Where Are the Majority of Rednecks?

[abluelady]

I have to say it has to be central VA. I'm in the Richmond area. Today somebody duct-taped over my Impeach Bush sticker. Who the hell goes around carrying duct tape with them??? You guessed it--a redneck!

I certainly have no respect for any moron that supports Bush, but I definitely respect their right to do so. Too bad we can't say the same for them. The right wingnuts definitely have no desire for a democracy!

I know Virginia is turning purple but not here.

[Progressive420]

1. I think you are confusing Rednecks with

right-wing nut jobs not that they cant be one and the same but I know plenty of rednecks in swva who are not bush supporters and are not even political I even know a few who are very reliable dems i know redneck can be a pretty broad term but I would say that maybe who your pointing the finger of blame at is the wrong group of people.

[abluelady]

2. I truly don't know a redneck

But I just imagine they carry duct tape in their vehicles! I think of right wing nut jobs as suit wearers! Just my own stereotyping!

[SCRUBDASHRUB]

16. Two of the guys I work with are right-wingers, and I don't

think I've ever seen them wear a suit.

One of the guys had what looked like an invitation from the "American Family Association." I googled it, and, boy, they are one scary group. The other guy gets emails from Human Events, Ann Coulter, etc.

Company president lives in Charlottesville, which may be a good sign. Who knows, though?!

[abluelady]

17. Hmm, Maybe I Need A New Generalization!

I watch too much cspan--all those men and women spouting evil nonsense, imho, wear suits. Can you tell I don't get out much? LOL

[Frances]

4. I think some rednecks voted for Jim Webb

That was a smart move because Webb will represent their interests better than the corporations.

[phylny]

13. I think you're right.

I met a man about a month ago, right after we moved here. By the looks of him, I would have prejudicially said, "Bush-lover, Democrat hater, God, country, blah blah blah." He wears a John Deere cap, has a big beer belly hanging over his worn jeans, and has few to no teeth in his mouth.

Amazingly, he started talking one day, and he can't stand Bush, can't stand the war, and wants impeachment on the table.

I was humbled, and am working in this "Red" part of the commonwealth to try not to prejudge again :)

[virginia mountainman]

3. Please learn...

Who a redneck really IS.... :hi:

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3732/is_200601/ai_n17174894

[abluelady]

5. Don't Have Time to Read Entire Article

But, thanks. I'm a city girl from the northeast transplanted to the south! I always think of a redneck as a person driving a pickup truck with a gun rack! I don't think of his politics as making him a redneck. If you've got a pickup truck, you probably have duct tape! That was my whole point. I'm sorry if I made it badly.

[virginia mountainman]

6. O gosh...

LOL, I drive a pickup (ONLY when I really need it for something), and have owned gun racks....Now I just use the center console, thank goodness Virginia is a CCW state! :patriot:

BTW, Welcome to Virginia!

[abluelady]

7. Do you Carry Duct Tape in your pickup?

LOL - What is a CCW state?

(Have to admit I've been here longer than I was up in the northeast, but those are my roots!)

[virginia mountainman]

9. It is...

Concealed Carry Weapon...but really in Virgina, it is a CHP, Concealed Handgun permit, and it applies to long guns as well.


Virginia, is a "Shall issue" state, which means, they need a good reason to DENY the permit, if they don't have that reason, they "Shall issue" it.

Here is some info, if yer interested.. http://www.vsp.state.va.us/Firearms_ResidentConcealed.shtm

If this idea makes you nervous, just think of this, Virginia, is considered a "low crime" state, with its relative lack of gun control, but look across the river, into DC, with it TOTAL GUN BAN.....

Notice the difference in crime, and quality of life.

EDIT: to answer the other part of you question, no, but I do carry black electrical tape :7

[Stump]

8. Rednecks=GOP?

Well, I live in the Lynchburg area and would have to say it doesn't get any more conservative than here. All of my family lives in the mountains of southwest VA and the people there would fit the stereotypical "redneck" much more closely than most around here. Funny thing is, most of Virginia west of Roanoke (including my family) votes Democrat. So I wouldn't automatically equate being a redneck with being a conservative. Of course, most of the true rednecks prolly don't vote. :patriot:

[virginia mountainman]

10. I hail for SWVA myself...

Some of the most CONSERVATIVE PEOPLE I KNOW, are staunch Democrats. What folks refer to as "yellow dogs" which means they would vote for a "yellow dog" if it was on the Democratic ticket.

[abluelady]

11. As I Said

I equated rednecks and duct tape--not gopers!

[deepthought42]

18. *shudder*

You bring back "wonderful" memories of when I was going to school in Lynchburg during the '04 election. One of my professors was supporting Kerry, and apparently people in his neighborhood were stealing Kerry signs! That and with liberty u nearby, it was not a very liberal area outside of the campus. :scared:

Now in Roanoke I've noticed far less of that. It seems to be more friendly, at least within some miles of the Hollins U. campus, lol... I need to get out more.

[Cabcere]

12. I don't know for sure, but

at my high school in Augusta County:

1) The theme for the homecoming dance my freshman year was "She Thinks My Tractor's Sexy."

2) My junior prom was held IN A BARN. Seriously.

:shrug:

[Stump]

15. Prom in a barn...

Now that's RED!

[Cabcere]

23. You're tellin' me.

What's worse is the fact that the damn roof leaked. x(

(Edited to add: And yes, of course it was pouring buckets of rain on prom night.)

[Eurobabe]

14. there are wingnuts anywhere in VA

or PA or NY for that matter. They are everywhere. And central VA, at least C'ville is blue thankfully.

[WhoIsNumberNone]

19. Check Out These Freaks

http://www.youtube.com/v/OVYWSPrCLjQ

[AlecBGreen]

20. welcome!

Hi WhoIsNumberNone! :hi:

as an American, Im embarrassed to call these people my fellow countrymen. As a Christian, I am ashamed.

Since I try to look on the bright side of life (LIfe of Brian anyone?) I will say this: I am proud of their zeal. Too bad its steeped in hatred...

[abluelady]

21. I'm So Glad They're In Maryland

and not Virginia! It truly shows that nuts are everywhere. Welcome to DU.

[Ds mom]

24. Topeka, Kansas actually

And I wouldn't' lump him in with rednecks. Just vile white trash.
I wish the Democratic party would disown them. They are not making us look good and the freepers just love rubbing that into our faces.

[underpants]

22. Welcome to DU

:hi:

[WoodrowFan]

25. Outside the beltway

Anybody outside the {DC} beltway. :spank: