The red states if you will are some of the very poorest, and yet these states are where Bush and Cheney had their best margins in 04 ...that recruiting for the military get's it's best numbers 40% (of inlisted..pentagon figures ) as opposed to about 14% from major Cities .
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/11/03/AR2005110302528.html
They also tend to be more influenced by Religion specifically televangalists ..
http://www.somareview.com/oleanthony.cfm
and have the highest levels of Job Loss and dwindling opportunities ?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poorest_places_in_the_United_States
So.. you receive less, you support it with your Faith, Sons and Daughters, Money and votes.. but it doesn't make it's way back to you thanks to free trade agreements (Job loss) Giant tax cut's for the rich, and an all out war on family owned farms ???
http://www.alternet.org/story/13904/
Why the disconnect for these good people ?
2006-09-30 15:58:01 · 8 answers · asked by hardartsystems 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
for the same reason that the majority of the people who fought for the south in the civil war didnt own slaves at all: hope. the poor always believe that they can get a slice of what the upper 1% have, and they want to be remembered when the government comes knocking for taxes.
2006-09-30 16:17:19 · answer #1 · answered by The Frontrunner 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two possible reasons.
One, the voting in red states isn't driven by economic issues, but rather by defense and social issues. It's entirely rational for a fiercely jingoistic, strongly religious man to vote for the Republicans, even if he stands to lose in the pocketbook because of it. He's not voting FOR capitalism, he's voting AGAINST abortion or civil rights for terrorists.
Two, a person can believe in a philosophy without directly benefitting from it. I support a free-market system, but I would make a terrible entreprenuer and I don't have much business sense. I support it because I think it's right, not because I stand to gain.
I could just as easily ask why the comparitively wealthier Northeastern voters tend to favor Democrats. Why would a high-income professional want to vote for someone who raises their taxes?
2006-09-30 23:05:13 · answer #2 · answered by timm1776 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Those politically retarded people that Distr speaks of, are mostly people that believe in making their own way, working for a living, standing on their own two feet. They believe in a God, help their neighbors. They don't want handouts, don't respect lazy people, and believe that their are things in this world worth fighting for, namely their country and their friends. Including your right to sit around a classroom and speak of things you know nothing about.If it wasn't for those stupid people their would not be a USA. As for tax breaks I got a pretty good one. I'm not even close to rich. I don't expect someone who made alot of money to pay my way I'll do that. I have lived in both the city and the rural areas. I left a good paying job in the city for a job in public safety in a rural area. Less than half the pay. Best thing I ever did. My neighbors are great, I know the people that live around me. If my car breaks down someone will stop and help me every time. As for the city, most rural people love them. They think of them as a great place to visit. Like a Zoo.
2006-09-30 23:16:38 · answer #3 · answered by mark g 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Because they put more stock in fluff issues than in reality...In reality they are politically retarded...just point them toward a Flag and a gw bush photo and watch the demented gleam in their eyes ...this is why I hate the Republicans so much...for what they have done to my fellow Americans.
2006-09-30 23:01:59 · answer #4 · answered by dstr 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Our property costs are lower ,our cost of living is lower.If you are a republican you will always find away to succeed.A four bedroom house rents for about $700to $1000 a month.
Republicans are fighting the war is what you are saying.Right?
Not you weak kneed libs.
2006-09-30 23:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Your question"Why is it that the people that benefit the least from capitalist venture are it's staunchest defenders?.
Love! Love of God! love of country,love of family and neighbour, respect for the land and freedom!
Take care!
2006-09-30 23:14:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
we monkey libs agree but we monkey libs also love the checks we get each month from the repuglicans hard earned checks
2006-09-30 23:02:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Maybe because they are more intelligent that you snobs appear to be.
2006-09-30 23:19:00 · answer #8 · answered by lordkelvin 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