They also have little clout in the political system.

And, whatever clout they have seems to be directed against their own class interests: http://firedoglake.com/2008/08…..-strategy/

Citizen wigwam:

I don’t know, but I’m hopin’ Rachel will bring on intellects whether scholarly or not…I find most academics to be tedious and distracted from listenin’ to themselves on their earphones for better fidelity. I really don’t care though because there are so many smart and informed folks out there who have sumpthin’ ta say and some real experiences ta relate ideas to that she can’t go wrong…also I’m hoppin’ that a lotta the “better

I lived at one time outside of Charlottesville, up in the hills past Free Union. I used to hear this knocking booming at night. I was informed that this was a thump barrel. Part of a still. I finally met these moonshining neighbours and they took me to Galax, for an old time fiddler’s convention. Moonshine and banjos. I was in clover!

Later, they had me over for a day of pigging out. They slaughter a pig in the morning, and all day long dishes made of the hapless pig are brought on. Actually, one dish was more than enough for me. hey wash it down with moonshine. They thought that “Yankees” were something to take the mickey out of, and they did!