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135. You're right; they have to address the loss of coal jobs much better than they have.

Mon May 2, 2016, 11:53 AM

May 2016

I certainly don't think we should let these people starve if they continue to want those coal industry jobs. We clearly have to do something else; coal is dirty (no such thing as "clean coal&quot and it really is the worst polluter when it comes to climate change and air quality.

But people in those communities are suffering. There are no other jobs that pay as well (and these don't pay all that well either). I can certainly understand their hostility to Democrats, most of whom live far away from these areas and don't give a damn about these communities.

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Officials of WV town say Clintons "not welcome" for campaign stop [View all] Adenoid_Hynkel Apr 2016 OP

Then they wouldn't want any Democrat because Democrats want to move off coal ASAP. n/t pnwmom Apr 2016 #1

True. nt silvershadow Apr 2016 #4

+1 Obvious Trump supporters leftofcool Apr 2016 #8

Um... When did Hillary Clinton discover the problems associated with burning coal? RiverNoord Apr 2016 #18

This mayor in West Virginia knows she wants to stop our reliance on coal. How come pnwmom Apr 2016 #29

The mayor in West Virginia apparently doesn't know GummyBearz May 2016 #84

She will not. What she will say will be similar to what is on her website, where she says pnwmom May 2016 #89

If she really delivers on that then people will vote for her re election. But she won't get hollowdweller May 2016 #94

Why would they prefer Bernie? He's just as much against coal power. n/t pnwmom May 2016 #120

lol - OK. RiverNoord May 2016 #97

During her 2008 campaign, subsidies for "clean coal" was one of her promises . . . Petrushka May 2016 #57

This isn't 2008. Solar has made great strides since then. n/t pnwmom May 2016 #91

Indeed, solar has---thankfully---but does it address Hillary's being unwelcome in Logan circa 2016? Petrushka May 2016 #109

Bernie wouldn't be welcome either because both Democrats want to move away from coal. n/t pnwmom May 2016 #111

BILL CLINTON Spoke at LOGAN Middle School, May 1, Bernie & Trump Supporters Were Outside. appalachiablue May 2016 #116

Yes, and Hillary's supporters had a very large turnout for that tiny town -- 200 people. pnwmom May 2016 #119

Not all WV voters live in the "tiiny town" of Logan nor in or near Logan County. (eom) Petrushka May 2016 #123

So? How many of them are going to like Bernie's position on coal? n/t pnwmom May 2016 #124

Dang! Sorry 'bout dat. At present, my crystal-ball is receiving one of those 404-Error messages. Petrushka May 2016 #127

West Virginia has less than 4% black people, so Bernie's chances are excellent. pnwmom May 2016 #128

"...if he can't win in West virginia, he can't win anywhere."? Petrushka May 2016 #130

>#136. Mountaineers are Always Free. 1863 West Virginia Joined the Union, Separated from Va. 1860. appalachiablue May 2016 #137

Beautiful! My maternal grandpap & uncles might have been there. Petrushka May 2016 #140

The memories and realities, great and hard too. Take a look at post # 136 when you're up for it.. appalachiablue May 2016 #141

Eleanor Roosevelt Arthurdale WV Marthe48 May 2016 #143

Just a note to let you know I edited my previous reply (#130) to your #128. Petrushka May 2016 #133

In 1960 The State of West Virginia, A Citadel of Labor, Won JFK the Democratic Party Nomination. appalachiablue May 2016 #136

I think Bernie's and Hillary's successes in 2016 are what is relevant here. pnwmom May 2016 #139

Another great link for my FB page. Wish I could find a photo taken a half-block from my home . . . Petrushka May 2016 #144

---> Petrushka May 2016 #117

LOL RiverNoord May 2016 #96

Yeah, you're probably right. It's absurd to those who judge other's behavior . . . Petrushka May 2016 #107

Hillary wants to export LNG in TTIP "forever" making it much more expensive Baobab May 2016 #82

Hillary no longer supports the TTIP because the changes she was hoping for didn't happen. n/t pnwmom May 2016 #90

The whole point of getting her in there is to pass - and give the illusion of legitimacy to them Baobab May 2016 #99

Basically, it may be that the Clintons are so superior to everyone else. You know,....elites. OwlinAZ May 2016 #83

This is what this state supports........................... turbinetree Apr 2016 #2

One of th' home-boys from West Virginia's northern panhandle endorses Bernie and . . . Petrushka May 2016 #59

