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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@justmike6377 "The kid". While you call him smug and antagonistic. Defending the guy dumping his can of chocolate milk on someone cause he couldn't take an opposing opinion. I think a man can disagree with someone without having to pour their drink on them for doing so.
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.
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.
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.
Your videos have always interested me somehow. Thanks! Don't burn out! we loved the political bits & hard yet easy spotlight questions! I watched all of your Florida videos before shaking the snow globe and moving here! I had no idea there were so many interesting towns here in florida! Guy @ 9:21 knew you? lol
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.
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...
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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😊
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.
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.
Your deadpan delivery sprinkled with delights of sarcasm makes this video hilarious. You Sir should be a comedian. Thank You for everything you do for this channel Nick Johnson.
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.
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 🙄
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
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).
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.
@@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.
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
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?
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.
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
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
In 2022, West Virginia had a firearm death rate of 16.2 per 100,000 people, which is in the bottom half of the country. This is higher than New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Texas, and Florida. West Virginia also has the 31st-highest rate of gun homicides and gun assaults in the US, with 5.2 homicides and 7.2 assaults per 100,000 people.
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.
West Virginia is a beautiful state! I hope you do a video on New River Gorge, Charleston, Wheeling, and some of the dying small towns due to the coal industry leaving in southern West Virginny
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
@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
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.
@@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)
I wish there was no commentary on the video. Really could do without the bashing of the people regardless of their political views. West Virginia is a really cool place with tons of great people.
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.
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.
@@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.
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 ☮️🙏
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.
I’m hoping to move to West Virginia from Brooklyn NY soon… I don’t agree with your political views mostly but I like your videos and you give a pretty good in depth picture, literally, of the place… if taking your occasional sarcasm sometimes with a bit of salt… good to know… I love ❤️ West Virginia… so beautiful 😍…
I enjoyed your geo-political and social video on WV injected with its dose of humor. I'm sorry about the drunk bum that poured the Yoohoo on you. It could have ended worse. Be safe!
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.
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.
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!
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!
@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.
This is a great video and shows real perspective. There's nothing wrong with being a liberal or conservative, but we got the far reaches of each side in powerful places trying to dictate there views that are outside the norms of both groups and "normal" people in general.
The problem we have with liberals is that most of them have views (and vote) against the constitution and what this country was founded on. So many of them just virtue signal the latest "current thing" in the BlackRock/Vanguard-owned media. Then they vote themselves into insane taxes and then flee to cheaper states, then do it all over again like locusts. I've lived all over the country and have seen it happen over and over again... Republicans suck too though, and "conservative" politicians haven't conserved a single thing.
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.
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.
Nick, it would be interesting to see you interview people in border towns in the US, not just states like California, Texas and Arizona ,but states bordering with Canada..good video and stay away from yahoo's.
I live on the border outside Detroit by the Ambassador bridge to Canada. Surrounded by liberal towns. Talking politics is a real dangerous game around here because the democrats all have bad TDS.
Yes I think Maine would be especially interesting the further away from where the rich folk have their summer homes, into the land of thick forests, lakes, and mosquitos; and to the somewhat French speaking towns along the border. Especially good reading is the series of novels by Paul Doiron about a Maine Game Warden. Mainers sound like the unfriendliest people of all states.
Man these folks are tense. I’m a little surprised so many seem to not want to be bothered with having an opinion. Maybe the camera throws them off idk.
I think that the land conversation about guns and deer was a fair point. I think that the student discussing how he likes eggs. I am hearing middle school student level thoughts of a hungry man. I am glad you were able to interview them and you nailed it on the head. They're not educated enough to the levels that they should be. At least at the bar you got honest answers from the guy sitting there discussing both Trump and Biden. He's not the only one who' thinks this way.
No, it's not a good point. No gun control plans remove your standard game-hunting rifle. No one is going to do that; no one even wants to do that. That's purely fear talking from someone who hasn't taken the slightest look at any gun control proposal.
