Amongst the furry-backed and beer-bellied

Joe,

I  am a "consultant" -- that is, an out of work over-educated rural woman. I read your article and was gratified that you too think it not a waste of time to go talk revolution in the bars and other haunts of the working poor. Thanks for the well thought out analysis. I have chosen to live amongst the furry-backed and beer-bellied and although my car is loaded with lefty bumper stickers, I am one of the educated that gets confided in and I still have high hopes for the ultimate reeducating of my comrades. Our interest is the same. Thanks for the wonderful piece.

Cass
DuQuoin, Illinois