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BlueMTexpat

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18. MD IS a great state and does a lot of things right.

Reply to southernyankeebelle (Reply #17)

Fri Feb 17, 2012, 05:29 AM

Feb 2012

What they don't do right, they try to fix for the most part, bless 'em.

But although it's my US state of residence, I actually live abroad right now.

It's great to hear that you know MT too. While I do love the outdoors, I really love the kind of rural-urban environment I now live in, with much of MT's natural beauty - although without as many of the beautiful wild animals - but where I too can either take public transportation or drive to a truly cosmopolitan setting within literally minutes. I realize how fortunate I am now. That may not always be the case.

Anyway, more power to you! And may the national Dems remember that those good Dems in "flyover America" should also count and be supported!

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