I have watched your channel for years- I am really enjoying this Appalachia tour- I am from the NW corner of NC. Wilkes, Ashe, Watauga, Avery Counties. I would love to see you make it to where I'm from! The kids on campus remind me of the students at ASU in Boone NC. More of the same..
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 UA-camr that my wife and I watch together (our tastes are quite different). Stay safe, Nick👍
@@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
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
The bottom line is… when you hand out free money, people will accept, and get use it, and eventually depend on it. Conservative or liberal doesn’t matter. The Redist of the red small towns in Appalachia, VERY HIGH percentage of people accept govt hand outs. The Bluest of the blue LA county and San Fran… high percentage on govt handouts. If you offer it, people will accept it… on BOTH sides.
I've learned that talking to young college students will always make them look dumb. It's not because they are by any means. I really believe it has to do with how they're learning their place in this world. They're still trying to impress adults by attempting to mirror whom their talking to. Come to Gainesville, FL. I'll give you a real interview.
I agree. They have been sheltered their whole lives in schools etc and through no fault of their own. Most of the people Nick interviewed have good heads on their shoulders and are intelligent.
^ Miss K, this is incredibly insightful. I never thought of it that way. I tend to dismiss the young and inexperienced but you gotta start somewhere in life, and today there aren't a lot of positive role models for kids to take after.
in the Moscow region (Russia) such clouds all winter, in February there were only 2 days of sunshine, and in January there were a total of 3 hours of sun. The weather changes from -20 C and in a couple of days + 6 C and rain.
I love your videos, I could listen to them everyday for hours, I plead for the videos to be longer, at least 60 min :))) P.S. I'm from Poland and my dream is to move to the US one day.
When I was in a bar in WV I made the mistake of telling one of them I was from CA. He told me “bless your heart.” He didn’t think I’d know what that meant. So I told him I’d just give him the Yankee version and told him to go F himself. He got all chapped.
I think they feel the same way here in Arizona. A "civilized" state. When I moved to Pennsylvania my California plates were my ticket to a great conversation. Everyone asking why I would move from there to PA. In Arizona I had no idea they hated Californians but I got the feeling immediately to take off those plates and I did. Maybe it was the glares. AZ is just a more sophisticated West Virginia because it is lucky enough to be located on the West Coast. Wish we could plop in down in the middle of the country where it belongs.
@@traceytrotter9934 Having streets strewn with garbage, used heroin needles and homeless is not considered being sophisticated in most of the country. Only in states like Ca., Ma., Ny., Or., Wa., is that considered sophisticated
@@traceytrotter9934 You are correct Tracy. I have a trip planned to Idaho later in the year. The very first thing I’m going to do at the car rental counter is tell them I’m not driving out of there in anything with CA tags.
I love when the guy said there’s somethings gojng the right way and some aren’t. But couldn’t give a answer on why! 🤷🏼♀️🤦♀️ I guess no one was telling him what too say and he had to use his own brain!
People like that don't really care enough to remember any specifics, but when asked will give you the impression they've gotten when other people have spoken to them on those topics. I'll make that distinction when someone questions me on anything I'm only vaguely aware of.
Here's the entire Appalachia Road Trip: ua-cam.com/play/PLq-_cmf3H6yrVA4HLAJ9hgylkyIiI4Az6.html
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.
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...
@Kama Baronson xA at
I would argue even ON campus at USC is pretty risky.
GOB DAMN DEMORATS ruin everything they touch in California!
America ls On Her Death Bed ,Under Judgment From Almighty God,The End Is Here 🥀⚰️🪦
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.
He probably also has green teeth.
@@holdenc3082 I bet you don’t want to find out.
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
But of course he would! His brother ran you down and he's tryin' to hide your body.
You're all just mad that he's right.
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.
Hear Hear !!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, and when you’re not from there and they pride themselves on a fighting spirit… 🤔
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.
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.
Yeah. I agree. Especially intoxicated people. However, I don’t think you come off as aggressive or anything.
