WV Governor Justice tells Bette Midler to 'kiss' his dog's 'Hiney'

[Franklin Pierce]

West Virginia governor's dog, Babydog, makes appearance at State of the State address

Republican West Virginia Governor Jim Justice told actress Bette Midler to "kiss" his dog, Babydog’s "hiney."

Justice’s jab at Midler came at the end of his State of the State address, where he touted West Virginia’s wins and recently announced economic developments.

"Absolutely too many people doubted us. They never believed in West Virginia," Justice said in his remarks. "They never believed in West Virginia — that we could do it."

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice holds Babydog, his English Bulldog, during his State of the State address, Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, at the Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (AP Photo/Leah Willingham) (AP Photo/Leah Willingham)

"They told every bad joke in the world about us," Justice continued. "And so from that standpoint, Babydog tells Bette Midler and all those out there: kiss her hiney!"

Applause and laughter erupted after Justice’s roast of Midler, who kicked the Mountain State’s online hornet’s nest in December of last year.

Midler had called West Virginia "poor, illiterate and strung out" in a tweet targeting Democrat Senator Joe Manchin over not supporting President Biden’s Build Back Better bill.

WV Governor Justice tells Bette Midler to 'kiss' his dog's 'hiney'

 

[lawgator1]

That's pretty funny. Got to give him creativity points.

 

[BowlBrother85]

First, I don't like Bette Midler.... but let's take a look at what she said relative to factual data. Midler said that West Virginia was "poor, illiterate and strung out."

POOR

Poorest States 2021

West Virginia comes in with the 2nd lowest median household income at $48,850, and a poverty rate of 17.54%. Also, West Virginia has the 2nd lowest life expectancy age of 74.8 years.

ILLITERATE

Least Educated States 2021

STRUNG OUT

Opioid Summaries by State | National Institute on Drug Abuse

* Far and away the highest opioid-involved overdose death rate is in West Virginia.

Top 10 US States with Drug Overdose Deaths

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West Virginia's Governor can stick his bulldog's butt up in the air all he wants .... by any "quality-of-life" metric, his state is still a $hithole.

 

[hog88]

First, I don't like Bette Midler.... but let's take a look at what she said relative to factual data. Midler said that West Virginia was "poor, illiterate and strung out."

POOR

Poorest States 2021

West Virginia comes in with the 2nd lowest median household income at $48,850, and a poverty rate of 17.54%. Also, West Virginia has the 2nd lowest life expectancy age of 74.8 years.

ILLITERATE

Least Educated States 2021

STRUNG OUT

Opioid Summaries by State | National Institute on Drug Abuse

* Far and away the highest opioid-involved overdose death rate is in West Virginia.

Top 10 US States with Drug Overdose Deaths

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West Virginia's Governor can stick his bulldog's butt up in the air all he wants .... by any "quality-of-life" metric, his state is still a $hithole.

You missed your calling by being a bank teller. You should have went into political oppo and spin because you are dedicated.

 

[Rasputin_Vol]

Justice is a RINO.

 

[BowlBrother85]

You missed your calling by being a bank teller. You should have went into political oppo and spin because you are dedicated.

You think it took me a long time to find data that reflected negatively on the state of West Virginia? Because West Virginia is actually a utopian paradise? Right on.

 

[Franklin Pierce]

First, I don't like Bette Midler.... but let's take a look at what she said relative to factual data. Midler said that West Virginia was "poor, illiterate and strung out."

POOR

Poorest States 2021

West Virginia comes in with the 2nd lowest median household income at $48,850, and a poverty rate of 17.54%. Also, West Virginia has the 2nd lowest life expectancy age of 74.8 years.

ILLITERATE

Least Educated States 2021

STRUNG OUT

Opioid Summaries by State | National Institute on Drug Abuse

* Far and away the highest opioid-involved overdose death rate is in West Virginia.

