LOL, John D. Hey, did the recent weather knock down the flamingos in your yard?
Since most "yanks" (New Englanders) tend to vote Dem, I guess southerners are still seeking to make 'em squeel.
Seriously, though, I think the shift in the South was due to the Dems being a party fond of telling others how to live. Now, it seems the REpugs are doing the same. Check out the Nanny-in-Chief thread, it's worth a look.