tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13344062.post8249358388565117138..comments2024-02-18T17:35:25.382+00:00Comments on Bloggin fae the 'Burn: <i>Ulster-Scots thoughts</i>: “American ancestry” = Scots-Irish ancestry?Mark Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12820251983224121718noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13344062.post-73481221746556455572019-02-10T17:36:34.206+00:002019-02-10T17:36:34.206+00:00Hello! I am a West Virginian of "hillbilly&q...Hello! I am a West Virginian of "hillbilly" ancestry who tours the UK every year- when performing in Edinburgh, I had the very same impression about the people around me- "they might be kinfolk!" Ever since I did An ancestry DNA test, I have been fascinated with my Ulster Scots heritage. For one thing, it's fascinating how so many things I grew up saying have there origins in the syntax of the Ulster Scots dialect. Phrases like "that right there" and saying "couldnt-na" instead of couldn't.<br /><br />As for the Trump phenomenon, it's hard to explain. There's a distaste for the federal government in WV and KY blood that dates back to the 17th century. I think my fellow West Virginians see Trump as someone who shares their disdain. Sadly, he does, and now the coal industry and oxycontin salesmen are even freer to run roughshod over them.<br /><br />Thanks for the blog!LisaMannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09907078677462610902noreply@blogger.com