Top 10 US States with Drug Overdose Deaths

****************************

West Virginia's Governor can stick his bulldog's butt up in the air all he wants .... by any "quality-of-life" metric, his state is still a $hithole.

 

[hog88]

You think it took me a long time to find data that reflected negatively on the state of West Virginia? Because West Virginia is actually a utopian paradise? Right on.

No I don’t think it took you long at all to come up with that post. I said you missed your calling.

 

[BowlBrother85]

.... and of course, poor and fat go together like peanut butter and chocolate.

Most Obese States 2021

West Virginia has the 2nd highest rate of adult obesity at 39.7%.

Can't you imagine Virginia looking up at baby brother, West, and like Dean Wormer to Flounder in Animal House, taking off his reading glasses and giving him the lecture.

"Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son."

 

[hog88]

.... and of course, poor and fat go together like peanut butter and chocolate.

Most Obese States 2021

West Virginia has the 2nd highest rate of adult obesity at nearly 39.7%.

Can't you imagine Virginia looking up at baby brother, West, and like Dean Wormer to Flounder in Animal House, taking off his reading glasses and giving him the lecture.

"Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son."

You need a hobby or a job.

 

[BowlBrother85]

You need a hobby or a job.

True.... on the last part.

 

[Majors]

First, I don't like Bette Midler.... but let's take a look at what she said relative to factual data. Midler said that West Virginia was "poor, illiterate and strung out."

POOR

Poorest States 2021

West Virginia comes in with the 2nd lowest median household income at $48,850, and a poverty rate of 17.54%. Also, West Virginia has the 2nd lowest life expectancy age of 74.8 years.

ILLITERATE

Least Educated States 2021

STRUNG OUT

Opioid Summaries by State | National Institute on Drug Abuse

* Far and away the highest opioid-involved overdose death rate is in West Virginia.

Top 10 US States with Drug Overdose Deaths

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West Virginia's Governor can stick his bulldog's butt up in the air all he wants .... by any "quality-of-life" metric, his state is still a $hithole.

The State of WV gave the world The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. (Documentary on Netflix). Milder is more known now for her lack of producing entertainment but feeling her political and elitist opinion matters. She might want to focus on her home state of Hawaii and get her own lane straight.

 

[BowlBrother85]

The State of WV gave the world The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. (Documentary on Netflix). Milder is more known now for her lack of producing entertainment but feeling her political and elitist opinion matters. She might want to focus on her home state of Hawaii and get her own lane straight.

I always liked that John Denver song too... Country Roads. It's a better anthem than they deserve. The best thing which can be said about West Virginia? It's not Mississippi.

 

[Majors]

I always liked that John Denver song too... Country Roads. It's a better anthem than they deserve. The best thing which can be said about West Virginia? It's not Mississippi.

Song sucks

 

[VOLS INC.]

.... and of course, poor and fat go together like peanut butter and chocolate.

Most Obese States 2021

West Virginia has the 2nd highest rate of adult obesity at 39.7%.

Can't you imagine Virginia looking up at baby brother, West, and like Dean Wormer to Flounder in Animal House, taking off his reading glasses and giving him the lecture.

"Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son."

For once I want a politician running for President to walk out on stage and say
“I can remedy our healthcare crisis. The cost. The crazy amount of deaths. The overcrowding. Etc.

I can help us lower cancer rates. Depression rates. Divorce rates. I can help our country get healthier in every way.

You know how?

All you fat a** people are gonna start eating healthy and exercising! You are killing yourselves and are a huge burden to the rest of society living healthy lifestyles! It’s not the hospitals fault! It’s your fault. Stop chasing cupcakes with Mountain Dew!”

No way they get elected. But it would be fun to watch the fallout

 

[volfanhill]

True.... on the last part.

Good luck man

 

[NEO]

First, I don't like Bette Midler.... but let's take a look at what she said relative to factual data. Midler said that West Virginia was "poor, illiterate and strung out."

