I Went To The Most Liberal Place In West Virginia

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Жыл бұрын

You aren't gonna believe this part of West Virginia!
This is not your normal West Virginia. We’re in Morgantown, home to West Virginia University. It’s by far the most liberal place in this state. You could actually draw a circle for 500 miles and not find a higher concentration of Democrats.
People in Morgantown take pride in being ‘different’ then the rest of West Virginia. The liberals here’ll tell ya - we’re educated and a lot of us have good jobs. We have big world aspirations. We’re not dumb chew spitting inbred hicks.
I’m here because I wanted to see what it was like and talk to some of the people who live here in this mysterious, rare liberal land.
This was day 3 on my great Appalachian adventure, and the first stop in West Virginia - the only state that’s completely in the Appalachian region. We’re gonna spend the next four stops here in the mountain state. There’s plenty of time to see poverty and rundown and the effects of drugs. But we’re gonna begin in a different type of place. I think.
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@NickJohnson Жыл бұрын

Here's the entire Appalachia Road Trip: kzfaq.info/sun/PLq-_cmf3H6yrVA4HLAJ9hgylkyIiI4Az6

@Velociberry Жыл бұрын

What a way to colonize each state.. I suppose you would of had to have a lot of 'colonists' with the same drive to really captivate a land... What a reach.

@fluffybbpeachhun6768 Жыл бұрын

I feel that minnesota cabinets is close to me but thanks for the show!! Love u not a drugged just need the mental meds and for good...

@susangoulding1110 Жыл бұрын

@Kama Baronson xA at

@MR-nl8xr Жыл бұрын

I would argue even ON campus at USC is pretty risky. GOB DAMN DEMORATS ruin everything they touch in California!

@tx-sweet-pjg3547 Жыл бұрын

America ls On Her Death Bed ,Under Judgment From Almighty God,The End Is Here 🥀⚰️🪦

@crowznest438 11 ай бұрын

People in West Virginia are sick of outsiders (who know nothing of their lives) poking fun at them. If it makes them overly sensitive to anyone asking questions, I can understand that.

@Bonesmemes 9 ай бұрын

That makes me offended im a west Virginian i dont like the liberals and democratics the reason west virginia is good is that its republican!

@AddictionSucks1988 9 ай бұрын

💯

@cabellism 7 ай бұрын

Same for most Kentuckians as well.

@deborahroy3528 7 ай бұрын

Nailed it

@mr.p960 7 ай бұрын

people in west Virginia. are programed bot's all programed by the government. No street smarts educated fool's

@amandasmith7323 Жыл бұрын

I’m so sick of people trashing WV and the people. That poor guy living in a shanty would be the first person to scoop you off the road as you lay dying.

@superserial1 Жыл бұрын

He probably also has green teeth.

@Perfectly-Imperfect Жыл бұрын

@@holdenc3082 I bet you don’t want to find out.

@Perfectly-Imperfect Жыл бұрын

It just shows their ignorance. It’s easy to be a keyboard badass & spew insults at others. Especially when they are totally clueless about what they’re talking about.Makes them feel better about themselves. I just laugh at them. They have no back bone and live a pathetic existence. Just remember-Montani Semper Liberi

@AdakStillStands Жыл бұрын

But of course he would! His brother ran you down and he's tryin' to hide your body.

@AllNewYear Жыл бұрын

You're all just mad that he's right.

@kathrynhaught630 11 ай бұрын

I was born and raised in the Appalachians. I'm now in Northern VA but have a lot of family in WV and have followed developments in WV. The issues impacting WV are many and complex. But here's a simple issue: people don't like condescension and one does not need a college education to recognize it. After watching this video, I can understand why the "drunk redneck" had his feathers ruffled in the beginning. He likely saw the condescension. Everyone has something of value to say - don't try to engage in conversation if you refuse to recognize that.

@Smileyamy817 10 ай бұрын

couldnt agree more

@nisiliciouse 6 ай бұрын

💯 agree!

@opywop18 5 ай бұрын

He obviously didn't have anything of value to say, not everyone does.

@justmike6377 3 ай бұрын

Yep. The kid asking questions is super smug and antagonistic.

@shaggymcdaniel3216 3 ай бұрын

West Virginia is trash.

@lucasgreza4343 Жыл бұрын

This was one of the most cherry picked videos about West Virginia and particularly Morgantown that I’ve ever seen. You left out that Morgantown is home to a Power 5 University, with research capabilities that are on par with the biggest higher education institutions in the world. You left out that Morgantown has one of the U.S. Government National Labs that is innovating every day to solve the world’s energy problems. You left out the beautiful neighborhoods of Suncrest, Cheat Lake, and the surrounding area that boast multi-million dollar homes and instead showed the run down parts that every city has, regardless of location. You tailored this video to what the vast majority of people’s preconceived notions of what West Virginia is like rather than showing what it truly is; a state with a wide diversity of view points, with people fiercely loyal to it and willing to help almost anyone, regardless of beliefs or differences. I implore you to revisit this and make a video that truly captures what the people stand for. It’s a true shame.

@CosmicDK 9 ай бұрын

Facts all away around! Thank you!

@ghostinc7 9 ай бұрын

Found the guy who thru the yahoo drink on you here ^^^^^ :laughing:

@yelapa999 4 ай бұрын

And you're shading our man for cherrypicking. Good'n, bud. Ha!

@stovi3527 2 ай бұрын

Yeah this guy makes very bias, judgmental, low brow videos.

@moonagedaydream-ohyeah 2 ай бұрын

Kind of the same thing that people do to minority groups everywhere. They see what they want to see, and don't want to take the time to get to know the true nature of an individual.

@sj122s Жыл бұрын

Nick all I can say is be careful when interacting and interviewing people, as you never know what they're thinking, or what they'll do next. Not everyone has the ability to agree to disagree.

@kensnyder9372 Жыл бұрын

Hear Hear !!!!!!!!!!!

@daynasafranek7807 Жыл бұрын

Yes, and when you’re not from there and they pride themselves on a fighting spirit… 🤔

@JonasMatthewBahta Жыл бұрын

I think he’s just trying to do his job so he can give us the best Content, but I most definitely agree 100%. Lots of people don’t have the capability to agree or disagree in a healthy way or adult manner. Also, yes, especially when it comes to strangers since there’s little we know about them there’s a chance they could turn violent easily.

