Southern Discomfort

I know I'm going to get creamed for saying this, but the real divide in this election--at least it seems to me-- is not between black and white, rich and poor, old and young--it's between people who want to live in the future and people who are clinging to the past. That's why Barack is doing better in lily white Western states than people expected. Because those folks, while they have solid "family values," are mavericks--they're not trapped in tradition. I moved back home to the South after living in TX and Cali--and it was a brutal readjustment. Good Lord, my fishing buddy in Charleston, a guy who never went to college, could recite from memory the Lords Proprietors who founded the city in 1670. People from other regions look at you like you're high or crazy if you clutter your brains up with that kind of nonsense. Southerners live in the past--sometimes it crowds out the present--and the future is something I hardly ever hear people talk about except in a negative sense. So yeah, "change" doesn't really resonate as a message for a lot of people. All ages, all races, all incomes ... But me? I can't wait.

Boehner calls on Dems to buck Pelosi
Politico The Crypt By Martin Kady Aug. 05, 2008

House Republicans can't take this energy debate anywhere without the help of a few Democrats, so they're targeting the most vulnerable Democrats out there: the freshmen.

Responding to today's Politico story suggesting that Speaker Nancy Pelosi is letting some of her freshmen in tough districts off the hook on drilling, Minority Leader John Boehner (R-Ohio) has called on Democrats to sign a discharge petition that would force the speaker to bring up the Republican energy bill.

"My message to Democratic lawmakers is this: if you???re really for increased American energy production, then prove it by putting it in writing," Boehner said. "Sign the discharge petitions House Republicans are circulating that will force votes on energy legislation Speaker Pelosi refuses to bring to the floor. "

Reps. Jason Altmire (D-Pa.) and Don Cazayoux (D-La.) have both asked Democratic leaders to consider new oil drilling legislation, but Pelosi seems unwilling to allow a major energy package to move before the election.

Cultusdeus, thanks alot for grouping us Southerners in with the likes of you. Great. Now everyone's going to think we're uneducated douchebags. Awesome. Yes, that's exactly what Obama wants to do, I love how well informed you are. Better look out! He might make you harbor illegal aliens, too! Watch out Cultusdeus!

Sorry for being off topic here but I was on vacation and since I've been back I've not seen anything from Nins.
Anyone know what happened to Nins?

This was more than just a hatchet job on the last bastion of true Americana, "The South," it was propaganda for the Obama campaign. Shameful, but typical of the American press. They can stand so high and so mighty, looking down upon us poor wrenched Southerners drowning in our own sin. Thankfully we have them to shed light on the path to self-righteousness so we might learn better how to hate ourselves.

It is certainly true that our country is changing, due in no small part to 20 million illegal immigrants. Many people now have no connection to our past from the plight of Native Americans, to the War for American Independence, to the War for Southern Independence or the Civil Rights movement. All of America loses, but then again, isn't that the plan, after all? One North American Country. That ought to be fun. I can't wait.

But if Americans wish to hold on to the valuable lessons of American history, they need to educate themselves on truth, not emotion. The young Mr. Dicky is playing to his egalitarian friends and their delicate emotions in his article. Do not fall for it. He is part of the leviathan that demands we all walk in lock step.

Whether you are black or white, Native American or legal immigrant, if you have connections to men that fought and died to make America great join an organization like the Sons of the Revolution or the Sons of Confederate Veterans (www.scv.org). And let's keep the spirit alive. MG

This was more than just a hatchet job on the last bastion of true Americana, "The South," it was propaganda for the Obama campaign. Shameful, but typical of the American press. They can stand so high and so mighty, looking down upon us poor wrenched Southerners drowning in our own sin. Thankfully we have them to shed light on the path to self-righteousness so we might learn better how to hate ourselves.

It is certainly true that our country is changing, due in no small part to 20 million illegal immigrants. Many people now have no connection to our past from the plight of Native Americans, to the War for American Independence, to the War for Southern Independence or the Civil Rights movement. All of America loses, but then again, isn't that the plan, after all? One North American Country. That ought to be fun. I can't wait.

But if Americans wish to hold on to the valuable lessons of American history, they need to educate themselves on truth, not emotion. The young Mr. Dicky is playing to his egalitarian friends and their delicate emotions in his article. Do not fall for it. He is part of the leviathan that demands we all walk in lock step.

Whether you are black or white, Native American or legal immigrant, if you have connections to men that fought and died to make America great join an organization like the Sons of the Revolution or the Sons of Confederate Veterans (www.scv.org). And let's keep the spirit alive. MG

I AM SICK AND TIRED OF IGNORANT PEOPLE BASHING THE SOUTH.

