Why do people say, "West, by God, Virginia"?

Because it is by the Grace of God that such a rugged, beautiful part of our country was created.

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2006-11-27 09:33:36 · answer #1 · answered by wvucountryroads 5 · 5⤊ 1⤋

West By God Virginia

2016-10-02 01:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

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Why do people say, "West, by God, Virginia"?
Instead of saying "West Virginia" I always hear people say "West, by God, Virginia". Does anyone know the origin of this phrase?

2016-02-11 20:47:17 · answer #3 · answered by Agretha 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

This is just my personal opinion okay! I think the " West" should form an union with other countries in the regions ( such as Arabs, Syria etc) to against Iran's movement , put strong restrictment on economic and political isolation. The "West" should seek advice from the region experts ( especially religious leaders). When those religious leaders speak up in that region, there would be more people listen. I dont think Israel has the right to do a preemptive strike, it can ask for international force to pressure on Iran, but not attack Iran by itself. Look what happened in Lebanon. It only gonna bring up more hatred toward Israel.

2016-03-18 06:11:55 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 7⤋

It's a way of adding emphasis on their pride in having come from there or from living there. WV is sometimes the butt of people's jokes, because of its poor economy and "perceived" backwardness (it's in the heart of Appalachia). So folks that live there get tired of the abuse and it makes them act even MORE proud to be a West Virginian.

Plus there are so many geographically illiterate people in the country, that probably 3/4 of them don't even know that WV is its own state. They think you're from the 'western part of Virginia.' Never mind that WV has been a state since 1863!

2006-11-25 03:03:12 · answer #5 · answered by Stretchy McSlapNuts 3 · 8⤊ 0⤋

The only thing that comes close to explaining this is Almost Heaven West Virginia. If you are in Heaven, you must be by God. LOL

2015-07-10 04:17:16 · answer #6 · answered by gregory b 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋

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Why do people say, "West, by God, Virginia"?
Instead of saying "West Virginia" I always hear people say "West, by God, Virginia". Does anyone know the origin of this phrase?

2015-08-20 07:08:06 · answer #7 · answered by Tasha 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Im from WV and have no clue where this came from,what it means, or who started it.I've heard it from some of the older more redneck people in my family but mostly just when someone would say "oh your from western Virginia" No I'm from WEST, By God Virginia. lol i dont know

2006-11-25 03:03:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋

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We need to find a way to enact regime change in Iran. One of the unfortunate fall outs of the Iraq war going so poorly is it will be difficult to get support for military action to depose Ahmadinijad. We should certainly agreesively support opposition groups in Iran and help them rise up and overthrow the current government. I think Israel has shown great restraint already, but I don't think they should wait until they're nuked to take action against Iran. Obviously if they wait until that happens, they've waited too long. It's a shame. There is not simple answer the this. No answer that isn't likely to result in significant loss of life.

2016-03-27 07:29:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋

Emphasis on the Creator's hand in forming the natural beauty of the mountain state. Ride I-77 from north to south and experience it!

2006-11-25 03:33:51 · answer #10 · answered by Norman 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋

Why do people say, "West, by God, Virginia"?

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