What Do Americans Really Think of Liberal Policies? - Mass Exodus from Illinois

This study is about as insightful as one can get.  People are leaving the Democrat governed Illinois by the hundreds of thousands.  And taking their taxable income with them.

Recent data from the Internal Revenue Service shows that, in 2009, Illinois netted a loss of people to 43 states, including each of its neighbors – Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky and Iowa. Over the course of the entire year, the state saw a net of 40,000 people leave Illinois for another state.

The data reflects a continuation of a trend of out-migration from Illinois that has lasted more than a decade. Between 1995 and 2009, the state lost on a net basis more than 806,000 people to out-migration.

When people leave, they take their income and their talent with them. In 2009 alone, Illinois lost residents who took with them a net of $1.5 billion in taxable income. From 1995 to 2009, Illinois lost out on a net of $26 billion in taxable income to out-migration.

Here's a map.  You might notice some of the other liberal states that are losing population as well.

Source:  Illinois Policy Institute

OBAMA'S GEOGRAPHY SKILLS MATCH HIS FOREIGN POLICY SKILLS

In yet another remarkable display of stupidity, Barak Obama, in a recent telephone interview, had this little gem to offer. Regarding why he was going to get his clock cleaned in the upcoming Kentuck primary:

“What it says is that I’m not very well known in that part of the country,” Obama said. “Sen. Clinton, I think, is much better known — not only because of her time in the White House with her husband — but also coming from a nearby state of Arkansas.”

But, at looking at just this line alone, I wonder even more about the geography lessons he had as a child (also see his recent problems with Sioux Falls and Sioux City here).

Let's see, Arkansas IS close to Kentucky, as stated, but not quite as close as Obama's home state of Illinois. Matter of fact, the state he represents in the Senate actually borders Kentucky. Please, will somebody in the Obama campaign get Barack a map. With all 50 states. Draw in the other 7, if needed, so he'll recognize it.

Wake up America! This guy's a retard!

UPDATE: OBAMA DELEGATE THAT CALLED BLACK CHILDREN MONKEYS DECIDES TO STAY

Following up on yesterday's report, the Obama delegate that referred to black children climbing in trees as "monkeys" has decided not to resign her position. It appears that she has been reading The Big Feed and decided to call Obama's race card. The Obama campaign no doubt realized that her staying on was better than the negative press they would receive if she decided to make a big stink about the ordeal. No word on whether or not Obama decided to pay the $75 ticket the woman received.

CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. -- An Illinois woman who referred to black children as "monkeys" said Wednesday she is staying on as a delegate for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama.

The Obama campaign had said Linda Ramirez-Sliwinski was stepping down, but she says that was never her plan.

"I was elected by the people to represent Senator Obama, and I will continue to do what the people want," she said.

The incident took place Saturday, when two children were playing in a tree next door to Ramirez-Sliwinski's house.

Their parents were outside supervising the children, but Ramirez-Sliwinski says she went over and told them to get out of the tree because she was concerned about the boys' safety and the small magnolia tree was being damaged. She said the children shouldn't be climbing in the tree like monkeys.

The mother of one boy called police, who issued Ramirez-Sliwinski a $75 ticket for disorderly conduct. Police say the ticket was warranted because her remark scared one of the children and disturbed a parent.

Ramirez-Sliwinski says the word wasn't meant racially and she will fight the ticket. She also says she doesn't plan to run for another term as a Carpentersville village trustee.

The Obama campaign said Wednesday it respects her decision to stay on as a delegate and believes she didn't intend any offense by using the word "monkeys."

"It is clear the incident was a misunderstanding," Obama spokesman Ben LaBolt said.

Monkey Lady back on the team

So quick to boot the monkey lady, but Obama gave Rev. Wright a 20 year hate leash and Zulu Shabazz and The New Black Panthers a link on his campaign site.

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