Posted on 05/02/2012 1:54:18 PM PDT by mdittmar
We could also do with making the state less friendly to illegal immigrants...
“I don’t think my constituents realized the truly horrible choices we’re going to have to make,” said Rep. Greg Harris, a Democrat from Chicago.
“And we can’t blame it on George W. Bush.”
Who do you mean "We" Kemo Sabe? I'm all for it, but I don't control what happens here. Even voting in every election makes no difference. The state is controlled. They decide what happens, not "We".
Thank you for the link
Yes, then rename the state "Spain" and wait for North Dakota to bail them out.
Just speaking as a mere resident.
At this point, that's about all we can do. I live in a decidedly Republican county. My vote makes no difference, as those who represent us both at the state level and congressional have no overt power. My legislators are both Republican but in the minority. My congressman is Republican but the Senate overrides the House almost with impunity. My senator is Durbin. 'Nuff said.
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