Maryland Loses, Tennessee Wins

[Col Hogan]

160 well paying manufacturing jobs are leaving the Peoples Republic of O'Maryland and moving to Tennessee...

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[93henfan]

160 well paying manufacturing jobs are leaving the Peoples Republic of O'Maryland and moving to Tennessee...

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Good. And good on Beretta for offering transfers to all the employees.

[Chizzang]

160 well paying manufacturing jobs are leaving the Peoples Republic of O'Maryland and moving to Tennessee...

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Good. And good on Beretta for offering transfers to all the employees.

Maryland was bad enough
but now they have to move to Tennessee...

[93henfan]

Good. And good on Beretta for offering transfers to all the employees.

Maryland was bad enough
but now they have to move to Tennessee...

Maryland blows, I agree. Too many liberals in the middle of the state. Tennessee probably isn't the most exciting place in the world, but I'm guessing the cost of living is good and the laws and taxes aren't nearly as oppressive as Maryland. I enjoyed the drive to Chattanooga when the Hens won the national championship.

[Chizzang]

Maryland was bad enough
but now they have to move to Tennessee...

Maryland blows, I agree. Too many liberals in the middle of the state. Tennessee probably isn't the most exciting place in the world, but I'm guessing the cost of living is good and the laws and taxes aren't nearly as oppressive as Maryland. I enjoyed the drive to Chattanooga when the Hens won the national championship.

Now you're just gussy'n up a turd... but I like your style

[93henfan]

Maryland blows, I agree. Too many liberals in the middle of the state. Tennessee probably isn't the most exciting place in the world, but I'm guessing the cost of living is good and the laws and taxes aren't nearly as oppressive as Maryland. I enjoyed the drive to Chattanooga when the Hens won the national championship.

Now you're just gussy'n up a turd... but I like your style

Not really. Maryland is nice at either end. Appalachian Mountains or Atlantic Ocean. It's the middle that's the shithole, both geographically and politically.

Tennessee, while probably not the most cultured state (which seems to be big to you and your ego), is likely a paradise for outdoorsy types. And if you're into music, Nashville certainly has it going on, with a robust music scene even outside of country. I haven't spent a lot of time in Tennessee, but I've been to enough spots that I know I wouldn't want to live in Memphis, but the middle of the state and east I found pretty nice.

[Skjellyfetti]

Unemployment rates:
Maryland: 5.8
Tennessee: 6.6

"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need"

[93henfan]

Unemployment rates:
Maryland: 5.8
Tennessee: 6.6

"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need"

Maryland has many thousands employed by the Federal Government, which suffered no ill effects from the Great Recession.

It's not rocket science.

[bandl]

I enjoyed the drive to Chattanooga when the Hens won the national championship.

So you enjoyed driving through Virginia.

[93henfan]

I enjoyed the drive to Chattanooga when the Hens won the national championship.

So you enjoyed driving through Virginia.

Once you get past Harrisonburg.

[bandl]

So you enjoyed driving through Virginia.

Once you get past Harrisonburg.

The streamers going over 81 bother you, bro? Get your THIRST together and stop being such a twat.

[93henfan]

Once you get past Harrisonburg.

The streamers going over 81 bother you, bro? Get your THIRST together and stop being such a twat.

Honky!

[bandl]

The streamers going over 81 bother you, bro? Get your THIRST together and stop being such a twat.

Honky!

Tonk!

[Col Hogan]

Unemployment rates:
Maryland: 5.8
Tennessee: 6.6

"From each according to his ability, to each according to his need"

Maryland has many thousands employed by the Federal Government, which suffered no ill effects from the Great Recession.

It's not rocket science.

Maryland and Virginia are about to be hit with federal drawdowns...we had our briefing today on voluntary early retirement programs they plan to use for a mandatory 20% headquarters reduction...and sequestration returns after a two year hiatus next fiscal year...so losing good paying manufacturing jobs is no way to run a state...

[Grizalltheway]

Now you're just gussy'n up a turd... but I like your style

Not really. Maryland is nice at either end. Appalachian Mountains or Atlantic Ocean. It's the middle that's the shithole, both geographically and politically.

