Origin of Jesus Land

Map of Jesus Land explained

from JoeUser Forums

In my Christmas letter I talked about liberal Democrats fleeing to Canada to escape "Jesus Land".  I've talked to some family members and friends who weren't familiar with this reference. So for those of them that visit my blog, here's what I was referring to:

Shortly after the election a bunch of far left wing bloggers and journalists started claiming that the only reason why Bush won is because the "Jesus Freaks" came out in force to vote for Bush. And so in their view we have a divided country with one side being "rational, thoughtful, intelligent" people who should break off and hook up with Canada and the other side a bunch of "moronic, reactionary religious nuts who are too blind to recognize what a Nazi Bush is" who should just form their own country and call it "jesus land".

And a John Kerry supporter then created this map to lampoon conservatives. I thought it was pretty funny but not for the same reasons. Where the Kerry supporters seemed to think it spoke a lot more proof, conservatives, such as myself who aren't even religious, found it amusing in demonstrating that those partiuclarly liberals just don't have a clue why they lost. So I decided to refer to it in my letter.

In my Christmas letter, I overestimated how many people had heard of this thing. They thought I had made up the concept of "Jesus Land" and map. I didn't.  I was poking fun at far left wing people who had crudely tried to stereotype Bush voters.

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Reply #1 from PolMach Forums Top
Woohoo! more provinces for us! Yay!
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top
I have a problem with that map. Kerry only won a handful of counties in my state of Illinois. Hypothetically speaking, if the dems want seccession, then only take that which you've won.

http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2004/pages/results/states/IL/P/00/map.html
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top

I have a problem with that map. Kerry only won a handful of counties in my state of Illinois. Hypothetically speaking, if the dems want seccession, then only take that which you've won.

There is precedence for that.  Where do you think WVA came from? So seceed from the rest of the state and become south (or west or east) Illinois.

Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
I think PA has to be split in half as well
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
All I can say, I am glad Minnesota is in good ol' Canada. That's where I'm from, I suppose I am one of those luney lefties. I'm damn proud of it though.
I have nothing against the U.S., just those who chose the dictator running it.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top
As long as everyone realizes that this is a joke. Take it too seriously and you quickly qualify as one of the extremist the joke is poking fun at.

Sometimes I think this whole site needs to take a collective laxative, have a good dump and then maybe they'll gain back some of their sense of humour. <--- Try it, you might like it.
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
Sometimes I think this whole site needs to take a collective laxative, have a good dump and then maybe they'll gain back some of their sense of humour. <--- Try it, you might like it.


So, all those attacks on Bush voters calling them redneck Jesus freaks and what not aren't meant to be taken seriously or mean absolutely anything in any way? Does that also include the attacks such as that British magazine that said how can so many Americans be so dumb? None of it is to mean anything or show scorn for bush voters whatsoever?
Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top
So, all those attacks on Bush voters calling them redneck Jesus freaks and what not aren't meant to be taken seriously or mean absolutely anything in any way?


No, that's not what I said, is it? What I did say was, "As long as everyone realizes that this is a joke."

In this instance, "this" was referring to the map at the beginning of the article. That is all. That's it. Fini! Over! Not every little slight said since the beginning of time between us and them, but this one, small, funny map.

Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of Jesusland. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice to all.
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
In this instance, "this" was referring to the map at the beginning of the article. That is all. That's it. Fini! Over! Not every little slight said since the beginning of time between us and them, but this one, small, funny map.


So jokes can never have any resentment or social commentary in it? For example, although the map is fictitious, it in no way can insist that the people who created the map think that all of Bush's supporters are country bumpkin intolerant Jesus freaks? Does the same work for racial jokes in that in no way are they meant to offend anybody?
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top
A joke, eh? :

Somebody should tell these people it's just a joke.




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Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top
Every joke offends somebody. Why, just the other day I saw a joke that involved a Marine tossing a dog out of a moving train. When I indicated that the joke was funny except for the cruelty to animals part, I was quickly reprimanded and told to lighten up.

