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carolinayellowdog

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84. arbitrary boundaries constrain rational thought and encourage scapegoating

Sat Apr 11, 2015, 07:45 PM

Apr 2015

The most horror-struck I've ever been at DU was when someone I'd always liked and respected, from NM, started spewing "you people" anti-South invective in the wake of Ted Cruz's antics in 2013. WTF? Here I am in VA 1500 miles away from Texas, yet am to be blamed and scolded by someone in a neighboring state -- because THE SOUTH ?!? Pennsylvania's a whole lot closer, and a whole lot more similar, than Texas-- but no one ever blames Virginians for anything that goes on there, because-- THE MASON DIXON LINE.

The good news though is that in six decades of life, traveling in almost every state and many countries, I've never once encountered any REAL LIFE antagonism against Virginians. It seems to be a phenomenon entirely limited to online warriors looking for someone to feel superior to.

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Am I allowed to say I get really tired of South bashing? [View all] bamademo Apr 2015 OP

Yes, you can say that Kalidurga Apr 2015 #1

Yes you are allowed. hrmjustin Apr 2015 #2

i live here and feel we need more juxtaposed Apr 2015 #3

Sure, it's been at least a few days since the last person did n/t Scootaloo Apr 2015 #4

Depends. Are they bashing the rural south or the urban south? McCamy Taylor Apr 2015 #5

I cringe every time I drive out of Madison County. However, there are small Southern towns... bamademo Apr 2015 #8

Same could be said for rural New England, New York and California. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2015 #13

Upstate NY is as red a place as I've ever lived. DeadLetterOffice Apr 2015 #28

You're so right brush Apr 2015 #79

I just moved away from Pennsylvania after a decade of living there distantearlywarning Apr 2015 #44

Most counties are red, 82% in the last election BeyondGeography Apr 2015 #54

There's Racism In All 50 States! Brett Fitz Apr 2015 #6

Yes JonLP24 Apr 2015 #39

Yes you are, and good luck with DUers who broad-brush Hekate Apr 2015 #7

Regionalism is a seemingly acceptable form of bigotry. Behind the Aegis Apr 2015 #9

Well, it might help if you stopped voting for assholes Warpy Apr 2015 #10

Jeebuss. I hate Alabama politicians more than anyone. They all get indicted sooner or later. bamademo Apr 2015 #14

And your attitude is why I never will go back. Warpy Apr 2015 #18

We can't all vote for smart people the way Wisconsin and Indiana does. jobycom Apr 2015 #24

And don't forget that Pennsylvania had Rick Santorum for a long time distantearlywarning Apr 2015 #45

Hell, Massachusetts had Romney and NJ has Christie. yardwork Apr 2015 #55

Bash a away on Indiana all you like! Adrahil Apr 2015 #67

ITA many people in the South vote for assholes. I don't. I believe raccoon Apr 2015 #43

I agree with you that many people vote R because they are racists. yardwork Apr 2015 #56

I know how you feel Warpy Apr 2015 #82

Thatnks for that broad brush. TexasProgresive Apr 2015 #48

We get really, really, REALLY tired of southern s/elected officials. valerief Apr 2015 #11

Yep. ForgoTheConsequence Apr 2015 #16

Assholes are everywhere, but the South has cornered the market on them. nt valerief Apr 2015 #17

only one state has cornered the market on the word "asshole" carolinayellowdog Apr 2015 #40

What? Blue_Adept Apr 2015 #47

I've done business with all 50 States and many nations. Most polite, New Orleans by far. Bluenorthwest Apr 2015 #73

Hey, former Masshole here Warpy Apr 2015 #83

Sure, but you have to admit there is a lot to bash down here. Downwinder Apr 2015 #12

Explain how they are "more racist than the KKK" AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #15

Let's bash the politicians not the region. nt alp227 Apr 2015 #19

And the racist laws AgingAmerican Apr 2015 #23

Dont forget Mississippi � along with Louisiana, Alabama, Tennessee, and South Carolina � has no Katashi_itto Apr 2015 #49

