I Must be a Redneck Then!

[ladyjaine]

Different Perspective on Rednecks



A little different from what you were probably expecting.



You might be a redneck if. . .



It never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase, "One nation, under God"



You've never protested about seeing the 10 Commandments posted in public places.



You still say Christmas; instead of Winter Festival.



You bow your head when someone prays.



You stand and place your hand over your heart when they play the National Anthem.



You treat Viet Nam vets with great respect, and always have.



You've never burned an American flag.



You know what you believe and you aren't afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.



You respect your elders and expect your kids to do the same.



You'd give your last dollar to a friend.



We have enjoyed the redneck jokes for years. It's time to take a reflective look at the core beliefs of a culture that values home, family, country and God. Tire irons, squirrel guns and grits -- that's not all rednecks are made of. I hope I am one of them. If I had to stand before a dozen terrorists who threaten my life, I'd choose a half dozen or so rednecks to back me up. If you feel the same, pass this on to your redneck friends.



Jean

 

[RustyJC]

I guess I am, too!



Rusty

 

[AfterBurner]

Nicely put!

I was always proud to be a redneck, but now i think of it a little different.

I hadn't really thougt about it that much, but now i realize how obvious this is.

Proud to be a redneck!

 

[JoshPeters]

AMEN!



RDNECK and proud of it!

Josh

Even my lic plate says so! RDNECK!

 

[klenger]

God bless America, we need it.

 

[Harley152]

<-----------redneck!!!!!!

 

[The patriot]

Born & raised in New Jersey.

By the grace of God I have good parents that brought me up properly.

So, guess I'm a redneck if believing in all that Lady Jane wrote means that.



Eric "The joisey redneck" :-laf

 

[GFritsch]

Different Perspective on Rednecks



A little different from what you were probably expecting.



You might be a redneck if. . .



It never occurred to you to be offended by the phrase, "One nation, under God"



You've never protested about seeing the 10 Commandments posted in public places.



You still say Christmas; instead of Winter Festival.



You bow your head when someone prays.



You stand and place your hand over your heart when they play the National Anthem.



You treat Viet Nam vets with great respect, and always have.



You've never burned an American flag.



You know what you believe and you aren't afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.



You respect your elders and expect your kids to do the same.



You'd give your last dollar to a friend.



We have enjoyed the redneck jokes for years. It's time to take a reflective look at the core beliefs of a culture that values home, family, country and God. Tire irons, squirrel guns and grits -- that's not all rednecks are made of. I hope I am one of them. If I had to stand before a dozen terrorists who threaten my life, I'd choose a half dozen or so rednecks to back me up. If you feel the same, pass this on to your redneck friends.



Jean

Redneck = true American here. Yes I guess I am both. --Great post

 

[mcoleman]

Yep, true Southron redneck/hillbilly here.

 

[phloop]

I think this should be retitled " You might be an AMERICAN if... " !

 

[SRadke]

I've seen this before but it just came in on the email again. This seems like an approprite place for it.





TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS,

HE LIVED ALL ALONE,

IN A ONE BEDROOM HOUSE MADE OF

PLASTER AND STONE.



I HAD COME DOWN THE CHIMNEY

WITH PRESENTS TO GIVE,

AND TO SEE JUST WHO

IN THIS HOME DID LIVE.



I LOOKED ALL ABOUT,

A STRANGE SIGHT I DID SEE,

NO TINSEL, NO PRESENTS,

NOT EVEN A TREE.



NO STOCKING BY MANTLE,

JUST BOOTS FILLED WITH SAND,

ON THE WALL HUNG PICTURES

OF FAR DISTANT LANDS.



WITH MEDALS AND BADGES,

AWARDS OF ALL KINDS,

A SOBER THOUGHT

CAME THROUGH MY MIND.



FOR THIS HOUSE WAS DIFFERENT,

IT WAS DARK AND DREARY,

I FOUND THE HOME OF A SOLDIER,

ONCE I COULD SEE CLEARLY.



THE SOLDIER LAY SLEEPING,

SILENT, ALONE,

CURLED UP ON THE FLOOR

IN THIS ONE BEDROOM HOME.



THE FACE WAS SO GENTLE,

THE ROOM IN SUCH DISORDER,

NOT HOW I PICTURED

A UNITED STATES SOLDIER.



WAS THIS THE HERO

OF WHOM I'D JUST READ?

CURLED UP ON A PONCHO,

THE FLOOR FOR A BED?



I REALIZED THE FAMILIES

THAT I SAW THIS NIGHT,

OWED THEIR LIVES TO THESE SOLDIERS

WHO WERE WILLING TO FIGHT.



SOON ROUND THE WORLD,

THE CHILDREN WOULD PLAY,

AND GROWNUPS WOULD CELEBRATE

A BRIGHT CHRISTMAS DAY.



THEY ALL ENJOYED FREEDOM

EACH MONTH OF THE YEAR,

BECAUSE OF THE SOLDIERS,

LIKE THE ONE LYING HERE.



I COULDN'T HELP WONDER

HOW MANY LAY ALONE,

ON A COLD CHRISTMAS EVE

IN A LAND FAR FROM HOME.



THE VERY THOUGHT

BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE,

I DROPPED TO MY KNEES

AND STARTED TO CRY.



THE SOLDIER AWAKENED

AND I HEARD A ROUGH VOICE,

"SANTA DON'T CRY,

THIS LIFE IS MY CHOICE;



I FIGHT FOR FREEDOM,

I DON'T ASK FOR MORE,

MY LIFE IS MY GOD,

MY COUNTRY, MY CORPS. "



THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER

AND DRIFTED TO SLEEP,

I COULDN'T CONTROL IT,

I CONTINUED TO WEEP.



I KEPT WATCH FOR HOURS,

SO SILENT AND STILL

AND WE BOTH SHIVERED

FROM THE COLD NIGHT'S CHILL.



I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAVE

ON THAT COLD, DARK, NIGHT,

THIS GUARDIAN OF HONOR

SO WILLING TO FIGHT.



THEN THE SOLDIER ROLLED OVER,

WITH A VOICE SOFT AND PURE,

WHISPERED, "CARRY ON SANTA,

IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY, ALL IS SECURE. "



ONE LOOK AT MY WATCH,

AND I KNEW HE WAS RIGHT.

"MERRY CHRISTMAS MY FRIEND,

AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT. "



This poem was written by a Marine. The

following is his request. I think it is reasonable.....



PLEASE. Would you do me the kind favor of sending

this to as many people as you can? Christmas will be coming soon

and let's remember our U. S. service men and women who make it possible for

us to celebrate these festivities in peace.

 

[The patriot]

That was excellent. Thanks for sharing.

Eric