'Hear Me Loud And Clear': Jim Justice Responds To Bette Midler After Her Attack On West Virginia

Earlier this week, Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) responded to Bette Midler's attack on his state.
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[@dirtpatcheaven]

He was so polite and kind to her while pointing out where there is a disagreement. I loved his response.

[@barbaragreve3981]

He has class. She does not. That’s the difference.

[@kenpryor4440]

Love my governor jim justice

[@joace8575]

A true southern Gentleman.

[@taylorfox6436]

@@barbaragreve3981 She was telling the truth, he was side stepping the truth. See the Difference?

[@mackcappel844]

@@taylorfox6436 my god do you even know what’s in that spending bill? Less than 10% even goes to infrastructure! Have you heard of amnesty or how about what it takes to build and maintain an electric bike. Life long liberal here and I will never ever vote for another Democrat BTW! Well I should say the party left me !

[@lisakillz1853]

It’s awesome that this guy is destroying those hateful remarks by speaking life into his state! Right on Mr.

[@treadhead]

SPOT ON LISA !!!!!

[@karlkarl7354]

Well now this billboard is for all of you all as of today this is the way it works either come here and pull the trigger or Sandra and I are going on with our life well that's what we're going to do go on with our life I wouldn't do what you want to you so why should I do it to her these days when I was younger yes I did I was stupid oh my dumb now and I'm not going to do it

[@jc4091]

OMG, when I heard him, it reminded me of the amazing John Kennedy (Louisiana)

[@eerslink5498]

I'm a lifelong West Virginian and I can honestly say that I have only seen West Virginians this united one other time and that was just right after 9/11. Bette was hoping to hurt 1.8 million people but all she accomplished was reminding us how much we mean to each other and how we'll stand up for one another.

[@monotech20.14]

West Virginia ,2nd poorest state in the USA, 1st in poverty and obesity, 1st in opioid deaths, 45 in education 49 in infrastructure. BTW the majority of WV citizens are for Biden's bill.

[@eerslink5498]

@@monotech20.14 And yet, we still remember what humility is. Ever heard of it?

[@carsonphillips524]

@@monotech20.14Where did you get the lie that the majority want that Socialist Spend into Oblivion Bill? The exact opposite is true. The vast majority of WV citizens voted for Trump and would never approve of that horrendous bill. Those stats have nothing to do with people knowing this bill is bad for the country. The CBO and economists agree it would add to our debt and make inflation worse. Manchin represents WV not the Democratic Party. We voted for him not Biden.

[@renellwhite9315]

@@monotech20.14 that doesn't mean they aren't PROUD AMERICANS. God Bless them

[@monotech20.14]

@@carsonphillips524 Actually thats wrong. Also Manchin in a US Senator. He was sent to DC by WV do what is best for the country. Also once you tell people what is in the bill WV citizens are overwhelming for the bill. You don't know what you are talking about.

[@c17360]

Thank you for speaking up for the West Virginians and many folks from all over the United States.

[@rhondamcdaniel525]

Amen to that! Us conservative and moderate Californians didn't stand a chance.

[@trumpprez7252]

@Jeff Anderli Negative

[@larrywilliams5490]

Good Job,Big Jim! If they spent their energy trying to make this country great instead of tearing it down,there would be no end to our prosperity for all people.

[@GilbertPhillis]

Told wife we would retire in WV because of the people. 40 years after that statement here we are!! Love you all!!!

[@vivians9392]

WV is a beautiful state, and I think it's people are, too!

[@michaelasay8587]

Get outta the trash US and come to paradise Puerto Vallarta! No problemos here! Hahaha

[@standtallvets5386]

Lots of great people in WV. Wish I could sell out and move back there too.

[@sharksport01]

I saw a 3 year old kid sniffing glue in puerta vallarta next to his mom who was passed out. Some paradise.

[@keyfield8967]

There is too much meth in WV- that is all the Rose was sayin...

[@edtaytobjo66]

"Almost heaven, West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River..." Stay strong, West Virginia, you are showing the way!

[@knightdragon5640]

Ah! John Denver's song! Love him. Love the song. Love the breathtaking beauty of West Virginia!

[@kickerazz8210]

🎶 J.D. knew n loved America 🎶

[@firetopman]

@@knightdragon5640 Not dead; in protective custody.

[@ethereal1257]

Country roads take me home, to the place I belong. West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home, country roads.

[@sparkle11231]

Excellent....bringing up that beautiful song. 👍

[@zainabsiddiqui7358]

Thank you, Jim Justice. Sending love to West Virginia, United States of America. Seasons Greetings from Scotland.

[@carlosnyc9276]

I’m a citizen of the United States of America and a New Yorker…This gentleman is speaking facts!,,,

[@slowjamcdub]

💪🏻🇺🇸💪🏻🇺🇸💪🏻🇺🇸💪🏻

[@oneshoe7146]

Thank you 🙏🏽 Shameful of her to say that. I thought she would know better than to denigrate other communities given her cultural background. We southerners are amongst the most decent, industrious and intelligent people around ✨🖤🇺🇸

[@michaelrocker9000]

I grew up in NYC and just remember who he supports. A New York Hollywood elite who somehow got elected president. He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and became a silver tongue devil. Bette was not born in New York but when she came there she did whatever it took to get to where she is. I am also sure that in the days she was touring she made stops in West Virginia a few times. She gives her money to people and organizations that need it. I don't consider her a New York Hollywood elite.

[@justthenews7542]

@@oneshoe7146 I agree that's why I moved to the South for the humanity and decency

[@mattycakes1161]

@@justthenews7542 The Midwest too, we're not gonna let anyone eat out of a dumpster, we help them.

[@judyd1]

Dear West Virginia Thank you for "hanging tough." The future of our country is in your hands. Bless you.

[@created2love]

Bless you also Judy come and visit us anytime you will find the friendliest people on earth here in West Virginia

[@robertwelsh4094]

WV is in shambles.

