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In reply to the discussion: Does anyone really give a shit about NC? [View all]KoKo
(84,711 posts)26. I've wondered if that was part of it.
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When it's another one of the "southern states" against which outrage should be expressed along with the desire that all these "southern states" should just secede, then yes, DU does care. Of course, this is the segment of DU that sees the south as one homogeneous whole rather than the separate and distinct states and histories that we are.
The other part is that DU as a whole isn't into "Activism" so much these days. There are reasons for that...too complicated to get into.
Personally, I'm not inclined to talk too much about activism and where it takes place because we know that sites like DU are monitored. Some others may be reluctant to get too involved because we know that what we post could give information to people who want to undermine Activism by Democrats. Sort of like the recently revealed 'Surveillance State' is putting restrictions on Investigative Reporting.
I remember the early days when DU was a buzzing hive of activism. These days are very different.
Thanks for that insight in your post. Southern Bashing does happen here..but, I think it comes from those who have interest in dividing us. We know that's part of the strategy by Political Ops...who can be on both sides and inbetween and part of a strategy by others who seek to manage opinions for their own purposes.
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Those of us who do not live in NC, but rather far away in California cannot do anything about NC
JDPriestly
Jul 2013
#66
I've wondered that myself. It just seems like they're on a frickin' RAMPAGE!!!
calimary
Jul 2013
#25
Sadly Liberals and Progressives are a minority in the South and have to live under GOP rule but that
YeahSureRight
Jul 2013
#62
I have always known my entire life the South was a miserable place to exist and yes I did live
YeahSureRight
Jul 2013
#79
NC has an interesting history. And, it's not South Carolina, Texas or Mississippi...
KoKo
Jul 2013
#34
I do. Even if good people live on the "wrong" side of a line on the map is no reason not to care
pampango
Jul 2013
#19
NC tried to ban the Tesla sales from the state...so far that bill hasn't passed...
Tikki
Jul 2013
#32
How is that fair...you can't tell me there isn't some rich guy in NC who ordered a Maserati or...
Tikki
Jul 2013
#114
So someone can go to California and buy a Tesla and then register it in NC and all.
Tikki
Jul 2013
#117
Plus one! Democrats do not have an entire TV network dedicated to right wing lies.
Enthusiast
Jul 2013
#135
Heh. How exactly does that happen while the airwaves and newspapers are saturated
Doctor_J
Jul 2013
#80