What well known person is most typical to the southern United States?
Mar 21st, 2002, 06:40 AM
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I guess we can argue over the word typical from now until doomsday.
Given the positive qualities of family values, resourcefulness, being a good parent, a high level of intelligence, and working to improve people's lifes,
my favorite southern personality is the wife of Jimmy Carter: Rosalyn Carter.
Most of her work in the post White House years has been directed toward humanitarian efforts. For example, she and Mrs. Bumpers, wife of the former govenor of Arkansas, formed an organization called ECBT which endeavors to help children get immunizations. And her work to improve the status of people who have mental problems is virtually legendary.
And she is very instrumental in the functioning of the Carter Center in Atlanta.
Given the positive qualities of family values, resourcefulness, being a good parent, a high level of intelligence, and working to improve people's lifes,
my favorite southern personality is the wife of Jimmy Carter: Rosalyn Carter.
Most of her work in the post White House years has been directed toward humanitarian efforts. For example, she and Mrs. Bumpers, wife of the former govenor of Arkansas, formed an organization called ECBT which endeavors to help children get immunizations. And her work to improve the status of people who have mental problems is virtually legendary.
And she is very instrumental in the functioning of the Carter Center in Atlanta.
Mar 21st, 2002, 08:22 AM
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Positive- Robert E. Lee, George Washington, Walker Percy, Shelby Foote, Jesse Helms, Cong. Ed Bryant of Tennessee, Cong. Walter Jones of NC, Sen. Fritz Hollings of SC, Thomas Jefferson, Stonewall Jackson, Jeb Stuart, AP Hill, Justin Wilson, William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor.
Negative- Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich, Erskine Caldwell, Jeb Bush, Janet Reno, Congresswoman McKinney of Ga..
Negative- Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich, Erskine Caldwell, Jeb Bush, Janet Reno, Congresswoman McKinney of Ga..
Mar 21st, 2002, 12:44 PM
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Hank Hill is pure Texan, not necessarily pure Southern, but to a large extent I agree.
My top choice would also be Andy Griffith. He is religious, down-to- earth, prefers the simple life, friendly, and smarter than you might think. Yes, there is a bit of "Deliverance" in the South, but it is a lot rarer than it used to be.
Another good choice would be Charles Kuralt.
I can't agree with all of Roger's choices, but some are quite intriguing. Shelby Foote and Robert E. Lee are perhaps perfect examples of "typical" educated Southerners.
My top choice would also be Andy Griffith. He is religious, down-to- earth, prefers the simple life, friendly, and smarter than you might think. Yes, there is a bit of "Deliverance" in the South, but it is a lot rarer than it used to be.
Another good choice would be Charles Kuralt.
I can't agree with all of Roger's choices, but some are quite intriguing. Shelby Foote and Robert E. Lee are perhaps perfect examples of "typical" educated Southerners.
