There are a lot of true things we could all be saying but it could stir up even more hornets' nests. And I agree about the Deliverance thing...he somehow tapped into that..and has elections in some of those hilly states...I think I know what he meant..I think he forgot what hat he was wearing and slipped into analytical vs. political mode...but I think it was not a good thing to say...I think people in some of those depressed areas are hard hit for sure..but still have their pride.. but this was tapping into some negative stereotypes and at least in retrospect he should have seen it...I still don't think he gets it. mg