I'm a big freakin' Redneck!!!

[Stump]

-I live in the south

-I drive a full-size pickup (although I also own a Prius)

-I chew Red Man

-I hunt all sorts of wild game (and I donate to Hunters For The Hungry)

-I fish

-I like NASCAR & Pro Wrestling

-I live in the mist of Falwell's FundieLand where nobody votes Democrat

-I (fuck I'm ashamed to admit this) voted for B*sh twice

So I'm pretty much you're typical southern Redneck...and guess what? I have an Obama sign in my front yard, and I'm doing all I can to fight the bullshit that's so prevalent around here and hopefully...just maybe...I can make just ONE person think for themselves and make the obvious best choice to lead this nation.

[spanone]

1. now there's a good boy

[Jackpine Radical]

6. I think you mean "good ol' boy."

But then I got 2 pickups (1 full-size & ancient), a buncha guns & a hunting dog, 3 tractors...

but I gotta confess I've never voted Republican for a President & been voting since McGovern.

[Stump]

27. Cut me little slack...

I was indoctrinated by the best RW Fundies this country has to offer.

[Jackpine Radical]

34. Ya got an Obama sign, I'll give ya all the slack ya want.

And welcome to the Light.

Don't wanna buy a tractor, do ya?

[27inCali]

66. I got your back dude

anyone can be redeemed if only they open their eyes.

you have opened your eyes, you are redeemed, you are my brother in arms.

now let's kick some ass and save this great country of ours.

[Booster]

2. I'm proud of you, Stump. I love a man who can put his country

before his party. You're a real man.

[Catch22Dem]

3. Welcome to the party, my friend (n/t)

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

4. What woke you up, bubba?

Something must have happened to slap the nits offn' yer haid. What was it?

[Stump]

13. It started when I read the Bible...

And I said to myself, "shit, I never heard him preach about this." All I heard about in church was basically Republican talking points. You know, baby killin' homo-phobic bullshit. I read about a different Jesus...and the Old Testament has almost caused me to lose faith to be quite honest. So when I began to think for myself, the choice was clear. The sad news is, I have a good friend who was all about Obama and against the war and now he goes to Thomas Road Church and has McCain wallpaper on his My Space now. Fucking sad, brain-washing at it's best...or worst I should say.

[Jackpine Radical]

Ever look at Sojourners Magazine?

A whole mess of theologically conservative, politically liberal folks.

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

40. Just remember this about...

The Old Testament and the draconian tribal laws that so many of those who you left behind seem to dote upon:

"I bring to you a new covenant"

That means the old covenant has been put aside. Along with the tribal laws and the injustices and brutality that comes with them. Remember: Patriotism is really the second-to-last refuge of the scoundrel. Leviticus is really the scoundrel's last refuge.

And a digression: My Episcopal priest is from down your way. He used to be a full-bore fundie, minister and all. Made man. Rolling in the aisles, speaking in tongues. The full 9 yards. Knew Jerry Fallwell real well, too. Then he came to a small realization about himself: He's gay. He's now an Epicopal priest. Amazing man. True Virginia Gentleman, looks like he was sent over from Central Casting to play an Episcopal Priest. And he knows the errors of the fundies intimately. And he's one of the finest, most moral and most ethical people I have ever known.

He says that Ol' Jerry was a con man. Didn't know a lick of theology and only the scripture fed to him by his piss boys. Jerry was all about political power.

[psychmommy]

50. what you just said makes my heart sing.

i know it isn't easy for you. but, i am glad you know the jesus i know. stay strong. i know you are receiving opposition, but i am here for you and so are alot of others here on du. welcome. this is where i come for my sanity. stay strong.

[rebel with a cause]

72. The old testament is for conservatives.

The new testament is more for the religious liberal. I grew up religious then read the Bible from cover to cover as a young adult. Turned me off to organized religion and made me form one of my own. There is only one follower of my religion, me. Although I have had people tell me they would join it if I would start a church. But that would be organized religion and I don't believe in that. ;)

[zippy890]

5. you sure you're still a redneck?

with an Obama sign in your yard I think not.

good for you!

