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Red-meat rhetoric

Posted by Lee on November 29, 2004

In Reply to: Red-meat rhetoric posted by Bruce Kahl on November 29, 2004

: : Could anyone tell me about the word origin of 'red-meat rhetoric'?

: "Red-meat rhetoric" can refer to a political speech which is loud, brash and in your face.

: The image is one of a piece of beef dripping with blood ,very raw, uncooked or undercooked.

: Most political speeches are well rehearsed and calm with an image of medium well done beef.

Many thanks, Bruce. I knew the meaning but am still wondering where this expression originally comes from. Does it carry a negative connotation of Red America? I mean red meat is a symbol of uncouthness,unsophistication and possibly uneducation? I guess conservative people in Red America stick to red meat, even though there are many more healthy alternative food such as fish, vegetable etc.

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