Note to JD Vance: Appalachia is in no need of political charlatans and their elegies

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Published 2024-07-27
Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance highlighted his Appalachian roots in his speech at the Republican National Convention. Though his 2016 memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” is credited with launching his political career, it has faced significant criticism for demonizing the region’s 26 million residents. Critics argue that Vance’s narrative unfairly generalizes the entire region, overlooks systemic issues, and perpetuates a classist and dehumanizing view that enables ongoing exploitation of Appalachia’s resources.

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All Comments (21)
  • @zozetamad3022
    He is a former Marine not a retired Marine. He didn't serve 20 years or get medically retired.
  • @cathicraig8812
    I enjoy everything you do Mr Velshi! Thank you so much for your insight and compassion.
  • @ArfArfBarkBark
    JD Vance is the white version of Justice Clarence Thomas.
  • @pauljones5933
    If you invite him to your house don't leave him alone with the couch.
  • @higgs923
    Vance is fine as long as you keep him away from the couch.
  • @JohnPettay
    Yes a Marine but not a “retired” Marine. Enlisted. Worked in staff jobs during his enlistment.Noncombatant. Yep he’s got lots of faults but he served honorably.
  • @barnowlcom
    Will Trump abort his unborn vice president?
  • @kendricklewis4947
    I read an article that he has changed his name several times,if so,why??
  • @janheath728
    As always, you dig deep, and give us something other than tired old tropes! Thanks!
  • @ckSport3000
    Keep him on the ticket.. hold your fire.. we don’t want Trump to SWITCH his pick!
  • @user-en1dr8oq3v
    JD Vance is the right choice: He is the best one could do to repell Trumpers. They're waking up. And Vance is a wonderful sales brake. VOTE BLUE!!!!
  • @jalabi99
    Shady Vance's book was promoted by Oprah and by his friend Amy Chua. They both owe us an apology.
  • @johnbrown5139
    Women need to register with selective services now that Kamala is “commander in chief”
  • @MisterFire-sz9ez
    Mr. Velshi, the use of stereotypes can be a useful literary tool. Like Fake News. See, easy, concise and true-ish.😎