The far republicans and media are doing to Obama now exactly what they did to Hillary, announced from the very beginning by Rove, engaged in all kinds of difamation, twisting every thing they say and do. The same far right media and republicans that supported Obama are now supporting McCain; they knew that with Hillary McCain had no chance. Who are the victims? us!! the poor and middle class.

Now the far right is using race and religion to brain-wash the South conservatives.

Democrats get it through your head that the only chance that Obama has is with Hillary, leave aside the chauvinistic insecurities; do it for us, the people and the good of the country: it it good to have pride but over doing is not positive.

Hope Hill

THIS IS JUST ANOTHER WAY TO MAKE THE SOUTH LOOK BAD. MERELY YANKEE PROPAGANDA. THE SOUTH IS ON A STOOL OF EVER-LASTING REPENTANCE.

Demographic Breakdown....

Live in Reality, Race Bating and Fear Mongering Can't Help You Detract from the Cold Hard Facts Below...

Obama will Win the Majority of the (Asian Vote) he was just recently Endorsed by the Largest Asian American Organization with Over active 800,000 Members.

Newly Sworn in Americans, an often Overlooked Group in this debate, regardless of Race, Creed or Color. These Groups consist of a multitude of races.

Universal Health Insurance Factor: Uninsured Americans or Americans who cannot Afford Insurance will Vote for Obama.

Afro-Americans, 90-95% regardless of Political Persuasion are going to Vote for Obama.

White American Females, Majority will Vote for Obama, based on, American Mothers -Women Anti-Iraq War Sentiments, especially based on a (Woman's Right to Choose) and other Womens Right Issues, McCain will get Trumped in November.

White Americans , Male -Female, ages 18-45 will Vote for Obama and thats Poor and Working Middle Classes.

Bi-Racial America, The UnHeralded Demographic an often Overlooked Group, The Hidden Group...

Like Halle Berry, Mariah Carey, Derek Jeter and Tiger Woods types, will makes themselves KNOWN in November.

Hispanic American 65-70% will Vote Obama and that Number will Grow, as the Election, gets CLOSER to NOVEMBER.

Gay-Lesbian American Vote, regardless of their Political Persuasion.

Independent, Moderate America, regardless of Political Afilliations or past Associations, will Vote Obama.

Its just that Simple and Plain
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The only reason my family is voting for Obama is because of his "promise" to end the war. I have a brother in the Marines in Iraq who is on his 2nd tour. They stop lossed him from getting out although he was due to get out a year ago. My brother says the troops are tired and they're ready to come home. People are getting out and not many are taking their place. If the war goes on too much longer, they will have to start a draft. Other troops, like my brother, have been stop lossed as well. This means they can't get out when they are supposed to because of "shortages. "

It's okay if Obama is arrogant as long as he gets the job done. He doesn't have to be likable as long as he's competent.

Freedom's Watch Criticizes Dems' 'Summer Vacation' in New Web Ad
The Hill by Walter Alarkon Aug. 05, 2008

A new Web ad by conservative advocacy group Freedom's Watch lambastes Democrats in Congress for failing to tackle rising energy prices.

The ad, called "Son of a Beach" begins by describing the plight of the average working American who must pay a mortgage and and for fuel.

"What do the liberals in Congress have on their mind? Summer Vacation," the ad's narrator states. "They're taking the rest of the summer off."

Set to a 1960s-style surf rock tune, the ad mocks the Democrats' decision to go on recess without a vote on lifting the ban on offshore drilling. It features prominent Democratic senators and congressmen rollerblading, playing volleyball, reading on the beach and playing golf.

The ad ends with a narrator urging viewers to "Call the Do Nothing Democrats in Congress and tell them to get back to work on the important issues."

I too believe that Obama is way too liberal. I am all about equality but not at the expense of what this country was founded on, our religious beliefs. One Nation Under GOD! We've pulled prayer from our schools, removed the Ten Commandments from our walls, and can no longer offer any public moral teachings to our children. Today, it's all about political correctness and tolerance. Well, as both a Christian and an American, my beliefs remain based in the word of God. It's all printed in black and white. We may not like all that we read and all that we hear but as Christians it's the way we should live our lives. Murder is wrong, stealing is wrong, abortion is wrong, homosexuality is wrong, and on and on. This country needs a leader that has strong moral beliefs, vast experience in politics, and the will to fight the tough battles and to make this country stronger then ever. Obama fills none of the qualifications I'm looking for in the presidency. Maybe with another 15 yrs in politics, a change in his moral leadership, and a known platform he'll get there.