Don Blankenship Laughs: 'That's A Lot Of Coal For A Strike'

In a 1986 documentary, Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship -- then head of its Rawls subsidiary -- laughs at how easy it is to bust a union strike in Blackberry Creek, WV, since the profits from coal far outweigh the damages the union miners can inflict.

For information on the film, "Mine War on Blackberry Creek," contact Anne Lewis at alewis615@earthlink.net

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[Ms2blackcats]

Oh Don get all that coal out of there. Momma's real proud of her baby boy for his American get go. You go boy show them folks what making real money's all about!!!

[Astrodan2600]

If you're Irish you better believe he's English!!!! What a bunch of pug ugly ghouls CEO have turned into.

[ghostsofhistory]

he gets away with all for he is a crook that buys off justice.......... simple as that......we've known him for decades-- he NEVER was any good......but as a thief and thug- he is tops!!!!!....blame the feds for all of this- as it is a fact of MONEY in their pockets......

[ccallinsky]

I just threw-up in my mouth. I cannot figure out how he gets away with what he does.

[jeffor13]

And to think that people in our state defend him and his evil company. Truly despicable West Virginians they are.

[GameICY]

SCABBY PRICK!

[1canyonguy]

It sickens me hiding behind our flag

Time to get out the tar,rail and feathers

[1canyonguy]

It sickens me hiding behind our flag

Time to get out the tar,rail and feathers

[bapyou]

DOn Blankenhip. West Virginia's chief scumbag in residence.