[jsanders2001]

> If you saw the property taxes in Peoria, you would leave too.

I've had more than a few exchanges with people in that state. there must be something n the water there that gives the a vile and cranky disposition. One of my least favorite states in the U.S. because of the people alone.

[Fred Hayek]

Minnesota is worse. Except the Minnesotans will not leave since in their view the world does not exist outside of Minnesota. Any exodus would be the non natives (except for the so called refugees), since Minnesota does not welcome outsiders.

[KeyLargo]

"I've had more than a few exchanges with people in that state. there must be something n the water there that gives the a vile and cranky disposition. One of my least favorite states in the U.S. because of the people alone. "

Please view the Illinois map that I posted.

The majority of Illinois state map is red.

There are many thousands of Conservatives residing in Illinois as I am, however as in most such states it is the large population centers that vote Democrat and the reason that the Left wants to eliminate the Electoral College.

Also , I am only "vile and cranky" in the mornings before having my coffee.....