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[RainDog]

99. yes, I know. because of economic interests in the cotton industry

I think it's funny that people are all up in it b/c Republicans from S.C. (where the Confederacy seceded) basically used Juan Williams as "the black man" to substitute for Obama, for their racism, etc. etc. and, b/c I say it makes me sick that this happens and so, honestly, was it worth it to save the union when you can look at a voting record that demonstrates a large enough majority to win electoral college votes demonstrates a pattern of racism among whites in the region that is unlike any other region... people claim I am evil and ignorant and whatever else.

then, the separate issue, or not exactly separate, is that at this day and age, I would be better off if I lived in Canada.

I'm not really trying to refight the civil war. I'm just frustrated that reactionary right wingers in this nation have political traction at all.

And, with that, I'll leave it there.