[@brelee-x3e]

@@robertwelsh4094 WV is like all other places, has its good and bad.

[@Dr.TurdFartleyBM]

West Virginia has some of the friendliest, most hard-working, patriotic and intelligent people I have ever met. God bless the good people of West Virginia. - A neighbor from Ohio

[@robertkish2483]

Your neighbor from Pennsylvania agrees with you

[@sharonward5637]

Thanks I'm from wv.☁️🎺👼💒🙏🌹

[@foxcreekhops2825]

A neighbor from Virginia agrees as well. BM is a shallow, self-centered, ignorant, and small person. She fits in her party of choice well and hopefully, she will have a nice warm seat in the next life.

[@jc4091]

@@sharonward5637 Aww, what lovely neighbours!

[@canadablake]

“They’re not after me. They’re after you. I’m just in the way.” - Donald Trump

[@bgueberdenteich5206]

What a smart remark.

[@Magulanator]

I love how he challenges her to come and see what she knows nothing about and not stoop to her level to demean and chastise. Very well said.

[@belindajames6470]

Wake up Bette.....just one street in the state that you live in has more people "strung" out than the whole state of West Virginia. If you want to talk about "POOR", what say you about the homeless camps, crime, and corruption in your state of New York?

[@angiemartinsmith]

Bette Midler couldn't handle all the kindness of good WV folks.

[@tebelshaw9486]

Isn't WV where the White House emergency bunker is?

[@logannewman7141]

@@tebelshaw9486 it used to be at the Greenbrier. But the bunker was closed years ago.

[@tebelshaw9486]

@@logannewman7141 Thanks. Season's Greetings! 🎀

[@Hickok]

I am born and raised in West Virginia. Gov. Jim Justice is one of the best leaders we have ever had. I will not comment on Bette Midler.

[@paulbest8460]

AMEN! Your senator is doing for your state what EVERY senator is SUPPOSED to do for theirs. REPRESENT THE MAJORITY. JOB WELL DONE

[@Mariana-ym6zf]

Refreshing to see a judge take a stand so calmly without getting abusive. Unlike the person he is adressing....

[@jrs2590]

GOD Bless West Virginia and it's Citizens, I'm in South Carolina and feel the same way!

[@gone7777]

WHO is this lady

[@bucksnort2216]

Racist kooks, lol.

[@saulgoodman7221]

Spent summers in North Carolina with my grandma. Love the mountains and the people!! ✊ WV!

[@southwestgal7]

@@gone7777 A NO BODY Now!!!

[@jamesbrent1809]

Well said and much more diplomatic than she deserves.

[@barbaramccormack5612]

James Brent....I know you guys hates the truth, but she spoke the truth though. It's just that you all don't like it being put on front street like that. There's more to what Manchin's doing, than meets the eye, for the majority of West Virginia's citizens. Big money is the one calling the shots, no matter which way you slice it.

[@michaelheck5002]

@@barbaramccormack5612 I'm not from West Virginia, but I understand their anger at the kind absolute hypocrisy spewed by people like you. You always talk to people that disagree with you as though they were somehow inferior to you. They are not inferior to you or the other moronic elitists on the coasts. As well as the hypocrites that rely on resorting to elevating themselves to some fictitious status that only exists in their own deluded psyche, or the usual race baiting and outright lying. The time is coming and already is, in many ways when the vast majority of people with some modicum of common sense will begin to see the absolute lies of the left. People are already waking up to the truth and not the so called "woke" leftists propoganda, but actual common sense truth. You spew lies with every breath trying to make us believe that all the wealth is somehow in the hands of those on the right and you try to make the claim that people on the left are all poor and downtrodden. The time of a "reset" is coming, but not the one you're hoping for!

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

@@michaelheck5002 👍 Spot On. Well spoken Sir.

[@michaelheck5002]

@@harrisonmantooth3647 Thank you Harrison, we are not at all like the people they paint us to be.

[@evadavis4271]

@@michaelheck5002 no Michael, they think and feel superior just because we spent our money 😔 going to the movies, or watching their programs. They are exactly like the politicians, don't accept that they depend on the regular citizen that works and spends money to pay their salaries. Thank you sir, very well said.

[@stevekiss616]

We have just witnessed class in leadership. West Virginia knows how to select their leaders. Governor Justice and Senator Manchin are fine examples. Since when is being poor a sin? As for being strung out, there is not a segment of life in this country that has not been touched by addiction, including and especially the wealthy and elitist entertainment industry. A salute to West Virginia and its fine people.

[@meduseld255]

And it is not just these two. Our State Attorney General is Patrick Morrisey and he has led several of the lawsuits opposing mandates by the Biden Admin.

[@JChap8707]

Hear hear!. Very well said!

[@mistert7958]

Hunter is moving to WV...Parmesan capitol of America. FJB FHB LGB

[@created2love]

Thank you Steve such kind words from you to us God Bless

[@shirmeymckamey9386]

I'm not from the USA and not from West Virginia, but this speech, and becoming aware of their leader's values and morals makes me wish I was. This speech brought tears to my eyes! Bless West Virginia!

[@jimrobinson6452]

So well said, such a restrained but elegant putdown of a Hollywood never was.

[@marytygett4189]

God bless him for his charitable heart . Prayers continue for West Virginia and our beloved country 🇺🇸🙏🌹

[@Jacob-lv1pz]

Charitable heart… a charity associated with the guy’s golf tournament is under federal investigation.

[@steveharmon735]

Yes sir, spot on. God Bless you and your family.

[@ritaking8827]

Right on and God bless you!

