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In reply to the discussion: ...and then a man rode through the lines bearing a white flag. [View all]CherokeeDem
(3,709 posts)and the only time, I've heard that comment is in jest, usually after some inane comment aimed at belittling those of us who live in the South.
Do you all really think we sit on the veranda, sipping sweet tea and plotting the rise of the Confederacy? This goes beyond typecasting into outright bigotry against citizens of the US due only to where they live.
You implied you are one of 'us" in your comment, and knowing what an intelligent person you are, I find your statement confusing. There is no doubt there is a segment of the population who believes reverting to the 'old ways' will make things better. But these same types of people exist in all segments of this country and across the globe.
By the way, the South has risen... have you visited lately? We have major metropolitan cities, interstates, even have Starbucks. We don't look any different than anywhere else. We're simply perceived differently because it's fun to bash someone. I'm tired of it.