@TargaWheels Жыл бұрын

Its hard to determine who really is sociable or not. They might have trigger words, but would otherwise be friendly. The previous videos where he interviewed homeless people shows even they can be friendly. But its hard to know who has a "Karen" button, and what subject pushes that button.

@nathanhenderson1471 Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I agree. Especially intoxicated people. However, I don’t think you come off as aggressive or anything.

@missrita1826 7 ай бұрын

I was born and raised in good ole' West Virginia for 70 years now, so sick and tired of others poking fun at us and calling us hillbillies.

@dianesullivan5338 2 ай бұрын

My family and I moved to the Bay Area a few years ago and I’m thinking of purchasing a single family home, but with real estate prices currently through the roof, is it still a good idea to buy a home or should I invest in stocks for now and just wait for a housing market correction? I heard Nvidia and AMD are strong buys.

@PennyBergeron-os4ch 2 ай бұрын

it’s a personal decision, but Forbes says housing activities will remain stagnant for the most part of the year, so maybe hold off a little.

@beafoster747 2 ай бұрын

well you could put a downpayment on a home and as well diversify as much as you can into Ai and pharm. stocks like Pfizer and JnJ. Certain Ai companies are rumoured to be overvalued and might cause a market correction, I’d suggest you go with a managed portfolio, but even those don’t perform so well, so it’s best you reach out to a proper fiduciary to guide you, that’s what works for my spouse and I.

@HildaBennet 2 ай бұрын

this is all new to me, where do I find a fiduciary, can you recommend one?

@beafoster747 2 ай бұрын

Don't be hesitant to contact Sonya Lee Mitchell and follow her directions.

@HildaBennet 2 ай бұрын

It's good you make your own research. and make sure whoever you work with is licensed n verifiable with a repute, this Sonya looks the part but i'd do my due diligence. I set up a call, tnks.

@nonyabsns7244 Жыл бұрын

This video is just another example of an outsider coming in and being disrespectful.

@ZiiiP2142 Жыл бұрын

Triggered?

@user-vz3mm8hb1r Күн бұрын

pretty much ha ha

@xycxo8335 Жыл бұрын

Never understood the mindset of these man babies who attack someone physically because they disagree. Peak immaturity

@CoolAndCringe Жыл бұрын

Yes, they're very insecure people

@9Universe757 Жыл бұрын

Low I.Q.

@dwork9451 Жыл бұрын

@Sludge You do notice that he only interviewed drunk and dumb people and then the majority was his "opinion." Sounds like the ADL.

@crippleguy415 Жыл бұрын

Kinda like ANTIFA & BLM attacking people with different view points .

@walterwhite1 Жыл бұрын

They are mentally Ill

@kenmows4u338 Жыл бұрын

The smartest thing I saw was the billboard that said something like "Verify what the media says before you just believe them.

@TheValkryie Жыл бұрын

Totally! We need more of those billboards around the country :)

@chriswhite2151 Жыл бұрын

But how the heck do we verify anything? Other media!?

@kenmows4u338 Жыл бұрын

@@chriswhite2151 Good question, I get better info watching actual videos of events from vloggers then the cut up vids media shows, then form an opinion.

@Thomas-yr9ln Жыл бұрын

@@TheValkryie in Trumptard states yes.

@synchronicity1470 Жыл бұрын

@@TheValkryie put that Verify line under the FOX logo.

@timothybageant7429 Жыл бұрын

I use to live in Morgantown. Joe Manchins daughter received an MBA from the business school at WVU. She got busted because she never really took the courses. She simply donated a boat load of money, and she was Joes daughter. It was a HUGE scandal. The school president and the Provist got fired. She lost her MBA I believe. Welcome to WestBygod

@adrianmonk4440 Жыл бұрын

NEPO BABY. Sure put the liberal actresses & celebrities IN JAIL.

@RJT80 Жыл бұрын

Never forget that the Woodstock hippies left many tons of garbage behind for others to clean up.

@TheWarrrenator Жыл бұрын

Yeah it definitely contributed to the academic reputation of the school.

@ellreagle1958 Жыл бұрын

He is a scumbag conservative. I tell people all the time 97 percent of those that rep democrats are sellouts but since Reagan 100 percent of Republicans have bought in to sell out abd shit on society

@tiredofit4761 Жыл бұрын

Not surprised

@lrn_news9171 9 ай бұрын

West Virginia has lots of charm and contrasts. One of the most beautiful states in america. I love that there's run down and abandoned places and that the cities didn't grow since the 1950s because that means they didn't tear town the old building and didn't replaced them. The small and mid size mountain towns are beautiful.

@shaggymcdaniel3216 3 ай бұрын

One of the most beautiful states in America? Do you live under a rock? It’s one of the most disgusting states if not the most disgusting.

@job999 Жыл бұрын

Whatever they're putting in the water it's working

@taters7359 Жыл бұрын

🤣

@holdenc3082 Жыл бұрын

They spike the water with meth?

@bird-war Жыл бұрын

@@holdenc3082 yep 'n fentanyl

@robertsmith7637 Жыл бұрын

Morgantown equals weak af Definitely will never visit that 💩 hole.

@edward2198 Жыл бұрын

😂

@33Donner77 Жыл бұрын

Nick, go into some local WV bars, tell them you're a born-and-bred Californian, and you're here to tell them what to do.

@GawgaCracka Жыл бұрын

🤣😂that would be a very intelligent move.

@vickyabramowitz2885 Жыл бұрын

OMG. Please don't do that, Nick.

@holdenc3082 Жыл бұрын

That’s right, tell them you have big plans to help improve the town like more Tesla chargers and vegan friendly food options. They will love it.

@holdenc3082 Жыл бұрын

Oh and bike paths. Definitely tell them they need more bike paths, and green energy…..they will welcome you with open arms.

@dhand34 Жыл бұрын

Then tell them you have a bag a meth for an interview.

@ashleychandler5322 11 ай бұрын

"I did meet intelligent people" You must have felt so out of place.

