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In reply to the discussion: The 5 poorest states are all in the south [View all]AllyCat
(16,180 posts)42. Thank you for the information. Guess I have to count myself ignorant on that one
I thought they were now two Repub Senators. My bad! I met lots of people on the train going through WV who lived in the area. They confirmed how depressed it is and that nothing ever seems to change. Aside from coal, they said a major industry is tourism. I can believe it...the countryside and the river (Kanahwa) were breathtaking. Saw some nice trailheads too.
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Red states. "Taker" states, too, when it comes to contributing to the Federal government.
MADem
Sep 2013
#1
I wonder if that feeling corrolates with incidences of social strife about income inequality? nt
rrneck
Sep 2013
#24
Thank you for the information. Guess I have to count myself ignorant on that one
AllyCat
Sep 2013
#42
Of the last 10 Presidential elections, WV has voted Democratic in 5 of them
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#43
How does the OP mock anyone. If it gets old please explain what it is that you find so
Bluenorthwest
Sep 2013
#45