Why is there so much hate for the south here?

[Anonymous]

I’m currently reading a book about slavery and its legacy. It confirms my decision to not even live in NoVa.

[Anonymous]

So people should leave any state that elects republicans? Should everyone give up and let republicans continue to control the US government? How about staying and trying to change the situation?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think bad things about the south. Southern hospitality and all that. They will help strangers out thats been my experience. Never seen any racism either. Just honest nice people.

There is nowhere in this great nation of ours that is free of the scourge of racism.

+1 and many places in the world. It is an (unfortunately) ingrained, tribal thing. And we need to stop being so nebulous about it. "The South" is racist. No, it's certain people in the south. Who are they? Stamp it out.

[Anonymous]

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If your state votes for idiots, then don’t be surprised if people assume the people who live there are racist, ignorant, etc…..

You are disgusting. Assuming derogatory characteristics based on group membership is the essence of racism.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:
If your state votes for idiots, then don’t be surprised if people assume the people who live there are racist, ignorant, etc…..

You are disgusting. Assuming derogatory characteristics based on group membership is the essence of racism.

Voting for MAGA is a choice.
Living with MAGA is a choice.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
If your state votes for idiots, then don’t be surprised if people assume the people who live there are racist, ignorant, etc…..

You are disgusting. Assuming derogatory characteristics based on group membership is the essence of racism.

Voting for MAGA is a choice.
Living with MAGA is a choice.

You don't know anything about who voted for which candidate, unless they tell you.

You "live with" plenty of MAGA.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
If your state votes for idiots, then don’t be surprised if people assume the people who live there are racist, ignorant, etc…..

You are disgusting. Assuming derogatory characteristics based on group membership is the essence of racism.

Voting for MAGA is a choice.
Living with MAGA is a choice.

You don't know anything about who voted for which candidate, unless they tell you.

You "live with" plenty of MAGA.

I live in a low MAGA trash area (<20%). They don’t run our local or state governments. It’s easy to avoid them.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If the south is racist like you all scream that is it over and over again, why would the majority of African Americans live in the south? It doesn't make logical sense.

Because that’s where the majority of African slaves were used on plantations.

There was the great migration of black Americans to the north (they were fleeing Jim Crow laws) but not everyone could make the journey north and west. Educate yourself.

Exactly where north did they flee? I'll wait...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m currently reading a book about slavery and its legacy. It confirms my decision to not even live in NoVa.

Please make an educated post and don't speak in code or riddles. Use your words.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If the south is racist like you all scream that is it over and over again, why would the majority of African Americans live in the south? It doesn't make logical sense.

Because that’s where the majority of African slaves were used on plantations.

There was the great migration of black Americans to the north (they were fleeing Jim Crow laws) but not everyone could make the journey north and west. Educate yourself.

If you were as educated as you pretend, you’d know many blacks have move back to the south for better opportunities and weather, having found the north and Midwest was not exactly the promised land.

Exactly where north? I'll wait.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Cuz they're all a bunch of racist, redneck dipshits.

You are quite ignorant, but maybe that's what you need to believe to feel better about living in a declining part of the country.

Bless your heart

doh

I'd be ok with the big metro areas like Atlanta or Raleigh/Durham, but not the rest of the state. I'm Asian American, in a biracial marriage. Not only do I want diversity, but I need my ethnic grocery stores.

Right now, I despise humid weather, but I know that as I get older, I'll want the warm/humid weather. So, we have talked about moving to maybe the Raleigh area when we are in our 60s/70s. That's about as south as I want to go.

I grew up in Raleigh and the great things about it are: the weather, the music (in part because of the proximity to so many colleges and universities and all f their offerings), and how friendly the people are.

Did you see racism in Raleigh? It's pretty diverse there I think. How does the summers in Raleigh compare to summers in DC? Is it hotter? More humid?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the south is racist like you all scream that is it over and over again, why would the majority of African Americans live in the south? It doesn't make logical sense.

