Rural/Farm Life

OnionPatch

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13. I'm going to look into that book, thanks!

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 10:03 AM

Oct 2024

I've been wanting to read more about why we are where we are. I grew up in rural Ohio on a farm and I remember the rural people being pretty split between Dems and Repubs. How in the world did it get so politically homogenous in rural areas? How does it happen that every single person thinks the same way? It's kind of blowing my mind. Especially having lived in California for 25 years. Call them loonies, but at least people have some original thought out there.

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Getting depressed. I have my dream but.... [View all] OnionPatch Oct 2024 OP

I would look for the cultural activities that draw from the left ramen Oct 2024 #1

These are good ideas. Thanks. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #4

Does your county have a Democratic group? radical noodle Oct 2024 #2

There is a college town nearby OnionPatch Oct 2024 #7

The Unitarian Church is a great option radical noodle Oct 2024 #12

The county Democratic Party probably has a website online - Google the county Democratic Party rurallib Oct 2024 #15

Former UU minister turned librarian, here. intheflow Oct 2024 #20

The book High Conflict: How we get stuck and how we get out by Amanda Ripley EverHopeful Oct 2024 #3

I'm going to look into that book, thanks! OnionPatch Oct 2024 #13

Faux on cable and H8 Radio ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #23

I remember when hate radio began. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #37

don't stress over meeting rural liberals jcgoldie Oct 2024 #5

I wish I was that brave. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #9

California Old Okie Oct 2024 #21

It's bizarre. There are all kinds of people in California. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #24

I have the perfect sign for you! It will blend in with all the others & they may not even notice what it says! CrispyQ Oct 2024 #34

Local Farmer's market jcgoldie Oct 2024 #6

The farmer's market! Yes. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #10

My wife and I are in a similar situation. 70sEraVet Oct 2024 #8

I wish you lived near me! I love local history and genealogy. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #11

we are libs in a red rural area RainCaster Oct 2024 #14

A year from now... rubbersole Oct 2024 #16

It's pretty much the same here for me - TBF Oct 2024 #17

Being naturally antisocial helps Kali Oct 2024 #18

Most counties have a Dem headquarters. appleannie1 Oct 2024 #19

I really should do that, thanks. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #26

I am doing volunteer work for the election here. appleannie1 Oct 2024 #41

Look for your county Democrats. murielm99 Oct 2024 #22

I will, thanks. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #27

Right now I have no energy for anything. murielm99 Oct 2024 #29

Welcome to my world ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #25

Arkansas is beautiful OnionPatch Oct 2024 #28

There are beautiful places here ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #30

My husband and I just visited Sana Fe. 1WorldHope Oct 2024 #31

Good comment, 1WorldHope! brakester Oct 2024 #36

True that not all liberals are likeable, lol. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #38

Our public library usually has progressive folks kerouac2 Oct 2024 #32

Move near a college town Keepthesoulalive Oct 2024 #33

I live near two major universities. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #39

If you live over the Blue Ridge Keepthesoulalive Oct 2024 #40

Thanks. I am in Augusta County. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #42

I'm in southern Albemarle Keepthesoulalive Oct 2024 #43

It truly is beautiful OnionPatch Oct 2024 #44

Drive the Blue Ridge parkway. Keepthesoulalive Oct 2024 #45

We are in the same situation rockbluff botanist Oct 2024 #35

I feel the same way! i live 10 miles from town so even a jug of milk takes 20 miles rt samnsara Jan 2025 #46

i live 12 miles from town in the woods, in a canyon samnsara Feb 2025 #47