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American Refugees: The Untold Story of the Mass Migration from Blue to Red States Hardcover – January 9, 2024
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-Tucker Carlson, fired Fox News host
“As a citizen of Tennessee, I can attest to the fact that there is a great migration happening from blue to red states. When people have had enough tyranny, they search for freedom elsewhere. This book captures a pivotal moment in time for our nation.”
-John Rich, country music superstar and owner of Redneck Riviera Brand
“Roger’s analysis in American Refugees provides great evidence that America isn’t in some inevitable national decline, we’re just young. We’re going through our own version of adolescence as a nation.”
-Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican Presidential Candidate
A net exodus of Americans from blue to red states has been in progress for several years now. This is largely a southbound movement, and perhaps some migrants are "running from the cold up in New England," as the song goes. But mostly they are leaving states that are too far gone into woke socialism to recover anytime soon—in favor of states with more conservative governance.
The conventional wisdom, or fear, among red state locals is that these newcomers, despite having “voted with their feet,” will continue to vote for the same policies that ruined the states from which they are fleeing. Roger Simon argues that the reverse may be more accurate: blue-to-red migrants tend to be serious constitutional conservatives, and they might be the cavalry that rescues the red states from their own problems.
With the possible exception of Florida, the red states, too, are in trouble. Like California, long-term one-party rule has corrupted them, but in a different way. Their political leaders have become disconnected from the conservative values of their constituents. Migrants from blue states, however, are likely to be highly invested in saving the red states into which they are moving.
American Refugees is the story of how a culture clash precipitated a great blue state exodus, and what it means for the rest of America. Focusing particularly on Tennessee, Simon contends that only the red states can preserve the constitutional republic envisioned by the Founders. Only they can save America for our children and grandchildren. The struggle will be great, but the story will ultimately have a happy ending.
- Print length224 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherEncounter Books
- Publication dateJanuary 9, 2024
- Reading age18 years and up
- Dimensions5.75 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
- ISBN-101641773979
- ISBN-13978-1641773973
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"When drought came to the prairie in the 1930s, thousands of Americans moved west to a better life in California. Ninety years later, their descendants are leaving in the wake of another disaster, this one more destructive than the Dust Bowl. Roger Simon is among the many refugees fleeing blue state neoliberalism, and he’s written the best account of our generation’s greatest migration.”
—Tucker Carlson, Fired Fox News host
"As a citizen of Tennessee, I can attest to the fact that there is a great migration happening from blue to red states. When people have had enough tyranny, they search for freedom elsewhere. This book captures a pivotal moment in time for our nation."
—John Rich, Country music superstar/owner of Redneck Riviera Brand
"I thought our family forever left behind a one-party state when my dad moved from China to America. I have, however, been living in a totalitarian-like environment these last few years in a zany New Jersey. Roger Simon’s entertaining and engaging book has prompted me to ask: Is there any room left for a Blue State refugee like me in Simon’s new home of Tennessee?"
—Gordon Chang, author of China is Going to War
"The prescience, savvy, and insight Roger brings to his reporting shines in American Refugees. Roger is an indefatigable reporter who can identify and diagnose America’s deeper cultural problems with unique precision. Roger’s analysis in American Refugees provides great evidence that America isn’t in some inevitable national decline, we’re just young. We’re going through our own version of adolescence as a nation."
—Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican Presidential Candidate
"With American Refugees, Roger Simon chronicles the biggest story of our lifetime: The massive exodus from Blue cities to Red regions is re-shaping not only our political landscape but also our society as a whole, as millions of Americans re-organize themselves into communities based on the values and virtues on which the greatest nation in world history was founded. Only a novelist and screenwriter of Roger Simon’s genius could write the new American epic while telling the story of one man’s journey to renew himself at the sources of American greatness."
