tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343546954225003627.post6160082293027707126..comments2024-02-02T02:32:58.560-06:00Comments on Opinionated Catholic: Is the American South Really That Special?James Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00406049343115557137noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343546954225003627.post-85231644204433787972010-02-28T13:45:26.797-06:002010-02-28T13:45:26.797-06:00Yep! The Scots-Irish influence is a nuance that m...Yep! The Scots-Irish influence is a nuance that must be understood. I know, because I'm from that blood-line (somewhat).<br /><br />You also made a short reference to the Italians...that's also very important in understanding the culture of the south.<br /><br />And, as to the military influence here in Bossier...I think it has some impact. I know it has on me, and my children that grew up here. But, I'm not so sure that "they" take on the ethos. Maybe. But maybe not.<br /><br />It's quite possible that "The Bossier Way" was already within these folks, and they found a safe place to land here.<br /><br />Not everyone that comes here stays here. In fact, most don't.<br /><br />Good post though. It gave me a lot to think about. Heck, it's too pretty outside today to be thinking about stuff! I'm gonna take my dog for a walk...Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10945901944078164054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343546954225003627.post-13076775043102117282010-02-28T12:21:52.882-06:002010-02-28T12:21:52.882-06:00Thanks. I think that has a lot to do with it.
Tha...Thanks. I think that has a lot to do with it.<br /><br />That is one reason I am curious in who affected who. The South has had huge migration from new factories, people fleeing the RUIst belt, the oil fields, and the fact that the South has had so many military bases.<br /><br />I mean just look at Bossier where we have now had many decades of people from all around the United States that made one time sleepy little Bossier their home. <br /><br />I think on the whole these "immigrants" take on the surrounding ethos. We see this in the difference we see today in different regions as to politics, religion observance and things like Military elistment.James Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406049343115557137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7343546954225003627.post-91723567623489340242010-02-28T12:12:35.925-06:002010-02-28T12:12:35.925-06:00That's an excellent post, and you are dead-on ...That's an excellent post, and you are dead-on about the Scots-Irish influence. A lot has been written about it and it explains a lot of behavior that we see even today.<br />Good job.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12927133938857523885noreply@blogger.com