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Wednesday, October 18, 2006 12:00 AM

Terms of endearment

Why do Southern folks elect regressive, warmongering politicians but still call you "sunshine" when they serve your coffee?
By Garrison Keillor

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  • Tuesday, October 17, 2006 08:16 PM

    Austin: Not to be confused with the rest of Texas, sunshine

    Dear Mr. Keillor: Before you generalize about how seemingly warm, friendly people "elect regressive, warmongering politicians", KINDLY take a look at how Travis County--home of Austin, Texas--votes. You'll observe that it is the blue heart of a red state.

    Grrrrrrrrrr.

    —grrrlygirl Read grrrlygirl's other letters

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