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.
couldnt agree more
💯 agree!
He obviously didn't have anything of value to say, not everyone does.
Yep. The kid asking questions is super smug and antagonistic.
@@justmike6377 "The kid". While you call him smug and antagonistic. Defending the guy dumping his can of chocolate milk on someone cause he couldn't take an opposing opinion. I think a man can disagree with someone without having to pour their drink on them for doing so.
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.
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!
Same for most Kentuckians as well.
Nailed it
people in west Virginia. are programed bot's all programed by the government. No street smarts educated fool's
No one to blame but yourself
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.
Found the guy who thru the yahoo drink on you here ^^^^^ :laughing:
And you're shading our man for cherrypicking. Good'n, bud. Ha!
Yeah this guy makes very bias, judgmental, low brow videos.
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.
IKR...this narrator is more hateful than anyone in WV but acts all tolerant and accepting
Although the two are only 45 minutes apart, the clip of you driving through "Downtown Morgantown" @8:25 is incorrect. That is Washington, Pa.
@@stephenschultz9207 I thought so
The next YooHoo is on me. Thank you for your service, Nick!
SWEET! I'M GONNA GET ONE RIGHT NOW.
I'm asking becasue I'm a huge fan & want an autographed framable photo.
Your videos have always interested me somehow. Thanks! Don't burn out! we loved the political bits & hard yet easy spotlight questions! I watched all of your Florida videos before shaking the snow globe and moving here! I had no idea there were so many interesting towns here in florida! Guy @ 9:21 knew you? lol
I visited West Virginia this week and I was surprised and warmly welcomed. Thank you west Virginians
Never understood the mindset of these man babies who attack someone physically because they disagree. Peak immaturity
Yes, they're very insecure people
Low I.Q.
@Sludge You do notice that he only interviewed drunk and dumb people and then the majority was his "opinion." Sounds like the ADL.
Kinda like ANTIFA & BLM attacking people with different view points .
They are mentally Ill
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.
Typical leftist accusing the other side of the exact same thing that they actually are.
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...
@@michaelb.8953 Yes, the hypocrisy of the left is of the charts!
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.
Well yeah, why would you chear on something thats the epitome of “not accepting”?
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
NEPO BABY. Sure put the liberal actresses & celebrities IN JAIL.
Never forget that the Woodstock hippies left many tons of garbage behind for others to clean up.
Yeah it definitely contributed to the academic reputation of the school.
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
Not surprised
If the youth is a gauge then this nation is toast.
Ironically Patrick toast is correct
“For the average American, the message is clear. Liberalism is no longer the answer. It is the problem.” - *Ronald Reagan (40th US President)*
'If Fascism Ever Comes to America, It Will Come in the Name of Liberalism' - *Ronald Reagan (40th US President)*
@@FU.dems.left.blm.antifa.l9btq by definition, Progressivism is Facism.
they seem to be baked as well
Whatever they're putting in the water it's working
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They spike the water with meth?
@@holdenc3082 yep 'n fentanyl
Morgantown equals weak af
Definitely will never visit that 💩 hole.
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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.
A lot of us especially here in Michigan know plenty of people who’s folks come from WV and love it down there
I'm proud to be a hillbilly it's better the rest of them wana be black or destroying there blood lines with them!
Gonna say it again. Im from Oklahoma. I get it. And relax. Because no one really cares that much about your state (or mine).
then dont be hillbillies. ez
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.
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.
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.
The smartest thing I saw was the billboard that said something like "Verify what the media says before you just believe them.
Totally! We need more of those billboards around the country :)
But how the heck do we verify anything? Other media!?
@@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.
@@TheValkryie in Trumptard states yes.
@@TheValkryie
put that Verify line under the FOX logo.
Nick: How do you feel about the future?
Student: I'm not feeling too good about the future because eggs are like really expensive.
And like.... My Honda cost 50 bucks to fill up now
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.
Right, first specific thing he could think of so he went with it.