Well, and the people who vote for them I assume deserve some bashing? True? nt Logical Apr 2015 #65

Yes LostOne4Ever Apr 2015 #20

Don't take it personal. It's southern politics we dislike. JaneyVee Apr 2015 #21

"We wear shoes." Major Hogwash Apr 2015 #22

Hey, I always wore sandals or went barefoot when I was off work. Too hot! n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #37

Well-ah. Native Texan. We grew up lookin' down on All Y'all. Then Karma paid Texas a visit: freshwest Apr 2015 #25

Your last paragraph... malokvale77 Apr 2015 #34

Oops, I edited it. I think that one is still there, though. n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #35

Yes, you are. eridani Apr 2015 #26

"We" are being manipulated into bashing on the web SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2015 #27

only those of "us" who are ignorant or malicious enough to allow it carolinayellowdog Apr 2015 #33

There's a difference between Mississippi and Virginia? Who knew? If someone from the appalachiablue Apr 2015 #74

arbitrary boundaries constrain rational thought and encourage scapegoating carolinayellowdog Apr 2015 #84

partly, people who hate themselves also hate others SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2015 #80

stuck people stick people carolinayellowdog Apr 2015 #85

agreed. SleeplessinSoCal Apr 2015 #86

Used to love visiting Mobile, vacationing at Gulf Shores and later living lexington filly Apr 2015 #29

Yes. I get tired of it too. lovemydog Apr 2015 #30

I live in FL and i am perfectly ok with "south bashing" darkangel218 Apr 2015 #31

Try a thread about Florida bashing RandiFan1290 Apr 2015 #52

Yes the whole country sucks... malokvale77 Apr 2015 #32

yes you can DonCoquixote Apr 2015 #36

Skinner nailed it here steve2470 Apr 2015 #38

Skynyrd nailed it here MinM Apr 2015 #58

absolutely you can say it . . . and please continue to do so DrDan Apr 2015 #41

I've been on DU a long time. cwydro Apr 2015 #42

My father was born and raised in Decatur, Alabama WilliamPitt Apr 2015 #46

Nor-Souther here..... DeSwiss Apr 2015 #50

It's easy for us to bash southerners. Chemisse Apr 2015 #51

The north, just like any other part of the country fadedrose Apr 2015 #53

What I miss the most about living in the southeast is the beautiful springtime. In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #57

Lovely words...I live in the Southeast and understand what you mean Oilwellian Apr 2015 #72

You defending the South looks a lot like bashing the North Tommy2Tone Apr 2015 #59

why would you, "a DOD Gov. employee" trash a states walmart employees as ignorant? Sunlei Apr 2015 #60

No TlalocW Apr 2015 #61

DUers really post that Southerners don't wear shoes, all work at WalMart, are the only racists in merrily Apr 2015 #62

You can say it all you want. I live in Kansas and am smart enough to say it is a shit hole of GOP... Logical Apr 2015 #63

I feel your pain A Little Weird Apr 2015 #64

Three words. Judge Roy Moore. Adrahil Apr 2015 #66

Can I say I am tired of defensive southerners? treestar Apr 2015 #68

Exactly right and I live in Texas Tommy2Tone Apr 2015 #75

If the state I am from (Minnesota) Puglover Apr 2015 #69

Like it's so easy to talk about the problems in the South kcr Apr 2015 #70

North and West bashing is deemed acceptable from national politicians. Marr Apr 2015 #71

If anything, it's the "real America" or "pro-America" now treestar Apr 2015 #76

Well, as a Southerner, I think we need and deserve a lot of criticism. Accepting the Southern brand Hoyt Apr 2015 #77

I get very tired of it too. brer cat Apr 2015 #78

Of course, why would you think it is against the TOS or CS? Rex Apr 2015 #81