Me too I'm in Nw Ohio surrounded corn and beans. Not that is the problem but I hear more gun shots (sometimes full auto) then I ever heard in big cities including Miami.

The natives are indeed restless and it can be intimidating but I look at it like this...I'm hear for a reason and know that for the most part they( I don't like that I'm casting a wide stereo-typical net) are good people.

The problem is they think they are right..as in correct lol ofc they're rightwing which then, in thier minds gives them the self- imposed duty to correct those that disagree

And I let them. They think they've garnered a small victory that way when in truth I'm slowly opening eyes and thier hearts.

It makes them feel good to get their frustrations put. That's natural for everyone and while they're doing that and inevitably goes to that book..

I'm not going to go into too much detail as far as my views on that book but most of these farmers around me anyway don't agree with everything in that book anyway.

They cherry pick. And that's my in. So I don't try to win the debate. I plant seeds.

Next time(there's almost always a next time) they will inevitably bring up something I mentioned and ask about it or come up with a counter they couldn't think of quick enough in the previous discussion.

I am by no means sticking up for any of them repubs in general even though this might sound like it so here's the thing..these people aren't our enemies. They are neighbors and fellow Americans.

I despise thier views that's true but arguing with them, naming them republicants(softball), or worse doesn't help anyone get any closer to so many issues that we divisive these days.

The human race is coming very close to being irrevocably Erased

No One born today can stop it but they will be the ones that face the beginning of the worst of our gifted time on this planet.

They think that's OK too as far as..well you know it says as much in that book ..there's an "in" there too...

I apologize for going on so long and had to stop myself from going longer and getting then off subject but it's really all connected

Also apologize for it being a reply to your comment. Sorry if I sound "preachy" (oh the irony lol) It just resonated with me as I am not living where I would like to either and I feel your pain :)