[Corin Stormhands]

You really can't help yourself can you? I responded to you first with a good natured bit of ribbing. I have never discounted the importance of Philadelphia OR Pennsylvania while you have continued to deride Virginia and the importance of Virginians in the birth of this country. Granted, I've taken several shots at you. But you deserved them. And more.

You could have responded in kind, but instead you threw a temper tantrum and started slinging childish and ignorant insults.

But, let's review our history one more time. I'll type real slowly so you can get it.

The FACT is that the first permanent English settlement in the U.S. was in Virginia in 1607.

The FACT is the oldest English speaking legislative body is the Virginia House of Delegates formed as the House of Burgesses in 1619.

The FACT is that a Virginian penned the Declaration of Independence.

The FACT is that a Virginian led the Continental Army.

The FACT is that the decisive victory in the Revolutionary War was in Yorktown, Virginia.

The FACT is that the primary author of the U.S. Constitution was James Madison, a Virginian.

The FACT is that the author of the Bill of Rights was George Mason, a Virginian.

The FACT is that the first President of the United States was a Virginian.

The FACT is that more U.S. Presidents have hailed from Virginia than any other state (with a possible tie with, I believe, Ohio).

And the FACT is that after a divisive Civil War, the nation reunited in Virginia.

None of this discounts the fact that Philadelphia played an important role. We know that.

But the FACT is also that the major firebrands of the Revolution were from Virginia and (he said begrudgingly) Massachusetts.

Let's face it, the only reason Philadelphia was chosen was because you were in the middle. It was a matter of convenience.

Sort of like a rest stop. You found your place in history because people had to pee.

So, there you go.

"Philadelphia: Putting the Pee in We the People" since 1776."

Has a nice ring to it. Don't you think?

[William Tell 2]

No that's not true. You insulted Philadelphia from the beginning.

Just like you said you would give me the last word but now have gone back on your word to do so.

I was the one who was doing the good-natured ribbing. You threw the hissy fit.

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. A good thing for you Virginians to remember.

[R. Scott]

Don't forget that the first Thanksgiving was also in Virginia.