Because eggs are what is effecting him right now. His world is very small.
@@belle9438 he means it as an indicator of other things
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.
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.
Snakes eat crumbs too homie
@@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😊
I agree. Just because someone is educated, it doesn't mean they are intelligent.
This is deep and I'm 14
If you're interviewing college kids in Morgantown, chances are you're going to get alot of Jersey kids.
I was looking for this comment
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.
@@manfredmann2766 I went to Frostburg State back in the late 80s. There was a bunch of kids from Jersey going there as well.
Yeah, saying morgantown us westvirginia is just silly
@@Snickers18827 It's in WV, sooo... what's you're point.
Redhead doesn't buy that many eggs if he thinks they're $20 a carton.
He's really talking about the cost of living but can't really explain himself. Just my opinion after watching him
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.
Your deadpan delivery sprinkled with delights of sarcasm makes this video hilarious. You Sir should be a comedian. Thank You for everything you do for this channel Nick Johnson.
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.
Same here
Same here in Charleston
Same I live in hurricane
Are they all white neighbors? Just curious.
@@DottonTuffin yeah they are
The young man at 2:44 gave perfect answers. I've been around the block a few times and he summed it up perfectly!
Smart kids
The 2:44 kid is a total freeloading dipshit.
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.
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Love ur comment ❤
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 Is that why they act out in a stereotypical manner when challenged?
@@CerealBoomer Maybe stop acting stereotypically?
These idiots are just showing how truly PREJUDICE they are.
@CerealBoomer Tell me, please.. Which rights of West Virginians have been violated?
They're liberals i don't have to respect them.
I think people are afraid to have an opinion at this point.
Lost a friend of 30 years, because I had an opinion.
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 🙄
You mean actual facts to back up their opinion? 🤔
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
The one guy sitting there talking about Joe being out to lunch has a good understanding overall.
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).
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!
@@wisegeorge365 no its the nwo and obomer
Does Joe send you your WELFARE check?
@@QueenB572
Oy vey !!!
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.
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Sheapardstown WV most Democrat
@@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.
@@nunyabizwacks6711 It’s common in West Virginia. Mainly with openly conservative for all types of classes even just with music or art.
I wish the homeless problem here in Florida would be addressed.
8:26 "downtown Morgantown" is actually downtown Washington, Pennsylvania, 50 miles to the north along I-79.
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
That’s all dead 💀 just like John Denver. 😏🤷♂️🤭
Such a beautiful song.
@@tomtheplummer7322 ...boo on you.
Better have earplugs if that comes on in a crowded bar in WV. I SEENT IT!
Should have added a verse about all the litter and trash on the side of the roads.
Lol! “What’s going the right way?””ummmmmmmmm”” wrong way? “”Ummmmmmmm.”….Is this college teaching these kids anything?!
How did he into college?
I am sure that he was just very cautious about sharing his opinions with a stranger...
@@matthewhopson964 let's hope so
The bar must be SO low to get into that "university"
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?
All I gotta say is somewhere in a WV holler, Ray Whitaker is barking like a dog.
There are Ray Whittakers in every state actually more in other states only due to other states having larger populations
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.
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
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
@@garagebeers1he has always been biased
highest gun ownership in USA, lowest gun deaths!
Because wv Is white
In 2022, West Virginia had a firearm death rate of 16.2 per 100,000 people, which is in the bottom half of the country. This is higher than New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Texas, and Florida. West Virginia also has the 31st-highest rate of gun homicides and gun assaults in the US, with 5.2 homicides and 7.2 assaults per 100,000 people.
Indeed correct! Funny how there's almost zero gun violence here since everyone carries a gun
@judehanley9980 statistics are usually made up in the spot. Not a good measure for intellectual thinking
@judehanley9980 cherry pick stats much do you? now do a 15 year Stat and get back and do total ADULT and don't include suicide rates .
This video is just another example of an outsider coming in and being disrespectful.
Triggered?
