American Redneck Society

“American Rednecks are Homegrown Terrorists” – Not!!

admin — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 18:15:21 +0000

A visitor to the American Redneck Society website, whose e-mail address included “Tom Sawyer” as part of his address, had this to say about American rednecks.

“American rednecks are homegrown terrorists. They terrorize educated Americans with their self-righteous and usually highly uneducated perspective. The American redneck will not be able to compete in the international scene. Our jobs are going overseas because rednecks cannot compete.”

This e-mail made my redneck blood boil!! What follows is my reply to this redneck-hater. (I apologize for the length of my reply.)

I find your e-mail to be ironic in the context of your e-mail address, whether that e-mail address reflects your real name or an alias. In many ways, your comments represent a misguided and inflammatory generalization of rednecks in much the same way that Tom Sawyer’s character was impugned and misunderstood in Mark Twain’s great novel. As the town gossips said in this great American novel, “[Tom] would be President, yet, if he escaped hanging.” This is to say, some of Tom Sawyer’s behavior earned the negative regard that many folk had of him. Yet, for those who really understood the true character of Tom, they saw the makings of a great American, so great that he had the makings of a President.

You start your e-mail with an incredibly hateful generalization: “American rednecks are homegrown terrorists.” I will start by agreeing with you in part. I fully recognize that there are American, homegrown terrorists . . . some of whom are probably rednecks. But, to conclude that all American rednecks are homegrown terrorists is as absurd as saying that all Americans are homegrown terrorists. You see, I lived in Munich Germany for several years in the early 70’s and learned that many Germans regarded ALL Americans as “ugly Americans” because of their personal experience with SOME Americans who truly earned the pejorative moniker. Even after I developed an understanding and a sensitivity as to why some Germans regarded Americans as “ugly,” I never stopped being proud to be an American, proud of the principles upon which this great country was founded and proud of the role that Americans played in the rebuilding of post WWII Germany. You see, my sampling of “Americans” was much broader and more representative. I knew that just because there was a very small minority of “ugly Americans” there was no reason to paint all Americans with that same broad brush.

Your e-mail does a very good job of reinforcing the reasons for the American Redneck Society. Look at our website more carefully. Read the creed of the American Redneck Society. Our members would agree that:

1. Owning a gun doesn’t make you a terrorist. Most American rednecks embrace the 2nd amendment and would use that constitutional right to protect their house and family from terrorists and criminals, whether foreign or domestic.

2. To those who hate America, patriotic Americans can come across as self-righteous. American rednecks are proud of this nation’s heritage and the principles upon which the United States of America was founded. For those who regard core American values with contempt, the American Redneck Society offers no apology . . . whether you think we’re self-righteous or not.

3. The demographic of the American redneck is much broader than your ignorant, narrow stereotype that American rednecks are highly uneducated. Some are highly educated doctors, lawyers, accountants and preachers of the Gospel. Some are hard-working plumbers, carpenters, masons and assembly-line workers. In short, there are rednecks of all IQ’s, professions and education levels.

4. Give American rednecks a level playing field whereby foreign workers and commerce aren’t subsidized and protected by our Federal government’s foreign and immigration policies, and we’ll successfully compete with any nation and with any people.

I can’t thank you enough for reminding me why the American Redneck Society exists.

Rob

Ronald Reagan – Redneck?

admin — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 03:51:06 +0000

The premise of Jeff Foxworthy’s redneck routine is that many people are rednecks, but don’t know it. His “you might be a redneck if” routine helps folks all over the country figure out if they’re a redneck or not.

February 6, 2011 marks the date of Super Bowl #45 (go Steelers!) and the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Reagan. As I was thinking about the late, great Ronald Reagan, I asked myself: was Ronald Reagan a redneck? I remember him in a cowboy hat. I remember him riding a horse. He hated communism. He loved America and all that America stood for. Fans and foes alike characterized him as ignorant or unintelligent. He was a Nascar fan (Ronald Reagan was at Daytona Beach for his pal Richard Petty’s 200th and last victory).

All of these facts tell me that Ronald Reagan was a redneck . . . or like the rednecks that need Jeff Foxworthy’s help, someone who was a redneck, but may not have realized it. Then I read an article that convinced me that Ronald Reagan was a redneck through and through. In describing who his mantle will fall upon some day, James Pricht of the Washington Times said this:

“Reagan’s mantle will fall on the politician who has faith in the fundamental goodness of the American people, who’s willing to trust them to make their own choices, and who understands that the terrible power of the state must be leashed at all times by the principles of the Constitution.”

Was Ronald Regan a redneck? Hell yes!!!!!!!!!

Rob Clayton, Executive Director
American Redneck Society

Black Redneck, Military, Creed & Beer

admin — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 17:54:25 +0000

I am a Black American who identifies with the Redneck Creed. I am in the Navy and have been serving my country for 26 years. I believe in God, Family, Country, and American Beer. Thanks.

