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

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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