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To: CodeToad

According to http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Illinois/IllinoisNameOrigin.html Illinois is the French version of an Algonquin Indian word for “warriors” or “tribe of superior men.”

Looks like a name change is in order on two counts:
Racism and gender inequality.


45 posted on 08/23/2014 2:26:47 PM PDT by Maudeen ("End Times Warrior - Sinner Saved by Grace")
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To: Maudeen
Racism and gender inequality.

You left out "militaristic". Eeeevil militaristic!

/s

46 posted on 08/23/2014 2:40:17 PM PDT by BwanaNdege ( "Our Emperor may have no clothes, but doesn't he have a wonderful tan" - MSM)
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