Thanks, missed the video. Go WV State Sen. Jeff Kessler (D) for Governor, Bernie Supporter! appalachiablue May 2016 #73

^^ Yes! ^^ Petrushka May 2016 #104

HUNTINGTON, WV, BERNIE RALLY, April 26- CHRIS REGAN, Vice Chair, The West Virginia appalachiablue May 2016 #108

Thank you so-o much! Gonna post to my FB page! Petrushka May 2016 #110

That's super! Tomorrow, May 2, JEFF KESSLER is Giving a Gov. Campaign Speech, 7 PM ? appalachiablue May 2016 #115

Yes, I'm interested. I'll be watching for it. Petrushka May 2016 #122

Sorry to say. Thanks for posting on destructive coal industry methods like mt.top removal :( appalachiablue May 2016 #74

WV's beloved Robert Byrd gave them tough love on coal. Firebrand Gary Apr 2016 #3

Not good. Could be rough there especially since it's clear they're not wanted. Believe it. appalachiablue Apr 2016 #32

Meh. Let them come. Let them experience the WV love. byyiminy Apr 2016 #37

Byrd. n/t tabasco May 2016 #61

Yes, you're correct. Will edit, thanks for the heads up the hot one! Firebrand Gary May 2016 #62

While you were editing you should have stated that HC will 'speak about ways to appalachiablue May 2016 #75

What part about "job's of the future" did you not understand? Firebrand Gary May 2016 #76

What part of Telling Them What They Need to Know don't you want to recognize? appalachiablue May 2016 #77

This is funny. Will Sanders be equally prohibited from the town? He has been criticizing Clinton.. George II Apr 2016 #5

I imagine the Logan officials are solid Trump supporters Adenoid_Hynkel Apr 2016 #9

And he is for a carbon tax bluestateguy Apr 2016 #22

I thought it was pro clinton Bangbangdem Apr 2016 #33

Hillary sells the F35 to the Saudis after they "donate" a few million to the Clinton Foundation riderinthestorm Apr 2016 #51

Um. No. Bangbangdem May 2016 #138

Oh, come on - Hillary is probably just saying that to appeal to a subset of voters. djean111 Apr 2016 #6

Then fuck em! leftofcool Apr 2016 #7

Then fuck em! AlbertCat Apr 2016 #10

I suspect... keylargo Apr 2016 #12

Um... you do realize that you just provided direct evidence in support of RiverNoord Apr 2016 #19

I've already seen two "YAWN"s today in other posts on political matters. AlbertCat May 2016 #86

Sounds like firm evidence that you're doing something right :-) RiverNoord May 2016 #92

Like a "letter... ReRe Apr 2016 #25

Why don't they just burn down the town? sofa king Apr 2016 #11

Burning down a town in Logan County wouldn't be anything new. Petrushka May 2016 #53

+1 2naSalit May 2016 #63

The need for and number of miners has diminished for decades due to equipment appalachiablue May 2016 #78

I read recently about Walmart stores closing in WV; so, those jobs will be gone too. Petrushka May 2016 #105

Democrats have sorta cleaned up hollowdweller May 2016 #95

Some places are hardly heaven in West Virginia . . . Petrushka May 2016 #106

Coal is killing itself JohnnyRingo Apr 2016 #13

what made them think they could use town facilities? greymouse Apr 2016 #14

They rent town facilities. George II Apr 2016 #15

So you're making it about the town facilities, Chicago1980 Apr 2016 #23

It's called renting! You do know what that is right? leftofcool Apr 2016 #35

The fact that they would be PAYING? NYC Liberal Apr 2016 #36

And where does it say renting in the article? greymouse May 2016 #85

Suit yourself. bluestateguy Apr 2016 #16

Denying federal disaster aid to people who don't support you politally is Republican-style Chakab Apr 2016 #24

So Hillary Clinton TM99 Apr 2016 #34

Are you talking about a disaster such as this one caused by "an act of God"?---> Petrushka May 2016 #54

I do hope everyody knows that I was just kiddig bluestateguy May 2016 #58

When Logan County's Blair Mountain was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places . . . Petrushka May 2016 #65

Sounds like someone to vote for...NOT! SammyWinstonJack May 2016 #146

You would think they would want to here a positive message about their future, wisteria Apr 2016 #17

yeah sure ! Angel Martin Apr 2016 #40

Hillary needs to make sure towns like this get the retraining for Green jobs. Dustlawyer Apr 2016 #20