Tennessee, while probably not the most cultured state (which seems to be big to you and your ego), is likely a paradise for outdoorsy types. And if you're into music, Nashville certainly has it going on, with a robust music scene even outside of country. I haven't spent a lot of time in Tennessee, but I've been to enough spots that I know I wouldn't want to live in Memphis, but the middle of the state and east I found pretty nice.

I hear they know a thing or two about barbecue. I'd probably weigh 300 pounds if I lived there.

[JohnStOnge]

You know, the thing that gets me about the gun laws thing is the paradox I see involving that sort of thing and the controversy over something like voter ID.

Here we have a situation in which the right to keep and bear arms is explicitly stated in the Constitution. It's right up front. Bill of Rights. Clearly a high priority with the framers.

On the other hand there is no right to vote explicitly stated in the Constitution.

Yet we have ALL this stuff where people are restricted in terms of bearing arms. Saying you should be able to buy a gun without ID would send some people into a frenzy. Yet on the other hand there is this big thing about just asking people to have an ID to show that they really are who they say they are in order to vote is A HORRIBLE REPRESSION OF THE RIGHT TO VOTE!!!!!

Plus I think that a lot of the same people who think it's this AWFUL repression of rights to even require an ID to vote want to out and out outlaw keeping and bearing arms when keeping and bearing arms is explicitly stated as a right of the people. It's just nuts.

[travelinman67]

I found Tennessee to be one of our nation's best states. I'd chose TN over MD every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

[93henfan]

I found Tennessee to be one of our nation's best states. I'd chose TN over MD every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Did you ever get more than 30 miles from I-95 during your time in Maryland? That is sort of the make or break for opinions of the state, unless you really enjoy sprawl and congestion.

If you're ever there again, try Garrett County in the west or Ocean City/Assateague National Seashore just outside of peak season (April-early May or mid-Sep-Oct). Or even a day on the Bay leaving from Annapolis or St Michaels.

[Skjellyfetti]

You know, the thing that gets me about the gun laws thing is the paradox I see involving that sort of thing and the controversy over something like voter ID.

Here we have a situation in which the right to keep and bear arms is explicitly stated in the Constitution. It's right up front. Bill of Rights. Clearly a high priority with the framers.

On the other hand there is no right to vote explicitly stated in the Constitution.

Yet we have ALL this stuff where people are restricted in terms of bearing arms. Saying you should be able to buy a gun without ID would send some people into a frenzy. Yet on the other hand there is this big thing about just asking people to have an ID to show that they really are who they say they are in order to vote is A HORRIBLE REPRESSION OF THE RIGHT TO VOTE!!!!!

Plus I think that a lot of the same people who think it's this AWFUL repression of rights to even require an ID to vote want to out and out outlaw keeping and bearing arms when keeping and bearing arms is explicitly stated as a right of the people. It's just nuts.

I feel like I point this out to you in every thread like this. I'm not sure why I think it will finally sink in this time... but, here goes....

You always talk about the "Constitution" as if it simply refers to the "Bill of Rights."

However... if you would read the damn thing you'd realize there is more to the Constitution than the first 10 amendments...

... and that... THERE IS A RIGHT TO VOTE SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THE CONSTITUTION... in no less than FOUR fucking amendments.

Fifteenth Amendment
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged

Nineteenth Amendment
The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged

Twenty Fourth Amendment
The right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged

Twenty-sixth Amendment
The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged





IIRC, you're also in support of a civics test to be able to vote. Be careful... or people like you will no longer be represented. Just depends on who is picking the questions.

[andy7171]

I found Tennessee to be one of our nation's best states. I'd chose TN over MD every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Did you ever get more than 30 miles from I-95 during your time in Maryland? That is sort of the make or break for opinions of the state, unless you really enjoy sprawl and congestion.

If you're ever there again, try Garrett County in the west or Ocean City/Assateague National Seashore just outside of peak season (April-early May or mid-Sep-Oct). Or even a day on the Bay leaving from Annapolis or St Michaels.

This x 6.93! Maryland is iowasome! ECB style.