:hi:

[Jackpine Radical]

8. What, you prejjidisst ginst raidnecks?

[kestrel91316]

7. You go, girl!!!

Well, you know what I mean......

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

9. Good for you

Could you tell us more about Hunters for the Hungry? How big is the organization? I have several friends who hunt, and if this organization has a chapter in Northwest Arkansas, I want to be sure to tell them about it.

[Stump]

12. Hunters For The Hungry

Is a organization that I believe is state funded and local slaughter houses participate. All you have to do when you kill a deer is field dress it and drop it off at the local slaughter house and the meat is processed to help feed the poor here in VA. Part of your hunting license fee goes towards this and you have the option of adding like $2 extra (which I of course do). It's really a great thing especially when you see all the dead deer on the side of the highway.

[Occulus]

21. That's a good program

Worthy of a thread all by itself.

[Jackpine Radical]

37. That option exists up here too (WI). I don't use it because I know people

who can use my venison so I just give it to them. They do their own butchering too.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

43. I think I'll write my state senator about this

I think this would be a great thing to do in Arkansas.

[Stump]

10. Y'all wouldn't believe...

What it's like living around here. I mean, the shit you hear about Obama is fucking infuriating. I just hope by my radical political conversion, someone I know or meet will listen and say "shit, you make a good argument, maybe Obama WOULD be better to run this county."

[Individualist]

33. Yes, I would

I live in northeast TN.

[XOKCowboy]

51. I'm from Oklahoma so I know exactly what you mean...

and though some don't want to admit it, race is a big deal in this election. I did overhear a couple of people back home that were so upset with Bush that they'd decided to "vote for the n______". It's hard to fight that kind of mindset.

[Catherine Vincent]

11. Anyone of your fellow rednecks call you a n*gger lover yet because you support Obama?

Tell the truth.

[Stump]

16. Yes, I have heard that...

No shit. I hear old guys (and young too) talking about "I can't believe a fucking coon is running for President." It's so pathetic. There are more stereotypical rednecks around here than ones like me. But I like being here, cause I'll tell em' like it is, and I'll bust em' in the fucking mouth if they don't like it. This place needs people like me if I may say so myself.

[Catherine Vincent]

18. I knew it.

And I do wish there were more like you. :hi:

[Karenina]

20. Where did you learn the Queen's English?

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

41. Not exactly The Queen's English.

The Scots/Irish of down that way weren't much on queens and kings. They were too busy fighting someone, anyone. ;-)

[misanthrope]

26. I've heard it in abundance too...

...except the ones I hear it from have more "citified" trappings, they think they can't be "redneck" if they drive fancy cars or SUVs and send their kids to private schools.

[crispini]

28. Right on!

:yourock::loveya:

[calimary]

46. Our whole party needs people like you!

:toast: :patriot:

[YOY]

55. I've been called that before. "Jewboy" too. Wear it as a mark of pride.

Funny thing is I'm Italian not Jewish. Didn't bother correcting them...you can educate the ignorant but you can't fix stupid.

[childslibrarian]

14. You rock

Who is your favorite NASCAR Driver? I'm a Jr. girl myself, but that is so retro!

[Stump]

19. I'm a Gordon fan...

But I like Jr. now too since he switched to Hendricks.

[childslibrarian]

29. That was a good move on his part

Otherwise I am partial to Carl Edwards. He's won at Dover and does that backflip. Have you read
Sharyn McCrumb's "Once Around the Track" and "St. Dale"? Great GREAT books.

