What does post #13 suppose to represent?

 

County-by-county poverty rates.

Well I kinda got that, but was wondering what each statistic specifically was...what each row meant?

Well I kinda got that, but was wondering what each statistic specifically was...what each row meant?

 

Left column appears to be the number of residents under the poverty line, and the right column is what percentage of that county's population that number constitutes.

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Thanks

Oprah is a pox on our society.

 

:thumb: Oprah is a boil on the butt of the body of life.

 

When I started reading this thread I was annoyed.

 

Now I am LOL!! :lol: :lol:

 

Thanks! :thumb:

Yikes! Call me a rebel, but I like Oprah. I saw the show this thread refers to. Yes, it did make Kentucky look poor, but I dont think that was the purpose of the show.

 

I certainly understand how sensitive the "poor ignorant Kentuckian" stereotype is. How many of us have been on vacation and been asked "Where are you from?" As soon as you say Kentucky, many people get "that look" of their faces. They can barely keep themselves from looking at your feet to see if you are wearing shoes.

 

Though Oprah appeared to perpetuate that stereotype, it certainly was not her goal. I actually thought the people she interviewed spoke well for themselves, clearly loved their children, and were working hard for a better life for their families.

 

They werent sitting on a sofa on the front porch with a hound dog, shot gun and a keg with xxx on the front! That is the unfortunate misconception many people who have not visited us have of us.

Did Oprah or her guests put forth any reasonable solutions to the problem?

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:thumb: Oprah is a boil on the butt of the body of life.

 

OUCH! :laugh::laugh:

I also get tired of having my area classified as poor hillbillies, but it seems we go out of our way to maintain the stereotype. For example, I was browsing the online area newspapers this morning and I noticed an article about the Pineville (a very small Bell County city) city council passing an ordinance to allow golf carts on city streets. Good idea, I think. Pineville downtown is a landlocked area between a mountain and a river with small city streets. This will save gas, relieve congestion, and make parking easier.

 

Then I read the readers coments. Come on, people!

asked "Where are you from?" As soon as you say Kentucky, many people get "that look" of their faces. They can barely keep themselves from looking at your feet to see if you are wearing shoes.

 

I know to many people who answer that question with Cincinnati, or Greater Cincinnati area...almost like they are ashamed of that stereotype, instead of helping to go against it.

I know to many people who answer that question with Cincinnati, or Greater Cincinnati area...almost like they are ashamed of that stereotype, instead of helping to go against it.

 

Since I live in Northern KY, I too hear that answer a lot. Drives me crazy. I always say Kentucky, loud and proud.

 

Years ago, we lived in Michigan for a few years. We were looking in a particular neighborhood for houses when my co worker said "You dont want to live there. Thats where all the hillbillies from Kentucky move to." I said "WEEEEEEEEE DOGGIE! I may have kin there!"

Since I live in Northern KY, I too hear that answer a lot. Drives me crazy. I always say Kentucky, loud and proud.

 

Years ago, we lived in Michigan for a few years. We were looking in a particular neighborhood for houses when my co worker said "You dont want to live there. Thats where all the hillbillies from Kentucky move to." I said "WEEEEEEEEE DOGGIE! I may have kin there!"

 

You go, girl!

:thumb: Oprah is a boil on the butt of the body of life.

 

I would rather lance a boil than watch, look or listen to Oprah.

Since I live in Northern KY, I too hear that answer a lot. Drives me crazy. I always say Kentucky, loud and proud.

 

Years ago, we lived in Michigan for a few years. We were looking in a particular neighborhood for houses when my co worker said "You dont want to live there. Thats where all the hillbillies from Kentucky move to." I said "WEEEEEEEEE DOGGIE! I may have kin there!"

 

 

Same here...My response always goes something like this..."I'm from Newport, Kentucky, which is right across the river from Cincinnati." That way, I can give them a frame of reference and still state proudly where I am from. I cannot stand when Northern Kentuckians say they are from Cincinnati!! Grrr....