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19. Fundamentalist Xtianity, Meth, Job Loss, Duck Dynasty Bullshit, Hate Radio . . . .

Thu Aug 3, 2017, 06:37 AM

Aug 2017

And as a result of all of the above and more, reflexive, redneck Republicanism is the order of the day.

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What the hell happened to Missouri? [View all] Proud liberal 80 Aug 2017 OP

Harry Truman would die all over again. madaboutharry Aug 2017 #1

It's not much of a swing state. JI7 Aug 2017 #2

I remember D_Master81 Aug 2017 #3

It is still a bellwether state - the US is racist. AngryAmish Aug 2017 #20

Religion edhopper Aug 2017 #4

That and the rise of Paramilitary Groups Wellstone ruled Aug 2017 #5

Whites are still nearly 80% of the vote in Missouri Awsi Dooger Aug 2017 #6

Man, Glamrock Aug 2017 #8

I am surprised by how many tRump Wawannabe Aug 2017 #10

usually down the road from porn shacks pstokely Aug 2017 #14

Why are white women voting in those %'s for republicans?! Just ... wtf?! uponit7771 Aug 2017 #18

Unions used to be strong in Missouri too cojoel Aug 2017 #7

That is a big factor. Willie Pep Aug 2017 #15

I live here and I never see the stuff leftyladyfrommo Aug 2017 #9

I'd bet my bank acct that it is more Wawannabe Aug 2017 #11

I don"t know. I just know I don't see it here. leftyladyfrommo Aug 2017 #16

I live SW of St. Louis. I grew up in the city and county. logosoco Aug 2017 #21

Samantha Bee reveals the monster behind the MYRIAD Gabi Hayes Aug 2017 #12

Term limits loyalsister Aug 2017 #17

there are a lot of reasons. Scruffy1 Aug 2017 #22

Lincoln is rolling in his grave. MrsCoffee Aug 2017 #23