[@treadhead]

COUNTRY ROADS , TAKE ME HOME WEST VIRGINIA , THE MOUNTAINEER STATE & MOUNTAINEERS , STAY STRONG & MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL . LOVE MOTORCYCLING ON YOUR TWISTIES , THOSE MOUNTAINS, HOLLERS & THE FRIENDLY MOUNTAIN PEOPLE. EXCUSE HER COMMENTS, JUST ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE , D E P L O R A B L E S !!!!!!!!

[@AlohaYeshua]

Hallelujah Hallelujah Amen Amen ♥️🙌🏽♥️🙌🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️✝️🇮🇱✝️🇮🇱✝️

[@IIChamp]

Hurray for our Governor for standing up for all of us, West Virginian's or not.

[@donbuff110]

Lucky you bro! I’m stuck with Cuomo’s replacement! Lol!

[@tebelshaw9486]

I wonder if he debated about whether or not to dignify her remarks with a response? 🤔

[@nightrunner1456]

Texas! Hurray to WV.

[@steveknight6398]

South Carolina stands with West Virginia! Keep your heads up. Y'all have a great state with wonderful people! Your governor is very classy, unlike the Marxist Bette! Bette is as useless as a screen door on a submarine!

[@RustyZipper]

@@donbuff110 - #meToo, she’s not elected, she sat back and watched the nursing home scandal and now she has her emergency powers back. What a crock!

[@kurtbarlow9917]

Well Spoken man who NAILS THE FACTS right there..

[@karenwise4176]

I'm going to wv

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[@almostheavenhomestead1680]

@@karenwise4176 we don't need a whole rush of people coming here. we like it wild.

[@karenwise4176]

@@almostheavenhomestead1680 now 2 million invade as our military is depleted.

[@jeanniealford4234]

Thank you, Jim Justice! West Virginians are smart, honest, hard-working, loving Americans. Thanks to Joe Manchin for standing strong for America. 🇺🇸

[@LisaGemini]

I had a dear friend many years ago from W. Virginia. John Denver put it so well: Almost heaven... She had more character in her pinky than Bette Midler could even imagine.

[@franktripodi8586]

Midler has to do this now because just like Kathy Griffin they've become irrelevant..

[@virginiasmith4244]

I THOUGHT OF OLD BIG MOUTHED WHOOPI!!

[@daniholmes4897]

So true!

[@jeanday9747]

She thinks that the world revolves around her. In my opinion her career has been over for decades. Just like Whoopi load mouth and racist to any one who doesn't hold their beliefs. Pathetic.

[@brendawise4365]

Shame on you Bette Midler. If it wasn't for the public purchasing your music and watching your movies you just might not be so well-known!!!

[@marinemarine8305]

Seems these women, and there are others who open their big ignorant mouths or take off their clothes to again be noticed and irrelevant. Brings to mind the Kardashians or Cher or others who as accomplishments the latest man they are having sex with or the latest botox or plastic surgery.

[@qbraun9241]

Fun Fact: No one in Hollywood or entertainment is criticizing, or condemning her vile words. We are not hearing her agent, any prouduction company that are paying her royalties either effectively firing her or cancelling her.

[@BiddahSweet]

If she said that about California or New York. Then we'd see a completely different story.

[@MeadowDay]

Swamp creatures..all of them!

[@rlkenna4374]

@@BiddahSweet I remember when Biden was campaigning. He said he was going to use California as the model he wanted for every state in the nation. So- most of his first Executive Orders were focused on expanding transgender rights AND racial equity for blacks.

[@toniesmith8313]

I really don't think she has worked in years. I remember 2 movies from 30 or more years ago

[@markdonaldson518]

Isn't Jennifer Garner a WV native? If so, I'd be interested in her read of the esteemed Ms Midler's disparagement of the Mountain State.

[@heathermetz3974]

3:02 “I would welcome you to come. I would welcome you to come and see these people. See these people that really care.” Class Act against Bette Midler NYC/Hollywood elite snobbery.

[@robertwelsh4094]

I'm not from those places, yet I know WV is forever failing. Ignorance, racism, and religious fanaticism are not virtues. They need some kind of sustainable industry.

[@sirianna2150]

She thought she was insulting a state. All she ended up doing is marketing it. I have never googled west Virginia. It's gorgeous!!! And to hear these facts about that state... RESPECT to the great people of that state

[@danrgoodnight9345]

Great Post !

[@created2love]

Thank you sweet Siri come and visit us God Bless

[@geewizzz8832]

Whole heartedly agree! I've never been to West Virginia, but I sure am thinking about stopping by your beautiful state just to absorb the beauty of it.

[@wandiyu3939]

Yes I will definitely put West Virginia on my travel list.

[@RustyZipper]

I was there 2 weeks ago! Full of absolutely wonderful people, roads and all. Definitely some very remote hilly areas that folks depend on each other and not the government to survive! Way Better than upstate NY

[@robvasquez5628]

Well done, Sir... polite, humbling, sincere and welcoming. The exact polar opposite of the comments towards West Virginians by someone who knows ZERO about West Virginians.🇺🇸

[@ernestiocca6392]

She doesn’t have to worry about getting canceled because there is nothing to cancel!!!

[@BKPrice]

Indeed. It's very hard to cancel a washed-out has-been.

[@valval3919]

She's been irrelevant for a long time...just another Babylon mouthpiece

[@DoyleFM]

@D Legionnaire Spam much? 🇺🇸

[@monotech20.14]

West Virginia ,2nd poorest state in the USA, 1st in poverty and obesity, 1st in opioid deaths, 45 in education 49 in infrastructure.

[@omfug8593]

Her face cancels itself out 😀

[@doranvee5944]

Can anyone say they love West Virginia more than Jim? Great response Sir!!

[@tessalister1226]

Well said sir. Shame more people are not speaking publically about this. Let's go Brandon

[@TheAnimeist]

And all is said was the truth.

[@bettyberg6541]

Brandon Boom is here. Where have you been. Under a rock

[@Jacob-lv1pz]

People need to speak publicly about what this billionaire has done over 5 years in office… West Virginia ranks among the worst in health care, education and infrastructure and we are worried about the “Hollywood Elite” ruining things???

