Why do rural folks vote Republicans?

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[quote=esmith]I believe that the median Republican is significantly more brainwashed by the church than the median Democrat.[/quote]
I’d rather be brainwashed by a church than by the media.

These “dumb” rural folk you all seem to loathe so arrogantly may simply be swayed more by values than the lies fed to the rest of the so-called “educated” nation by a liberal media. Maybe they don’t watch MTV.

The media sold this election to Obama because he wasn’t George Bush. Change for the sake of change is short-sighted, but we got it.

You can’t tax a nation into prosperity, “wealth distribution” will destroy what’s left of the middle class, bigger Government is not a solution, and now that ours is ruled by Democrats they have no excuse for getting nothing done.

If the last 2 years are any indication of that, Obama will be impeached in no time.

Don’t underestimate how fickle Americans are.

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As soon as the rural areas stop calling us “unpatriotic” and “not part of real America” and “terrorist sympathizers” and “heathens” and “fags” and “Volvo drivers” and “latte sippers” and “wellfare moms” and “crack whores” then we will stop calling them “fly-over country.” Sound like a deal?

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As soon as the rural areas stop calling us “unpatriotic” and “not part of real America” and “terrorist sympathizers” and “heathens” and “fags” and “Volvo drivers” and “latte sippers” and “wellfare moms” and “crack whores” then we will stop calling them “fly-over country.” Sound like a deal?

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As soon as the rural areas stop calling us “unpatriotic” and “not part of real America” and “terrorist sympathizers” and “heathens” and “fags” and “Volvo drivers” and “latte sippers” and “wellfare moms” and “crack whores” then we will stop calling them “fly-over country.” Sound like a deal?

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As soon as the rural areas stop calling us “unpatriotic” and “not part of real America” and “terrorist sympathizers” and “heathens” and “fags” and “Volvo drivers” and “latte sippers” and “wellfare moms” and “crack whores” then we will stop calling them “fly-over country.” Sound like a deal?

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As soon as the rural areas stop calling us “unpatriotic” and “not part of real America” and “terrorist sympathizers” and “heathens” and “fags” and “Volvo drivers” and “latte sippers” and “wellfare moms” and “crack whores” then we will stop calling them “fly-over country.” Sound like a deal?

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[quote=CONCHO])Some people actually feel that the Government cant fix all problems. I know that is foreign thought, because Obama is all knowing, all powerful, and all compasionate while still cool under pressure; but some people actually feel that the answer to many of the ills we face is best found in the people and not Washington.

“Yes, our greatness as a nation has depended on individual initiative, on a belief in the free market. But it has also depended on our sense of mutual regard for each other, of mutual responsibility. The idea that everybody has a stake in the country, that we’re all in it together and everybody’s got a shot at opportunity. Americans know this. We know that government can’t solve all our problems – and we don’t want it to. But we also know that there are some things we can’t do on our own. We know that there are some things we do better together.”

— Barack Obama
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But we also know that there are some things we can’t do on our own. We know that there are some things we do better together.

Was this quote suppose to answer the objection that many people dont want Gov intervention? Cause I and many others have a feeling the first part you bolded was little more than political cover for the second part that I bolded. If it wasn’t, what is the reason for saying both? Why not just say, ” We know that government can’t solve all our problems – and we don’t want it to, and I wont try to” ?

[DWCAP]

[quote=CONCHO])Some people actually feel that the Government cant fix all problems. I know that is foreign thought, because Obama is all knowing, all powerful, and all compasionate while still cool under pressure; but some people actually feel that the answer to many of the ills we face is best found in the people and not Washington.

“Yes, our greatness as a nation has depended on individual initiative, on a belief in the free market. But it has also depended on our sense of mutual regard for each other, of mutual responsibility. The idea that everybody has a stake in the country, that we’re all in it together and everybody’s got a shot at opportunity. Americans know this. We know that government can’t solve all our problems – and we don’t want it to. But we also know that there are some things we can’t do on our own. We know that there are some things we do better together.”

— Barack Obama
[/quote]

But we also know that there are some things we can’t do on our own. We know that there are some things we do better together.

Was this quote suppose to answer the objection that many people dont want Gov intervention? Cause I and many others have a feeling the first part you bolded was little more than political cover for the second part that I bolded. If it wasn’t, what is the reason for saying both? Why not just say, ” We know that government can’t solve all our problems – and we don’t want it to, and I wont try to” ?

[DWCAP]

[quote=CONCHO])Some people actually feel that the Government cant fix all problems. I know that is foreign thought, because Obama is all knowing, all powerful, and all compasionate while still cool under pressure; but some people actually feel that the answer to many of the ills we face is best found in the people and not Washington.

“Yes, our greatness as a nation has depended on individual initiative, on a belief in the free market. But it has also depended on our sense of mutual regard for each other, of mutual responsibility. The idea that everybody has a stake in the country, that we’re all in it together and everybody’s got a shot at opportunity. Americans know this. We know that government can’t solve all our problems – and we don’t want it to. But we also know that there are some things we can’t do on our own. We know that there are some things we do better together.”

— Barack Obama
[/quote]

But we also know that there are some things we can’t do on our own. We know that there are some things we do better together.

Was this quote suppose to answer the objection that many people dont want Gov intervention? Cause I and many others have a feeling the first part you bolded was little more than political cover for the second part that I bolded. If it wasn’t, what is the reason for saying both? Why not just say, ” We know that government can’t solve all our problems – and we don’t want it to, and I wont try to” ?

[DWCAP]

[quote=CONCHO])Some people actually feel that the Government cant fix all problems. I know that is foreign thought, because Obama is all knowing, all powerful, and all compasionate while still cool under pressure; but some people actually feel that the answer to many of the ills we face is best found in the people and not Washington.

