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Old 04-19-2008, 01:26 PM
 
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I spent 22 years in southern Illinois, and everything that is being said is absolutely true. People are getting upset and acting like anyone who dislikes or finds fault in southern Illinois thinks they are a bunch of slack jawed yokels. In reality, you are doing a great job of proving (our) point. You can't see outside of your little bubble called southern Illinois. Move 70 miles west to St. Louis, or 300 miles north to Chicago, and see how quickly you want to come back. Some people may want to, my wife and I are definitely not one of them.


I understand that we are all entitled to our opinion; but how many pages does it take to bash S IL and the people who live there?

I admit I ain't got no college education. Slack jawed yokel? I don't think so. Don't underestimate us down here. We are sharper than you think.

FYI, I have lived out of state. Couldn't wait to get back here.
Yes, but most of the opinions are coming from natives who have been enlightened to the realities. There's very few Chicago elitists posting in this thread.

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Old 04-19-2008, 01:55 PM
 
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"Enlightened to the realities"
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Old 04-19-2008, 07:12 PM
 
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"Enlightened to the realities"
You were correct earlier. This thread has gone on long enough. Guess we can agree, to disagree.
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Old 04-20-2008, 06:56 AM
 
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BLS, I owe you an apology. Sorry 'bout my last post. That was uncalled for. Like calling the kettle black.
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Old 04-20-2008, 01:18 PM
 
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BLS, I owe you an apology. Sorry 'bout my last post. That was uncalled for. Like calling the kettle black.
No worries.
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Old 04-24-2008, 03:01 PM
 
Location: Pittsburgh, the Iron City!!!
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Downstate Illinois is not like Kentucky or Arkansas.

I was raised "downstate." If you weren't, don't share your opinions on it.

I lived there almost ten years.... and oh yes, it IS like Kentucky & Arkansas, only with a bit more savvy going for it...
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Old 04-25-2008, 05:12 PM
 
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I lived there almost ten years.... and oh yes, it IS like Kentucky & Arkansas, only with a bit more savvy going for it...
The accents may change, but rural is rural, and urban is urban. This is true anywhere in the U.S.
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Old 04-25-2008, 08:36 PM
 
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I lived in Cumberland County and those people take their country music serious.

When your their, your like from a Brooks N Dunn Video.

People from that part of the state all holsum, very country.
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Old 05-30-2008, 01:30 PM
 
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Right on, Sandgirl! I've lived in Murphysboro all of my life, earned a bachelor's degree at SIUC (next door in Carbondale), and I've made a good life here. I disagree with BLS2753 (to quote) "Most natives think everyone should want to live here. They have no other frame of reference, because this is all they have ever known." This mindset reminds me of so many Chicagoland students I encountered at SIUC who told me they were amazed at the fact that there was indoor plumbing and paved roads in southern Illinois. As far as I'm concerned, outsiders can move somewhere else!
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Old 05-30-2008, 08:20 PM
 
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right On, Sandgirl! I've Lived In Murphysboro All Of My Life, Earned A Bachelor's Degree At Siuc (next Door In Carbondale), And I've Made A Good Life Here. I Disagree With Bls2753 (to Quote) "most Natives Think Everyone Should Want To Live Here. They Have No Other Frame Of Reference, Because This Is All They Have Ever Known." This Mindset Reminds Me Of So Many Chicagoland Students I Encountered At Siuc Who Told Me They Were Amazed At The Fact That There Was Indoor Plumbing And Paved Roads In Southern Illinois. As Far As I'm Concerned, Outsiders Can Move Somewhere Else!


Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:d
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