Let me start by saying that I LOVE it here, and I am so thankful that I happened upon the sweet spot in this disintegrating nation. But like many states that have become known for progressive culture, Oregon has been painted with a broad brush, and mischaracterized as universally liberal, enlightened, etc etc. But Southern Oregon is rural, conservative, and a little, shall we say, "appalachian" in places.
Roseburg is the seat of Douglas county, named for the Stephen A. Douglas, who debated against Abraham Lincoln to protect state's rights to own slaves. We're also in "the state of Jefferson", named Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy. In other words, Southern Oregon is "the other Oregon". There is measurable illiteracy here, and I know more than one person whose parents are siblings (no, really). I call it the Florida of the North West.
Having said that, the distinction between "republican" and "libertarian" is very strong here. The "conservatives" are not exactly like the presentation they get on the news. For example, republicans are typically considered as hostile towards gay people. Not so here. Libertarians seem to try to live out the belief that everyone should have the freedom to live as they choose, including gay people.
But what that really means is that "different" people really can find their place here. Rednecks, hippies, homos, artists, and republicans find a place to "be", elbow to elbow with their opposites, in a way that is unique to anywhere else I've ever lived.
And like Mt Hood, it's stunningly beautiful. You really have to see it for yourself. It's special. You should come visit.