Cooties

I really can think of no more dramatic metaphor the cultural divide that separates Democrat elitists from normal people than the advice that Democrats get vaccinated before venturing into the swamplands of NASCAR country.

"Democrats should know that there is no preventive measure yet designed to ward off the blue-collar values and patriotism that NASCAR fans represent," said Linda Daves, chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party, to McClatchy Newspapers. "If they aren't careful, they just might catch some of it."

As the Washington Times summarizes:

"NASCAR cooties," as some are calling this flap, reinforces what each side believes to be true about the other. In this case it underscores Democrats' allergic reaction to sharing close quarters with a Republican constituency.

Update: By Thompson's standards, you've not only got it bad – but you're also a walking, talking, fire-breathing, beer-drinking, tobacco-spittin', cussin' and cheerin' sumbitch who is carrying enough pestilence and pathos to bring the good, old U.S. of A to its knees.