan 2012 #287

No. The south rocks. NCTraveler Jan 2012 #186

Florida is not the deep south. aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #224

Surely you can't be serious. Rex Jan 2012 #189

Don't call me Shirley. boppers Jan 2012 #205

no, barbtries Jan 2012 #190

No! Americans have a revolution to win, not a civil war. (nt) T S Justly Jan 2012 #196

got that right! Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #280

Wasn't Martin Luther King Jr from the South? mmonk Jan 2012 #203

indeed! Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #279

This message was self-deleted by its author Obamanaut Jan 2012 #204

Or stay longer. boppers Jan 2012 #206

I don't mind them but I find it curious that they moved to my state and voted in mmonk Jan 2012 #215

The Southern strategy only works because of our Archaic wilt the stilt Jan 2012 #211

I don't necessarily think the south should go away, but . . . Vinca Jan 2012 #212

interesting. is that what your crystal ball shows you? Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #278

This is stupid. redqueen Jan 2012 #214

Thank you for your kind comments. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #236

I guess I should be thanking you. redqueen Jan 2012 #303

it boggles the mind. --- Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #304

This CT born, MA raised person loves the south!!!... Little Star Jan 2012 #216

May your geographical issue be resolved as quickly as humanly possible. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #235

Sorry but the answer is yes. I lived in the south for twelve years and found leeroysphitz Jan 2012 #219

indeed, kind sir. You are entitled to you opinion. Thank you for expressing it Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #233

Thanks. Thanks a lot. Tennessee Gal Jan 2012 #230

I am about to come to that conclusion as well -- please see my post #50 Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #231

No, I do not stay where I am not wanted ......... however Tennessee Gal Jan 2012 #239

well said. thank you Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #249

Not this shit again? pecwae Jan 2012 #234

After reading several, but not all, replies to this thread, I can see that you do not Arkansas Granny Jan 2012 #238

And expose cordelia Jan 2012 #253

excuse me, but, how I am responsible for what other DUers post? It is their post to own Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #255

Of course, you are not responsible for what other DUers post. However, when you ask Arkansas Granny Jan 2012 #265

the thing is -- Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #266

Well, pardon the hell out of me. I didn't realize that this was a public service thread. Arkansas Granny Jan 2012 #274

I am truly sorry but, honestly Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #276

Friends, then. Being from the south, I'll admit to being a little sensitive to the negativity Arkansas Granny Jan 2012 #281

No, but the nation would be MUCH better off if people would stop South-bashing. Fawke Em Jan 2012 #241

Yes, it would. Tennessee Gal Jan 2012 #242

agreed Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #270

How does this have 8 recs? I guess it is ultimately a good thing Hosnon Jan 2012 #246

This type of thread makes me miss unrec (nt) Nye Bevan Jan 2012 #251

how do resolve this issue? juries are coming back 3-3. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #252

If you see a big problem with a host Rex Jan 2012 #275

Admin has not replied to my PM. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #277

Bigotry & Small Mindedness alive & well at DU3!!! bvar22 Jan 2012 #256

where did -I- agree to anything, kind sir? Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #257

What a beautiful photo! Love the garden n/t K8-EEE Jan 2012 #261

Can't believe all the responses Broderick Jan 2012 #259

it would be funny if it wern't so sad. -- Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #264

Agreed. This topic really touched a nerve with a lot of us. nt aaaaaa5a Jan 2012 #286

My dad always says "Lincoln didn't do us any favors." K8-EEE Jan 2012 #260

indeed. and it is well past time for us to stand up and be recognised Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #269

Halves of nations never just quietly go away, so I'm going to go with "no." (nt) Posteritatis Jan 2012 #262

very astute answer. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #268

Post removed Post removed Jan 2012 #263

wow. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #267

No. Neoma Jan 2012 #283

Hell no. Neither side is without sin. The Yankees seem to forget it was all those Northern txwhitedove Jan 2012 #289

I agree -- I would have thought the southern history thread would have been locked and asked to have Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #292

The South is part of the nation. This is very disrespectful to our Southern DUers. Fearless Jan 2012 #290

good lord. READ THE THREAD, please -- or at least post #50. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #291

If what you claim is true why start the thread at all? Fearless Jan 2012 #293

-I- suggested NOTHING. -I- asked questions because of the rampant south bashing that has been Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #294

You have failed at making your point clear. Fearless Jan 2012 #295

perhaps, you have failed to understand my intent and if so I apologize -- Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #296

You could post your point of view in the OP, no? Fearless Jan 2012 #297

you want me to edit at my OP at this late date? Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #298

I think it would clear up the confusion about whether or not you are engaging in it, yes. Fearless Jan 2012 #299

no. peace. TA. Tuesday Afternoon Jan 2012 #301

That's too bad. Fearless Jan 2012 #302

No, it will be better off when there are more Latino and Asian immigrants in the South, McCamy Taylor Jan 2012 #300

Which has done greater harm--the South with Big Oil and racism or those in the North who Skidmore Jan 2012 #307