General Discussion

It really breaks my heart that Ohio went so red. I had always thought of it as more of a blue collar down-to-earth state, rather like Sherrod Brown. Fortunately for some reason, Sherrod Brown keeps getting reelected, so there must be some sanity left somewhere in the state.

Years ago we lived in Texas for a short time and I felt so isolated. It was so hard to find someone to talk with where I could have a decent conversation. I wasn't terribly political back then, but I've always been liberal. I was surrounded by Southern Baptists and gun-toting, beer drinking "cowboys".

Our landlord was a Baptist minister - talk about pressure! These people made me so uncomfortable. I was just another notch in their belt, a lost soul to save for Jesus! They always had syrupy sweet smiles on their faces and it could get rather creepy. They were just blessing the shit out of me. They were sure I was going to hell no doubt and gave up on me. I think I really unnerved one of the ministers, a very satisfying experience.