[@thopkins2271]

@@Jacob-lv1pz I’m not a fan of him…but are you under the impression that WV was leading the nation before then? The issues facing the communities that have WV ranked so low are not readily addressed with any amount of spending or policy.

[@Jacob-lv1pz]

@@thopkins2271 Did I say that things fell apart under Gov. Justice?

[@suzanneflowers2230]

He took the high road in defending the people. God bless him. Merry Christmas to all.

[@voltaire2221]

Merry Christmas to you too!

[@johngoing5898]

Good call Suzanne Merry Christmas.🎅✝️🇺🇸✡✌

[@carebear9840]

Merry Christmas to you as well and God's blessings 😇🎄

[@grandma_1887]

Merry Christmas to you.

[@beckyday4851]

Right, she took the low road; liberal elites

[@sneekypete63]

Bette Midler has proved herself to be an embarrassment and sadly many from Hollywood have done the same. Also sadly, you'll be waiting a very long time for anybody to apologize

[@remiska8655]

Just like Milano she's a disgrace!

[@markt9438]

All the ones that are making the big box and Hollywood have bowed themselves to Satan , denounced the real God and our savior Jesus Christ so God allows evil to be revealed and we his people reveal the truth the light shines on the darkness and always will darkness is exposed people need to wake up or you're going to be taken down by them.

[@juliaweber212]

Like Dolly too

[@donnamauriello8444]

Perfectly said Sir!!!! Disgusting, disgraceful comments by her to say the least!!!!! Sadly they don’t realize the shame they bring upon themselves in their efforts to try and get others to live by and agree with their twisted views!!!

[@bcain2089]

This man just taught Bette Midler what class looks like and it's funny that he used class, respect and kindness. When bette midler decided to insult W. Virginians she insulted us all from North to South, West to East and as far as I'm concerned frankly, she can kiss my GRITS!!

[@LuzMartinez-ss6in]

THE PEOPLE'S WHO ENJOY, DISRESPECTED OTHER'S IN MY DICTIONARY... THEY'RE DISRESPECT THEM MORE.. BECAUSE WE AS AMERICAN HAVE THE OBLIGATION TO CARE FOR EACH OTHER'S.. IF YOU HAVE HEART... THANKS FOR ACKNOWLEDGE THIS.. MR. J USTICE.. WHAT I SAID.. HEAVEN EXIST.. BLESSING TO ALL'S..

[@annuitcptis3032]

👏👏👏👏👏

[@malcommooney8086]

or drag her like elagaboluos

[@markminister2599]

Yes. Very dignified, not insulting and belittling like Bette Midler.

[@monotech20.14]

West Virginia ,2nd poorest state in the USA, 1st in poverty and obesity, 1st in opioid deaths, 45 in education 49 in infrastructure. BTW the majority of WV citizens are for Biden's bill.

[@rogercugley8869]

Spent a week in West Virginia in 2019 while on holiday from Australia. I found it to be the most beautiful place on earth and the people were so friendly and welcoming. Can't wait to get back there!

[@maryallr]

My great grandfather worked in the coal mines in West Virginia. They are the most hardworking, tough, resilient, brave people facing unimaginable conditions to feed their family.

[@andrelevesque2212]

Just how much did she spend on her face ?

[@kittystanby4686]

My grandpa and great grandpa worked in the coal mines of Kentucky.

[@maryschoonover92]

@@kittystanby4686 My Grandfather was an immigrant, and he worked in the Iron-Ore mines of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Bette Midler would say the same thing about Michigan's Upper Peninsula residents. They are hardworking blue collar people.

[@Hawken54]

Midler is like a lot of these washed up celebrities. Trying to get back into the spotlight to revive their career.

[@garyjohnson4657]

@@Hawken54 By running down poor people from W.V.???

[@debrawagner4294]

You can’t hide what’s really in the heart. To bad she feels so entitled and arrogant that she demeans others and then thinks it doesn’t show who she really is.

[@asyouwish9567]

Well, she did apologize to the good people of Wyoming. So unlike some here, even if you don't think its enough she at least did some self reflection.

[@bgueberdenteich5206]

@@asyouwish9567 I am sure that her apology is not heart felt ! Just something she had to do !

[@asyouwish9567]

@@bgueberdenteich5206 That's fair. But an apology is more than we are used to getting nowadays. I would argue in here case it potentially also could be heartfelt since she is capable of feeling.

[@bgueberdenteich5206]

@@asyouwish9567 I stand by my previous comment , I do not trust her !

[@guppy2129]

Everything she said describes herself. As usual when they make accusations, they are guilty themselves.

[@MysticManifesting]

That's because Satanists reverse everything; e.g., Oprah - Harpo.

[@republicanred4863]

Kinda like Trump...

[@gwhiz1719]

she is vile

[@lynnelwebb8859]

Hahaha!!!

[@cynthiaennis3107]

Some even have admitted it openly.

[@lukedavis1769]

Great speech, simple and true. America, this is the way it should be. God bless this brave man. 🕊️🇺🇸🕊️

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[@robertwelsh4094]

WV is one of the worst states by any measure. Accept reality.

[@halmuller8005]

I was born and raised in Ohio. I lived in West Virginia for 3 years. I'm now and forever a Mountaineer! I may be back in Ohio but my heart is in West Virginia. I'll be going back soon.

[@rickfreeman9530]

Thankyou very much West Virginia citizens!! Thankyou!! I am wishing you all a very peaceful and prosperous new year!! Montana Rick.

[@perijetton9275]

Tearing down America and it’s people is the most UnAmerican thing you can do. She’s always showing her true colors. Merry Christmas West Virginia and a blessed New Year! America appreciates you! 🇺🇸🎄🇺🇸

[@vivienwade4378]

Shes always been loud and trashy

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[@jeffhunt9444]

Take away all of her money.then she'll become humble .she should spend all on her appearance.

