Quote Originally Posted by Philipvs Vallindervs Calicvla View Post
Is it really so puzzling though? It isn't everyone, and the US has similar cultural ticks focused on Europe. You also have the Southern attitude to "Yankies" and Lincoln, I don't expect that will change any time soon.
No, not even close. Civil War was fought over ideology, not ethnic strife. While the South does have its distinct cuisine, culture and manner of speech, they still consider themselves American, moreso in fact than some liberals in Massachusetts or California. The ones I've met at least, and I've met many. As for ethnicity in general, it means nothing here. Race still matters, but ethnicity does not.