What's your favourite State in America?

[osamayomama]

Mines New Jersey!

What's yours?

[Kegler300]

The State of Confusion...

[osamayomama]

The State of Confusion...

I prefer the Land of Confusion myself. Ronald Reagan's likeness in that video reminds us all why he was such an utter failure as a President.

[JediMindTrick]

I like the state of Intoxication and I especially like spending time in its capital, Jose Cuervo.

[ChaosControl]

Well for climate it'd be for Hawaii.
For government/tax issues it'd be NH.

If only I could mix the two....

[BillBrown]

Texas in the Summer and North Dakota in the Winter.;)

[Paul-w]

Texas. (Dallas/Fort Worth)

Politics. Weather. Taxes. All Good.

Especially after the 3 1/2 years I spent in the liberal hell of Minnesota and their tax everything state.....

[BillBrown]

Texas. (Dallas/Fort Worth)

Politics. Weather. Taxes. All Good.

Especially after the 3 1/2 years I spent in the liberal hell of Minnesota and their tax everything state.....

Weather good?
Did you miss all those 105 degree days we had this year?:)

[RickRhetoric]

Puerto Rico. No federal taxes, low state and property taxes, tropical climate 24/7.

[drylok]

I prefer the Land of Confusion myself. Ronald Reagan's likeness in that video reminds us all why he was such an utter failure as a President.

What video are you reffering to and could you give us some examples of why Reagan was an utter failure?

[Esox]

Inebriation

[khigh]

Oklahoma-

not a blue county in the state
Open Lands
Free Range State (cattle does not have to be behind a fence)
Buffalo
No state gun registration
First home of Army Aviation

And, of course, Home of the Field Artillery (best sound to fall asleep to: Paladin Fire)

[Clintville]

The state I live in.

Though seriously, we got everything!

[BravoBuzzard]

Texas and North Texas (some call it Oklahoma).

If Ronald Reagan was a failure, holy crap, we have never had a good President in the history of this country.

[khigh]

Texas and North Texas (some call it Oklahoma).

If Ronald Reagan was a failure, holy crap, we have never had a good President in the history of this country.

I live in the part of Oklahoma called Texoma (Southwest Oklahoma/Northwest Texas combined).

We like to call Oklahoma "New Texas".

[Paul-w]

Weather good?
Did you miss all those 105 degree days we had this year?:)

I love the 100+ degree weather here. It's dry enough. It's only bad in early spring or late summer when we get rain... Other than that, it's a dry 105 and love it!

[Drawz]

What video are you reffering to and could you give us some examples of why Reagan was an utter failure?

Phil Collins song. The music video featured puppets, among them RR.

[Drawz]

Favorite state to visit: Alaska.
I've only lived in Illinois so I can't really compare.

[Stantz]

i enjoy visiting those big rectangular western states :)

[AmericanMuscle]

What? No poll? :eh:......:D

Virginia and I'll love Her even more if she goes red on Election Day!

She doesn't wear blue well.

AM~

[Ballygrl]

Mines New Jersey!

What's yours?

I love New Jersey too! :)

[Ballygrl]

I prefer the Land of Confusion myself. Ronald Reagan's likeness in that video reminds us all why he was such an utter failure as a President.

Well if I knew you posted that I would never posted in this thread. No doubt what County you live in! :rolleyes:

[AmericanMuscle]

Why is Virginia highlighted in aquamarine in my post?

Hmmmmmmm

Like I said, I'd prefer red. :D

[Tulsa]

Oklahoma-

not a blue county in the state
Open Lands
Free Range State (cattle does not have to be behind a fence)
Buffalo
No state gun registration
First home of Army Aviation

And, of course, Home of the Field Artillery (best sound to fall asleep to: Paladin Fire)

I agree with you on every point except we aren't an open range state. Cattle and other farm animals cannot run free in Oklahoma.

[wayoverthehill]

Weather good?
Did you miss all those 105 degree days we had this year?:)Aw, c'mon, this was a relatively mild summer compared to some others I've lived through.

[wayoverthehill]

What video are you reffering to and could you give us some examples of why Reagan was an utter failure?You want examples from someone whose favorite state is New Jersey? :rolleyes:

[ThrowCop]

No matter where I have lived, I am still a Hoosier boy at heart.

[BillBrown]

Aw, c'mon, this was a relatively mild summer compared to some others I've lived through.

