Well, I'll be GODDAMNED!
I've read about these people in history books. I've seen movies like "Mississippi Burning," "Deliverance" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Hell, "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "Next of Kin" even shone a bright light on the idea of backwoods gentry. (Side note: "Next of Kin" was a delightful example of Patrick Swayze's acting depth - especially when he whoops ass on the mob with a crossbow.)
I shouldn't judge. I believe the folks in the following clip cast an ugly shadow on the trailer trash and Mountain Williams of the greater United States. How 'bout we just say, ignorant racists? Does that fit?
Fuck me! People really believe this shit?! My respect to you for at least being honest with your feelings. The last posting in this blog commented on the trouble with those in the Midwest with passive-aggressiveness... that is DEFINITELY not the problem with these people.
I can't be that surprised. Pat Buchanan on Hardball with Chris Matthews last week finally (collective sigh of relief) said what EVERY American has been thinking for... well at least a couple of days: that Colin Powell wouldn't support Barack Obama if Obama was white. Yep, a national political pundit in his vast experience and wisdom reduces Powell, who...
- is Masters educated
- served 35 years in the Army including 2 terms in Vietnam, 4-star general at retirement - will kick your ass, my ass and anyone else's in his way
- assistant to Ronald Reagan on National Security - Reagan knew to tap the smarties for good help
- Youngest ever Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - the highest position in the Department of Defense
- Confirmed Secretary of State unanimously by the Senate - that means both parties liked him
- Regularly negotiated with foreign leaders, presented to the United Nations General Assembly