I'm from Brazil and I do not know why this vídeo apear in my timeline. I loved it congrats...
Esse canal é ótimo.
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.
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
West Virginia is a beautiful state! I hope you do a video on New River Gorge, Charleston, Wheeling, and some of the dying small towns due to the coal industry leaving in southern West Virginny
All of that is covered
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! 😂
Thank goodness some of those student responses got better lol thanks for making these videos, I love your channel!
They are all scared to really speak their minds, university it teaching them not to think.
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
@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
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.
@@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)
What an interesting comment. Thank you for sharing a little insight into what your country is going through. Be well!
Brazil would be alot better if it still had the Monarchy. The more libertarian and Americanized the worse it will get
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.
Go back north son. You’re not welcome here. We’re Rednecks
Very interesting video and place. Respect to the veterans and hardworking people of this area. 👍🏻👍🏻
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Great video Nick. Thanks for taking a Yoo-Hoo for the team :)
...from a ya-hoo no less 🤷♂️😏...wha-hoo. 👏👏👏
I wish there was no commentary on the video. Really could do without the bashing of the people regardless of their political views. West Virginia is a really cool place with tons of great people.
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.
Everybody's drunk in WV. What's he to do?
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.
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.
@@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.
Good people were just good people before Donald Trump. So So Sad!
@@traceytrotter9934 Trump got them all hooked on meth and weed? Interesting.
@@holdenc3082 He would like to keep them that way.
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 ☮️🙏
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.
The most surprising thing to me is that West Virginia still allows people to smoke in bars, lol. Like it's 1993!
They still get Black Lung from the coal mines so I guess cigarettes are nothing worse
The alcohol is worse for you than second hand smoke will ever be.
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.
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.
I gave up going anywhere until bans came into effect in 07 in OR. It was so nasty.
I’m hoping to move to West Virginia from Brooklyn NY soon… I don’t agree with your political views mostly but I like your videos and you give a pretty good in depth picture, literally, of the place… if taking your occasional sarcasm sometimes with a bit of salt… good to know… I love ❤️ West Virginia… so beautiful 😍…
I enjoyed your geo-political and social video on WV injected with its dose of humor. I'm sorry about the drunk bum that poured the Yoohoo on you. It could have ended worse. Be safe!
I really thought he was going to sash his guitar over Nick’s head.
Wait untill these kids get a draft notice, they might pay attention then😭🤪
They'll do nothing but document the entire war on Tik Tok.
When is that gonna be?
Is this 1968?
@@CritterSitterofCary when we go to war with Russia over Ukraine
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.
I live in Charleston WV. I have had bottles thrown at me by people. 💀
I live in Charleston WV and I'm a juror. I'd like to hear the other guys side.
I love the majority of the perspectives shared in this video. In regards to the guitar toting "redneck" there's always one asshole.... lol
I’ve lost most faith in our college students. Most have know idea what’s good in USA. Unbelievable
Because "education" system is just a misleading name for in reality brainwashing centers, to destroy USA using that generation.
Ur very BRAINEY i bet and well travelled.
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.
Starts in grade schools!! Indoctrination from young tender age
There little to nothing good about this country in comparison to other first world countries
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!
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!
Damn I’m sorry man. You know this video isn’t anything like it really is here right?
I love a fresh pepperoni roll! Those look good! And this vid rocks, Nick! Good work!
MMMMmm. I think you ATE some of MINE!
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.
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Stay safe Nick, drunks and methheads have been really testing you as of late!
Always good to hear the observations of someone who goes into a situation with such an open mind.
@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.
Upon further review, it is at the corner of North Main Street and East and West Chestnut Street in Washington, Pennsylvania
This is a great video and shows real perspective. There's nothing wrong with being a liberal or conservative, but we got the far reaches of each side in powerful places trying to dictate there views that are outside the norms of both groups and "normal" people in general.
