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Drunken Irishman

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8. There's probably not much you can do. I come from Utah. So, I know a lost cause...
Thu Aug 9, 2012, 11:16 PM
Aug 2012

It's a state that has been trending Republican, specifically at the presidential level, since 2000. Gore lost it. Kerry lost it. Obama lost it (and will lose it) and I don't see it coming back. Even their elected officials, outside Jay Rockefeller, who probably has enough clout to do so, have turned unquestionably anti-Obama.

It sucks. But it's a bigoted state. It's sad to see once strong Democratic states slide more and more conservative. It happens, though.

Maybe in fifty years, when they realize because of the conservative ideology (and I say that because even their Democrats seen conservative) they have nothing, they'll come around.

But right now? They're either too stupid, too ignorant or too naive to care.

How is he taking jobs away in WV (like Mitt Romney no less)? Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2012 #1
People here say environmental regulations are causing mines to close! Kteachums Aug 2012 #2
Are these environmental regulations that prevent the industry from polluting TheDebbieDee Aug 2012 #58
To hell with West Virginia. That's where it's heading anyway... Aristus Aug 2012 #3
I will not vote for Romney! Kteachums Aug 2012 #5
I was angry when I wrote that. Aristus Aug 2012 #13
WV is a lot cause. Drunken Irishman Aug 2012 #4
Yes, it probably is! I guess do nothing then! Kteachums Aug 2012 #7
There's probably not much you can do. I come from Utah. So, I know a lost cause... Drunken Irishman Aug 2012 #8
You forgot to add that even the Dem in Congress almost always votes along Rep party lines! n/t Sheepshank Aug 2012 #20
KS goes more rightward too, but when you think it couldn't go anymore rightward, in the RKP5637 Aug 2012 #57
Don't give up hope cheezmaka Aug 2012 #49
The problem is limited resources.... WCGreen Aug 2012 #56
Coal is killing the planet. And there's no such thing as clean coal. Zen Democrat Aug 2012 #6
The unions are still here! Kteachums Aug 2012 #9
Dependency is the problem Floyd_Gondolli Aug 2012 #11
Another occupation might be as a greeter at WalMart, largest employer in W.Va. ---> Petrushka Aug 2012 #14
I can not have the answer. chknltl Aug 2012 #10
Thank you chkniti! Kteachums Aug 2012 #24
So, what's the problem? Coal mining jobs have INCREASED in West Virginia under Obama ---> Petrushka Aug 2012 #12
I am a little older than Mike Caputo. I grew up in the same small town as him. Kteachums Aug 2012 #25
As someone who's old enough to be Caputo's mother and someone who's a native West Virginian . . . Petrushka Aug 2012 #45
well Manchin talks like a Republican and votes with them so there's your problem WV TeamPooka Aug 2012 #15
I know I voted for him and made phone calls the last election but, I won't do it again. Kteachums Aug 2012 #28
The only WV Dems with spines are Jay Rockefeller and Ken Hechler Adenoid_Hynkel Aug 2012 #16
They could do more! Why are they allowing this propoganda to be spread? They have money. Kteachums Aug 2012 #40
I think you are mistaken in blaming Obama for the woes of the WV miners RoseMead Aug 2012 #17
It is always easy to use the racist term. Kteachums Aug 2012 #36
Those are the same kinds of things I was saying here in 2008 RoseMead Aug 2012 #42
Pitting "jobs vs. environment" is a Republican tactic. Why encourage it? yellowcanine Aug 2012 #18
+1 Proud Liberal Dem Aug 2012 #26
Clean Coal? I was raised in coal country- father, grandfathers, great-grandfather were all coal AlinPA Aug 2012 #19
The only "clean coal" is the coal left in the ground. Doesn't mean we couldn't have cleaner yellowcanine Aug 2012 #27
I lived near a creek in Pennsylvania polluted from anthracite processing. yellowcanine Aug 2012 #29
the racism in WV will not be cured by more coal jobs... and coal jobs have increased there. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #21
Well where is the rebuts from the Democratic Party. Kteachums Aug 2012 #31
We need signs that read coal jobs have increased under Obama! Kteachums Aug 2012 #39
Where is the information? Give it to me so, I can at least post it on Facebook! Kteachums Aug 2012 #41
Because West Virginia insists on voting against its economic interests Arkana Aug 2012 #22
My husband has worked in coal for 40 years... spinbaby Aug 2012 #23
I live in Morgantown now but, was born and raised in Fairmont. Kteachums Aug 2012 #33
Surprising that WV has had Dem Governors since 2001 zzaapp Aug 2012 #30
Sad!!! The state voted Democrat but, many Republicans run as Democrat to win here! Kteachums Aug 2012 #34
Really????!!! How do they get away with that???!!! zzaapp Aug 2012 #35
It happens!!! Kteachums Aug 2012 #38
WV'ers whining about regulations... madinmaryland Aug 2012 #32
You are correct! Kteachums Aug 2012 #37
West Virginia may have the country's saddest story (native of state- now former resident) progressiveforever Aug 2012 #43
Not worth it MaineMen Aug 2012 #44
Worth it. Herlong Aug 2012 #61
So Long as they 'Vote White', Ma'am, They Will Continue In Misery The Magistrate Aug 2012 #46
I'm very sorry! If I could change things I would! Kteachums Aug 2012 #53
In the 80s and 90s, thanks to gps and other modern equipment, the logging industry FSogol Aug 2012 #47
Here's a link indicating coal mining jobs have INCREASED in W. Va. since Obama took office ---> Petrushka Aug 2012 #48
Thank you, posted! Kteachums Aug 2012 #50
Let them blame congress Politicalboi Aug 2012 #51
West Virginia turned its back on Gore, Kerry and Obama bluestateguy Aug 2012 #52
I know and I can't say I have any love for the leaders in this state. Kteachums Aug 2012 #54
I would bet union busting is far more dangerous to miners obxhead Aug 2012 #55
These workers should be tasked with remediation. BlueToTheBone Aug 2012 #59
We have our work cut out for us from now to November Herlong Aug 2012 #60
West Virginia is a lot cause, too full of racists. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #62
No state is a lost cause johnlucas Aug 2012 #63
with all due respect to the folks in west virginia Dustin DeWinde Aug 2012 #64
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