It has seemed to me that the Civil War did not end with the surrender of Lee at Appomatox. I'm not the only one. There are two Americas and the war continues. This is outlined in the book The Great Divide: Retro vs. Metro America. I've started the book. It can be downloaded for free at the Retro vs. Metro site below. A must read.

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The authors contend that the country has effectively become two nations. "Retro America" consists of the South, the Great Plains and Appalachia, is Republican-dominated and religious, contributes 29 percent of the country's federal tax revenue and represents 35 percent of the population. Through its alliance with the Republican Party, though, the authors say, Retro America controls all three branches of government. "Metro America," they say, consists of the coasts and the Great Lake States, is progressive and relatively secular, pays 71 percent of the country's tax revenue and represents 65 percent of the population. It is also primarily Democratic. The authors argue that a potential electoral and Congressional majority exists in "Metro" states, letting Democrats write off "Retro" ones in their pursuit of the presidency.

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The Great Divide: Retro vs. Metro

Documenting The Uncivil War The Great Divide offers a unique geopolitical view that explains both the origin and nature of the divide that characterizes contemporary America. The United States is in effect two nations divided by history, ethnicity, culture, religion, economics and finally, politics. The authors name these two nations “Retro” and “Metro” America.

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