Category Archives: Kentucky

Live Thread: 2012 Vice Presidential Debate

Kentucky I think Paul Ryan was the clear winner: he was calm, collected, courteous, well prepared, and came across as far more presidential than Joe Biden who was doing his best imitation of Chris Matthews. Note: The CNN post-debate poll … Continue reading

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Creating a Confederate Kentucky

Kentucky This looks interesting … might review this book next month. Kentucky seceded from the Union after the War Between the States. “Marshall traces the development of a Confederate identity in Kentucky between 1865 and 1925 that belied the fact … Continue reading

Posted in American South, Conservatism, Culture, Dixie, History, Kentucky, Negroes, Race Realism, Race Relations, Racism, Southern Nationalism, Whiteness | 42 Comments

Kentucky: The Color of Crime

Kentucky In Kentucky, African-Americans are 7.8 percent of the population and 13.3 percent of poor people, but are responsible for 27 percent of homicide, 13 percent of rape, 44 percent of robbery, 28 percent of aggravated assault, and 19.3 percent … Continue reading

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