"Whats the Matter With Kansas"

[MuseRider]

I have not read it. I have seen and heard the author and I think he has some great thoughts. I am thinking of going out and getting the book. If you have read it what issues does he bring up that we could/should talk about in this group? It might be that there are some great starting off topics in there.

[veteran_for_peace]

1. VALUES!!!

He talks about how they would vote values over economics.

[Goldeneye]

2. Historical Perspective of Kansas's Progressive Past

To its Red State status today.

Further, Kansas believes it is immune or lacks the moral lapses yet Frank shows how big corporation-style crimes have taken place in little old Kansas.

It has become a higher priority to renounce gay marriage, Liberalism, Evolution and modernity over religion and other ideals that advance Conservative wedge issues to their own detriment.

Disturbing but enlightening read.

[ElsewheresDaughter]

3. Frank's thesis that the right wing has taken cultural rage and

converted it into votes despite the fact that republican policies impoverish these very people who vote for them...the fact they they have been duped and lied to amazes me..and the title of the book behooves me to ask,. What the fuck is the matter with the all these poor rural folks all across America not just in Kansas?!?!?!

[MuseRider]

4. Dunno

:shrug:

I have to read this. This is bleeding Kansas for goodness sakes and the people here are not any different than they were then. OK, I am going to go out and get it this week. I do think this book would be a good start to some real work here.

[Lithos]

5. This I think is going to be must reading

For any Democrat trying to get elected in a rural state. I've not read it, but have seen the reviews and the excellent, albeit short, interview on the Daily Show.

L-

[progressoid]

6. I just started reading it

It's a troubling but necessary read. My mother is reading my copy now so, I have to wait to finish it but I hope he has some suggestions to combat this epidemic of stupidity in the midwest.

[greendeerslayer]

7. You are correct

the book is troubling and necessary. All DUers should read it.