What do people mean when they say "good ol' boys?"

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If you have to ask you're not a good ol boy

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Old ass white men

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They are referring to the meritocracy that allows a diverse set of the most qualified people to advance into leadership positions.

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Cronyism among (old, conservative) white men.

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Did you ask Good ol' Google?

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They r just singing the dukes of hazzard theme song. Never meanin no harm...

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Just to provide an alternative view to the stereotype, a friend who grew up in Alabama once told me "If someone introduces you to someone, and says "he's a Good 'ol Boy", be careful, because he's got nothing of substance good to say about the person"

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Prominent in the South

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And the good old boys were drinking whiskey and rye...

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Don't forget the Republican part

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Serious question?

I was afraid to bcg1 lol

The Dukes of Hazard obviously.....

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