Reply #9: Let me understand this

[IDemo]

You seem to be proposing, essentially, a Crusade of sorts; presumably of political intent, but now with religious underpinnings as well? All I can tell you, speaking from here in the Mountain West, is that your adherents in this crusade likely do not face the threat of vigilantism (possibly including lynching?). Ridicule or indifference? Doubtlessly. But, despite the common misconception of many that Idaho and the mountain west in general is brimming with neo-nazi's and other bad actors, it isn't Mississippi Burning, Part ll here. Really.

Your campaign is reminiscent of the Freestate Project, a movement that proposes mass migration of like-minded Libertarians into one sparsely populated state with intents of sweeping political change through strength of numbers. Idaho was one of their original target states too, although it appears now New Hampshire has "won out".

One thing that will almost certainly doom a candidate or ballot initiative here is the perception, true or false, that they are backed by out-of-staters. A bitter fight over a right-to-work measure failed here in the 80's precisely because of that.

I cannot speak for the South, but I have lived here since 1970, and believe I have an excellent understanding of the people and politics here. I have seen Idahoans elect Democratic greats such as Frank Church and our former governor, Cecil Andrus. The state is not neon red from border to border. Progressives do live here, mostly in the college towns and the panhandle. We made a pretty close fight this time for the Democratic US congressional candidate, Larry Grant. And we are counting on a better showing next time.