@wanderingjackwolf9510 Ай бұрын

He probably did. He'd also feel out of place amongst people with backbones, morals, ethics, personalities, and common decency and morals.

@lancewright617 Жыл бұрын

I've been to West Virginia found nothing but sweet good-hearted people

@Patrick-tb6cn Жыл бұрын

If the youth is a gauge then this nation is toast.

@michaelpaul5682 Жыл бұрын

Ironically Patrick toast is correct

@FU.dems.left.blm.antifa.l9btq Жыл бұрын

“For the average American, the message is clear. Liberalism is no longer the answer. It is the problem.” - *Ronald Reagan (40th US President)*

@FU.dems.left.blm.antifa.l9btq Жыл бұрын

'If Fascism Ever Comes to America, It Will Come in the Name of Liberalism' - *Ronald Reagan (40th US President)*

@mattfoltz7752 Жыл бұрын

@@FU.dems.left.blm.antifa.l9btq by definition, Progressivism is Facism.

@vladstad8102 Жыл бұрын

they seem to be baked as well

@chalinda5 Жыл бұрын

Omg, those guys are basically saying conservatives are not as accepting as liberals. Walk down a heavy liberal town with a Trump shirt on and see what happens.

@michaelb.8953 Жыл бұрын

Typical leftist accusing the other side of the exact same thing that they actually are.

@lightpropulsionguy Жыл бұрын

LoL, he was calling the trashy looking pride houses warm and accepting looking, Yeah, I'm sure they'll accept you right into the ally behind their house and rob you if you look conservative or clean and wealthy. Meanwhile the poor conservatives trailers in the trailer park look clean well kept and is one of the most immaculate and inviting trailer parks I've ever seen...

@chalinda5 Жыл бұрын

@@michaelb.8953 Yes, the hypocrisy of the left is of the charts!

@AngelloDelNorte Жыл бұрын

I'm Mexican-American, and the most accepting or carefree people were in reps communities, suburbans, and towns. In dems areas or cities, they just don't care (aren't welcoming) and freak out when you have a different opinion than them. Lol.

@djkenny1202 Жыл бұрын

Well yeah, why would you chear on something thats the epitome of “not accepting”?

@stupidasso9739 Жыл бұрын

I've learned more life lessons from men with beards in overalls than any person wearing a suit and tie with a college degree ever had or will. Money and wealth can go away in an instant, I'd rather eat crumbs with bums than steaks with snakes any day of the week.

@decacards5250 Жыл бұрын

Stu Pidasso Same thing in urban areas, older dudes who hang out in parks and street corners will teach any youngster about life than college. Comedian Sinbad said this himself.

@steveib724 Жыл бұрын

WTF you all right lmfao 🤣

@boughtbot2639 Жыл бұрын

Snakes eat crumbs too homie

@boughtbot2639 Жыл бұрын

@@decacards5250it’s not that simple. College is definitely beneficial, if for nothing else, learning to socialize and interact with people who aren’t like you. When rich people on tv tell you education is a scam, you should not believe their degree having azzzzzz homie😊

@jasonharris836 11 ай бұрын

I agree. Just because someone is educated, it doesn't mean they are intelligent.

@stephenschultz9207 Жыл бұрын

Although the two are only 45 minutes apart, the clip of you driving through "Downtown Morgantown" @8:25 is incorrect. That is Washington, Pa.

@Zt3v3 Жыл бұрын

The average 18 year old doesn't understand shit about almost anything outside of their bubble. The law might call you an adult but 18 is a kid.

@bradleyphillips204 Жыл бұрын

It is all good. We were all 18 at some point but what I've learned is that as you age you can take you're life experience good and bad and gain some wisdom. When you gain that wisdom share it with others in a positive way without making others feel like shit. That being said don't close you're ears to others that have been there before you. If you don't look at the past now and then you'll probably make the same mistakes in the future

@dudeseriously79 Жыл бұрын

The one guy sitting there talking about Joe being out to lunch has a good understanding overall.

@chrispnw2547 Жыл бұрын

We have seen Trump's typical lunch menu (McDonalds). Like my neighbors grandchildren, Trump treats his food in a similar fashion: 'Donald Trump threw his lunch against the wall after AG Bill Barr said there was no widespread election fraud, ex-White House aide testifies." Barr has not disputed the event. This country is finished until some people find the courage to acknowledge crime and treason (regardless of party).

@QueenB572 Жыл бұрын

He sure did! I’m sure others want to express that opinion but are scared to! Wait until we find out who’s really running the country!

@moistmeatsweats747 Жыл бұрын

@@wisegeorge365 no its the nwo and obomer

@jamespunch8049 Жыл бұрын

Does Joe send you your WELFARE check?

@liberatedentrepreneur149 Жыл бұрын

@@QueenB572 Oy vey !!!

@cubbiotti1980 Жыл бұрын

Gen X here, and all I want to do is hide in the woods. The future seems bleak.....

@shadaniels4126 Жыл бұрын

Let's not forget some of the best people you ever met when you need a friend or are down in the dumps and don't know what to do someone is going to help pick you up... l've heard this and didn't want to leave them out... God bless y'all ☮️🙏

@mattfoltz7752 Жыл бұрын

If you're interviewing college kids in Morgantown, chances are you're going to get alot of Jersey kids.

@realvdot Жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment

@manfredmann2766 Жыл бұрын

It is funny how you said that, because that was the case over 30 years ago. I knew 2 people back when I lived in NJ, who went to WVU. Also, heard about other people from the more rural parts of NJ who attended there. Morgantown cannot be too much more than 4 hours away from areas within NJ.

@mattfoltz7752 Жыл бұрын

@@manfredmann2766 I went to Frostburg State back in the late 80s. There was a bunch of kids from Jersey going there as well.

@christianforlini4265 Жыл бұрын

I think people are afraid to have an opinion at this point.

@manfredmann2766 Жыл бұрын

Lost a friend of 30 years, because I had an opinion.

@CEDL4072 Жыл бұрын

My mom and her sister got into a vicious FB fight over a political matter. Imagine. Two women in their 60s arguing on social media for everyone else to read. I wish I was kidding 🙄

@user-ey9ww3wb8s Жыл бұрын

You mean actual facts to back up their opinion? 🤔

@Steelhorsecowboy Жыл бұрын

I'm from New Jersey and have rambled around the mountains of West Virginia many times. I love the people and the scenery. Great people there.

