Maine

does not represent all of the populace in a given state. That's why many Texans get upset with the people on DU that rail against us; however, we take the blunt of these misguided and uninformed people here. I'm not that well-traveled, but what I've found is that no state or country has a monopoly on good people or asses either.

I'll probably get alerted for making that statement though since there are a few people that concentrate on being petty and vindictive, while the overwhelming number of members here are pleasant and can show respect for others even when they disagree.

Peace and good luck with your governor--at least you seem to have a better chance of electing a Democratic governor in the mid-terms.