[travelinman67]

I found Tennessee to be one of our nation's best states. I'd chose TN over MD every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Did you ever get more than 30 miles from I-95 during your time in Maryland? That is sort of the make or break for opinions of the state, unless you really enjoy sprawl and congestion.

If you're ever there again, try Garrett County in the west or Ocean City/Assateague National Seashore just outside of peak season (April-early May or mid-Sep-Oct). Or even a day on the Bay leaving from Annapolis or St Michaels.

Spent a crapload of time in and around Baltimore. Other than inner harbor and sharing a few with the Colonel, I was unimpressed. Yes, I've been around the state...it's beautiful, but in MD, I've been shot at, almost struck by lightning, and kicked by Police for falling asleep at BWI (along with two other businessmen stuck overnight on a layover...all wearing suits...I was the youngest. Their Super. said a complaint "wouldn't go anywhere".). Tennesseans are the most hospitable folks in our country...and MD has nothing to compare to Nashville and Beale St.

[93henfan]

Did you ever get more than 30 miles from I-95 during your time in Maryland? That is sort of the make or break for opinions of the state, unless you really enjoy sprawl and congestion.

If you're ever there again, try Garrett County in the west or Ocean City/Assateague National Seashore just outside of peak season (April-early May or mid-Sep-Oct). Or even a day on the Bay leaving from Annapolis or St Michaels.

Spent a crapload of time in and around Baltimore. Other than inner harbor and sharing a few with the Colonel, I was unimpressed. Yes, I've been around the state...it's beautiful, but in MD, I've been shot at, almost struck by lightning, and kicked by Police for falling asleep at BWI (along with two other businessmen stuck overnight on a layover...all wearing suits...I was the youngest. Their Super. said a complaint "wouldn't go anywhere".). Tennesseans are the most hospitable folks in our country...and MD has nothing to compare to Nashville and Beale St.

OK, you never left I-95. Got it.

[BDKJMU]

Maryland was bad enough
but now they have to move to Tennessee...

Maryland blows, I agree. Too many liberals in the middle of the state. Tennessee probably isn't the most exciting place in the world, but I'm guessing the cost of living is good and the laws and taxes aren't nearly as oppressive as Maryland. I enjoyed the drive to Chattanooga when the Hens won the national championship.

Yep. Latest (FY 2011) state tax burden rankings by the Tax Foundation. MD 7th highest, TN with no state income tax 45th:

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[bandl]

Did you ever get more than 30 miles from I-95 during your time in Maryland? That is sort of the make or break for opinions of the state, unless you really enjoy sprawl and congestion.

If you're ever there again, try Garrett County in the west or Ocean City/Assateague National Seashore just outside of peak season (April-early May or mid-Sep-Oct). Or even a day on the Bay leaving from Annapolis or St Michaels.

Spent a crapload of time in and around Baltimore. Other than inner harbor and sharing a few with the Colonel, I was unimpressed. Yes, I've been around the state...it's beautiful, but in MD, I've been shot at, almost struck by lightning, and kicked by Police for falling asleep at BWI (along with two other businessmen stuck overnight on a layover...all wearing suits...I was the youngest. Their Super. said a complaint "wouldn't go anywhere".). Tennesseans are the most hospitable folks in our country...and MD has nothing to compare to Nashville and Beale St.

You lost me at Beale street. That place and pretty much all of Memphis is the pits, except for the obvious good food joints. Beale street is a tourist trap just like Bourbon Street.

[bandl]

I found Tennessee to be one of our nation's best states. I'd chose TN over MD every day of the week and twice on Sunday.

Did you ever get more than 30 miles from I-95 during your time in Maryland? That is sort of the make or break for opinions of the state, unless you really enjoy sprawl and congestion.

If you're ever there again, try Garrett County in the west or Ocean City/Assateague National Seashore just outside of peak season (April-early May or mid-Sep-Oct). Or even a day on the Bay leaving from Annapolis or St Michaels.

Wife and I did our first babymoon (ie I get blasted and my wife drives and makes the difficult decisions) in St. Michael. Great little town with a winery, brewery, distillery, great restaurants, etc. been meaning to go back