[tannybogus]

45. Gordon....snark

Give me Smoke! He's more like the bad boys used to be...Allison, Yarborough, Weatherly...:evilgrin: :hi:

[XOKCowboy]

52. OMG you are a Radical Redneck!

A Jeff Gordon fan too? In some people's mind that's worse than being a Democrat! LOL

[OneGrassRoot]

15. You're also one of my new favorite people. :)

Sadly, I would honestly be afraid (for my family) to put an Obama sign in my yard? Isn't that HORRIBLE? In America?! I've already been vaguely threatened for calling bullshit on all the "he's a muslim," "he's the antichrist" crap being shoveled, even by neighbors.

Geesh.

Anyway, way to go you!

[Stump]

17. I talk tough...

but I worry about someone egging my house or messing with my cars and shit...but I'll take my chances.

[pnwmom]

24. So what finally was the tipping point, Stump? What made you change?

Edited to add:

I just noticed your response on this above. Yeah, it's a shame that so many people push a version of Christianity that ignores so much of what Christ actually had to say -- as in the Sermon on the Mount.

You know why I think that is? Because it's EASY. If the only things God requires of you is that you aren't gay, and you don't have an abortion -- well, that's easy for most of us. Half of all people are MEN, and they'll never have to face having an abortion. And more than 90% of people are straight. So a person with these beliefs can huff and puff and pride himself on his Christianity, when he never could have an abortion and he was never tempted to be gay.

It's a lot harder to be Christian when it means turning the other cheek instead of fighting, and sharing everything you have with the poor. It's a hell of a lot harder.

[Stump]

30. See post #13 n/t

[pnwmom]

39. Stump, I was editing my post when you answered it. This is what

I said on edit:

I just noticed your response on this above. Yeah, it's a shame that so many people push a version of Christianity that ignores so much of what Christ actually had to say -- as in the Sermon on the Mount.

You know why I think that is? Because it's EASY. If the only things God requires of you is that you aren't gay, and you don't have an abortion -- well, that's easy for most of us. Half of all people are MEN, and they'll never have to face having an abortion. And more than 90% of people are straight. So a person with these beliefs can huff and puff and pride himself on his Christianity, when he never could have an abortion and he was never tempted to be gay.

It's a lot harder to be Christian when it means turning the other cheek instead of fighting, and sharing everything you have with the poor. It's a hell of a lot harder.

[pnwmom]

38. self-delete (wrong post)

[lonestarnot]

22. wOOt!

:pals:

[supernova]

23. Welcome from the Tarheel contingent!

:hi: Stump, you're awesome!

There is no bigger challenge in American politics than being a liberal in the South. ;-)

[beac]

25. Bravo, bravo! You make us Virginians proud.

With people like you, we can turn our Commonwealth Obama Blue!

:applause:

[Stump]

32. We're getting there...

Northern & eastern VA is already blue, and southwest is in parts. It's here in Jerry Falwell Central VA that needs change. How much fucking worse does it have to get before people wake the fuck up?

[ms liberty]

62. Hopefully we'll be right beside you here in NC!

And hey neighbor!

[ColbertWatcher]

31. "I'm doing all I can to fight the bullshit that's so prevalent around here ..."

... and hopefully...just maybe...I can make just ONE person think for themselves"

If you're going to vote against stereotype, I believe you already have "one person" who can think for themselves: you.

Congratulations and welcome to DU.

Now, let's post cat pictures!

[ChazII]

35. K&R n/t

[Stump]

36. Wanna read my conversion story?

This was my first post here at DU.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=389&topic_id=1877913

Only post that made it to the top of the greatest for me.

[Booster]

53. Just read your first post - you're more of a man than I first thought.

[MadMaddie]

42. Welcome my friend!

All are welcome!

Keep up the good work!
:hi:

[AnnieBW]

44. Can I get a HELL YEAH?

For the Rednecks for Obama!

[underseasurveyor]

47. Welcome

Glad you made it:applause:

I'm buying:toast:

[NeedleCast]

48. Redneck

I grew up with Rednecks and never even knew it was a derogatory word until I moved up to the DC area. My high school was pretty typical Texas school...Preppies, Stoners, 'necks, jocks.

