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blue14u

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25. Thank you for the words of

Sat Oct 19, 2013, 01:57 PM

Oct 2013

kindness. I do see broad brushing here at times, for us in the South. The majority of it is true, so I don't take offense, I understand the reputation the South brought on itself.

I fight the good fight daily as a Liberal here in the MS< TN< ARK Tri-State area. I'm about 5 or 6 minutes to Memphis, and about 20 to Arkansas. I am surrounded..

We Dem's are here, we are just not heard from as much as we try. I do feel isolated, and want to leave the area so I can find more like minded people.. It would be a dream come true for me to live where I got to vote for a Democrat. I noticed that my REP. Roger Wicker (R) MS, is on the new budget committee.. What a hack he is and I have never liked him even in person as a person, much less a REP. So here I sit, feeling surrounded, and like I'm not a real person, with real ideals. Some days I feel like I'm the witch they want to find, and burn at the stake.

I keep going , and hope to wake at least one of them up. (No luck so far)..
I spend my time here b/c I know I can read and post with like minded people and that gives me comfort...Thank all of you here at DU for that!!!

If anyone would like to adopt me, I am available and would be so grateful....

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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