@redfoley9608 11 ай бұрын

Go back north son. You’re not welcome here. We’re Rednecks

@ninamaria5914 23 күн бұрын

WV is my home and in my heart. After watching your video, all I can say is bless your heart buddy. True southerners know what I’m sayin.

@marauderhot Жыл бұрын

This is all I know about WV... Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River Life is old there, older than the trees, younger than the mountains, blowing like a breeze Country roads, take me home to the place I belong West Virginia, mountain mamma, take me home, country roads All my memories gather round her, miner's lady, stranger to blue water Dark and dusty, painted on the sky, misty taste of moonshine, teardrop in my eye

@tomtheplummer7322 Жыл бұрын

That’s all dead 💀 just like John Denver. 😏🤷‍♂️🤭

@captmack007 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful song.

@captmack007 Жыл бұрын

@@tomtheplummer7322 ...boo on you.

@johnpeterson4317 Жыл бұрын

Better have earplugs if that comes on in a crowded bar in WV. I SEENT IT!

@tomc.7520 3 ай бұрын

Should have added a verse about all the litter and trash on the side of the roads.

@leafbelly 8 ай бұрын

How can I block this channel from showing up in my feed? Asking for MYSELF (not a friend)

@dennishines9996 Ай бұрын

yeah he thinks his s*** don't stink

@crinklecut3790 Жыл бұрын

At first I was concerned you were being condescending and then I remembered how you lambast other parts of the country (especially California) and recognized it’s just your style of humor and I love it. I’ve been following you for at least a few years now and you are the only KZfaqr that my wife and I watch together (our tastes are quite different). Stay safe, Nick👍

@NickJohnson Жыл бұрын

Haha well I am glad you two have a reason to finally watch something together ❤️❤️❤️

@willjones5310 Жыл бұрын

@@NickJohnson it is West Virginia University, not University of West Virginia good sir. Not even trying to put you on blast just wanted you to have that for future reference

@PortlandsTransport Жыл бұрын

I just found this out myself. I used to watch his videos occasionally but didn’t like his “politics” but this series shows me that I was wrong about him. Now I subscribed

@LukeO-1234 Жыл бұрын

I can't believe this. I live in WV and I have amazing neighbors and everyone knows everyone type of small town where we look out for our neighbors.

@Perfectly-Imperfect Жыл бұрын

Same here

@NN-qt2jo Жыл бұрын

Same here in Charleston

@dylantheanimator8404 Жыл бұрын

Same here from parsons

@onepoint2865 Жыл бұрын

Same I live in hurricane

@user-ey9ww3wb8s Жыл бұрын

Are they all white neighbors? Just curious.

@WastelandFirebird Жыл бұрын

I like it when you take risks and get out and talk to real people, even when they make no sense. And I like all the shots of "how this place looks today," whether good or bad. I like that you ask tough questions, and admit that you don't have the answers, either.

@vivalapsych Жыл бұрын

Funny, that’s exactly the same reasons my mother gave for why I should never try to interact with wild animals. That being said…the few times I’ve been to WV I’ve only met nice, friendly people. Look forward to going back.

@lane6216 Жыл бұрын

The bar guys remind me so much of my brothers after they’ve had a few. Sigh. Good work. Keep ‘em coming.

@diamondstar1200 Жыл бұрын

Nick: How do you feel about the future? Student: I'm not feeling too good about the future because eggs are like really expensive.

@marthanewhouse7750 Жыл бұрын

And like.... My Honda cost 50 bucks to fill up now

@countygraybeal6901 Жыл бұрын

Right!? I was blown away that college student complaining about the pice of eggs but knew zero on why. Umm bird flu crap wiped out hundreds of thousands chickens. Now how is that the governments fault? Stay in school dude.

@dittikke Жыл бұрын

Right, first specific thing he could think of so he went with it.

@belle9438 Жыл бұрын

Because eggs are what is effecting him right now. His world is very small.

@velevetyyflies Жыл бұрын

@@belle9438 he means it as an indicator of other things

@Bigmommafluffy Жыл бұрын

Redhead doesn't buy that many eggs if he thinks they're $20 a carton.

@WiseOwl_1408 Жыл бұрын

He's really talking about the cost of living but can't really explain himself. Just my opinion after watching him

@SuTune1 Жыл бұрын

I had to laugh about that too. College kids don't buy their own eggs, so they have no clue. I should know, I have a college kid who loves eggs and thinks they magically appear in the refrigerator.

@papablue3015 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Nick! It's fun going on trips and never leaving the farm! Lol😊 ps: the guys with hammer must be trying to fix parking meter! 😂

@kishankakarla 11 ай бұрын

I went to West Virginia University for my masters back in 2002. It was a beautiful campus back then. Thanks for filming around the campus. Brought back some great memories. We used to ride the PRT all the time.

@flyacow Жыл бұрын

I live in Morgantown Pennsylvania and yeah you would get the same response here unfortunately. And I literally live at the borderline between Southeastern and South central Pennsylvania. People can't have discussions it's Really sad. I love your videos keep up the good work.

@EdsonOliveiraCunha Жыл бұрын

I'm from Brazil and I do not know why this vídeo apear in my timeline. I loved it congrats...

@woolof9744 Жыл бұрын

Esse canal é ótimo.

@LUCKYSOB 8 ай бұрын

Born and raised in Miami Florida. Been in a few cities in California, Colorado and Georgia. I'll take West Virginia any day !!!! The people there treated me with respect. LOVE YOU WEST VIRGINIA !!!! I'LL BE LIVING THERE SOON

@Sybertek Жыл бұрын

Oh geez... He poured his Yoohoo on you? Consider that a victory. You're my hero Nick! Glad to see the education system is working out for them over there...

@GenXGranny Жыл бұрын

Lol! “What’s going the right way?””ummmmmmmmm”” wrong way? “”Ummmmmmmm.”….Is this college teaching these kids anything?!

@msw7021 Жыл бұрын

How did he into college?