[@a.salmon8193]

It's not UnAmerican. It's a lack of courtesy and class. It's unacceptable anywhere. All over the West, citizens that disagree with the left are treated the same way, with distain and insults. It's great to hear this man stand up for his state. Merry Christmas everyone, from Canada.

[@kelwheat]

I have found in my travels that most West Virginian's are the nicest people in the world !! Just IGNORE what Bette Midler said.

[@created2love]

You are so sweet to say that Kelweheat keep coming to West Virginia. Governor Justice is trying to get a Dollywood Theme Park or Disney style type amusement park here so people don't have to travel as far and visit WV

[@carlosnievas1220]

I served in the army, with some West Virginians. They were some of the nicest people. Maybe the moth man, needs to carry Bette Midler away!

[@CarlosRivera-jn3is]

This is what happens when you give the power of the microphone to people that don’t know what they’re talking about without checking out their fact.

[@g.i.3682]

You don’t have to be W Virginian to be offended by what Midler said…I’m disgusted by her and I live in Los Angeles!

[@Russ-gy7tx]

This same vile lady attacked Karen Carpenter for being Too Wholesome, so I wouldn’t take what she say wholeheartedly.

[@edwardstowers7272]

Yeah. How can anyone be too wholesome? And I’d much rather listen to Karen.

[@catemcfadden3038]

She attacked Karen Carpenter? Bette, you're done.

[@zaidacrechel4459]

@@edwardstowers7272 20,000 times Carpenter is greater than her, yes Sir 20,000.

[@Hotdog1863]

I would take Karen Carpenter over her any day! There isn't an ounce of common sense in Midler's entire body. She proves it by everything that comes out of her mouth. Manchin has integrity she doesn't.

[@JOECANDELA22]

I never knew that. I've always been a huge Carpenter fan and I've always hated that Midler witch. Now even more so. Too wholesome my ass! She's trash.

[@westvirginiaboy1480]

You said it well Jim we don't need liberals trying to bring this country down. West Virginia is the greatest place to live and being raised loud n proud. God bless you

[@rose62958]

Wow she said that . She is pathetic Those people don't know love if it's slap them in the face.

[@atlasshrugged7475]

Classic ugliness. Has the depth of an angry child calling names.

[@Heidella]

I'm a New Yorker and loved her as an actress and comedienne. I made wing beneath my wings my mother and son song to dance to at his wedding. She's changed so much and has become loud and vulger, she's unrecognizable. She wouldn't be acting like this if she was at the beginning of her career.

[@pollackmorgan2194]

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe???

[@crazyelf3839]

There's absolutely no apology that she could make which would take back the insults made against West Virginia's people!

[@tracyperez1755]

She didn't actually apologize, sincerely, anyway. She said "sorry" but then attempted to justify her actions by saying "I just saw red". So is all bad behavior supposed to be excused because someone "sees red". NO, Bette Midler, YOU are an ADULT, YOU are responsible for your bad behavior, and controlling your own emotions. Bette Midler is a prime example of what is wrong with this country: Rich elites getting by with disrespecting everyone else as "fly over" people, etc. If anyone of us "regular" people, you know, the people that the rich, famous, coastal elites think of as "uneducated peasants" had came out with a rant like that against the left, we would be "canceled" and possibly fired from our jobs. I, for one, will NEVER respect Bette Midler again.

[@channahgav4859]

This Floridian agrees , she never must have visited your beautiful state with the great west Virginians

[@mariah3033]

@@tracyperez1755 Yes she's an adult, but an elder adult. Maybe her brain cells are going ? Pretty soon I have no one to watch 🙄

[@tracyperez1755]

@@mariah3033 Maybe so, but, I feel, she should have made an apology without that "excusing" her bad behavior, I think that she probably thinks she is ENTITLED to belittle anyone that is not "elite" like her, because she feels the peons are beneath her. "Let them eat cake" mentality and all.

[@seanservo3105]

Oh good lord, they're just words, from somebody whose "wood" you never had plans to visit. Is them fightin' words? Somethin' 'bout ppl from WV being classy?

[@valerierobinson8872]

He spoke the absolute truth. So refreshing for a politician to be able to speak the truth and to stand up for the citizens he represents. West Virginia IS a beautiful state.

[@lloydking1000]

I've never had the privilege of visiting West Virginia but after listening to Governor Justice I surely would love to one day! West Virginia, your governor is a "Keeper"!

[@Hawkeye2001]

WVa is a beautiful place with great people. I have many wonderful memories from my time spent among the people of WVA,

[@jessicalt4121]

Visit Oglebay Park Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia. It’s a beautiful place in the country. I’m from Columbus Ohio and we’ve gone there on vacation since the 1970’s.

[@sharonstricker2516]

I wish we could keep him. He’s the best governor we’ve had in my lifetime and a wonderful man of faith.

[@kittystanby4686]

I loved it when I was there.

[@dianeboorse842]

I was born and was raised in West Virginia. I Marined a Marine and no matter where we moved to my heart was and is in West Virginia.Thank you Mr. Justice and Senator Manchin for standing up for almost heaven West Virginia .The state where everyone one waves whether they know you or not. I love got back to my home state.

[@pollackmorgan2194]

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there/???

[@marcychan168]

A Gentleman- in every sense of the word - God bless him and his State of West Virginia. Merry Christmas to all y'all God bless you and yours ❤🙏🕊

[@sharonward5637]

Amen.God bless.merry Christmas☁️🎺👼💒🙏🌹

[@randolphlex714]

I apologize for her

[@BEAUTYnIQ]

by God .. !

[@judywalker8003]

I have lost all respect for that lady and God bless West Virginia for standing for your right I Much respect for what you’re saying God bless you🇺🇸🇺🇸✝️✝️💕

[@fancystardust7629]

She is not a lady and she will never have wings bless her heart.

