--- product_id: 35930704 title: "The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin' Dixie Outta the Dark" price: "R652" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/35930704-the-liberal-redneck-manifesto-draggin-dixie-outta-the-dark store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin' Dixie Outta the Dark **Price:** R652 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin' Dixie Outta the Dark - **How much does it cost?** R652 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/35930704-the-liberal-redneck-manifesto-draggin-dixie-outta-the-dark) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Liberal Rednecks—a three-man stand-up comedy group doing scathing political satire—celebrate all that’s good about the South while leading the Redneck Revolution and standing proudly blue in a sea of red. Smart, hilarious, and incisive, the Liberal Rednecks confront outdated traditions and intolerant attitudes, tackling everything people think they know about the South—the good, the bad, the glorious, and the shameful—in a laugh-out-loud funny and lively manifesto for the rise of a New South. Home to some of the best music, athletes, soldiers, whiskey, waffles, and weather the country has to offer, the South has also been bathing in backward bathroom bills and other bigoted legislation that Trae Crowder has targeted in his Liberal Redneck videos, which have gone viral with over 50 million views. Perfect for fans of Stuff White People Like and I Am America (And So Can You) , The Liberal Redneck Manifesto skewers political and religious hypocrisies in witty stories and hilarious graphics—such as the Ten Commandments of the New South—and much more! While celebrating the South as one of the richest sources of American culture, this entertaining book issues a wake-up call and a reminder that the South’s problems and dreams aren’t that far off from the rest of America’s. Review: Draggin' the Rest of Us along with Them - The Liberal Redneck Manifesto, Draggin’ Dixie outta the Dark, by Trae Crowder, Corey Ryan Forrester, and Drew Morgan, is well-written, persuasive, important, and hilarious. (Disclaimer: I am a seventy-something little old white lady, born in New Orleans during The War, raised a Yankee in Ohio, highly over-educated, and militantly retired after 46 years of university teaching right here on the Mason-Dixon line.) Even with all that against me, I highly recommend this book to everyone, liberal, conservative and non-aligned. You will certainly learn something, you will probably laugh out loud, and you will not be wasting your time. First, as I have already said, The Liberal Redneck Manifesto is very well-written. Even considering the dialectal speech, which gives Mr. Mark Twain a run for his money, and the constant cussing, which loses its sting around page 3, the sentences are true to the rhythms, patterns, accents and grammar of actual human speech. The paragraphs are well-structured and the arguments, for the most part, unfold logically. The diction is a charming and dis-arming mix of dialectal speech and academic-ese: “In case y’all haven’t picked up on it, the South is poor. Did we mention that? Well, it is. But it would still be disingenuous to try to depict the experience of being poor in the South as a consistent one.” The writing is persuasive because Mr. Crowder and his cronies provide historical background, precise definitions, and clear evidence before they even begin their arguments. They do genuine research, and they offer statistical data, usually from government sources. They liberally salt the meat of their argument with personal details provided by each of the three in their individual “Porch Talks.” Equally important, to my mind, they face up to unpleasant facts, acknowledge them, explain specific cause and actual effect, and then recommend that “we” do better. “We can’t fix stupid anywhere. Neither Aunt Tammy nor Tristan the barista is gonna change. But their kids might. Their friends might. We can’t save every one. We’re here for those who wonder if maybe, just maybe, things could be a little bit better. We’re here for the reckoning. Let’s get to it.” Because this Manifesto brings into the open quite a few issues that have not been (to my personal knowledge) previously addressed in quite this folksy or big-hearted way, this book is important. While I consider myself mostly to the left of liberal, and rather snottily, I confess, I consider myself well-informed, I learned quite a bit from this book that I simply did not know. From the local definition of “Redneck” and human details of the “Draw” to the nuances of regional country music, the horrors visited upon families by alcohol and “Pillbillies,” and the facts behind Southern racism, I stand corrected and much better informed. To top it all off, this “tome” of theirs is an easy read. No, actually, it is hilarious. From the first page I was laughing out loud and began to mark in the margins every time I did it again. By page78, I had made 37 check marks. That adds up to about one guffaw every two pages. If I were still teaching university English classes, I would require The Liberal Redneck Manifesto (or large parts of it) in every persuasive writing class. This is how it’s done, folks! Review: Such a great book! - I read this book because I was terrified of rednecks, even though some of them are my best friends :). But since I moved from Wisconsin to Atlanta a few years ago...there was no escape!! One fine day the scientist in me needed some explanations. I stumbled across this book and then decided to start over from a more culturally naive place. I still continue to be shocked at