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A northerner's view of the south. [View all] JNelson6563 Oct 2013 OP
Thank you Julie...that's an incredible post. Much appreciated.. KoKo Oct 2013 #1
This Cheesehead sees the same things as Julie. Scuba Oct 2013 #2
Born and raised in AL... TroglodyteScholar Oct 2013 #3
We have to give the Tea Party credit where credit is due - hedgehog Oct 2013 #4
This nails it!--don't blame the South, per se..... lastlib Oct 2013 #23
Responsible voting is the answer. Chipper Chat Oct 2013 #5
+1 Jamaal510 Oct 2013 #15
Great words, let the bridges be built..... Rebellious Republican Oct 2013 #6
Julie, you are a Voice of Reason ... Martin Eden Oct 2013 #7
My hat is off to you kind lady. JimboBillyBubbaBob Oct 2013 #8
It's everywhere... pipi_k Oct 2013 #9
You would be surprised by how many rednecks live in Oregon N/T Dpm12 Oct 2013 #10
You would be surprised by the number of rednecks in Oregon NT Dpm12 Oct 2013 #11
Here's a map showing concentrations of tea party-type voters: surprise! They're all over. 7962 Oct 2013 #12
Like roaches. nt awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #48
thank you. Julie Chaco Dundee Oct 2013 #13
Thank you for providing a great message. TexasTowelie Oct 2013 #14
Agreed. 99Forever Oct 2013 #16
I predict she wont run in 2014. Chipper Chat Oct 2013 #33
Ms Teabagger has already... 99Forever Oct 2013 #37
Good riddance. Chipper Chat Oct 2013 #39
She has her congressional pension sewed up... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #49
Nothing wrong with the south MyNameGoesHere Oct 2013 #17
This Michigander agrees, and is appalled at the state's Tea Party takeover Faygo Kid Oct 2013 #18
This Southern Progressive thanks you! MynameisBlarney Oct 2013 #19
K&R stonecutter357 Oct 2013 #20
I grew up in the heart of Liberal America - the People's Republic of Boulder, gtar100 Oct 2013 #21
''Julie--who thinks unity is the only way we'll get anywhere'' DeSwiss Oct 2013 #22
Your generosity. Many in the south love their civil war stance still. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2013 #24
Thank you for the words of blue14u Oct 2013 #25
Born and raised in South Carolina and living there now stage left Oct 2013 #26
Welcome to DU... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2013 #51
that was really well written.. stillcool Oct 2013 #27
re:A northerner's view of the south. allan01 Oct 2013 #28
I am a proud southern progressive. dotymed Oct 2013 #29
I was in Michigan when Detroit elected Colman Young.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2013 #30
The laws for redistricting and the electoral college MUST change. They are causing the collapse of judesedit Oct 2013 #31
Northerner from michigan pamdb Oct 2013 #32
Very well said, my friend skepticscott Oct 2013 #34
You can sit on my porch any time. nolabear Oct 2013 #35
I love Julie--who thinks unity is the only way we'll get anywhere TexasProgresive Oct 2013 #36
+1! Ramble on! It is discouraging on many levels. Dustlawyer Oct 2013 #38
Wow, thank you responders! JNelson6563 Oct 2013 #40
Mahalo, ,Julie.. Brilliant observation, Cha Oct 2013 #41
From another Michigander, Bravo! nt MrScorpio Oct 2013 #42
We are allies. We are one nation. ananda Oct 2013 #43
I live in the Pacific Northwest, LWolf Oct 2013 #44
Thank you very much for this, Julie. cordelia Oct 2013 #45
It's like you read a chapter out of my life in NC, love it! SaveAmerica Oct 2013 #46
I live in Oklahoma Rain Mcloud Oct 2013 #47
I'll add that a welcoming inclusiveness is the only way to bring in disaffected redsters. ancianita Oct 2013 #50
Thanks, Julie. StrayKat Oct 2013 #52
Also, StrayKat Oct 2013 #54
Right on the money Julie! erinlough Oct 2013 #53
Thanks so much. A much-needed post. Eleanors38 Oct 2013 #55
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