Rednecks were usually just the kids from the rural areas. They liked country music, wore boots, wranglers and cowboy hats. They were usually pretty conservative but sometimes not. Most of them knew how to drive LONG before the rest of us touched a motor vehicle. One of my buddies, a 'neck I'd known since 3rd grade, taught me how to drive stick.

I was surprised when I found out the word often had a very negative meaning among Democrats/Liberals.

[ForeignSpectator]

70. Doesn't it have a negative meaning among people in the north in general, instead

of just Democrats?

[eshfemme]

49. Welcome! I just want to say that I hope you are careful out there.

I'm just worried because when you combine such illogic with high emotions, it might get physical. So I hope that you take care of yourself doing what you need to do.

[YOY]

54. MAybe you should stop calling yourself a "redneck" and start calling yourself a "Southern Gentleman"

Cause you sir, have figured it out and I take my hat off to you.

[ileus]

56. I'm a Obama supporter in a city of hillbillies at work.

[Odin2005]

57. Woot!!! Another liberal "hick-from-the-sticks country boy" eh?

I grew up in the rural Midwest (Minnesota) and am an avid hunter and angler!

[Robb]

58. My neighbor's got elk antlers tatooed on his back, and an archery bear tag this year

...and he's voting for Obama. :D

[ullad]

59. Unless you find your car

while mowing your grass, you are not a Redneck, (per foxworthy)

[Catherine Vincent]

60. "Rednecks for Obama"

See the last video at the bottom:

http://blogs.chron.com/blogwatch/2008/08/video_rednecks_for_obama.html

[hootinholler]

61. Hey Stump....

How do we convert the rest?

-Hoot

[Geek_Girl]

63. Welcome to DU

I'm from east TN

[lumberjack_jeff]

64. Thank you and welcome to DU. n/t

[karlschneider]

65. I'm EXACTLY like you! except for the Bush votes, the Red Man and the wrestling.

:D

And the pickup (mine's a Toyota)
:rofl:

[Elwood P Dowd]

67. Hey Stump, I'm another southern redneck down here in Alabama.

Welcome aboard. Been to a few NASCAR races, drive a Ford truck, and love college football. My 89-year-old mother and I are supporting Obama, and my sisters are police-state loving fascists repukes. I love the south, but it can be hell down here at times. I may be stupid, but I'm not crazy. Obama is the only hope we have to fix this fucking mess.

[Stump]

68. Rednecks for Obama...

That just might make a good sig line for Stump. :patriot:

[mmonk]

69. Making one person think succeeds because once the light comes on,

they become determined to make others think. Good work and good luck.

[Sequoia]

71. As long as you don't own a Ted Nugent T-shirt we'll let you slide.

Welcome pardner!

[SalviaBlue]

73. I am married to a big freakin' Redneck

and he's voting for Obama too!!!

We live in Central CA (very conservative area).

My husband voted for Bush (I know, I know... but I love him anyway). He is a hunter, drives a truck, etc. etc. But he will not support republiCONS anymore. He says you would have to be an idiot or a billionaire to support these criminals.

Congratulations Stump, it takes a REAL MAN to learn from his mistakes and change. Welcome!!

[DailyGrind51]

74. A "red-neck" is a hard working person which describes Democrats!

[Blarch]

75. The second Bush vote is damning.

I will never forgive those people. The lies were exposed, ... Bush was pushing the constitution through the shredder when you cast a vote for him.

That is simply unforgivable. Sorry.

[johnaries]

76. Welcome! From a fellow southerner!

I'm over in Nashville, TN. Well, actually, I've got a place right outside of Nashville in a little "bedroom community", about 10 minutes away. I've go my own 20 acres of woods and lots of peace and quiet.

But we'll turn the South Blue, yet! Bring back the Yellow Dog Democrats!