1980 was the worst.
I'd put this one at 3rd or 4th worst I've been through.

[CaughtInTheMiddle]

Nc

[mboncher]

It's not a state for me as much as a region. The Great Lakes "Up Country" between the MN Arrowhead, the UP and Northern Wisconsin down to Door County. That is some of the best country in the world.

Now if the governments of these three states would pull it out before their shoulders slide up their rears as well... I'd be ecstatic. Look at the county electoral maps and its dead blue in every urban area, indian reservation and along the Mississippi. Everyplace else is pretty solid red. What is it about libs and rivers or coasts?

[super cool ski instructor]

Aside from the government, my home state Michigan is my favorite...it is home and will always be home.

After that the Carolinas are locked in a tie for 2nd.

[Safiel]

Pennsylvania is my favorite. Would be even better if we could saw off Philadelphia County and donate it to New Jersey. :)

Politics aside, I like the climate and topography and culture of the state.

Northern Virginia, Shenandoah Valley and western North Carolina are top runners up.

[Paul31]

My home state of Nevada.

[DLaw911]

Oklahoma-

not a blue county in the state
Open Lands
Free Range State (cattle does not have to be behind a fence)
Buffalo
No state gun registration
First home of Army Aviation

And, of course, Home of the Field Artillery (best sound to fall asleep to: Paladin Fire)
Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain
And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet
When the wind comes right behind the rain.
Oklahoma, Ev'ry night my honey lamb and I
Sit alone and talk and watch a hawk
Makin' lazy circles in the sky.

We know we belong to the land
And the land we belong to is grand!
And when we say
Yeeow! Ayipioeeay!
We're only sayin'
You're doin' fine, Oklahoma!
Oklahoma O.K.

Oklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain
And the wavin' wheat can sure smell sweet
When the wind comes right behind the rain.
Oklahoma, Ev'ry night my honey lamb and I
Sit alone and talk and watch a hawk
Makin' lazy circles in the sky.

We know we belong to the land
And the land we belong to is grand!
And when we say
Yeeow! Ayipioeeay!
We're only sayin'
You're doin' fine, Oklahoma!
Oklahoma O.K.

Okla-okla-Okla-Okla-Okla-Okla
Okla-okla-Okla-Okla-Okla-Okla...

We know we belong to the land
And the land we belong to is grand!
And when we say
Yeeow! Ayipioeeay!
We're only sayin'
You're doin' fine, Oklahoma!
Oklahoma O.K.
L - A - H - O - M - A
OKLAHOMA!
Yeeow!

[Getty Girl]

well Nor Cali would be heaven if it wasn't infested with liberal scumbags...

[MarkyS]

My job has put me in every state in the union, at one time or another, and I have found none of them wanting. Each has something to offer - if not scenery, then the people, and sometimes both.

After all that travel I chose to live in Texas. Absolutely no regets for that decision.

M

[Dragon1963]

I love Arizona.

Summer is great and I love the 110 heat.

Those of you who can't handle 105 temps are wimps. ;)

[alexz2317]

Michigan. Behind the horrible economy and the democrats pursuit to totally destroy the state, there is a beautiful state with great scenery and great people. Just ask Tim Allen and Jeff Daniels :D

[mboncher]

I love Arizona.

Summer is great and I love the 110 heat.

Those of you who can't handle 105 temps are wimps. ;)
Same can be said for those who can't handle 0 degrees Fahrenheit OR Celsius with a foot of snow.

;)

[alexz2317]

Same can be said for those who can't handle 0 degrees Fahrenheit OR Celsius with a foot of snow.

;)
I was stationed at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota. Outside of Rapid City. Winters are rough there. 0 degress with winds in excess of 30-40 MPH, Wind Chills at -30 to -40 degrees. I think I could handle the dry 105 degree heat of Arizona.

[wayoverthehill]

1980 was the worst.
I'd put this one at 3rd or 4th worst I've been through.Oh yeah. 1980 was in a class by itself. Hope never to see one like that again.

[mboncher]

I was stationed at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota. Outside of Rapid City. Winters are rough there. 0 degress with winds in excess of 30-40 MPH, Wind Chills at -30 to -40 degrees. I think I could handle the dry 105 degree heat of Arizona.
:) Me, not so much. I'm the guy who'll move north to Anchorage AK for the weather. Built for cold weather except for being suceptable to frostbite on my fingers after many years of cold abuse they've taken.

