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Completed a 2 week tour of middle America today. Here is what I found

Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:06 pm
Posted by Trevaylin
south texas
Member since Feb 2019
9588 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:06 pm
Went from south texas, to New Orleans, to Nashville, through the Ozark, Oklahoma and return through Dallas/Austin.

Saw one ev charging receptacle behind a Hotel

Saw no pride flags

Saw no Biden banners

About 50% of roads were rural 2 lane

All rural towns had three or more christian churches, and taco trucks

I10 corridor from Beaumont through Lake Charles was gross. Includes i10 and community

My favorite Louisiana restaurants quality has slipped, suspect foreign seafood

The best 3 burger stops were local Harley themed local venues

Wendys hamburger was not edible and trashed out right

Dallas and Austin are mega cities not part of real America and populated with the 10 million illegals

Jack Danials distillery was a great tour and folks could make Lynchburg a week long destination stop.

Arkansas is a great out doors visit with the ozark and Ouachita [sp] mountain parks. Looked in on Ponca Ark where the wife and I had a memorable canoe trip 50 years ago.

Getting off the interstate allowed us to see the best parts of America . Its in pretty good shape
Posted by Cosmo
glassman's guest house
Member since Oct 2003
129106 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:09 pm to
Somewhat cool story bro

5/10
Posted by atxfan
Member since Jul 2004
4055 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:10 pm to
How many Dollar Generals did you pass?
Posted by blue_morrison
Member since Jan 2013
5912 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:14 pm to
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Jack Danials distillery was a great tour and folks could make Lynchburg a week long destination stop.


Lynchburg downtown around the courthouse is really neat. We hung out there after the JD tour and talked to some of the locals running the stores for a while. I'd go back.
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
120017 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:16 pm to
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My favorite Louisiana restaurants quality has slipped, suspect foreign seafood


It seems like a lot middle of the road restaurants (in La) has slipped in quality and you are probably right with foreign seafood, but that's not anything new for what I call "middle of the road" restaurants. Ever seen the shrimp from China? They are all the same size and they arrive in blocks of ice and they are all in rows and columns in the ice. I want to know how they get them like that.

And Wendy's is like all the other old chain fast food joints. shite quality
Posted by GetBackToWork
Member since Dec 2007
6520 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:17 pm to
Here’s what I find when I travel - most of America is not what the internet might have you believe. .
Posted by gizmothepug
Louisiana
Member since Apr 2015
8500 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:18 pm to
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Saw one ev charging receptacle


We have two in the middle of nowhere. They were installed, taken down and then reinstalled because of politics and government money. I honestly don’t even know if they work, but they are there.
Posted by BZ504
Texas
Member since Oct 2005
12764 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:20 pm to
Rural America hates Joe. The big cities just hate Trump or so they say.
Posted by Pettifogger
I don't really care, Margaret
Member since Feb 2012
85822 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:34 pm to
I'll be honest unless they get the order wrong, I can't recall having an inedible/bad Wendy's burger. I'm no advocate for Wendy's or fast food generally, but it's a pretty reliable product IMO if you're getting classic or whatever they call it.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
104248 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:41 pm to
I'm about as rural as it gets. Very few people talk about national politics in my area these days. I see almost no bumper sticker or t shirts and very little discussion. In marked contrast to 2016 and 2020. Most of the ones who bother to vote will do so for Trump but the atmosphere is much different now.

Not drawing any conclusions, just an observation.
Posted by nola tiger lsu
Member since Nov 2007
6897 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:43 pm to
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Saw one ev charging receptacle behind a Hotel


Absolute lie, I see them all over North Texas and seen several in south Oklahoma. Nashville will have plenty, don't lie.
Posted by tlsu15
Capital of Texas
Member since Aug 2011
10460 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:46 pm to
He also said he went to New Orleans, Nashville, Austin, and Dallas and didn’t see a single pride flag. I’d venture to say most of this post is made up.
Posted by GreenRockTiger
vortex to the whirlpool of despair
Member since Jun 2020
58224 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:49 pm to
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He also said he went to New Orleans, Nashville, Austin, and Dallas and didn’t see a single pride flag. I’d venture to say most of this post is made up.
totally agree
Posted by S
RIP Wayde
Member since Jan 2007
168628 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:50 pm to
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Saw one ev charging receptacle behind a Hotel
Saw no pride flags
Saw no Biden banners


quote:

Jack Danials
Posted by SloaneRanger
Upper Hurstville
Member since Jan 2014
12626 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:51 pm to
quote:

I'm about as rural as it gets. Very few people talk about national politics in my area these days. I see almost no bumper sticker or t shirts and very little discussion. In marked contrast to 2016 and 2020. Most of the ones who bother to vote will do so for Trump but the atmosphere is much different now.


I’m in a suburb but also get out on the road in rural areas, and have noticed the same thing. There are some Trump flags and stickers, but not as many as in past election years. And Biden signs/stickers are non existent. A really stark contrast to 2020.
Posted by reddy tiger
Mandeville
Member since Aug 2012
1602 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 9:56 pm to
quote:

Getting off the interstate allowed us to see the best parts of America . Its in pretty good shape


Thanks, Biden.
Posted by greenbean
USAF Retired - 31 years
Member since Feb 2019
6082 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 10:04 pm to
Posted by Kafka
I am the moral conscience of TD
Member since Jul 2007
153935 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 10:16 pm to
quote:

Completed a 2 week tour of middle America today.
Travelin' Travailin' Trevaylin
Posted by ThatMakesSense
Fort Lauderdale
Member since Aug 2015
15281 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 10:16 pm to
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memorable canoe trip 50 years ago.


I bet you bought lotto tickets at every fricking stop, you geriatric frick.
Posted by TheWiz
Third World, LA
Member since Aug 2007
11865 posts
Posted on 6/4/24 at 10:27 pm to
Is this how poor people travel?
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