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Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:11 PM
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A paradise close to bankruptcy!!! [/QUOTE]


Yup! We is broke!

If you listen to our governor its getting better.


 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:12 PM
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Is that what Frances told you???
Never thought to ask her Ken...
 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
Must not be a law there.

Before Illinois changed to plates that have yearly stickers, Plates were a different color each year and could be picked out in the crowd.
I remember when they used to change color each year, sometime in the early 70's I think they went with permanent plates and stickers..
 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by donjamer
They do that here too...

I think most states have it.

What better way for a state to get your money and not have to make a plate.

Illinois plates are made in Canada.
 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
A paradise close to bankruptcy!!!

Yup! We is broke!

If you listen to our governor its getting better.


[/QUOTE]

He must be running for reelection.

Originally Posted by 56panelford
Never thought to ask her Ken...
Since when do you have to ask her for her opinion???
 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 56panelford
I remember when they used to change color each year, sometime in the early 70's I think they went with permanent plates and stickers..
Was sometime in the early 80s here.
 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by BIGKEN
Yup! We is broke!

If you listen to our governor its getting better.


He must be running for reelection.



Yup per!

I didn't vote for him the first time he ran. The only thing on his agenda worthwhile was term limits and that didn't work.
 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
I think most states have it.

What better way for a state to get your money and not have to make a plate.

Illinois plates are made in Canada.
Likely at the Kingston jailhouse...lol
 
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Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
Was sometime in the early 80s here.
Been a long time ago I know..
 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by KOESTNER
He must be running for reelection.



Yup per!

I didn't vote for him the first time he ran. The only thing on his agenda worthwhile was term limits and that didn't work.

I'm sure he has your vote this time...he's saving the state...all by himself!!!
 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 56panelford
Likely at the Kingston jailhouse...lol
The State has a recall on plates that are corroded to the point of not being able to read the numbers. Maybe that's why.
 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:35 PM
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I'm sure he has your vote this time...he's saving the state...all by himself!!!
Once again he can kiss my ****, I don't like the man.
 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:38 PM
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Once again he can kiss my ****, I don't like the man.
What did Shawn do now...
 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:40 PM
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What did Shawn do now...

I said MAN!
 
Old Aug 19, 2017 | 09:41 PM
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