@matthewhopson964 Жыл бұрын

I am sure that he was just very cautious about sharing his opinions with a stranger...

@Sleepy__Joe__ Жыл бұрын

@@matthewhopson964 let's hope so

@kathyschreiber9947 Жыл бұрын

The bar must be SO low to get into that "university"

@AngelloDelNorte Жыл бұрын

The smartest ppl I've met are the ones going to trades or aren't in college. Yeah, I don't know what's going on with college students? I guess college just ripped them off for money?

@themistocles4683 Жыл бұрын

Be careful going around the Appalachians, Nick. This is the second time you have encountered aggressive behavior (in McCreary County, KY and now WV). There are a lot of good, God-fearing people living in that region but also some of the more hardcore, more intense people probably because they were hardened by poverty all their lives. When the government regulates their livelihoods to the point of extinction, it's easily understandable the bitterness and frustration they might feel when dealing with outsiders. When I was in the military, I had a few West Virginians in my platoon. They're some of the most humble, down to earth fellas I've ever associated with. Stay safe, bro and thank you for your videos.

@larryspoonamore7812 Жыл бұрын

Dude is gonna run into a hard core hillbilly and if he lives he will a thing or so about bad mouthing folks got family in WV my mother is from there I live in the southern apalations don't have a address or a house was born in the south been around the world lived in forgian lands got collage degrees them and a couple bucks can get you a cup of coffee telling you keep up with the remarks and hope you don't meet up some inbred WV Yankee most of us think your funny as hell good life to ya

@commoguru Жыл бұрын

The government isn't regulating shit into extinction, coal is dead & regulations had nothing to do with it.

@synchronicity1470 Жыл бұрын

God forbid anyone's freedoms be violated. Make that woman have that baby even though it'll kill her. Force those old people off Medicaid, even though that's the only way they get medicines & stay alive. Stop the poor, impoverished children from getting a warm breakfast at school! Kick the young adults off the ACA. They don't need affordable healthcare! Fascist RepubliCons needed the 3 TRILLION in tax breaks for billionaires & corporations!

@chriswhynder8311 Жыл бұрын

link to the other video your talking about?

@ericpreston8877 Жыл бұрын

When a black person is violent, he's a piece of shit thug. When a white person is violent, he's a God fearing person hardened by poverty.

@danielmonahan6195 Жыл бұрын

I spent a year living in Morgantown (as a non-College student adult) and loved it. One of the best places I've spent significant time in

@marycooper8385 Жыл бұрын

So what people could live without Starbucks I do

@jonh4029 8 ай бұрын

You left West Virginia the moment you crossed the Morgantown city limits. That is what we call "Little Jersey" right there.

@karlsauerwein5862 29 күн бұрын

Y00 hoo!

@tragar6 Жыл бұрын

Always good to hear the observations of someone who goes into a situation with such an open mind.

@xwrtk Жыл бұрын

I’ve met the female politician that you are talking about and she’s Danielle Walker. I went to school there for 4 years and worked at Kroger for a year while there. I wish the homeless problem in Morgantown was addressed. Or the problem of many businesses not surviving long especially if not near campus. I have friends that have lived in Morgantown since birth. It also may be the most democrat place in WV but I’ve ran into the most conservative people in Morgantown.

@texasson7950 Жыл бұрын

@dr5910 Жыл бұрын

Sheapardstown WV most Democrat

@xwrtk Жыл бұрын

@@dr5910 I’ve heard but this video seems to gear differently It’s a mix between the two for most democrat. I have a friend from the Shepherdstown area and she had openly conservative teachers but no openly democrat teachers. My friend also went to school in Morgantown for 4 years too.

@xwrtk Жыл бұрын

@@nunyabizwacks6711 It’s common in West Virginia. Mainly with openly conservative for all types of classes even just with music or art.

@alexandrabisquertt50 Жыл бұрын

I wish the homeless problem here in Florida would be addressed.

@faronrich9381 Жыл бұрын

My mom grew up in WV, and I spent summers there. People in WV are very guarded with people from outside WV. As an adult, I learned as soon as I said my grandad was Raymond Miller and he lived near Opequon Creek, I would be forgiven for my northern accent.

@sidneyadnopoz3427 Жыл бұрын

I sympathize with the college students. A few years back when I was that age, its not that I didnt have opinions, but in the age of viral videos and "influencers" harrying people on the streets its sometimes better to keep your head down. Nick seems like a decent fella and all, bu4 im sure those kids didnt know that.

@charlestonpinballarcade Жыл бұрын

Dude, that sucks he was threatening you and did that. The guy just didn’t know how to express himself so he just lashed out… man child

@Mykoledavid Жыл бұрын

Loving these viewpoints! Everyone should be watching your videos to be reminded that everyone is human and not stereotypes. There are pockets of people EVERYWHERE who just want to be respected and live a happy life.

@CerealBoomer Жыл бұрын

These WV are tired of being stereityped don’t you think?

@MarinCipollina Жыл бұрын

@@CerealBoomer Is that why they act out in a stereotypical manner when challenged?

@holdenc3082 Жыл бұрын

@@CerealBoomer Maybe stop acting stereotypically?

@CerealBoomer Жыл бұрын

@@MarinCipollina And who wouldn’t? Bet you would be a screamer if your rights eere violated…

@CerealBoomer Жыл бұрын

@@holdenc3082 Maybe if their state had work, funding, anything…this is what the genrral public doesn’t see or know about, the poverty in our own country but we keep foling it out to everywhere, except to home…what you see is not happening only in WV, that might be the worst but look around your own state golks!

@samsneed7979 Жыл бұрын

@8:23 isn't in Morgantown at all. I see "Washington" painted on the wall and on a sign, so I assume you filmed this about 45 minutes away in Washington, PA. Which has roughly half the population of Morgantown.

@2340Vegas Жыл бұрын

You should probably visit in the spring or summer. The wintery weather and the locals don't make for any kind of positive image, to say the least.

@NickJohnson Жыл бұрын

🤷🏻‍♂️

@lawrencerasmus Жыл бұрын

Wait untill these kids get a draft notice, they might pay attention then😭🤪

@saltycat662 Жыл бұрын

They'll do nothing but document the entire war on Tik Tok.

