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Old 12-14-2009, 02:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 33girl View Post
Speaking as a Yankee, we've had to put up with some weird Southerners too, like ones who didn't understand the concept of snow and rain, so right back at ya.
Point noted. Eccentricity is a characteristic of the south.

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Right away they pretty much have to choose between their loyalty to the men who recruited them and the national organization. Unless of course, they fake it big time and are just puppets for the kicked off guys who are still pulling all the strings in the background.
Part of the problem.

It may be just my chapter, but I don't believe so. Fraternities at Arkansas tend to distrust nationals (although, that may be a characteristic of southern fraternities in general). If they enamor themselves of nationals, they would be much different than the great majority of the fraternities on campus in many aspects by ending up similar to a certain fraternity who abides by the overly-nationals influenced acronymed BMP.

I just personally think this is not a good idea. But I could be wrong. All the power to them. I believe Phi Delt has a certain culture on campus. They've recruited similar guys ever since I've been on campus and before that. The alumni identify with this culture (like DKE use to be at LSU). The nationals will likely change this culture.

This was pretty well written for someone who drank waaay too much Woodford on a Sunday night.
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