[@malapoyo]

@@fancystardust7629 Thank you! That's exactly what I was gonna type! She's no lady. A lady doesn't speak negativities.

[@wish2fish]

lady?

[@terrycollins8850]

Well said, my sentiment exactly 💯

[@jackwillie2729]

What takes people so long to learn most people have no words or solutions that are wise

[@rketmann]

Stated with grace, class, respect and with a level of intelligence that Bette Midler with never understand.

[@stevenkoehler6018]

Yup

[@lorifulcher3223]

Amen. Exactly what I thought.

[@rositacampbell4308]

From Tucson Arizona.... West Virginians are the best!!!! God bless all of you😘

[@Hope-ff3xd]

I really like this guy! Bette has now shown her true colors, colors of a person with little character.

[@jeffhunt9444]

She belongs in the gutters of the California homeless

[@Wildhorse66]

Governors like this are going to save the USA ❤️

[@nh_highlander1985]

and senators...

[@bob733333]

The People's love of the Truth and the Truth itself is going to save the country.

[@johnlerner5346]

Biden on his first day opened the border and every single day does terrorist things to bankrupt America! Biden is the #1 Worst President in US History! Leaving Americans Behind, high Gas, Open Borders, Inflation, high Crime, Lie after Lie, while blocking Investigations into Covid Origins, and Hunters ties to China, while Pelosi defends insider trading! Vote these Evil Dem Scum out in 2022! Its amazing how evil, dumb, and brainwashed these evil scum bags are.

[@ziddy89]

@@johnlerner5346 do you understand what OPEC is do you know what its role in society is because apparently I'm finding out right now that you and a lot of other people don't the president has no say on gas prices if you want to complain about your gas prices being so high complain to the people who are actually making them high all the people in charge of massive oil corporations and refineries

[@Jacob-lv1pz]

Yeah… Jim Justice, party-flipper and billionaire, is delivering the truth on the “Hollywood Elite”…

[@stever1791]

Wonderful Speech and comeback to Ms. Midler - This guy could go for a Presidential Run Possibly = Great Job Sir

[@teresazajac7855]

I’ve never been there to west Virginia but I love this guy and his statement of pride. Gd bless West Virginia!

[@pollackmorgan2194]

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there ?

[@utubeutube4761]

“We dug in, we had grit!” We need more of this. 🇺🇸

[@Dan-tv1sm]

Yes, we do and less "wokeism."

[@shannonjensen3855]

That was an incredibly mature response to a very childish bit of backstabbing!

[@okiefred8399]

Any apology is useless. She's already spoken her true feelings.

[@chucklauron6403]

Butt Meddler!!

[@marciadiehl5733]

And her so called "apology" wasn't a real one as she doubled down on her nastiness and hatefulness toward the people of West Virginia.

[@bctwitty]

The elite never sincerely apologize. She has spoken and there are no words she can speak at this point to change the outcome. The actions tell us everything. A manic elite spewing out hate with the intent to harm and belittle others vs a calm easy spoken person that speaks with the intent to bring love and peace to people. When looking back at her heritage and the true history as a victim of WWII, it makes her words and actions of hate so astoundingly evil. Believers know where she is going when her body diminishes to death. The end - and the left door awaits her eternal life of hate and evil.

[@rachelbaziak4159]

So true!

[@jenellbauer4136]

That is the problem (feeling ) no knowledge Imagine her thinking she can run this country because she can sing what Arrogance

[@imlistening1137]

We, the people in “fly over country”, need to get louder! We don’t need to incorporate big city policies with all the troubles of big cities, across America. Real people live in fly-over country… kind, generous, hard-working people.

[@Jasper7182009]

…. Stale prejudices re urban areas and metropolitan cities. We city folk pay more in taxes than ever comes back to us, and those funds go to small, underpopulated states (e.g., WV) in federal funds.

[@imlistening1137]

@@Jasper7182009 i disagree. You pay more because you use more. Tons of welfare and foods stamps. And btw, rural people pay a lot in taxes themselves. Most are not the dumb hicks you think they are. Crime rates are vastly lower, too.

[@torribeard5947]

Bette Midler sits on her actress-gone-rich throne and talks down to West Virginia. This IS cruel.

[@thecrimsonknight4756]

She needs to come to West Virginia, and stand on the steps of the state capitol and publicly apologize to the citizens of West Virginia, NOT on "Twitter" or "Facebook" and hide like the coward she is behind social media.

[@johnmartin1321]

Absolutely !!! I couldn't agree with you more.

[@aaronwilson8403]

I agree 100%

[@lindafarris7340]

Always love to hear her sing That's all you need to do. If your heart is that wicked you just let the world know.

[@wendywilliams6399]

Amen brother. When he spoke As An American Women, I Felt Proud Because He's Right. Americans With Grit Are Strong Go Getters. And I One Of Them.

[@skullman9113]

I'm tired if others riding on my back

[@humanyoda]

He never spoke "As An American Women". The way you write supports what that enemy of the people said about you. Learn the language better and prove her wrong.

[@twliafarley6594]

Thank you Sir, for your priceless defense of the every day extra- ordinary individual. I'm not from your state, but your comments made me proud again of being a voting citizen. I had nearly lost hope of hearing words just spoken to America. Hats off to you. Speaches such as you just gave will heal decisive places in our society, a build back broken spirits. THANK YOU.

[@twliafarley6594]

I Laughed, but tha k you..especially since I'm 91 years old. Age doest keep us from keeping up on news, and today's direction . I've never voted a straight ticket. I Google, and listen. What a marvelous diverse world we live in. And the future: an exciting challenge. 😀

[@rayrock1976]

Honestly, does anyone even remember that she's alive, until she says something stupid?