POOR

Poorest States 2021

West Virginia comes in with the 2nd lowest median household income at $48,850, and a poverty rate of 17.54%. Also, West Virginia has the 2nd lowest life expectancy age of 74.8 years.

ILLITERATE

Least Educated States 2021

STRUNG OUT

Opioid Summaries by State | National Institute on Drug Abuse

* Far and away the highest opioid-involved overdose death rate is in West Virginia.

Top 10 US States with Drug Overdose Deaths

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West Virginia's Governor can stick his bulldog's butt up in the air all he wants .... by any "quality-of-life" metric, his state is still a $hithole.

Fun fact:

Since 1977 they have only had 3 Republican governors,


Shelley is the first Republican senator since 1958.

Under Republican leaders, finally now having a Republican Governor, they have had the best economic period in 50 years….even during Covid.

Their GDP growth of 7.3 is 10th in the Nation.



So yes…..Democrats were totally destroying the state just like they do every other state they run for decades at a time.

 

[MG1968]

It’s going to take WV a few more years to remove the taint of Robert Byrd.

 

[FLVOL_79]

Today I learned Bette Midler is still alive.

 

[Orangeburst]

Today I learned Bette Midler is still alive.

So is Nelson Mandela

 

[Thunder Good-Oil]

West Virginia would be one of the wealthiest states had coal not been cancelled. It will take a while for them to recover from being exploited and then abandoned. And eff that ugly, leftist, coastal elite c*** Bette M.

 

[walkenvol]

The State of WV gave the world The Wild and Wonderful Whites of West Virginia. (Documentary on Netflix). Milder is more known now for her lack of producing entertainment but feeling her political and elitist opinion matters. She might want to focus on her home state of Hawaii and get her own lane straight.

Never have and never will give a rat’s behind what any “entertainer’s” opinions are on issues outside of entertainment. Same with professional athletes. I’d suspect Bette Midler’s life isn’t the shining beacon of being a productive American if the curtain was pulled back on her. She’s clearly fat and has likely done or is still doing her fair share of drugs. May have also never done an honest days work in her lifetime. Get off Twitter, get out there and do something tangible if you want to help change this country for the better!

 

[Majors]

Never have and never will give a rat’s behind what any “entertainer’s” opinions are on issues outside of entertainment. Same with professional athletes. I’d suspect Bette Midler’s life isn’t the shining beacon of being a productive American if the curtain was pulled back on her. She’s clearly fat and has likely done or is still doing her fair share of drugs. May have also never done an honest days work in her lifetime. Get off Twitter, get out there and do something tangible if you want to help change this country for the better!

in a world that had Bette Midler and Betty White, be more Betty White. In a world with Michael Jordan and Lebron James, be more Jordan. Nobody cares what your opinions are in the world we want entertainment while you profit.

 

[DinkinFlicka]

I always liked that John Denver song too... Country Roads. It's a better anthem than they deserve. The best thing which can be said about West Virginia? It's not Mississippi.

Well, bringing up that song just took me back to sophomore year in college

 

[Boca Vol]

First, I don't like Bette Midler.... but let's take a look at what she said relative to factual data. Midler said that West Virginia was "poor, illiterate and strung out."

POOR

Poorest States 2021

West Virginia comes in with the 2nd lowest median household income at $48,850, and a poverty rate of 17.54%. Also, West Virginia has the 2nd lowest life expectancy age of 74.8 years.

ILLITERATE

Least Educated States 2021

STRUNG OUT

Opioid Summaries by State | National Institute on Drug Abuse

* Far and away the highest opioid-involved overdose death rate is in West Virginia.

Top 10 US States with Drug Overdose Deaths

****************************

West Virginia's Governor can stick his bulldog's butt up in the air all he wants .... by any "quality-of-life" metric, his state is still a $hithole.

Hold up here. It was considered reprehensible when Trump referred to $hithole countries as $hithole countries. Sometimes the facts are the facts