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RainDog

(28,784 posts)
6. you know, this was intended to be a positive moment
Fri Aug 30, 2013, 12:42 PM
Aug 2013

about the positive actions that are taking place regarding a change in direction that will hopefully signal greater change to come.

thanks for the negativity, dude. LOL.

As I have said before - the western states are leading the way on this issue. there are some east coast states that are progressive, such as Vermont, but, for the most part, the east coast is far behind on this issue. maybe because so much of the cultural history of the region has to do with alcohol prohibition repeal and the groups that were empowered by that moment. maybe because of the historic racism and the continued targeting of minorities. who knows. as usual, the south and midwest flounder in their old paradigms of religious prohibition and fear-based conservatism.

but the nation is moving on, as ever, and beyond those stale attitudes, hopefully.

the northeast looks reactionary while the west is moving forward.


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