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Originally Posted by Leon
Then why are you here? Leave if you don't like it. Life is too short.
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It's nothing you don't know, say yourself and hear and just MIGHT be taking it a tad too literally. I didn't say YOU, personally are a turd or anyone HERE...although I suspect a few...
Factually speaking, the biggest turds many of us have met are in hobbies (I collect other things as well). It's a peculiar nature; collecting...hoarding. Large ego connected and, in some cases, some emotional or attachment issues that go well beyond "Hey, I like Mickey Mantle!"
I am not exempt. I'm rowing with the same oars as many.
To your question...
I'm here because I generally like it and I'm honored to be included and you've allowed me to be. I learn about things like Al Kaline "bandaid variations" and such. See some great collectibles and pass time that I would otherwise spend watching Dexter or Criminal Minds.
It's ok to get pissy on your own platform at somebody for saying something empirical that everyone deep down knows is true....but it doesn't make it less true.
Further, most experts that compile data such as cost of living, schools, government efficiency, scandal, jobs, debt...will tell you Illinois is REALLY bad. It's actually more corrupt on balance than virtually all other states.
I live here because my family has for generations, but when my kids graduate I'm gone. There's a reason a great city like Chicago has turned to crap. Illinois trails only New York, West Virginia and South Dakota in "Get me the f*ck outta here" rate.
It sucks but facts don't care about feelings. I always say "never let facts get in the way of a good hatred."
So, please, don't let me get under your skin. Usually--like now--when I write here, I'm in a good mood. It's just hard to HEAR it in written form. No personal offense intended and I'm truly sorry if anyone thought it was.