Reply #88: I admit ...

[Khaotic]

I don't know much about West Virginia.

My car broke down there one time on I-70. Nice enough people, but I definately got some looks because everyone I encountered knew I was from somewhere else.

My car had Missouri plates at the time, and maybe there's not a lot of possitive thoughts about Show Me state people there.

My car was repaired though and I was on my way.

Other than that experience, I can only say that I stayed in a Holiday Inn in Wheeling on a different occasion. That's about it.

I do remember this t-shirt making national headlines.



If I remember right the state was up in arms over that one.

I live in Iowa now, where other bad remarks are made. Maybe not about relatives, but about the state name as an acronym.

If you haven't heard the joke, then I'm sure you can google it.

Anyway, good insight into West Virgina. I must admit though ... I'd rather live in Iowa anyday and am proud my state of residence voted for Obama and propelled him forward toward the Democratic nomination.

We don't have a lot of African Americans in Iowa either if you use percentages, but I'm proud at how intrigrated most people seem to be.

Drawing strength through diversity.

I like it.