how much my perceptions have changed after reading this book. Clearly, I knew so little about pockets of the deep south. But these three gentlemen, waste no time in smashing the shackles of unfair stereotypes that have been doled out by the magnanoumous elite in this country. Although the content of this book ranges from politics to upbringing and religion, there is a solid unifying theme that basically implores the reader (even if you aren't an American, like me) to step back from the common view that - 'Rednecks are _____' (fill in the blank with whatever you've heard) and really understand where they're coming from. A rare combination of the bare naked truth in their personal anecdotes and innumerable hilarious descriptions of southern reality as they see it - is what makes this book hit! Kudos to them for covering some touchy subjects in such an authentic manner and most importantly for not pulling anyone else down. Not only do they not bad-mouth or belittle any other culture, but they actualy scrutinize the shortcomings of the familiar redneck mentality that is relevant to their discussion. I particularly love the writing style they adopt because it allows you to read this book as if it were narrated with that typical southern drawl. My highest praise goes towards the fact that they write with such modesty, an undertone that continuously overshadows even their most unapologetically crass, albeit on point, explanations. This is what I absolutely needed to read to realize that not all rednecks are xenophobic and that there are reasons to their apparent madness. The information is this book has eventually lead me to explore a whole other chasm of southern history that I would otherwise never have cared for and for this I am ever thankful! I enjoyed getting lost with these three 'guardians of hick dystopia' that I now oddly respect and will definitely re-read this book everytime a redneck freaks me out :). Love it! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,201,190 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #148 in Religious Humor #316 in Political Humor (Books) #1,195 in Sociology of Class | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 940 Reviews | ## Images ![The Liberal Redneck Manifesto: Draggin' Dixie Outta the Dark - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xyJbuprDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Draggin' the Rest of Us along with Them *by L***S on October 10, 2017* The Liberal Redneck Manifesto, Draggin’ Dixie outta the Dark, by Trae Crowder, Corey Ryan Forrester, and Drew Morgan, is well-written, persuasive, important, and hilarious. (Disclaimer: I am a seventy-something little old white lady, born in New Orleans during The War, raised a Yankee in Ohio, highly over-educated, and militantly retired after 46 years of university teaching right here on the Mason-Dixon line.) Even with all that against me, I highly recommend this book to everyone, liberal, conservative and non-aligned. You will certainly learn something, you will probably laugh out loud, and you will not be wasting your time. First, as I have already said, The Liberal Redneck Manifesto is very well-written. Even considering the dialectal speech, which gives Mr. Mark Twain a run for his money, and the constant cussing, which loses its sting around page 3, the sentences are true to the rhythms, patterns, accents and grammar of actual human speech. The paragraphs are well-structured and the arguments, for the most part, unfold logically. The diction is a charming and dis-arming mix of dialectal speech and academic-ese: “In case y’all haven’t picked up on it, the South is poor. Did we mention that? Well, it is. But it would still be disingenuous to try to depict the experience of being poor in the South as a consistent one.” The writing is persuasive because Mr. Crowder and his cronies provide historical background, precise definitions, and clear evidence before they even begin their arguments. They do genuine research, and they offer statistical data, usually from government sources. They liberally salt the meat of their argument with personal details provided by each of the three in their individual “Porch Talks.” Equally important, to my mind, they face up to unpleasant facts, acknowledge them, explain specific cause and actual effect, and then recommend that “we” do better. “We can’t fix stupid anywhere. Neither Aunt Tammy nor Tristan the barista is gonna change. But their kids might. Their friends might. We can’t save every one. We’re here for those who wonder if maybe, just maybe, things could be a little bit better. We’re here for the reckoning. Let’s get to it.” Because this Manifesto brings into the open quite a few issues that have not been (to my personal knowledge) previously addressed in quite this folksy or big-hearted way, this book is important. While I consider myself mostly to the left of liberal, and rather snottily, I confess, I consider myself well-informed, I learned quite a bit from this book that I simply did not know. From the local definition of “Redneck” and human details of the “Draw” to the nuances of regional country music, the horrors visited upon families by alcohol and “Pillbillies,” and the facts behind Southern racism, I stand corrected and much better informed. To top it all off, this “tome” of theirs is an easy read. No, actually, it is hilarious. From the first page I was laughing out loud and began to mark in the margins every time I did it again. By page78, I had made 37 check marks. That adds up to about one guffaw every two pages. If I were still teaching university English classes, I would require The Liberal Redneck Manifesto (or large parts of it) in every persuasive writing class. This is how it’s done, folks! