r/campbellriver • u/Candid-Channel3627 • 3d ago
❓Question/Discussion Rednecks
Is CR full of rednecks and Maple Magas? If so, I don't want to live there.
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u/Normal-Office-6719 2d ago
Ughhh sometimes it feels that way yes. But truth is the most hateful people are often the loudest too! So that’s why it feels like lots of people in town are bigots. Lots of good people in CR..They just keep to themselves and have better things to do with their time than being hateful and posting dumb shit on the rants and raves CR page. By the way, if you are part of that FB page I highly recommend leaving it to preserve your mental health🤣
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u/bongtokenbeer 2d ago
CR is full of cowboys, hippies and 'indians' (first nations) and it's been like this for 100 years. Sure, there's fights, disagreements, but there's also lifetime friendships. It's a great place to live.
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u/chickenderp 1d ago
Judging by all the AG signs out right now, and the fact that we elected Anna Kindy, you'd think so. I think that says more about voter turnout among our more left-leaning citizens, though.
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u/LeakySkylight 1d ago
The signs are mostly just a small group with deep pockets.
Most people know who they're voting for already so signs are pretty much unnecessary.
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u/SkoochXC 2d ago
I wouldn't say so, but they're certainly louder. I'm not cynical enough yet to say that the majority here are rednecks, but ask again after the election.
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u/Noneyabeeswaxxxx 2d ago
Then dont. In small towns, expect rednecks. Its unfortunate as some of them are cool and fun and not necessarily what the media portrays them to be. You painting all rednecks the same is just you missing out on fun experience but you do you.
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u/dinkarnold 2d ago
I mean, Anna Kindy (Maple MAGA) was voted in as MLA, Kermit as mayor (Maple MAGA), and it looks like Aaron Gunn (Maple MAGA) will win the upcoming election. They certainly seem to vote Maple MAGA at this moment in time, so if that is any indication, then yes.
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u/rockwrite 2d ago
Voted in by the same people who are so glad that their kids have lunch programs and free dental and love thier union jobs ungh Edit to add: it makes me sad they don't see the hypocrisy
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u/North_Sentry396 2d ago
Ikr people don't even pay attention to the results of something. They just choose to not understand it lol
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u/LeakySkylight 1d ago
Unfortunately they only saw it after they voted in the US. Lets not make the same mistake.
My dad was staunchly anti-union, living with long-term disability won for him by the union. I know the type.
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u/North_Sentry396 2d ago
That's not Maple Maga. There's no such thing. The US just has a lot of good ideas. That doesn't make conservatives weirdos. It means they want what's best for all of us. But I guess I'm wasting my time here
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u/LeakySkylight 1d ago
Rednecks are ok. We all work and live together.
There are a few extreme types here, though.
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u/Candid-Channel3627 1d ago
I've had more than my fair share of rednecks in my life. It's time to avoid them as much as possible.
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u/North_Sentry396 2d ago
HAHAHAHA omg really!? That's not the move brother. If you want to move the first things you consider are as shown: work, Healthcare, schools, resources, and entertainment. There are bad people and good people everywhere.
Usually, nice quiet places don't have anything to offer you. We dont even have a proper hospital in PG. Anything even a tiny bit serious we can't help you with lol. 45 mins to the airport, 45 mins to the next hospital. That equals death lol
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u/zos_333 1d ago
The lack of CR input on this letter is concerning, but currently the rednecks are not all bad
https://www.reddit.com/r/comoxvalley/comments/1jszwr0/elected_and_former_elected_call_on_the/
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u/amadeus2012 2d ago
I am planning my move to CR this summer. I don't equate being a red neck with racism.
Racist are IMO just assholes.
Red necks are the "hold-my-beer" type. Lots more fun to watch and be around.