We have a new fearsome endemic in the USA and it's fatal with no cure in sight!
It's the virus of hatred and it's spreading fast.
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kodiac · 22-25, M
What i find odd is this isn't a problem in the places that are wrongly blamed for its origin. I live in West Virginia, coal country,land of the confederate flags and rednecks yet here a mixed couple can live in peace no one cares.Two guys can walk through the mall holding hands no one notices . Mixed couple in same mall no one notices. Neighbors care for neighbors regardless of race or color. People here are labeled low educated hillbillies could be that's why. because less kids go to college and get their heads filled with indoctrination . I believe radical extremists are a minority looking for their 15 minutes of fame.
Grateful4you · M
@kodiac I live on the west coast, (California) a former hippy and tree hugger. Not the sort most would think would care or take notice of Appalacian country its people or culture.
On the contrary, I've had a deep appreciation and respect for both for a couple of decades to this day I've enjoyed the documentary, " The Wild and Wonderful Whites of Boone County W.V" Probably not a family you would choose as representatives for your state given their history of criminal activities and chronic drug use, I guess some of my own rebellion and drug use of my own youth has made me feel a sense of affection and empathy, I'm a huge fan of Jesco white and his dancing, the music, and overall culture.
Politically I claim as an Independent but in honesty, more of a liberal "snowflake" I understand many in your communities were avid Trump supporters, "Trump digs Coal" this is understandable, folks believed the mines would once again flourish and dignity restored. Your people have always been hard workers and hoped that with his win your state would once again thrive.
I know many of your people have felt betrayed and indeed you were. I sincerely believe in the good inherent in most people. I believe every word you said is true. I think, if given the chance, the present administration will do it's level best to turn this situation around.
While I have little to no business expertise (and even less expertise in technology or energy alternatives) I really think Hillary Clinton was grossly and purposefully misrepresented on her proposals for W.V industry. Even I realize that the demand for coal continues to diminish by the year and will never recover.
What she wanted was to introduce new industry, to bring W.V back into the 21 Century with state of the art energy alternatives. And an economy that would enable you and the good people of W.V to once again thrive.
My very best, David.
On the contrary, I've had a deep appreciation and respect for both for a couple of decades to this day I've enjoyed the documentary, " The Wild and Wonderful Whites of Boone County W.V" Probably not a family you would choose as representatives for your state given their history of criminal activities and chronic drug use, I guess some of my own rebellion and drug use of my own youth has made me feel a sense of affection and empathy, I'm a huge fan of Jesco white and his dancing, the music, and overall culture.
Politically I claim as an Independent but in honesty, more of a liberal "snowflake" I understand many in your communities were avid Trump supporters, "Trump digs Coal" this is understandable, folks believed the mines would once again flourish and dignity restored. Your people have always been hard workers and hoped that with his win your state would once again thrive.
I know many of your people have felt betrayed and indeed you were. I sincerely believe in the good inherent in most people. I believe every word you said is true. I think, if given the chance, the present administration will do it's level best to turn this situation around.
While I have little to no business expertise (and even less expertise in technology or energy alternatives) I really think Hillary Clinton was grossly and purposefully misrepresented on her proposals for W.V industry. Even I realize that the demand for coal continues to diminish by the year and will never recover.
What she wanted was to introduce new industry, to bring W.V back into the 21 Century with state of the art energy alternatives. And an economy that would enable you and the good people of W.V to once again thrive.
My very best, David.