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Midlothian, Va.
War is indeed hell, as many a poor Iraqi regular has learned over the past weeks. The Hussein family has found out, too. Could be that Uday and Qusay resemble pate these days, along with the old man -- and good riddance.
War may be hell, but here in the South, there's a special appreciation for it, and for warriors. The largest pro-war rallies were said to be held in southern cities; by one account Houston's topped the chart with 10,000 celebrants. More to the point, many southerners assume they are considered first among equals when it comes time to draw the sabers. When it comes to war, and indeed all things military, they enjoy heightened respect.
Of this there is no doubt. The southern drawl, after all, is hardly the preferred accent in most professions. A brilliant academic vying for the presidency of an Ivy League school faces a massive hurdle if he sounds like Gomer Pyle. The same is true for Southrons seeking high- profile CEO slots, media jobs, and even a place in...
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