I don't think they want that. JohnnyRingo Apr 2016 #47

The refineries and chemical plants may be next, the sky is never dark here on cloudy nights Dustlawyer Apr 2016 #48

Well stated JohnnyRingo Apr 2016 #49

Maybe they want another Don Blankenship in their midst. Chicago1980 Apr 2016 #21

Change that "movies"... ReRe Apr 2016 #26

Thanks. Chicago1980 Apr 2016 #39

West Virginia is one of those taker 'welfare states' if I'm not mistaken. Angel Martin Apr 2016 #42

Doesn't he already? Chicago1980 Apr 2016 #43

Since Sanders ban on fracking will breathe new life into coal, they'll probably welcome him Trust Buster Apr 2016 #27

Hillary's LNG export will, and make heating and electricity unaffordable Baobab May 2016 #134

Logan, West Virginia election results for 2012 RandySF Apr 2016 #28

They have a right to not want her there. Kalidurga Apr 2016 #30

Her accent must need work. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2016 #31

She can take lessons from George at the next big family Hoo Ha mdbl May 2016 #72

Ha! SammyWinstonJack May 2016 #147

Maybe Slick needs to just get out his Bullhorn and SoapBox Apr 2016 #38

That idea isn't half bad, and would provide a good source of entertainment. appalachiablue May 2016 #80

He didn't have to. He gave his talk today, despite the effort of the Mayor. And two hundred pnwmom May 2016 #121

"Slick"? You sound like Rush Limbaugh Democat May 2016 #129

DU needs a LBN-P forum. PSPS Apr 2016 #41

Wouldn't that be LBN-PBS nolabels May 2016 #103

this thread is just full of Angel Martin Apr 2016 #44

You are very mistaken ronnie624 May 2016 #87

Not a Democrat and supports Trump... revmclaren May 2016 #101

my issues are Angel Martin May 2016 #125

You're right; they have to address the loss of coal jobs much better than they have. alarimer May 2016 #135

As much as I never liked the Clintons, this is bullshit. You can't ban people from your town Feeling the Bern Apr 2016 #45

it wouldn't happen it the United States, but the Republic or West Virginia is a different world. olddad56 May 2016 #64

It sounds like the town has told them they're "not welcome" not that they are banned. hughee99 May 2016 #69

Yes, Donnie "DUCK!" tRump ... Jopin Klobe Apr 2016 #46

I'm confused. Democratic Divo Apr 2016 #50

Democratic Divo--Thank you! I had to double check after reading the post and replies. Thought I skylucy May 2016 #66

+1 SunSeeker May 2016 #67

hell, I posted it Adenoid_Hynkel May 2016 #118

Lol! northernsouthern May 2016 #52

Maybe people remember what she told them in 2008 and they've heard enough Clinton balderdash---> Petrushka May 2016 #55

None of your articles would support them liking Bernie more than Hillary pnwmom May 2016 #112

Clinton and Bush billhicks76 May 2016 #56

There is no love stronger than that of a slave for his master West Virginia was a paradise before Monk06 May 2016 #60

As if anyone with a brain would want to visit their putrid, dog-suck, slag-heap of a town. Aristus May 2016 #68

The wonderful thing about reading comments on DU is LiberalAndProud May 2016 #70

Aren't you special. Btw, I was born and raised in Logan, and no, appalachiablue May 2016 #79

Logan, WVA BlueMTexpat May 2016 #71

towns DO take a hit when a candidate stops in dembotoz May 2016 #81

. struggle4progress May 2016 #88

Thank you for the John Prine video . . . speaks for places all over coal country, coesn't it? Petrushka May 2016 #131

WHY THE HELL WOULD CLINTON APPEAR IN LOGAN??????????? hollowdweller May 2016 #93

Bernie is anti-coal. Why should he be more welcome? At least she's trying to talk to them. n/t pnwmom May 2016 #113

Protestors interrupt Clinton speech in Logan hollowdweller May 2016 #98

200 Hillary supporters is a LOT for a tiny town like Logan. I'm impressed. pnwmom May 2016 #114

There are a couple of brief video clips in the article I found at the following link. Petrushka May 2016 #132

In the end Hillary will have the last laugh once she's elected. ileus May 2016 #100

Joe Kennedy paid the Unions to vote for Jack tirebiter May 2016 #102

And millions of Democrats ... NanceGreggs May 2016 #126

Sorrell Brooke mercuryblues May 2016 #142

Hillary Clinton Denounces Unusual Protester: Donald Blankenship, Convicted Mine Executive Petrushka May 2016 #145