[@davidmccune7797]

He was a lot nicer than I ever could have been. Well thought out and heart felt response. Myself. I would have said "Let's Go Bette".

[@lutherhgrindstonemtn3456]

Amen & Amen, Well said sir, as a close neighbor that borders West by God Virginia, you indeed come to the forefront by hard work and determination to get there!

[@carolg964]

Thank you Sir! We stand with you! ⛏⛏⚒⚒

[@bonnielavalle8566]

True grit build America, not all these "freeloaders" Let's go Brandon...

[@ericafiore1624]

You need to listen how the brits do Let's go Brandon . Brit football supporters calling out Boris Johnson is C**T . They don't mess about those Brits .

[@rlkenna4374]

@Bonnie Lavallle He's right! This country was literally built from the sweat and labor of men & woman with grit who did the 'heavy lifting' and hard work to build a better life than they had. THEY raised the standard for everyone else. It wasn't the glitter- crazed, celebrity crowd OR the Wall Street boys! What absolute gall, these tinsel marionettes have to look down their cocaine-sniffing noses at anyone who's actually earned a living.

[@virginiasmith4244]

SO DAMN TRUE!

[@bonnielavalle8566]

@@rlkenna4374 I know that, my family literally used 20 mule teams to clear land. I worked hard all my life as well never on well fare, paid less than the man I worked next and paid far less, therefore my SSI IS far less in my retirement years, not because I DIDN'T work. Yes I object to free loaders and this govt giving away my hard EARNED TAX dollars to migrants whom never put a single penny into retirement. How can the government find money to give to those whom never contributed to USA, and they can't find a way to support or supplement the elderly or disabled whom did and wages were low,?

[@wandawyatt8698]

She is one evil woman. Karma! God bless West Virginia.

[@pamelacole9897]

You are being too nice to her

[@annettedeering127]

There's a reason her initials are "BM".. That's what she's full of!

[@sharksport01]

She knows all about WV but doesnt know her husband is a closet case?

[@treadhead]

REMEMBER WHEN REPRESENTATIVE MAXINE WATERS ENCOURAGED OTHERS TO HARASS CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ??? SENATORS MANCHIN & SINEMA EXPERIENCED WHAT MAD MAX SUGGESTED FOR OTHERS TO DO. MANCHIN ON HIS HOUSEBOAT DOCKED ON THE POTOMAC , HECKLED & HARASSED BY INDIVIDUALS ON VARIOUS WATERCRAFT. ( PRE- PLANNED ?) SIENEMA EXPERIENCED HERS WHEN ENTERING AND USING THE RESTROOM BY A WOMAN HECKLER , HARASSING HER EVEN WHILE USING THE FACILITY. THEIR BUILD BACK BETTER SLOGAN REPLACED BY MAD MAX'S TACTICS , B U I L D I N G B U L L I E S B E T T E R ( B.B.B. #2 JOINED BY CERTAIN POLITICAL FIGURES , PROPAGANDA NEWS JOURNALISTS / POLITICAL ACTIVISTS , A CERTAIN TV PERSONALITY , & A HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY . HEY MAXINE, WE HEAR THOSE DEPLORABLES . )

[@TheFluffyPeacock]

Life was so much nicer when "celebrities" and athletes kept their opinions to themselves.

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

We have no one to blame but ourselves. Without us buying their products (movies, music, athletics) they have zero platform. We give them the money and the platform to spew their nonsense

[@neuzapinheirotorres3940]

Hahahaha!!!!!.....

[@evadavis4271]

@@giraffesareselfish9563 yes, no more movies, cinemas, stadiums, and sport channels (cable TV)

[@christicrenshaw2772]

Amen

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

@@evadavis4271 i don't know that I would go as far as none at all, we do need entertainment to keep us sane, at least I do, plus there are some good men and women in entertainment who are not left wing lunatics, they just tend to not run off at the mouth like the nut jobs.

[@ESBearden]

I am California and I am so sad to hear that she said this. I have not yet had the good fortune to visit West Virginia, but it sounds like a beautiful state full of warm loving people. I would LOVE to live in a community like that. Where neighbors look after each other. Here, it seems we are now under the "authority" of a Governor who is aligned and owned by big tech.

[@kutsbothways]

Served with a young man from West-by-God Virginia over 50 years ago; humble, honest and upstanding. I expect those to be common traits of many West Virginians.

[@jameswood231]

Yes, the 2 most beautiful and loving people I have ever known were from West Virginia. Ernie and Jan Farmer.❤

[@donnatassa2018]

Humble, honest, upstanding and neighborly. I agree wholeheartedly. I know many West Virginians. I live 10 mile from the border (Virginia) in the Blue Ridge Mountains Shenandoah Valley. West Virginia is beautiful and the people are decent and God fearing, hard working and proud folks. Bette Midler is a nasty woman. She shouldn't ever come out here to these parts after the vile things she said. People wouldn't be as nice to her as the Governor.

[@carlfrye1566]

My mothers side of the family is from West Virginia, you got it right. Also, they were all lifelong Democrats and they wouldn't vote for any of this new "strain" of Democrat. The ones still alive are Republicans and those gone would be too.

[@carlfrye1566]

Many of these holier than thou Hollywood sh#t heads are from states and areas that have abandoned Democrats for the same reason as Manchin. They say these things so their like minded Hollywood friends will still talk to them and invite them to parties

[@sardinah70]

These are the type of MEN WE NEED IN AMERICA TODAY. Well said sir ….

[@loumiller1328]

Thank you Governor Justice for expressing the true heart of West Virginia... Our fellow residents. ❤️ Stay strong Senator Manchin for listening to us, the people you represent. ❤️🙏🇺🇸

[@susannah2113]

She’s another example of a “Broken Goblin Person.” 🤡

[@jackievanburen9301]

She actually insinuated that the values of WV should be subjected to her own.