[ROBERTENEAL]

If you could combine the beautiful mountain scenery of Washington state with the sincere and friendly people of Oklahoma, you would have something like.... Montana !
(you would still have to freeze your butt off once in a while, though)

[PhilRocksinOHIO.]

Florida and Georgia.

[DLaw911]

well Nor Cali would be heaven if it wasn't infested with liberal scumbags...Is Nor California a State?

[James Juno]

Wyoming and Alaska. As I currently reside in a state I don't like, I hope to retire to one of the two someday.

[JohnRandolph]

Texas
Anything else is a lesser choice.

Though California wouldnt be bad if you could eliminate the population

[stodr]

alaska

[Dragon1963]

Same can be said for those who can't handle 0 degrees Fahrenheit OR Celsius with a foot of snow.

;)

I can handle that. I've dealt with -35 and three feet of snow. It was not fun and one of the reasons I love temps of 100+.

[Dragon1963]

:) Me, not so much. I'm the guy who'll move north to Anchorage AK for the weather. Built for cold weather except for being suceptable to frostbite on my fingers after many years of cold abuse they've taken.

When I was engaged I was going to move to Montana to be with my ex-fiancée. Love does weird things to a person.

[Quid]

Puerto Rico. No federal taxes, low state and property taxes, tropical climate 24/7.

Terrible poverty, no voting representation in Congress, in the path of many hurricanes...

[PredFan]

Anywhere in the desert southwest.

[BrittleBullet]

Montana or the Puget Sound area of Washington.
Hawaii sucks.

[FocusOnLiberty]

Over time, I have come to appreciate the State of Delaware. Not only are there many wonderful things to see and do in the state itself; but, it is so strategically located so as to be able to get to New York or Washington easily and quickly.

Longwood Gardens (http://www.longwoodgardens.org/), for instance, is actually in Pennsylvania. But, it's just minutes away from Wilmington, Delaware. Eventually, we hope to move there after retirement. It may be small; but, it's got a LOT to offer.

[toeknee]

I like the state of Intoxication and I especially like spending time in its capital, Jose Cuervo.

I'll drink to that! :)) in Alaska

[LouC]

Anywhere in the desert southwest.

Yeah I can agree to that.

But I would still love a house in the Massachusetts coastal area for change up vacations.

California, the Imperial Valley specifically, is where I felt the most at home of all the states I have lived in or visited.

[LouC]

Montana or the Puget Sound area of Washington.
Hawaii sucks.

Haven't been to Montana yet, sure hope to get there one day.

[mboncher]

I can handle that. I've dealt with -35 and three feet of snow. It was not fun and one of the reasons I love temps of 100+.
Worst I ever dealt with was 2 weeks in 1995 where the ambient air temp was -25 to -45 and windchills down to -80. And this was near Green Bay! Air so cold it felt like cold liquid alcohol. I'll take 3 feet of snow in a blizzard any time.

At least we're not talking about the Lake Superior 1913 storm that wrecked the Maatafa. Look THAT bad boy up when you're talking killer weather, and the story of that shipwreck would be an awesome movie. Just incredible.

@LouC, yeah, montana's beautiful. I would move to Helena or Missoula no problems. Just not eastern montana. Not a fan of the high prairie. Although I've been seriously considering the Black Hills for a place to move to, to find work.

[nortman]

I prefer the Land of Confusion myself. Ronald Reagan's likeness in that video reminds us all why he was such an utter failure as a President.
:)):)):))
You really expect to be taken seriously?

[nortman]

What video are you reffering to and could you give us some examples of why Reagan was an utter failure?
"Genesis" did a song back in the 80's titled "Land of Confusion". It was a pretty good song. MTV did a video of it and tried to skewer President Reagan.

[nortman]

I stay in Ohio because I love Ohio.



Just don't call the psych hospital.

[DougBH]

Aside from the government, my home state Michigan is my favorite...it is home and will always be home.

After that the Carolinas are locked in a tie for 2nd.

North Carolina is my no. 1. They have mountains. They have flatlands. They have history. They have oceans. Also, their accent when they speak is reasonably accurate (I live in Texas which looses out by way of the summer heat).

[DougBH]

I prefer the Land of Confusion myself. Ronald Reagan's likeness in that video reminds us all why he was such an utter failure as a President.

