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Deminpenn

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34. Born, raised and living in western PA

Sat Aug 6, 2022, 04:12 PM

Aug 2022

but spent my career in Philadelphia and college in central PA. Made many trips across the turnpike and back.

You nailed PA, but I think you forgot to mention the biggest thing: we have looonnng memories. Out here, Pirates fans still celebrate Maz' homerun to win the 1960 World Series and are still mad at Barry Bonds for his inability to throw out slower than molasses Sid Bream at home in 1991 against Atlanta!

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What outsiders often don't realize about Pennsylvania... [View all] PCIntern Aug 2022 OP

I absolutely can't imagine living anywhere else Freddie Aug 2022 #1

Love this! Alice Kramden Aug 2022 #2

I think Fetterman will be president one day too. Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #5

I'd certainly support him! calimary Aug 2022 #14

This... Tikki Aug 2022 #15

From your keyboard, 3Hotdogs Aug 2022 #65

I've always thought Pennsylvania was a beautiful state. shrike3 Aug 2022 #32

Thank you for this fascinating description Alice Kramden Aug 2022 #3

I miss Pennsylvania...I moved to Ohio for a job...wish I could vote in the PA elections. Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #4

I Consider Myself To Be A Pittsburgher Deep State Witch Aug 2022 #6

I've seen confederate flags all my life Tree-Hugger Aug 2022 #19

I'd guess every state has their "own Alabama" somewhere.. whathehell Aug 2022 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Aug 2022 #38

Not just mine Tree-Hugger Aug 2022 #45

Illinois definitely does. ShazzieB Aug 2022 #71

I believe they ALL do, whathehell Aug 2022 #83

This message was self-deleted by its author WarGamer Aug 2022 #36

Some kind of cosmic irony, Gettysburg surrounded by Confederate flags. malthaussen Aug 2022 #84

Hey, Tree-Hugger! MyOwnPeace Aug 2022 #59

Yikes! Tree-Hugger Aug 2022 #66

I went to school in Philly DFW Aug 2022 #69

'YIKES' too! MyOwnPeace Aug 2022 #77

Yeah, I know!! n/t DFW Aug 2022 #82

Funny thing about that "h," though... malthaussen Aug 2022 #85

That's because it wasn't there then! MyOwnPeace Aug 2022 #91

I've never lived in Pennsylvania Mr.Bill Aug 2022 #7

KnR from faraway on the Other Coast Hekate Aug 2022 #8

John Fetterman's NJ Strategy is just plain brilliant. Students of politics will study this campaign. Tommymac Aug 2022 #9

IMO there are different dynamics at play with Fetterman and Shapiro Cosmocat Aug 2022 #10

And Fitzpatrick Tree-Hugger Aug 2022 #20

You have to admit the dynamics of Santorum's loss were because he was ripping off PA. halfulglas Aug 2022 #26

That's kind of what I was saying Cosmocat Aug 2022 #40

Santorum and Corbett Deminpenn Aug 2022 #29

Right Cosmocat Aug 2022 #39

Shapiro got more votes thsn Deminpenn Aug 2022 #51

Interesting Cosmocat Aug 2022 #54

Josh Shapiro has been planning his path Deminpenn Aug 2022 #73

As a resident of the oft bashed New Jersey, I will in this case, violate the rule of leaping to... NNadir Aug 2022 #11

I like NJ PCIntern Aug 2022 #13

My cousin moved from London to Brooklyn in 2009, and then moved to Montclair, NJ Celerity Aug 2022 #63

Montclair is essentially Dorian Gray Aug 2022 #67

Your keyboard to god's monitor... Wounded Bear Aug 2022 #12

Thanks for the insights... I have a good feeling about the Democrats in Pennsylvania. Baked Potato Aug 2022 #16

Meadville to Mansfield, Coudersport to Williamsport, Oil City to Clarion. jaxexpat Aug 2022 #17

Don't forget those delicious traditional cookie trays at PA weddings. A true treat. Tommymac Aug 2022 #18

Why, of course. jaxexpat Aug 2022 #28

I grew up in Pittsburgh and had no idea that cookie trays (or, in fact, entire cookie tables) Wingus Dingus Aug 2022 #89

if dems can get penn state to stop supporting 11 x limbaugh stations.... and the pro teams are also certainot Aug 2022 #21

Hear hear! BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #22

K&R. We need more state reviews here from those who love their state. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2022 #23

Just to be clear: Texas does not contribute to the common good, pretty much never has. Augiedog Aug 2022 #24

Greetings from Texas! Tell you what: Paladin Aug 2022 #58

Having lived all of my life near the Pittsburgh Metro Area, I'm naturally enthusiastic about John. John1956PA Aug 2022 #25

Hey PCINTERN - Way off topic here BOSSHOG Aug 2022 #27

"Foreign born"? SouthBayDem Aug 2022 #30

Yes!!!! Butterflylady Aug 2022 #35

why? nt SouthBayDem Aug 2022 #41

Because we are talking Pennsylvania PCIntern Aug 2022 #46

Since he recently voted in a Turkish election, seems fair. summer_in_TX Aug 2022 #43

Yes, he has dual citizenship and served in the Turkish army. He should never be in the Senate. He Demsrule86 Aug 2022 #76

I don't doubt any of that bucolic_frolic Aug 2022 #33

Never heard that.... PCIntern Aug 2022 #47

Yeah, funny, someone actually said that to me once, in all seriousness. /nt bucolic_frolic Aug 2022 #48

William Penn - founder of Pennsylvania...... MyOwnPeace Aug 2022 #60

Try convincing a dumb Pennsylvania putz of that bucolic_frolic Aug 2022 #79

Born, raised and living in western PA Deminpenn Aug 2022 #34

No kidding about Maz. malthaussen Aug 2022 #86

Well written and informative. Thanks PC. panader0 Aug 2022 #37

I lived in Swarthmore from 1966-70, while I was in high school... First Speaker Aug 2022 #42

Excellent post Tree-Hugger Aug 2022 #44

Believe it or not PCIntern Aug 2022 #49

Is Eagles Court still a thing? Deminpenn Aug 2022 #74

No. PCIntern Aug 2022 #81

"Go birds. 🦅" BumRushDaShow Aug 2022 #50

My heart is still in Philly and the Poconos! BigmanPigman Aug 2022 #52

Well said PCIntern! FakeNoose Aug 2022 #53

This is what republican have done for us in Pa. The Jungle 1 Aug 2022 #55

They're trying to repeat the favor to the country. halfulglas Aug 2022 #56

To be fair, Deminpenn Aug 2022 #75

To be fair To be fair To be fair. Credit to Letterkenny The Jungle 1 Aug 2022 #80

Income taxes are replaced by sales, property taxes and user fees, which are generally regressive Deminpenn Aug 2022 #93

Don't make it sound too good -- everyone will move there and spoil the place ! eppur_se_muova Aug 2022 #57

I have never lived on Pennsylvania - soldierant Aug 2022 #61

Thank you for this. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2022 #62

Truth in that! MyOwnPeace Aug 2022 #78

I have spent time in PA moniss Aug 2022 #64

Great reading here! calimary Aug 2022 #68

I agree that "quirky" does decsribe the place well. I lived in Philadelphia for five years. DFW Aug 2022 #70

Hope you are right. Woodwizard Aug 2022 #72

I miss the pizza most of all. malthaussen Aug 2022 #87

Yes all around! PCIntern Aug 2022 #88

Born in South Philly. WinstonSmith4740 Aug 2022 #90

Terrific! PCIntern Aug 2022 #92