Joe Bageant died last month - Rest in peace, Joe

[eleny]

He was the author of Deer Hunting With Jesus and Rainbow Pie which is now available in the U.S.

http://www.joebageant.com/joe/2011/03/joe-bageant-1946-2011.html

[johnfromokc]

1. I had just discovered

Joe Bageant when he died. I've recently finished "Deer Hunting With Jesus" and have begun reading "Rainbow Pie". Fantastic books. Bageant was a superb writer, up there with the greats in my book.

RIP Joe.

[earthlight101]

2. although many DUers loved Joe, I don't think he liked Democrats in general

although many DUers loved Joe, myself included, I don't think he liked Democrats in general.
See here, one of many examples:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYaqEgyrh1M