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Old 01-30-2018, 06:22 AM
 
Location: OH->FL->NJ
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Oddly enough, that's one of the few things I agree with the author about. Can we all just agree to hate Pitbull (the "rapper," not the dog breed) and let it go at that?
Pick one...

Pit Bull

or

Justin Bieber

SHUDDER!

Personally for starters I want to drag Bieber thru a field of broken glass, followed by having him forced to have relations with Rosy Odonnell in a dominatrix costume, followed by...
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Old 01-30-2018, 06:23 AM
 
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That explains why so many people move there.
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Old 01-30-2018, 06:27 AM
 
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Pick one...

Pit Bull

or

Justin Bieber

SHUDDER!

Personally for starters I want to drag Bieber thru a field of broken glass, followed by having him forced to have relations with Rosy Odonnell in a dominatrix costume, followed by...
East of Eden. That image can’t be unseen.
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Old 01-30-2018, 06:33 AM
 
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I love Florida.
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Old 01-30-2018, 06:36 AM
 
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Not too surprised. Blazingly hot and humid in the summertime, insects the size of you face on every surface, tourists proliferating everywhere, crime rampant in both urban and rural areas, and half the state controlled by Panhandle Republicans that are only a stone's throw away from their deep South cousins in Alabama and Georgia. It's a rough mix that has little appeal for most folks. Other than it's warm in the winter, hard to understand the attraction. Bass fishing? Hurricane watching? Waiting for the next oil platform disaster?
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Old 01-30-2018, 08:48 AM
 
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I don't think that's really true. Right here on CD, the traffic on the Florida board is huge.
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Old 01-30-2018, 08:56 AM
 
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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Originally Posted by ottomobeale View Post
Pick one...

Pit Bull

or

Justin Bieber

SHUDDER!

Personally for starters I want to drag Bieber thru a field of broken glass, followed by having him forced to have relations with Rosy Odonnell in a dominatrix costume, followed by...
Ah, but we can blame Canada for the Biebs. He isn't one of ours. Pitbull, on the other hand, we gave to the world. I guess for every Lynyrd Skynyrd there has to be a Pitbull.
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Old 01-30-2018, 08:58 AM
 
Location: Jacksonville, FL
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Not too surprised. Blazingly hot and humid in the summertime, insects the size of you face on every surface, tourists proliferating everywhere, crime rampant in both urban and rural areas, and half the state controlled by Panhandle Republicans that are only a stone's throw away from their deep South cousins in Alabama and Georgia. It's a rough mix that has little appeal for most folks. Other than it's warm in the winter, hard to understand the attraction. Bass fishing? Hurricane watching? Waiting for the next oil platform disaster?
While I don't agree with your political views of Florida, I will admit that yes, we are the Australia of the United States. Half the wildlife seems to capable of at least injuring if not downright killing you.
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Old 01-30-2018, 09:34 AM
 
Location: Midwest
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It's #5 according to Census:

https://www.cbsnews.com/media/top-10...wing-states/5/

Florida has long attracted an older population, looking to escape cold winters. Many are in residence 6 months a year to avoid state taxes in their home states. It is projected that by 2015, one of every 5, with a residence in Florida, will be elderly.

Snowbirds changing Florida
Wow! I hope Florida has a good Medicaid program for all those elderly who may need long term nursing home care!
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Old 01-30-2018, 10:58 AM
 
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as someone once said, its america's wang.
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