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Such a great book! *by S***H on May 17, 2017* I read this book because I was terrified of rednecks, even though some of them are my best friends :). But since I moved from Wisconsin to Atlanta a few years ago...there was no escape!! One fine day the scientist in me needed some explanations. I stumbled across this book and then decided to start over from a more culturally naive place. I still continue to be shocked at how much my perceptions have changed after reading this book. Clearly, I knew so little about pockets of the deep south. But these three gentlemen, waste no time in smashing the shackles of unfair stereotypes that have been doled out by the magnanoumous elite in this country. Although the content of this book ranges from politics to upbringing and religion, there is a solid unifying theme that basically implores the reader (even if you aren't an American, like me) to step back from the common view that - 'Rednecks are _____' (fill in the blank with whatever you've heard) and really understand where they're coming from. A rare combination of the bare naked truth in their personal anecdotes and innumerable hilarious descriptions of southern reality as they see it - is what makes this book hit! Kudos to them for covering some touchy subjects in such an authentic manner and most importantly for not pulling anyone else down. Not only do they not bad-mouth or belittle any other culture, but they actualy scrutinize the shortcomings of the familiar redneck mentality that is relevant to their discussion. I particularly love the writing style they adopt because it allows you to read this book as if it were narrated with that typical southern drawl. My highest praise goes towards the fact that they write with such modesty, an undertone that continuously overshadows even their most unapologetically crass, albeit on point, explanations. This is what I absolutely needed to read to realize that not all rednecks are xenophobic and that there are reasons to their apparent madness. The information is this book has eventually lead me to explore a whole other chasm of southern history that I would otherwise never have cared for and for this I am ever thankful! I enjoyed getting lost with these three 'guardians of hick dystopia' that I now oddly respect and will definitely re-read this book everytime a redneck freaks me out :). Love it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended for anyone of any political persuasion, whether you live in the South or not. *by M***M on December 20, 2016* I will be buying several copies of this as Christmas gifts for family members who probably haven't read a book in years. It's long overdue. One of the book's co-authors, Trae Crowder, gained internet fame with a series of hilarious (and profane) videos overflowing with common sense and his particular Southern style of humor. So the book is salty at times--the three authors are all stand-up comics from the Deep South--but that's intentional and I highly recommend it as a light and funny (but very informative) read on what makes Southern culture tick, what has gone wrong with it, and how to fix it without fundamentally changing what it is--a uniquely American culture that values personal freedom, patriotism, family, faith, and fun (while also being prideful and stubborn as hell). Though the authors' goals are essentially non-partisan (they have plenty of criticism and gall for both major political parties), they tend to criticize one of the parties, by name, more than the other, mainly because, well, that's the party that runs every single Southern state. Still, this is by no means a partisan political screed. As a Southerner it all rings quite true. I'm not exactly a "redneck" (though I am fluent in their dialect, in which much of this is written, making it fun to read). My family has been in the South for centuries, and I grew up around this culture. Having since moved away to New England, I have struggled for years to come to terms with my fellow Southern friends and family members who seem to see the world in strictly black and white terms (sometimes literally), whether the subject is religion, guns, race, immigration, women's rights, LGBT rights, etc. These authors work very hard to unravel these binary narratives to help their readers understand the importance of valuing the grayness in our complicated modern world--and holding them accountable--while never becoming overly pedantic or losing their comedic edge. If you ARE a Southerner, and you happen to be a conservative, please don't judge this book by its title. The authors are absolutely liberals, but they are as country and redneck as anyone I've ever met, and they love the USA, their guns, their beer, Dale Earnhart (boy do they love him!), their music, their "Mamaws," sweet tea, and all that delicious Southern food. They mostly aren't very religious, but were raised in the church and have the utmost respect for those who are (but be prepared for some hard truths about that, too). You owe it to yourself to read this, if for no other reason than to be reminded that we aren't all cut from the same cloth and it's possible to be a true Southerner and a liberal at the same time without anyone getting hurt. If you're NOT a Southerner, and maybe you tend to look down your nose at Southern culture and make big, sweeping assumptions about Southern people, be prepared to learn a thing or two, as well as have your own hypocrisy checked a few times. 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