Southern Values

You literally posted "go ahead and rip away libs!" before anyone said anything

 

That was the insult?

 

WJ Cash, The Mind of the South

 

Timeliness? I'm going to disagree on that

 

This is a great story.

I am not pointing fingers at anyone when I say this, but my biggest problem with “southern values” is with those who practice those “values” selectively and hypocritically. They’ll be kind and decent to those whose lifestyle, appearance and/or religion is acceptable. That’s not “decent” and “respectful” in my world.

 

Not rhetorical, but why does maga always profess to be a victim?

 

Being a victim provides them the footing to fight.

 

It was published in 1941, I only read it/became aware of it because I concentrated on Southern US history in school

 

The other thing that hits me when I visit a place with all that Southern Hospitality, is I feel socially adrift at times.

By that I mean, because everyone is nice and smiles and talks to you - it's more difficult to discern true feelings. I'm not suggesting smiles and kindness are a bad thing. In some ways I find it refreshing (that was my childhood afterall), but in the NE you know where you stand with a person. Likewise, one doesn't have to put energy into making every stranger feel like a friend. I still do more times than not. Habits are hard to break

 

My mother and father were Democrats and I was raised with those values. They are not endemic to one region or group of people. They are universal among people who respect one another.

 

You just broke the 2nd rule on your list

 

Well that escalated quickly.... bless your heart.