Perhaps what is really needed is the erradication of joking. Get rid of pundits, humorists, comedians and satirists. Abolish humour altogether. After all, ( and I paraphrase here) " when a human laughs it causes the face to contort making them resemble monkeys. It is trully the work of the devil." While we're at it, let's do away with civility, manners, and all those other cumbersome affectations that hinder getting at the real truth. The truth that everyone and every thing is out to ridicule me and my contemporaries; is out to criticize my beliefs; is out to destroy 'right' thinking individuals.
Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
Perhaps what is really needed is the erradication of joking. Get rid of pundits, humorists, comedians and satirists. Abolish humour altogether. After all, ( and I paraphrase here) " when a human laughs it causes the face to contort making them resemble monkeys. It is trully the work of the devil." While we're at it, let's do away with civility, manners, and all those other cumbersome affectations that hinder getting at the real truth. The truth that everyone and every thing is out to ridicule me and my contemporaries; is out to criticize my beliefs; is out to destroy 'right' thinking individuals.


No. What's needed is for people to stop pretending that every single joke in the entire universe is meant to be entirely light-hearted and say nothing about anything whatsoever. In other words, stop pretending that the joke in no way is meant to imply anything whatsoever about the red states or the blue states.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
You seem bent on winning this useless debate. And I have no wish to continue it. So, for the sake of the peace I will concede. You can herald this from the rooftops if you wish. You are absolutely right and I am absolutely wrong. You have won. Sleep good in the knowledge. No need to continue now. See ya.
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top

An interview was recently aired about the very people trying to do away with "Jesus Land" through litigation and document banning. 

Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
I was poking fun at far left wing people who had crudely tried to stereotype Bush voters.


Finally, more sefentic statement than 'left'. Too many were blaming the entire left foor actions of 'far left'. I consider 'far left' had went so far left that they went over the cliff.

I wonder why people thinks that 'red' or 'blue' state meant that everyone there voted for person in same party as that color. Purple USA is more realistic.



Source: http://www.boingboing.net/2004/11/03/purple_haze.html
Reply #18 from JoeUser Forums Top
I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of Jesusland. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice to all.


Insightful for this iamheather

I reside in one of the very red states!

Merry Christmas All
preacherman
Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top
The funny part about this whole thing is, Liberals cringe when they hear Conservatives say that the US is a Christian nation, and the Conservatives cringing when the Liberals call (most of it) "Jesusland".

OH THE IRONY!!!!!! ;~D
Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top
Good map, it's the way I've thought of NA since visiting some of the soutern states and most of the northern states too. It's like Canada and most Northern States are pretty damn close in disposition (even between republicans and democrats)....

But you forgot something: Florida is owned by Cubans and Canadians, so cut off a small section of Miami and call it "United States of Cuba" and the rest (minus the northern part of Florida put in the United States of Canada.

Granted, it would make things a little dififcult having a separated territory, but then Jesusland has to deal with the same thing with Alaska....

Maybe we can do a trade, Alaska, Maryland and North Carolina for Florida... but we don't make any promises about USofC... that's your problem

I've always said that Canada was going to rule the world some day... this is just confirmation
Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top
I pledge allegiance, to the flag, of Jesusland. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice to all.


I'm offended..... ;~D
Reply #22 from JoeUser Forums Top
Good map, it's the way I've thought of NA since visiting some of the soutern states and most of the northern states too. It's like Canada and most Northern States are pretty damn close in disposition (even between republicans and democrats)....


The dichotomy (if you want to call it that) exists between rural and many suburban counties, and urban counties in the northern states. Outside of the urban centers of the Twin Cities, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Detroit, political similarities tend to be more with American Southerners rather than with Canadians. The great bulk of the northerrn population resides within urban areas. There is one notable exception to the rural/suburban vs. urban split. The Mississippi River Complex. Proximity to the Mississippi River shows a correlation toward the Democratic Party. This remains true for much of the length of the River on both sides.
Reply #23 from JoeUser Forums Top
Man this political section has really gone off the deep end. Our country is doomed with this man in office and your still discussing the stupid election and why it went the way it did. There are more things to worry about like China being our number 1 country who now fronts our countries debt. I think dicussions should be about this situation that your man Bush is responsible for. China will soon be the super power what say you all when this happens and it will? Enjoy your choice!
Reply #24 from JoeUser Forums Top
I'm offended..... ;~D


iamheather- you can't say that anymore.... you offended parated2k.

Sound familiar?

Your map has not offended me draginol... you can continue to post.

preacherman
Reply #25 from JoeUser Forums Top

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Desert Fox: Feel free to write about whatever YOU would like.  On my blog, I'll write about what I want.  I don't write for your edification.  Please feel free not to read my blog at all.

I wrote this blog so that my family and friends who get our Christmas Letter can know what the Jesus Land reference in my letter was referring to.