@CritterSitterofCary Жыл бұрын

When is that gonna be?

@robertwhite7071 Жыл бұрын

Is this 1968?

@Sleepy__Joe__ Жыл бұрын

@@CritterSitterofCary when we go to war with Russia over Ukraine

@donHooligan Жыл бұрын

the world is not going to allow USA to continue committing war crimes and human rights violations. Americans have no clue what is going on right now. BRICS basically has a global majority. there will be no way to justify our evil against a united world.

@BA-mv8pp Жыл бұрын

My wife and I visited Morgantown and other parts of WV last year from the west coast. Definitely a very poor state but all the people were nice, and the food was awesome. Peruvian chicken was a total win, some of the best fried chicken of my life, ate trout almondine which was excellent and best Mexican food of my life, and that's after living 40 years in CA which has top notch Mexican grub. We thought the state was great and hope to go back soon for the scenery, food and people.

@garagebeers1 11 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you enjoyed your time here. Unfortunately Nick makes us all out to be terrible for some reason. His series is interesting but very biased against the people in my humble opinion

@dixienormous7049 10 ай бұрын

Come to eastern Panhandle next time....Grant, Pendleton, Hardy counties.....for reference, you have Dolly Sods, Seneca Rocks, Spruce Knob, Smoke Hole Canyon, Blackwater Falls, Canaan Valley and so much more all within a short drive of one another

@olafharoldsonnii4713 4 ай бұрын

@@garagebeers1he has always been biased

@YosemiteFour 4 ай бұрын

West Virginia is such a beautiful state, “Montani Semper Liberi,” where mountaineers are always free. What strikes me about the decimated neighborhoods and abandoned main streets in all your videos of the different states, is that beneath all the wreckage left by humans, the land is beautiful.

@cintinastrong687 Жыл бұрын

I love your videos but this one means a lot. Born and raised in West Virginia Morgantown!!!!!!!!! I love the Appalachian mountains you can drop me off in the middle but I'll stay away from everywhere else. A great reminder why I moved I deeply miss the mountains and the greenery but that's all.

@babymadds Жыл бұрын

Thank goodness some of those student responses got better lol thanks for making these videos, I love your channel!

@firewizzard86 11 ай бұрын

They are all scared to really speak their minds, university it teaching them not to think.

@nathanhenderson1471 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video and place. Respect to the veterans and hardworking people of this area. 👍🏻👍🏻

@Perfectly-Imperfect Жыл бұрын

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@mattm385 10 ай бұрын

My god I know that guy at the beginning of the video. He washed dishes at a restaurant I used to work out. Dude has had an incredibly difficult life so don’t judge him off that encounter.

@Acebean Жыл бұрын

What you also forgot to mention is Morgantown is also the best place to live in the state. It's one of the only areas of the state that is growing at a substantial pace compared to the other parts of the state that are dying. I'm originally from Morgantown and I don't agree with all the politics but it certainly has made me consider that they have to be doing something right.

@davycrockett4395 Жыл бұрын

Actually, where i live is the #1 place to live " Bridgeport" which is the wealthiest if you've never been come visit you'd be startled

@rasj5822 11 ай бұрын

The panhandle is growing and not liberal. Although there are a bunch of DC and Baltimore people moving in.

@Wulfzz 5 ай бұрын

Why do you make a point of it not being liberal lol. Also, the panhandle may be growing but so is the rest of Florida (and the south). Not very comparable to WV. @@rasj5822

@rustyshackleford4801 Жыл бұрын

Stay safe Nick, drunks and methheads have been really testing you as of late!

@luisouida1606 Жыл бұрын

Dawg you only talked to people when they were drunk and little kids lol. Thanks for making this video. Less people will have WV on their Radar.

@louiejordan7625 5 ай бұрын

Dude I see the can thing, and I enjoyed it so much I tuned in, hoping to see more of the same.Dude understood when you so ignorantly replied to his question with that slick "i have an opinion" you assumed that would slide by ,but it didn't,and trust me when i tell you ,he only had a good buzz going, because had he been drunk we would've 😊been so blessed as to see you getting scraped off the pavement or dirt road,all the same! Ps.PLEASE come to another crappy town right beside ft.Bragg in N.C., Fayetteville,we would love to answer some questions,and when you come I'll give you a free tour of all the many wonderful places you enjoy!

@questionMark4443 Жыл бұрын

Love camping in the mountains of West Virginia so many great trails to hike and get in touch with nature 😊

@glicmathan1771 Жыл бұрын

Particularly enlightening episode! Thanks Nick and Mappy!

@nathanhenderson1471 Жыл бұрын

Nick did okay. Mappy is clearly the brains of the operation. 🤷🏻‍♂️😉

@onetomscott Жыл бұрын

Man on the street finds people out of thier comfort zones, therefore they frequently can't answer well in the moment but sit down in thier turf and truth pours out freely.

@papie5151 Жыл бұрын

Loved the narration of this video. You make up your own mind about Charleston\West Virginia.

@wowbagger3505 Жыл бұрын

Love how you focus on the negative.

@nathanielketchum5597 Жыл бұрын

My sister @rosemaryketchum is on the city council in wheeling West Virginia. I don’t want to speak for her but I bet she’d be interested in talking about how West Virginia is changing in her area if you were to reach out.

@aribasmajian18 Жыл бұрын

Great video Nick hope to see more from west Virginia it's a pretty state as far as scenery. The conversations are always nice. These road trip videos are cool.

@T_D_B_ Ай бұрын

Great video Nick. This is on par with Colbert vaccine musicals 😂😂

@blueztx Жыл бұрын

I look forward to your visit to your visit to the other West Virginia. I was surprised at those students inability to express themselves.

@BrewMiester Жыл бұрын

Great video Nick. Thanks for taking a Yoo-Hoo for the team :)

@tomtheplummer7322 Жыл бұрын

...from a ya-hoo no less 🤷‍♂️😏...wha-hoo. 👏👏👏

@noneyabusiness8869 Жыл бұрын

Born in WV. Don’t remember it. Raised in the east Bay CA. Been a cop on the peninsula for over 20years. Nick, love what you do and how you do it. Please please be careful (street smart) in encountering strangers! 90% of what we communicate is body language. Remember that!