Finally a level headed comment
The problem we have with liberals is that most of them have views (and vote) against the constitution and what this country was founded on. So many of them just virtue signal the latest "current thing" in the BlackRock/Vanguard-owned media. Then they vote themselves into insane taxes and then flee to cheaper states, then do it all over again like locusts. I've lived all over the country and have seen it happen over and over again... Republicans suck too though, and "conservative" politicians haven't conserved a single thing.
You got nailed with Yoo-hoo by a ya-hoo! Seriously, I hope you’re ok. Thanks for the road trip videos. I love your channel.
I expected a Mountain Dew.
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@@MarkJohnson-ht8wd mountain dew in a jug with three xxx on it😂😂😂
Who TF even drinks Yoo-hoo anymore?? I think the last time I had one of those, was in 1979, and it tasted horrible back then.
I thought 🤔 he will hit you with that guitar 🎸
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)....
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.
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.
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
So what people could live without Starbucks I do
Particularly enlightening episode! Thanks Nick and Mappy!
Nick did okay. Mappy is clearly the brains of the operation. 🤷🏻♂️😉
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.
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
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Same here. It’s just gotten too toxic. Same with the Republican shift as well.
😳 Toxicity is alive across the whole political spectrum.
Well,a liberal is in the center anyway
Looks like a really cute town, would like to visit some day. That little rail system looks so fun!
Holy Shit!!! This state was actually on my radar. Thank you Nick.
Well don't listen to him, that's my advice
Nick, it would be interesting to see you interview people in border towns in the US, not just states like California, Texas and Arizona ,but states bordering with Canada..good video and stay away from yahoo's.
Avoid yahoos with yoohoos for sure
I live on the border outside Detroit by the Ambassador bridge to Canada. Surrounded by liberal towns. Talking politics is a real dangerous game around here because the democrats all have bad TDS.
Yes I think Maine would be especially interesting the further away from where the rich folk have their summer homes, into the land of thick forests, lakes, and mosquitos; and to the somewhat French speaking towns along the border. Especially good reading is the series of novels by Paul Doiron about a Maine Game Warden. Mainers sound like the unfriendliest people of all states.
Man these folks are tense. I’m a little surprised so many seem to not want to be bothered with having an opinion. Maybe the camera throws them off idk.
I think that the land conversation about guns and deer was a fair point. I think that the student discussing how he likes eggs. I am hearing middle school student level thoughts of a hungry man. I am glad you were able to interview them and you nailed it on the head. They're not educated enough to the levels that they should be. At least at the bar you got honest answers from the guy sitting there discussing both Trump and Biden. He's not the only one who' thinks this way.
With "woke" culture on college campuses, do you really expect kids to publicly say what they think, especially if they're heterosexual white males?
No, it's not a good point. No gun control plans remove your standard game-hunting rifle. No one is going to do that; no one even wants to do that. That's purely fear talking from someone who hasn't taken the slightest look at any gun control proposal.
You left West Virginia the moment you crossed the Morgantown city limits. That is what we call "Little Jersey" right there.
If these university students are indicative of the intellectual "quality" of contemporary US education then the US is in major trouble.
@2nd Place Since 1865 Possibly he's not on that level, certainly wouldn't be able to negatively criticize, if he could keep up at all.
Education doesn't equal Intelligence, a lot of students on campus are very educated but can't tell the difference between a man and a woman.
University is the 13th grade (and 14th...15...16th...).
That one guy is smashed on suboxone and booze - he's so enlightened! 👌 🤣
I have watched your channel for years- I am really enjoying this Appalachia tour- I am from the NW corner of NC. Wilkes, Ashe, Watauga, Avery Counties. I would love to see you make it to where I'm from! The kids on campus remind me of the students at ASU in Boone NC. More of the same..
I’m from your area too and I would like to see Nick check it out!
I've been to West Virginia found nothing but sweet good-hearted people
You should investigate North Dakota. It would surprise you how intelligent those German farmers are in that part of the country.
💜 yes. Come see us!! Small towns. Don’t go east to grand forks or fargo. 👎 they’re a mess and getting more violent crimes.
