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appalachiablue

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1. Exploitation of miners, communities and the environment by a corrupt modern

Reply to monmouth4 (Original post)

Thu Oct 15, 2015, 09:16 PM

Oct 2015

feudalistic system comprised of out of state corporate elites, local officials and dependent workers. And very little in between. ~ Which side are you on?

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Harlan County, Ky. documentary on the lives and struggles of the miners on TCM. Great show..n/t [View all] monmouth4 Oct 2015 OP

Exploitation of miners, communities and the environment by a corrupt modern appalachiablue Oct 2015 #1

I should be doing other things but am transfixed on this program. Wasn't that long ago either..n/t monmouth4 Oct 2015 #2

A boss of mine, one of the finest human beings I've ever met was born and appalachiablue Oct 2015 #4

My mother was born in Harlan County michreject Oct 2015 #9

There are quite a few on this forum from central Appalachia and also a sub group. appalachiablue Oct 2015 #12

Which side are you on, boys... Cal Carpenter Oct 2015 #3

It's the 1976 documentary made about the 1972 mine strike and the issues workers fought. Strong appalachiablue Oct 2015 #5

Yep that's a great movie Cal Carpenter Oct 2015 #10

I admire that lady that stood up to the sheriff. lpbk2713 Oct 2015 #6

Progressives who think white southerners are a lost cause should watch this documentary NT Ex Lurker Oct 2015 #7

Florence Reece struggle4progress Oct 2015 #8

A strong woman with a legendary song for workers. Thank you. appalachiablue Oct 2015 #11