No. I am not even effing kidding with this. It’s real and from a family member. The thing is, the person that sent this is smarter than this. By a lot. Yet he still sends idiotspew like this and would tsk tsk me if I called him on his bullshit.

Subject: FW: True Redneck

I’m proud to be a Redneck and you maybe surprised your one too.

Later,
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>
>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. 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. Tire irons,
> squirrel guns and grit — that’s what rednecks are made of. I hope I am
>one of those. If you feel the same, pass this on to your redneck friends.
>Ya’ll know who ya’ are…
>
>You might be a redneck if: It never occurred to you to be offended by
>the phrase, “One nation, under God.”
>
>You might be a redneck if: You’ve never protested about seeing the 10
>Commandments posted in public places.
>
>You might be a redneck if: You still say “Christmas” instead of “Winter
>Festival.”
>
>You might be a redneck if: You bow your head when someone prays.
>
>You might be a redneck if: You stand and place your hand over your heart
>when they play the National Anthem.
>
>You might be a redneck if: You treat Viet Nam vets with great respect,
>and always have.
>
>You might be a redneck if: You’ve never burned an American flag.
>
>You might be a redneck if: You know what you believe and you aren’t
>afraid to say so, no matter who is listening.
>
>You might be a redneck if: You respect your elders and expect your kids
>to do the same
>
>You might be a redneck if: You’d give your last dollar to a friend.
>
>If you got this email from me, it is because I believe that you, like me,
>have just enough Red Neck in you to have the same beliefs as those
>talked about in this email.
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>God Bless the USA!

(Note all important GOD BLESS the USA at the end. That’s a badge of truthiness.)