Y'all Got A Problem
John A. Elder's classic painting The Battle of the Crater Some folks just can’t let it go. They nag. Nagging is one of the least productive human behaviors and it is even more irritating when exhibited in an entire cultural style. That is the case with many of my fellow progressively minded naggers. Mitt Romney’s performance in the southern states, contextualized with the historical success of conservatism throughout the South , has been the subject of critique in the inevitable post-election hubris. Progressives ponder why they preform so badly in the South . If you read this blog regularly you know I never supported Romney , not even back in 2008. I voted for Obama then . You also know I share many progressive ideas on issues like human rights, environmental protection, and a liberal supreme court. Nevertheless, being southern born and bred, I maintain a healthy interest in southern culture in general, in its customs, arts, and literature, and in particular the histor