Yep. He was no Jimmy Carter. All Reagan did was end the cold war and reduce the threat of nuclear war.

That video? Why don't you say what you're talking about?

[Samm]

I like the state of Intoxication and I especially like spending time in its capital, Jose Cuervo.

Odd... I never equated tequila with intoxication. I always considered it anesthetization. :think:

[Samm]

My job has put me in every state in the union, at one time or another, and I have found none of them wanting. Each has something to offer - if not scenery, then the people, and sometimes both.

After all that travel I chose to live in Texas. Absolutely no regets for that decision.

M

But I notice you chose Austin, not Dallas or Huston. ;)

[ThrowCop]

Odd... I never equated tequila with intoxication. I always considered it anesthetization. :think:It's a reasonable substitute for Syrup of Ipecac for me...

[Dragon1963]

Haven't been to Montana yet, sure hope to get there one day.

Montana is beautiful. If you visit spend at least two weeks and travel the entire state. My favorite portion of the state is the Billings area.

[Dragon1963]

Worst I ever dealt with was 2 weeks in 1995 where the ambient air temp was -25 to -45 and windchills down to -80. And this was near Green Bay! Air so cold it felt like cold liquid alcohol. I'll take 3 feet of snow in a blizzard any time.

At least we're not talking about the Lake Superior 1913 storm that wrecked the Maatafa. Look THAT bad boy up when you're talking killer weather, and the story of that shipwreck would be an awesome movie. Just incredible.

@LouC, yeah, montana's beautiful. I would move to Helena or Missoula no problems. Just not eastern montana. Not a fan of the high prairie. Although I've been seriously considering the Black Hills for a place to move to, to find work.

As a kid I spent three full winters in S. Illinois. The news stations were saying things like those years being the coldest on record at the time.

[MarkyS]

But I notice you chose Austin, not Dallas or Huston. ;)


Actually, I chose the hill country. Austin just happens to be in it. I live/work in both Williamson county and Hays county, not Travis county.

Make no mistake about it, however. I consider Austin the best city in the state - It has the Capitol building, UT Longhorns, beautiful downtown, beautiful lakes, lots of live entertainment.....It's hard to beat. Just don't come hoping to ever see a local election won by a conservative.

Bosque County is almost as good.


M

[khigh]

Florida and Georgia.


Love Georgia, especially the Savannah area, but wouldn't move there. Their animal control laws are outrageous- but, I might be biased. They just recently lifted the ban on Sugar Gliders, but before that, had no problems destroying them. Being involved in rescue transportation, I probably saw 200 Gliders before they started allowing them in state. People would get them from Florida and bring them across state lines without realizing the laws.

We might move to the Parris Island, SC area when hubby retires. Short driving distance to Savannah and Hilton Head. Love the trees!

[bayoubill]

I love every state I've ever been in...

lesse... Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York...

I also love the states I haven't yet been to...

[Samm]

Actually, I chose the hill country. Austin just happens to be in it. I live/work in both Williamson county and Hays county, not Travis county.

Make no mistake about it, however. I consider Austin the best city in the state - It has the Capitol building, UT Longhorns, beautiful downtown, beautiful lakes, lots of live entertainment.....It's hard to beat. Just don't come hoping to ever see a local election won by a conservative.

Bosque County is almost as good.


M

LOL... Liberals always congregate where the living is easiest. ;)

[Samm]

I love every state I've ever been in...

lesse... Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, New York...

I also love the states I haven't yet been to...

Looks like you are saving the best State for last... :think:

[sgdp]

Indiana. :)

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Mines New Jersey!

What's yours?
1. New Jersey's barely a state. You should be ashamed of yourself :twisted:

2. What's your favourite State in America?

We speak American here, pal...there's no 'u' in FAVORITE :hand: :naughty:

3. I'm torn in the "favorite" race between Delaware and PA, but I'll go PA since I live there and it's clearly got the best baseball/hockey/football in the country ( :dance: ), but the race for "least favorite" state was won YEARS ago...

North Dakota can kiss my ass...damn hosers with their funny accents and their Frances McDormand...:snooty:

note to North Dakotans...I don't hate North Dakota. I just like to say that

[spearmaster]

That's a tough question. I really love Texas. But I also like Washington because I was stationed there for 4 years and really got to like the state. I like Alaska also.