[ValerieUSA]

I don't understand how anyone from Portland picked up Ebonics. People of all colors pronounce English correctly there. THis and THat and THose are Never pronounced as Diss and Dat and Doze by educated men and women in the Pacific Northwest. A doctorate in urban studies from Portland U.... sheeeeesh!

[dighton]

Is cheap joke regarding name. Please have decency not to reply.

[Lessismore]

I don't understand how anyone from Portland picked up Ebonics.

He grew up in rural North Carolina.

[gratefulwharffratt]

I don't understand how anyone from Portland picked up Ebonics.

He's NOT from Oregon. You live in Texas, and can't recognize a Southern accent???

[billhilly]

It is as obvious that the man has a speech impediment as it is that he is a very focused and bright individual. He has succeeded because he has overcome his deficiencies.