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 UA-camr that my wife and I watch together (our tastes are quite different). Stay safe, Nick👍
Haha well I am glad you two have a reason to finally watch something together ❤️❤️❤️
@@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
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
The bottom line is… when you hand out free money, people will accept, and get use it, and eventually depend on it. Conservative or liberal doesn’t matter. The Redist of the red small towns in Appalachia, VERY HIGH percentage of people accept govt hand outs. The Bluest of the blue LA county and San Fran… high percentage on govt handouts. If you offer it, people will accept it… on BOTH sides.
I've learned that talking to young college students will always make them look dumb. It's not because they are by any means. I really believe it has to do with how they're learning their place in this world. They're still trying to impress adults by attempting to mirror whom their talking to.
Come to Gainesville, FL. I'll give you a real interview.
I agree. They have been sheltered their whole lives in schools etc and through no fault of their own. Most of the people Nick interviewed have good heads on their shoulders and are intelligent.
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^ Miss K, this is incredibly insightful. I never thought of it that way. I tend to dismiss the young and inexperienced but you gotta start somewhere in life, and today there aren't a lot of positive role models for kids to take after.
in the Moscow region (Russia) such clouds all winter, in February there were only 2 days of sunshine, and in January there were a total of 3 hours of sun. The weather changes from -20 C and in a couple of days + 6 C and rain.
@@ronvalley1973 Live in a trailer like in the video? :) No, thank you!
@@ronvalley1973 Thank you so much for the invitation
I love your videos, I could listen to them everyday for hours, I plead for the videos to be longer, at least 60 min :))) P.S. I'm from Poland and my dream is to move to the US one day.
When I was in a bar in WV I made the mistake of telling one of them I was from CA. He told me “bless your heart.” He didn’t think I’d know what that meant. So I told him I’d just give him the Yankee version and told him to go F himself. He got all chapped.
You damned sure did not know what he meant! The only place he got all chapped was his knees. Praying for you. (Well, just saying.........)
FYI, Californians are not respected in most of the country
I think they feel the same way here in Arizona. A "civilized" state. When I moved to Pennsylvania my California plates were my ticket to a great conversation. Everyone asking why I would move from there to PA. In Arizona I had no idea they hated Californians but I got the feeling immediately to take off those plates and I did. Maybe it was the glares. AZ is just a more sophisticated West Virginia because it is lucky enough to be located on the West Coast. Wish we could plop in down in the middle of the country where it belongs.
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Having streets strewn with garbage, used heroin needles and homeless is not considered being sophisticated in most of the country. Only in states like Ca., Ma., Ny., Or., Wa., is that considered sophisticated
@@traceytrotter9934 You are correct Tracy. I have a trip planned to Idaho later in the year. The very first thing I’m going to do at the car rental counter is tell them I’m not driving out of there in anything with CA tags.
Nick be careful and what a weird vibe to this one. Mucho strange.
Can people just leave our state alone for once .
Now do Harlem or Camden NJ and see how far your questions get you.
J J: or maybe where you reside🤔
Both dumpster fires.
Lol 🤣🤣 Brooklyn NY baby 🍼
I love when the guy said there’s somethings gojng the right way and some aren’t. But couldn’t give a answer on why! 🤷🏼♀️🤦♀️ I guess no one was telling him what too say and he had to use his own brain!
People like that don't really care enough to remember any specifics, but when asked will give you the impression they've gotten when other people have spoken to them on those topics. I'll make that distinction when someone questions me on anything I'm only vaguely aware of.
Right. Debate class must have been horrible for all of these people that was interviewed. Facts? I don't bring facts. I bring feelings. 😂
The bar guys remind me so much of my brothers after they’ve had a few. Sigh.
Good work. Keep ‘em coming.
Man listening to those students was painful. Loved seeing the old world architecture though.
I thought I lost a brain cell, especially listening to the guys at the bar crying about oh is me story. Education goes a long way.