@kelseywhitlatch173 10 ай бұрын

Damn I’m sorry man. You know this video isn’t anything like it really is here right?

@PortlandsTransport Жыл бұрын

Wow you’re having a ball in WEST VIRGINIA AINT YA!😂. This is a great series totally enjoyable

@andybarnett5279 Жыл бұрын

Nick...I appreciated this episode more than I thought I would. Sometimes you seem to inject your own politics more than what a "professional" journalist would do...and I'm not even suggesting that you are considering yourself to be a journalist. I do like your content and I like it most when you are personally able to put personal politics aside. As a student of journalism, myself, I consider the action of getting out into the world and showing viewers what it looks or feels like...and taking the time to seek out interviews with people in those places is definitely journalism. Thanks for not just being another opinion person sitting behind a camera...thanks for providing some sincere backstory for the places you go and for having enough respect for those places to talk to the people who live there.

@dustincercado 2 ай бұрын

He's not a journalist.

@austinbevis4266 2 ай бұрын

That’s the beauty of his channel. He’s not a journalist. He’s just a guy explaining geography through a more conservative lens.

@dustincercado 2 ай бұрын

@@austinbevis4266 an askewed conservative biased lens*. Fixed it for you.

@chrino21 Жыл бұрын

There is something explosively tense about interactions with most Appalachians. The crazy stare, the psychotic grin, the down-home logic that quickly spins into craziness by the end of each sentence. Just when you feel like you’ve found a friend, you realize “Oh my God, they’re NEVER going to find my body…”

@DL-xn8cw Жыл бұрын

The crazy stare and psychotic grin… So true!!!

@holdenc3082 Жыл бұрын

Yup. I’ve experienced that before. I quickly ruled WV out as a retirement destination. Most of them wouldn’t associate with me, and by the time I was done with my travels the feeling was mostly mutual.

@Blissfulnessence Жыл бұрын

Lol 😃

@Sleepy__Joe__ Жыл бұрын

Don't they have a lot of druggies there

@kamakaziozzie3038 Жыл бұрын

Sounds a lot like the people you come across on the streets of San Francisco! Or downtown LA. The population strung out on Fentanyl and mentally ill is not unusual in California anymore

@davechristian7543 Жыл бұрын

I also like it when you interview people Nick as it makes it so much more interesting especially for international people like myself... just thought id let ya no mate, cheers.

@Sidetracked_in_Macau Жыл бұрын

I hope you go to WHEELING WV next! I'd also love to see Cumberland MD or Pittsburgh PA as well (granted you do Pittsburgh before)....

@meatmachines Ай бұрын

Looks like a really cute town, would like to visit some day. That little rail system looks so fun!

@terryomalley1974 Жыл бұрын

The most surprising thing to me is that West Virginia still allows people to smoke in bars, lol. Like it's 1993!

@Sleepy__Joe__ Жыл бұрын

They still get Black Lung from the coal mines so I guess cigarettes are nothing worse

@charliedillon1400 Жыл бұрын

The alcohol is worse for you than second hand smoke will ever be.

@user-te7wr8uz6c Жыл бұрын

If it's your establishment you make the rules, it's a LEGAL activity. I don't like sushi, I don't go there, I don't demand they make me tacos.

@donHooligan Жыл бұрын

i about got beat to death thanks to that "no smoking in bars" rule in Ft Wayne, IN. my white privilege got jumped by several unlucky folks.

@djkenny1202 Жыл бұрын

I gave up going anywhere until bans came into effect in 07 in OR. It was so nasty.

@mr.horseshoe2301 Жыл бұрын

I was a liberal 10+ years ago, but the left became more and more insane as time went on. So I guess I'm a moderate now.

@BManStan1991 Жыл бұрын

I was too. Now I'm im just independent in the sense that I vote issue by issue. Why should I agree with everything one side says? It's illogical

@CritterSitterofCary Жыл бұрын

😆😆🤣😂😆😂🤣😂😆

@underground9260 Жыл бұрын

Same here. It’s just gotten too toxic. Same with the Republican shift as well.

@linusmayden8465 Жыл бұрын

😳 Toxicity is alive across the whole political spectrum.

@Ocinneade345 9 ай бұрын

Well,a liberal is in the center anyway

@adrenalinejunkie301 6 ай бұрын

What’s your opinion on Charles Town, WV? I live here and I don’t find it to bad! Small town we have Hollywood Casino, Harpers Ferry 10 minutes down the road!

@willmccracken6480 8 ай бұрын

I went to college in Western Pennsylvania not far from West Virginia and drive through the state many times on my way to and from school. I took a trip down to the monogahaela national forrest for a weekend trip. On the trip I popped a tire. In the remote part of the state I was in, I did not have a spare and most shops close on Sunday not to mention Triple A would have been an hour or two away. A friendly local saw me struggling and gave me his spare tire. Later on the trip as I was leaving, my car began smoking. I pulled into a little roadside store and knowing i needed oil (2007 Camry). My card declined, I guess Wells Fargo thought I had no reason to be down there. I set the oil down at the counter and started walking out to my car. The woman who had been in line behind me stopped me at the door of the store and paid for my oil despite my objections. Do not trash these people. They are some of the kindest people I’ve met in America. I don’t think it mattered if the people that helped me were “progressive” or not. They were just good people.

@ridiculousfishr9812 Жыл бұрын

Holy Shit!!! This state was actually on my radar. Thank you Nick.

