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paleotn

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6. $4+ gas has a way of doing that for average folks.

Reply to pat_k (Reply #4)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 09:48 PM

Jul 3

Wonderful story. I grew up in the south and you're right, it is nuanced. I guess the meanness that started in the mid-90's kind of overshadowed that and at times I lose sight of it. One of mom's cousins was gay and everyone knew it. But Hill was Hill and everyone loved him. Hill was short for Hilliard. He and my maternal grandfather were the funniest people I've ever known. When those two teamed up it was a rolling in the floor riot! And a bit off color at times. I remember my grandmother's most said phrase was...Jess!! Language!! I miss those days.

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Don't write off Mississippi! pat_k Jul 3 #4

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The South is far more nuanced than most people who never lived there suspect. Martin68 Jul 4 #20

So, way back in the day, I did a children's musical theater tour through Jackson, MS. OldBaldy1701E Jul 4 #30

MAGA... BattleRow Jul 3 #7

Good sign. Joinfortmill Jul 3 #8

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Heavily Democratic Cirsium Jul 4 #18

Other people who live in college towns. yardwork Jul 4 #19

Understood Cirsium Jul 4 #21

I'm right there with you. yardwork Jul 4 #22

Yep Cirsium Jul 4 #23

That would be great! yardwork Jul 4 #24

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I would urge caution Cirsium Jul 4 #32

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