Because that’s where the majority of African slaves were used on plantations.

There was the great migration of black Americans to the north (they were fleeing Jim Crow laws) but not everyone could make the journey north and west. Educate yourself.

If you were as educated as you pretend, you’d know many blacks have move back to the south for better opportunities and weather, having found the north and Midwest was not exactly the promised land.

Exactly where north? I'll wait.

Chicago, Detroit, NYC.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cuz they're all a bunch of racist, redneck dipshits.

You are quite ignorant, but maybe that's what you need to believe to feel better about living in a declining part of the country.

Bless your heart

doh

I'd be ok with the big metro areas like Atlanta or Raleigh/Durham, but not the rest of the state. I'm Asian American, in a biracial marriage. Not only do I want diversity, but I need my ethnic grocery stores.

Right now, I despise humid weather, but I know that as I get older, I'll want the warm/humid weather. So, we have talked about moving to maybe the Raleigh area when we are in our 60s/70s. That's about as south as I want to go.

I grew up in Raleigh and the great things about it are: the weather, the music (in part because of the proximity to so many colleges and universities and all f their offerings), and how friendly the people are.

Did you see racism in Raleigh? It's pretty diverse there I think. How does the summers in Raleigh compare to summers in DC? Is it hotter? More humid?

Raleigh is in general hotter than here, by at least five degrees. Honestly, it doesn't make much difference in the summer (hot is hot) but it makes the summers much more bearable. The huge plus about the weather is that it's much sunnier there in the winters. That makes it more bearable. Also, the beach is two hours away which is a huge benefit. No need to cross the bay bridge or deal with Maryland not wanting you to get to Delaware. Yes, it's diverse. There aren't as many high quality restaurants as in DC, but food is much better than it once was.

As a previous poster mentioned, every winter I think about how I should move down there. After I retire, I may well winter down there, but for now, my life is here.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cuz they're all a bunch of racist, redneck dipshits.

You are quite ignorant, but maybe that's what you need to believe to feel better about living in a declining part of the country.

Bless your heart

doh

I'd be ok with the big metro areas like Atlanta or Raleigh/Durham, but not the rest of the state. I'm Asian American, in a biracial marriage. Not only do I want diversity, but I need my ethnic grocery stores.

Right now, I despise humid weather, but I know that as I get older, I'll want the warm/humid weather. So, we have talked about moving to maybe the Raleigh area when we are in our 60s/70s. That's about as south as I want to go.

I grew up in Raleigh and the great things about it are: the weather, the music (in part because of the proximity to so many colleges and universities and all f their offerings), and how friendly the people are.

Did you see racism in Raleigh? It's pretty diverse there I think. How does the summers in Raleigh compare to summers in DC? Is it hotter? More humid?

Raleigh is in general hotter than here, by at least five degrees. Honestly, it doesn't make much difference in the summer (hot is hot) but it makes the summers much more bearable. The huge plus about the weather is that it's much sunnier there in the winters. That makes it more bearable. Also, the beach is two hours away which is a huge benefit. No need to cross the bay bridge or deal with Maryland not wanting you to get to Delaware. Yes, it's diverse. There aren't as many high quality restaurants as in DC, but food is much better than it once was.

As a previous poster mentioned, every winter I think about how I should move down there. After I retire, I may well winter down there, but for now, my life is here.

Should be "makes the winters much more bearable."

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the south is racist like you all scream that is it over and over again, why would the majority of African Americans live in the south? It doesn't make logical sense.

Because that’s where the majority of African slaves were used on plantations.

There was the great migration of black Americans to the north (they were fleeing Jim Crow laws) but not everyone could make the journey north and west. Educate yourself.

Exactly where north did they flee? I'll wait...

Pick up a history book or just google The Great Migration. There’s tons of literature and documentaries about the exodus of Black Americans to northern cities after slavery ended. It got to the point where the Southern states would block people from heading North by removing them from trims and boats heading north.