The house wine of the South Michael Hirsch of Newsweek magazine offers some interesting observations of Southern culture, and how it is influencing the national dialog and 2008 presidential campaign. Written from the perspective of a disgruntled north easterner, Hirsch makes both valid and vapid points. The piece is worth a few minutes of your time and thoughts. We'd say more, but we're enjoying some of the South's great outdoors this weekend. ...