“Yes, our greatness as a nation has depended on individual initiative, on a belief in the free market. But it has also depended on our sense of mutual regard for each other, of mutual responsibility. The idea that everybody has a stake in the country, that we’re all in it together and everybody’s got a shot at opportunity. Americans know this. We know that government can’t solve all our problems – and we don’t want it to. But we also know that there are some things we can’t do on our own. We know that there are some things we do better together.”

— Barack Obama
[/quote]

But we also know that there are some things we can’t do on our own. We know that there are some things we do better together.

Was this quote suppose to answer the objection that many people dont want Gov intervention? Cause I and many others have a feeling the first part you bolded was little more than political cover for the second part that I bolded. If it wasn’t, what is the reason for saying both? Why not just say, ” We know that government can’t solve all our problems – and we don’t want it to, and I wont try to” ?

[DWCAP]

[quote=CONCHO])Some people actually feel that the Government cant fix all problems. I know that is foreign thought, because Obama is all knowing, all powerful, and all compasionate while still cool under pressure; but some people actually feel that the answer to many of the ills we face is best found in the people and not Washington.

“Yes, our greatness as a nation has depended on individual initiative, on a belief in the free market. But it has also depended on our sense of mutual regard for each other, of mutual responsibility. The idea that everybody has a stake in the country, that we’re all in it together and everybody’s got a shot at opportunity. Americans know this. We know that government can’t solve all our problems – and we don’t want it to. But we also know that there are some things we can’t do on our own. We know that there are some things we do better together.”

— Barack Obama
[/quote]

But we also know that there are some things we can’t do on our own. We know that there are some things we do better together.

Was this quote suppose to answer the objection that many people dont want Gov intervention? Cause I and many others have a feeling the first part you bolded was little more than political cover for the second part that I bolded. If it wasn’t, what is the reason for saying both? Why not just say, ” We know that government can’t solve all our problems – and we don’t want it to, and I wont try to” ?

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@arraya

I found it interesting that Republicans show as higher incomes but Democrats show as higher education in the study

And what a horrible trait it is, to put something above money. What next, caring about the environment over money. Disgusting

Lovely.. now you have demonstrated that you know how to quote out of context.. followed by adding an inflammatory remark. ‘sweet’.. to coin someone…

Lets try the second part.. somethings up there because there is a strong correlation between education and income. Maybe more Republicans have started businesses... like the one that may employ you?

@barnaby33

For instance the Republicans tend to appeal to rural voters. I’d would surmise largely on social issues. Its never really been able to deliver on those issues, and it probably never will.

Actually in a way, they have.. most rural voters want less government and government out of their lives. They want to be left alone. As for this current, soon to be past, administration; I don’t think they left the rural voters alone.. could be part of why the political shift?

.. as for the political costs associated with both parties moving to the extremes.. I agree. I am more of a centrist.

[ucodegen]

@arraya

I found it interesting that Republicans show as higher incomes but Democrats show as higher education in the study

And what a horrible trait it is, to put something above money. What next, caring about the environment over money. Disgusting

Lovely.. now you have demonstrated that you know how to quote out of context.. followed by adding an inflammatory remark. ‘sweet’.. to coin someone…

Lets try the second part.. somethings up there because there is a strong correlation between education and income. Maybe more Republicans have started businesses... like the one that may employ you?

@barnaby33

For instance the Republicans tend to appeal to rural voters. I’d would surmise largely on social issues. Its never really been able to deliver on those issues, and it probably never will.

Actually in a way, they have.. most rural voters want less government and government out of their lives. They want to be left alone. As for this current, soon to be past, administration; I don’t think they left the rural voters alone.. could be part of why the political shift?

.. as for the political costs associated with both parties moving to the extremes.. I agree. I am more of a centrist.

[ucodegen]

@arraya

I found it interesting that Republicans show as higher incomes but Democrats show as higher education in the study

And what a horrible trait it is, to put something above money. What next, caring about the environment over money. Disgusting

Lovely.. now you have demonstrated that you know how to quote out of context.. followed by adding an inflammatory remark. ‘sweet’.. to coin someone…

Lets try the second part.. somethings up there because there is a strong correlation between education and income. Maybe more Republicans have started businesses... like the one that may employ you?

@barnaby33

For instance the Republicans tend to appeal to rural voters. I’d would surmise largely on social issues. Its never really been able to deliver on those issues, and it probably never will.

Actually in a way, they have.. most rural voters want less government and government out of their lives. They want to be left alone. As for this current, soon to be past, administration; I don’t think they left the rural voters alone.. could be part of why the political shift?

.. as for the political costs associated with both parties moving to the extremes.. I agree. I am more of a centrist.

[ucodegen]

@arraya

I found it interesting that Republicans show as higher incomes but Democrats show as higher education in the study

And what a horrible trait it is, to put something above money. What next, caring about the environment over money. Disgusting

Lovely.. now you have demonstrated that you know how to quote out of context.. followed by adding an inflammatory remark. ‘sweet’.. to coin someone…

Lets try the second part.. somethings up there because there is a strong correlation between education and income. Maybe more Republicans have started businesses... like the one that may employ you?

@barnaby33

For instance the Republicans tend to appeal to rural voters. I’d would surmise largely on social issues. Its never really been able to deliver on those issues, and it probably never will.

Actually in a way, they have.. most rural voters want less government and government out of their lives. They want to be left alone. As for this current, soon to be past, administration; I don’t think they left the rural voters alone.. could be part of why the political shift?

.. as for the political costs associated with both parties moving to the extremes.. I agree. I am more of a centrist.

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