I also would like to note that this is rather ironic coming from a person from Maryland, a more liberal state than Minnesota. That’s not meant to be a knock on the whole state of Maryland - I’m sure there are plenty of good folks there too. But that’s the whole point - disparaging an entire state is completely uncalled for, especially right after a tragedy has struck in said state.
I also think it’s worth noting that politics don’t determine everything. Minnesota may be a “blue” state, but I find that most of it’s people (even the DFLers) are nice, genuine people. Minnesota liberals are generally different from the ones that live out on the coasts. That’s why I continue to be proud to call Minnesota home, high taxes and liberalism aside. Similarly, I’ve been to many “red” states, especially in the South, where I found the people to be very rude and off-putting. If you view your whole life through the lens of partisan politics, then you can’t possibly appreciate life.
Terilyn, I hope that all of your loved ones are safe. I’ve confirmed that all of mine are.
Silvie - perhaps you should come here sometime. You’ll find out how wrong your perceptions of our fine state are.
Yeah, they like their water salt free....
Thank you, all are safe here and I’m glad you are too.
I can’t post from work but I can lurk and every once in a while I read something that I just have to respond to later.
We are good people. We get painted with the Mondale beat Reagan here brush but he was from here, not surprising.
The thing I like best about the liberals I know here is that you can argue with them and discuss stuff with them and it doesn’t get ugly. It’s actually kind of fun.
Again, I’m glad you and yours are well. Take care!
Okay fine. So we’ve now established that Minn. - St. Paul is no Dearborn, Michigan.
Let me ask you: In the Muslim neighborhoods of Minn. - St. Paul, are the street signs in Arabic? Are they in Arabic with no English subtitles? (I’m not comparing the Chinatown street signs — here in DC and in NYC, they are in Chinese with smaller English subtitles in the bottom of the signs).