– Craig T.

Redneck Mailbag

admin — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:17:39 +0000

The official launch of the American Redneck Society gave Rednecks around the country somethin’ to talk about. Here are some of the comments we got in the first 24 hours. You keep writing, we’ll keep posting.

God Bless you —-it is about time SOMEONE stepped up to the plate—pls send me all info available—-Merry Christmas—will def support you !!!!! — Ronald R.

Welcome… Glad to see finally a voice for us. Proud to be an American — Steve H.

Yee Haw…now what yall gonna do when the lilly livered liberals and the ACLU come a knockin? I support you and all you stand for…however, and I might be a redneck (born in the south, own a gun, fish, boat, drink beer, race, etc,) and hope you can win the fight. I’ll join up as soon as I can save up. Good luck and see yall soon. Forest Wilson, Host, The Liberty Show. — Forest W.

Just joined. Very Cool! I’m a country music singer, and have a song on my CD titled “Politically Incorrect Redneck”, and a tribute to our veterans titled “Unknown Soldier”. I guide for elk hunts in Penna., and am proud to be a redneck! If you’d like to hear the songs you can go to www.jerrycountry.com, click the “Music/Video” link, and let me know what you think. Proud to be a member!! –Jerry S.

I’m about the most unusual redneck there is. I’m a redneck with a humanities Ph.D. How can I help? Originally from Indiana, I’m now living in the people’s commonwealth of Massachusetts. Maybe you can help me, too. – B. Smith

At last an organization i feel comfortable in thanks. Charles T.

God Bless Ya………….I want to join!! George

I’m not a farmer and may or may not have Scottish blood but I embrace everything you wrote. Jason H.

Glad you are doing this. It is about time we stood up and and speak out. Thanks. Andy

Great idea!!! I want to be a member and let me know what else I can do to grow this great social movement. Let”s put AARP out of business and help the rural folk be the great Americans they are! Terry S.

What’s so Wrong with Rednecks? Nothing, That’s What

admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:35:32 +0000

Seems like everywhere you turn nowadays, there’s some derogatory comment, joke or statement being made about rednecks. One person makes a bad crack about the lack of intelligence rednecks seem to display, and before you know it everyone around them is joining in on the ridicule. While it may be funny to some, it can be highly offensive to others.

Rednecks Sure Come in Handy as Neighbors

admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:34:13 +0000

Even though I don’t understand rednecks, they sure come in handy as neighbors. They’ll fix your broken truck, send you a meal if you’re sick, and they’ll even buy you something at the flea market on your birthday. More importantly, having a redneck neighbor can make you feel safe. If the sight of Billy Bob sitting on his porch cleaning his Smith & Wesson doesn’t scare off an intruder, then all his dogs will.

Rednecks: More Than Meets the Eye

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:27:17 +0000

Whether they know it or not, rednecks represent an incredible economic force, both from the standpoints of productivity and consumer spending. Rednecks spend a far greater percentage of their income on hard goods and big-ticket items — especially those that are made in the USA — than their more affluent city-dwelling counterparts. They are pumping a huge amount of money into our economy by buying second vehicles, motorcycles, tractors, trailers, bass boats, fishing gear, dirt bikes, four-wheelers, power tools, guns, ammo, and on and on and on — tangible hard goods that translate into jobs for American citizens in the critical manufacturing sector.

The far-richer-on-paper “urbanites” are shoveling their money into not only exorbitant taxes, but also the coffers of mortgage companies, insurance firms, and purveyors of overpriced consumables. Any economist worth his salt will agree that a strong manufacturing and industrial sector is the key to real, lasting economic stability.

Rednecks Value Individual Freedom

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:20:23 +0000

One of the values that a redneck holds true is the concept of individual freedom. The Covenanters of 17th century Scotland prescribed to this ideology and are the true founders of the “Redneck” movement. The Covenanters rejected the Church of England as their sanctioned church. In doing so, they also refused to be ruled by bishops which was the conventional method of church government. Many of the self determined Covenanters signed documents with their own blood that rejected episcopacy and demanded a Presbyterian Church government. To show their allegiance in this movement the Covenanters began wearing red pieces of cloth around their necks and were appropriately called “Rednecks.” Out of defiance, the original redneck was born.

Gretchen Wilson is Proud to be a Redneck Woman

admin — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 18:09:43 +0000

“I laugh at redneck jokes harder than anyone else because there’s nothing funnier than the truth,” she told The Bergen County Record of New Jersey. “But I think the definition of a redneck woman is just that of a very confident woman, a very secure woman, who isn’t following the fads. I know I’m the best that I can be, and that’s good enough for me.”

Read More at the Great American Country blog.