Why do so many Southern rednecks stick with the Republican party?

Question

Is there something seriously wrong with the education system in the South? Or is their drinking water some how contaminated with mind altering drugs?

Just what do working class people get out of siding with the party that backs big business, big money, and cares nothing for the rights of the individual?

Answer 1

Come out to Florida and ask me that to my face, you little pot smoking hippie liberal.

Answer 2

Unfortunately you have not paid attention to your history classes. It does make one think about it though, why would the South, who was single handidly destroyed by the Republican Party and members of the Republican Party, turn around and support the very people who reuinted the nation from the Civil War? For years after the Civil War the Democratic Party was the chief party responsible for Jim Crow Laws and the such. Even in the early 60s the south was solidly Democratic. However, when the liberals came in and started to punish the South for offenses from the Civil War, over a hundred years later, many individuals switched parties and became Republican. The Republican ideals from the origions of the party remain true, however, the Democratic ideals of the original party are just a part of the history books.
And for the profoundly mentally retarted person, DemocraticTexan, look at the state maps of blue versus red, then look at the counties in each state to see if they are red or blue. You'll be quite surprised to see that almost the entire country votes for the Republican party. Also, the democrats have a nasty habit of having Ghost Votes, and as has been proven, not many of them know how to vote which was seen two years in a row in Miami-Dade County. How hard is it to draw a line or punch a hole, sorry, i forgot, they are retarted.

Answer 3

Maybe we're not ready to sell ourselves out to liberal idealism . The largest tax break ever given to the citizens of this country was by a republican-US citizens make more money and have more money coming into their households than ever before-Never in the history of this country has unemployment been this low-Republicans believe Christmas is a Christian Holiday(Not a winter celebration) Republicans believe in God,Country,Family and Freedom.The Democrats talk a real good game but are the first to forget the voters and handle their own agenda.They don't look out for the people but for themselves(OH,maybe that's why you're a democrat !) liberal democrats are a "me,me,me"party and jump up and down if you don't get your way or if the truth hits a little close to home.But regardless of how close minded and mean mouthed you are,if you come down South you will be treated politely,Something Y'all may not have ever experienced.Maybe that's why your so bitter.

Answer 4

LMAO. Yes, only the education system or drugs would have something to do with it. Perhaps it is because southerners know who has their best interests at heart. Trust me, we in the south get that the democrats only care about those on welfare. Those just above that line don't get squat from them, so we rely on the republicans to trim social programs and keep the military large in order to best help our priorities. Plus, there is that whole abortion thing -- many southerners are moral people who understand that abortion is a bad thing. Are those the individual rights you're talking about?

Answer 5

Brilliant points!
Republicans have been proven to be far less educated then democrats. Look at the map of red states vs. blue states.

Blue States are the highest in education and literacy standards: CA, NY, OR, WA, ect.

While red states are TX, AL, OH, ect.

Personally I think the over population of ignorant republicans can be blamed on America's low education standards.

Answer 6

Most Southern states are smack in the middle of the bible belt.
They stick with George Bush because he pretends to push their agenda - prayer in school, anti-abortion, anti-gay, and gives money to the religious institutions (faith based groups) to dole out favors to the poor. They really think he is ordained by God to be the president so therefore they remain blind to his misjudgements, and flagrant disregard for the law and the constitution. They also believe that the war was pre-determined and predicted in the bible (wars and rumors of wars). They think anyone killed including soldiers and Iragi civilians is justified by the bible. I would not call them rednecks. I would call them God fearing people that believe what they hear from the pulpits.

Answer 7

Not all people from the south are rednecks you stupid little dick.And the education down here is good,except for the ******* evolution ****.I'm from Tn and that does not make me a redneck.I'm going to be a Plastic Surgeon,so might I ask what the **** your job is,because I'm most positive that it is ****!Bush is an awesome president,he is going to keep all the ******* mexicans out,he sent troops out to kill the assholes who are trying to kill us(what are we just supossed to sit here and get ******* murdered by those dumb Iraq people?)Plus he is a christian,which is great.So screw you!!!

Answer 8

Well I am from the south. I'd say you are misinformed, but can't help but agree with 90% of what you say. I live around these people and constantly wonder HUH? WHY? WTF? and I never get any answers. You must understand if you tell someone here you are in college more often you're laughed at, instead of "Oh really? What's your major?" And don't get me started on the re re's in New Orleans

Answer 9

What a waste of points to ask this question. You are already biased, close minded, and hate filled so why bother. You aren't going to learn anything new. I suggest you open your eyes and your mind a little and actually listen to why people choose one thing over another. You might actually learn something.

Answer 10

My question is: Why do so many African-Americans stick with the party of slavery, the Democrats? They want to keep black people enslaved today!

Answer 11

Because the Southern Democrat (who really was a pretty good guy) has become COMPLETELY extinct.

They have no choice but to go Repub.