“What white middle America loathes these days are poor and poorish people, especially the kind who look and sound like they just might live in a house trailer. They will swear on a stack of Lands' End catalogs that they are not bigots, but, human nature being what it is, we are all kicking someone else's dog around, whether we admit it or not.”
Quote by Joe Bageant
Work
Deer Hunting with Jesus: Dispatches from America's Class War
This book offers a personal account of the author's journey alongside a conservative hunter, reflecting on the cultural and political tensions prevalent in contemporary America. The narrative delves into the complexities of class dynamics and the author's own evolving perspectives on these issues. more
Author
Joe Bageant
Joe Bageant was an American author known for his insightful observations on the lives of the American middle class and rural America. His works often focused on social and political issues, particularly the struggles of the rural regions. Born in 1946, he passed away on March 26, 2011. more
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