http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Minnesota
Yeah, you’re right, we don’t contribute anything. Mind you, that’s just one state...you want to look at the Midwest as a whole region, let alone “the North”, forget about it. Also, I find it funny that you chose military aircraft as an example of the great contributions of the South, since that’s funded by government money, which kind of underscore my point. I’m sure some Southern Senator had a lot to do with the location of this manufacturing.
My point was as ridiculous as yours. I’m sorry if you didn’t discern the sarcasm. Just be aware that the southern states offer many products and technologies that are affordable and still made in the U.S.A. because they don’t depend on union labor. We enjoy a good standard of living and a high quality housing compared to many other areas of the U.S. You make it sound as if you are still holding a grudge against the South for a war that was fought almost 150 years ago. Get over it.