—Lee Smith, author of Plot Against the President
About the Author
Roger L. Simon is the author of thirteen books, including the prize-winning Moses Wine detective series. He has also been a Hollywood screenwriter and is the author of seven feature films, including the adaptation of his own novel “The Big Fix, starring Richard Dreyfuss, and the adaption of Isaac Bashevis Singer’s “Enemies, A Love Story” for which Simon was nominated for an Academy Award. As a journalist he is the co-founder of the pioneering opinion site PJ Media and is currently the editor-at-large of The Epoch Times for which he writes a column. Simon has also written for The New York Times, National Review, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, City Journal and Real Clear Politics, among many others. He appears frequently on talk radio and cable news. He has been the president of PEN West and on the Board of Directors of the Writers Guild of America. For years a resident of Los Angeles, these days he lives in Nashville with his wife screenwriter Sheryl Longin.
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- Publisher : Encounter Books
- Publication date : January 9, 2024
- Language : English
- Print length : 224 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1641773979
- ISBN-13 : 978-1641773973
- Item Weight : 1 pounds
- Reading age : 18 years and up
- Dimensions : 5.75 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #710,907 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #262 in U.S. Immigrant History
- #582 in Emigration & Immigration Studies (Books)
- #8,783 in U.S. State & Local History
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseAs a lifelong 'redster' in philosophy, with some slight deviation in my 20's and now living in red suburban Tennessee county, this was a fun and informative read. Am I a refugee? Perhaps. Having lived 55 of my 80 years back and forth between Michigan and New Jersey and landing in Tennessee in 1999 was a real treat. As Simon points out, a red state environment and atmosphere can help influence our migration to different mindset.
Simons causal and factual writing styles are on display as he weaves pithy and cleverly titled chapters, great people and places stories along with thoughtful incite. It all lead me to three main takeaways - all politics is local, get involved and the corruption is deep! Yet there is hope.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseThis is an important topic for a writer like Roger Simon to delve into in light of the times. Our Constitution divided the powers between the states and the Federal Government with Federalism. Because of this , people can move to a state that aligns with their values and virtues where they believe they can pursue happiness better. What is the importance of the states? James Madison writes in Federalist 45, " The powers delegated by the proposed Constitution to the federal government are few and defined. Those which are to remain in the State governments are numerous and indefinite. The former will be exercised principally on external objects, as war, peace, negotiation, and foreign commerce; with which last the power of taxation will, for the most part, be connected.The powers reserved to the several States will extend to all the objects which, in the ordinary course of affairs, concern the lives, liberties, and properties of the people, and the internal order, improvement, and prosperity of the State. I have enjoyed many of Roger's well-written and interesting articles over the years and look forward to this book! Thank you Roger for bringing us this book at this crucial moment in American history. Chuck
- Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2024Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseWritten in an easy and interesting style, this book has lots of info about the Nashville/Franklin area especially, showing the pros and cons of leaving CA.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseWell written and starts out interesting enough but once I began the 16th chapter and continuing into the 21st chapter the book tends to drag on about the same subjects and characters. On the other hand, it is insightful and educational as to what the mindset is and of why many refugees from California and other blue states are jumping ship by the droves.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseThis book got me hooked on educating myself of what is going on in our world. I enjoy Roger Simon's column in the Epoch Times. A transplant myself, from California to Chattanooga, Tennessee made this read entertaining and informative.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2024Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseI just finished reading Roger Simon’s American Refugees and found the book to address much of what is wrong with our country through conversations with numerous intelligent people who have decided to escape the radical changes in Blue States. The book is not just about mass migration but speaks to the significant changes in our country that have caused many to escape to a more sane environment. Roger’s own journey parallels many who are working to right what is wrong with our country. I highly recommend American refugees.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024Format: KindleVerified PurchaseIf you’re looking for an in-depth analysis of the population exodus by specific state, this is it. It’s the book that put things in perspective for me. It’s destined to be a classic. Simon’s style combined with his incredible attention to factual research is phenomenal. I would highly recommend American Refugees . . .
- Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2024Format: HardcoverVerified PurchaseI love Simon’s articles he writes. I read them
all the time. The book - I felt was boring and long winded. The point he makes is valid. I agree with his opinions. But I couldn’t make myself read the entire book. It was just too boring.