I grew up in a fairly rural part of urban (rat) state, and moved back. I always felt like I have more in common with rural folk in the midwest, south and west than people in suburbia and urban areas here in New England.
And when I talk with my rural neighbors, most of them hold views many FReepers share.
I think that is the big divide in America.
We must prepare because one day these vermin will run out of OPM (other people;s money). Rural America is still America.