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In reply to the discussion: What are the issues of Rural Voters that we are not addressing? [View all]Diablo del sol
(424 posts)But I don't think many here think all those living in rural areas are ignorant, racist, gun humping wingnuts.
They are concerned that a majority of these voters can't be fixed. Most of it due to media, but there exists a great deal of hate and racism that no amount of outreach can fix.
Now in raw numbers, there are likely more racist, gun humping, wingnuts in my county than in all of Wyoming. The issue and frustration comes from the fact that I have one Rep, a great one in Katie Porter, that has very little margin of error each two years to hold her seat. With that I have two Senators shared with 50 million Californians. But WYO has two extremely safe Senators and one safe House seat for a half million people. (compared to the 6 million in my county) The system is inherently unfair.
So when liberals get frustrated with rural areas it is not without cause. We hear about concerns of rural voters, how they are patriotic, hard working Americans. All while we are working our asses off to cover mortgages, send kids to college, don't support unpatriotic asses trying to overturn elections, on and on.
Understand your frustration, hope you understand the frustration from the other side.
Now to the important things, I'm not a religious person, and have no idea of your beliefs but best of luck to your husband. If he needs a prayer and that is your belief, more than happy to give him one to support you.