@Ihatethisevil Жыл бұрын

Well don't listen to him, that's my advice

@phill7954 Жыл бұрын

Greetings from Brazil, man! I'm absolutely addicted to your channel. It is very good to see all of the nuances in american culture and politics while comparing to Brazil. I've once heard someone say the U.S. is going through a "Brazilification", specially in the most liberal areas, which I agree, since most liberal areas tend to have more lenient criminal laws (like not arresting people that steal goods up to a certain price tag, here in Brazil there isn't legislation about it, but the court system "legislates" on its own even though we come from a Civil Law [Roman tradition] background isntead of a Common Law [Anglo tradition] like you) but on that note, Brazil has been going through a Americanization process with more people fighting for individual freedoms, the right to bear arms, a more open economy, less state, etc. People here are getting more educated on libertarianism and confronting those ideas with the ideas imposed on us ever since our monarchy fell and the tide is turning. Whereas we used to have elections leaning almost 80% towards the left, the last 2 elections basically ended 51/49. Let's see what the future holds for us, brother. This october I'll go to Canada and I hope to travel to the U.S. someday, love your culture and history and I always wanted to get to know the real USA, as shown in your videos. Keep it up. Stay strong. Take care. And as brazilians always say on the internet: COME TO BRAZIL haha

@phill7954 Жыл бұрын

@2nd Place Since 1865 my girlfriend is from southern Brazil (Paraná) and I'm from southeast (Minas Gerais - Brazilian mountain mama without the drugs and the violence), though I'm used to Paraná's climate and Minas Gerais winds I know Canada will be a hell of challenge hahaha hope to not end up like Jack Nicholson in The Shining

@Jltcp Жыл бұрын

Sort of off topic, but as a native Brazilian what year would you say Brazil changed for the worse? As in how many years now has Brazil been considered “more dangerous” by outsiders? I’m fascinated by Rio de Janeiro and am curious what caused brazils overall decline besides bad laws / drugs. Christ the redeemer overlooking a crime ridden city is bizarre to me.

@phill7954 Жыл бұрын

@@Jltcp but don't be afraid about visiting RJ, for some time I've worked as a lawyer for one of the factions and the thing is that if you know where and how to walk around, you'll be safe. Just don't be looking extremely gringo and don't get too comfortable, it is sad but you always have to walk minding your surroundings since most of the crimes are unarmed thefts Pro tip: in the beaches you'll have Postos (big buildings with numbers on them), go to the beach, take some pictures and then go to one Posto. For a small fee you can store your valuable items in small cabinets. You'll keep the key for the day. And after that just enjoy your day. (Sad but true, and doable)

@TheValkryie Жыл бұрын

What an interesting comment. Thank you for sharing a little insight into what your country is going through. Be well!

@sociedadnortena9514 Жыл бұрын

Brazil would be alot better if it still had the Monarchy. The more libertarian and Americanized the worse it will get

@Ambientnauts Ай бұрын

Your done with your West Virginia video, I realize that. But some food for thought, why not interview a historian or genealogist in each city you visit. You'll gain a lot of context and insight into the history of resources, industry, stratification of income and redlining in each neighborhood you're in. Anyways these interviews were pretty amazing and enlightening about what the culture thinks and how they perceive the outside world. Doesn't matter what political or cultural leaning a person has, very insightful.

@JohnBurdette-or7if 2 ай бұрын

My oldest daughter went to Fairmont state and my youngest went to Morgantown . After college, they both moved one of them to North Carolina, South Carolina. I come back to visit their mother and that’s it.

@jtkrpm1 Жыл бұрын

Being re-educated is worse than being uneducated

@panheadbob2926 Жыл бұрын

Public school systems no longer educate students. Indoctrination is the name of the game for the Liberal Progressive public school system.

@mikexstad1121 Жыл бұрын

What do you mean?

@kade_kam_dad Жыл бұрын

I’ve lost most faith in our college students. Most have know idea what’s good in USA. Unbelievable

@jacktodd3439 Жыл бұрын

Because "education" system is just a misleading name for in reality brainwashing centers, to destroy USA using that generation.

@tuforu4 Жыл бұрын

Ur very BRAINEY i bet and well travelled.

@Someone-ji2gm Жыл бұрын

I mean a lot of them grew up in poverty, Giving them benefit of the doubt someone's view can be pretty hostile to a country or place that has just forgotten about them. Plus the fact rising prices and stagnate wages don't help encourage any patriotism.

@MichelleJohnson-tg5lx Жыл бұрын

Starts in grade schools!! Indoctrination from young tender age

@shoobz3866 10 ай бұрын

There little to nothing good about this country in comparison to other first world countries

@Ifoughtpiranhas Жыл бұрын

The one thing I learned in this video that really stands out is that I didn't know they still made Yoohoo drinks! I don't think I've seen that stuff since the 90's.

@seavee2190 11 ай бұрын

Nick, be careful man. I thought that guitar was about to come down on your head, and pretty sure Mr. Drunky was thinking about doing it as well.

@bkraft Жыл бұрын

Well Morgantown sure seems different than the rest of the state. Most of the people I meet in WV are kind, caring, and would take the shirt off their own back to give to you. Same for eastern KY. But maybe I'm saying that just because of the circles I'm in. I say it doesn't really matter what part of the country you're in, you're going to run into some crazy people - and some very kind people.

@engrishsheep Жыл бұрын

From my little experience I had with WV, people are very kind and caring. My car was broken down in WV in a road trip last year. I went to different car parts stores looking for parts that I needed. Everyone I encountered is very nice and caring. They made sure I got everything I needed. Despite, I'm Asian and speak broken English, they are still very nice and kind to help me out.

@bkraft Жыл бұрын

@@engrishsheep That's wonderful! Yes, I had a similar experience here in KY about 5 min from WV. My truck fell off its ball joint here in the Kroger parking lot, and within 5 minutes or less, several men came out of nowhere, got on their backs and proceeded to give me several different opinions of what was wrong. Two women even came up to me and told me they would pray for me. There are so many good and kind people here. And of course, the people in my church are super friendly.

@traceytrotter9934 Жыл бұрын

Good people were just good people before Donald Trump. So So Sad!

@holdenc3082 Жыл бұрын

@@traceytrotter9934 Trump got them all hooked on meth and weed? Interesting.

@traceytrotter9934 Жыл бұрын

@@holdenc3082 He would like to keep them that way.

@maril1379 Жыл бұрын

Nick this may just be a tech issue but I wanted to let you know. This is not the only video I've seen this so you may not be aware. I've gone to the about section describing your channel. There are sections where you address donations, music etc. When I hit the paragraphs nothing comes up. What I mean is that hitting these areas does not bring you to another site. I would actually have to cut and paste or just manually type in the info. I hope I'm explaining myself correctly. Marilyn from NYC

@NickJohnson Жыл бұрын

Haha ok Marilyn 👍 ❤️❤️