I live in Mississippi and I have always said that the state motto ought to be “Welcome to Mississippi…set your watches back 150 years”.
Yes, even today there is still a massive amount of bigotry in the state….in the 70’s I thought that they state might move beyond the racism it is noted for…..but I was sadly mistaken.
America’s angriest white men: Up close with racism, rage and Southern supremacy – Salon.com.
“In stark contrast to the government indifference encountered by rural Americans, a range of Far Right groups, most recently the militias, have seemingly provided support, community, and answers.”
Not unlike wonder how Hamas became appealing to many of the Palestinians
Morning and an excellent comparison,,,,but few will see it. Thanx, Larry