[@jeffrichards1537]

Our values are hard working and honest 2 things she doesn't understand.

[@ellierivera5519]

@@jeffrichards1537 not a clue, trying to be relevant, with her past? Pathetic.

[@djusmc4764]

I always thought she sucked, She just proved it

[@ericynot]

And you don't do the same thing with states whose politics you don't care for? Baloney.

[@saffronskies333]

she's a nasty piece of work

[@turbo_records1745]

The people have just been lied to so much for they don't know who to follow. But God blessed America all together but West Virginia is truly God's country thank you God thank you Jesus thank you to all my brothers and sisters across the cosmos Amen

[@lynnstevenson8015]

AMEN turbo; WE ARE GOD'S ELITES; AND HE IS KING OF KINGS AN LORD OF LORDS: GOD RULES; NOT MAN!☺💞🦅🇺🇸🦅12-23-21

[@Elizabethvaughan1]

I went to West Virginia once . What that woman said tells us more about her than the people of any state.

[@waltirvin2979]

I couldn't agree more. If you want to be around people that live with airs of entitlement go anywhere in Hollywood or many parts of California. And there is no way I will ever again support the crappy movies that they are putting out. They are all designed to brainwash us just like Disney. Life is not a fantasy but it is if your a Pampered old lady with perverted ideas of what is just.

[@lMiniD2]

Amen! I played music all over the country. We went from a fancy Hilton in N.Y. to our next gig in West Virginia. Hands down, West Virginia folks were the friendliest, most helpful, and had genuine smiles for all they met. In general, many of these fine people are the very people who struggle to make minimal paychecks. Hard lives, big hearts! I'd rather play in W. Virginia with REAL people, than the selfish, greedy elite who feel they exist to be served.

[@pollackmorgan2194]

Hello how are you doing hope you're safe over there💪💪👈

[@-Ordinary-Average-Guy]

She should join the cast on The View. She'd fit right in.

[@billhensley8324]

She reminds me of Joy Behar

[@darrellgoodman9585]

You meant Joyless Blowhard right .

[@mariah3033]

That program changed a lot over the decades. Now it's unwatchable. Same with the real. That talk show was pretty good years ago too.

[@jamesp.rogers5156]

Yep , another senseless cackling hen !

[@myrock-mysalvation8873]

I'm sure they invited her to join their evil Cult after that

[@jeffarcher400]

That was a much better Christmas speech than Brandon's Winter of Death mumbling rant. We are strong in spite of our government not because of it. Merry Christmas and a fresh New Year.

[@bls5160]

Joe Biden is the Grim Reaper!

[@MeadowDay]

Well said!..this liberal government and woke fools are killing our country.

[@datlaichelle2736]

Very well said ! Be very well , you and your house!🌸🌸🌺

[@iphofen1239]

People like her are a gift to the conservative movement next November's election. Just play her statement 24/7 the last 3 weeks before election day. Thanks Bette

[@Biden_Cult_Morons]

American people are rejecting this snobby elitist class that does nothing but call people names and demean them. Rejecting in epidemic numbers. One day these hate mongering democrats will be defeated for good..

[@walldogger1]

MAYBE, just maybe a few of the ignorant lifelong Democrat voters, in WV, will realize what they've done to their country and wake up.

[@lynnelwebb8859]

Lol!

[@robertmorphew724]

Let's go Bett n Brandon😆🖕🖕🖕

[@jeffreycooper5748]

I was born and raised in West Virginia I was born into a great family we we were not rich or poor but I loved my family and they loved me so someone like her to say that about West Virginia come down here and walk in a coal miners shoes , a farmer, factory works and see what real life God Bless America 🇺🇸 and God Bless West Virginia

[@r1.454]

Right on governor How I wish we had someone like this running CA

[@antonia4214]

Heart-felt, without teleprompter or notes, he spoke well defending the good people of WV!🇺🇸🦅‼️

[@karlkarl7354]

And I say get that into your coffee cup and I don't mean anything bad by it but the woman we are talking about very strong well she knew when to get rid of me and she should have she's somebody I would most definitely have stand up for my rights even and my country and her country the way it works I guess she's been hurt enough and hardened up like leather Thomas Edison was the same way when he tried to explain the laws of gravity and how magnetics and electricity came into it well this woman that we are talking about is the same way she knows how to pour her heart soul and technology in the pretty much everything I know I used to be that way myself

[@carollittlewind6581]

Yes he's quite articulate and non abrasive, unlike tRump thank God.

[@trumpprez7252]

@@carollittlewind6581 Trump for President

[@karlkarl7354]

I wouldn't mind living in that part of the states but this was pretty nice I mean very at least they talk

[@patriciarowland8230]

We're proud of him he did the right thing .you never go into debt above your means. Thank you for standing.

[@saffronskies333]

He SURE DID!!! Like a true gentleman, as well. I'm so happy something was said for everyone to hear. That was healing. ♥

[@MsBoogieman1]

THIS MAN IS DOING HIS JOB!!! LOOK PEOPLE OUR DEMOCRACY ISN'T FOR SALE AND NEVER SHOULD BE.

[@patchadams4me]

We're not a democracy.

[@karlkarl7354]

D

[@williamwade6972]

It is too bad that she is to Highminded to really hear you. But well said, Sir. Politeness is not recognized in her circle.

[@TXLoneStar_]

Bette who? She's a has been. Now, a never will be.

[@estelladearcos466]

"Has beens" have a need to draw attention to themselves anyway they can get it. This is her way .

[@estelladearcos466]

"Has beens" have a need to draw attention to themselves anyway they can get it. This is her way .

[@sillieww]

Does the average person really care for what Bette Midler thinks and says ?! NO, they don't.

[@kerirae4777]

EXACTLY-

[@lucindalaree4666]

Take Me Home West Virginia! One of the most beautiful people and states in the nation.

[@autodidact2289]

Almost heaven, right?