Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Icanthinkformyself

(336 posts)
7. I was born and raised in Fayette County, PA,
Sat Feb 15, 2025, 10:26 AM
Feb 2025

aka Pennsyltucky aka North Alabama, 1969 high school grad with a sixth grade level understanding of the world I was about to be shoved into. I was given a primary education designed to teach me enough to prevent me from killing myself or others while operating the mining equipment, coal trains and steel mill machinery I was expected to work at. Or, to use an M-16 to murder people in support of the war machine. I escaped at the age of 20, found a good woman who saw the best in me, went to undergrad then law school and had a successful 45 year career in and around New York City. Staying in PA was not an option. It was a shithole place before I left 53 years ago, The place has only gotten worse. I find it difficult, if not impossible, to be sympathetic. They do not deserve our sympathy. They are hateful racists and bigots easily conned by politicians for the suckers and losers that they are. They need to learn the hard lesson the in the hardest manner.

Recommendations

8 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Pennsylvania»Fayette County voters lov...»Reply #7