NJ - The Corruption State (Union, Marlton: insurance, low crime, credit)
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That jogged my memory, and I now recall that, under the leadership of Buddy Cianci (long-time Mayor), Providence was considered by many to be the most corrupt city in The US. Cianci (R) was convicted on several counts for his corrupt practices, and he served several years in a Federal prison as a result.
While I don't have personal knowledge of the current state of affairs in RI, your comment makes me wonder if the current crop of RI politicians are aware of what happened to "Buddy".
They must be.
Cianci did make Providence look a lot better, though.
Lol, when he got out of prison and the press was waiting, he started off with, "As I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted...
I've known a good many people here who left NJ for such reasons, along with high cost of living & high taxes. I knew 2 guys who grew up there, rand businesses there for some years. They told lots of horror stories.
Cianci did make Providence look a lot better, though.
Lol, when he got out of prison and the press was waiting, he started off with, "As I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted...
LOL, look I'm not saying there is no corruption but it 's not just NJ and it sure as hell is not all done Soprano style like alluded here by a few. Georgia , NC, SC all have there major problems. I can tell you stories about a County in Maryland that you wouldn't believe!
LOL, look I'm not saying there is no corruption but it 's not just NJ and it sure as hell is not all done Soprano style like alluded here by a few. Georgia , NC, SC all have there major problems. I can tell you stories about a County in Maryland that you wouldn't believe!
Anywhere there is money, there is going to be some kind of corruption, especially when it has to do with other people's money.
Cianci did make Providence look a lot better, though.
But, that city certainly didn't smell better during his regime! Around 1979-1980, I visited friends who lived in Providence, and I had to ask them why their city reeked of sewer gas. While I don't recall the exact details, I recall them saying that the city was under sanction from the EPA because of the antiquated sanitary sewers (which were actually very un-sanitary).
I've known a good many people here who left NJ for such reasons, along with high cost of living & high taxes. I knew 2 guys who grew up there, rand businesses there for some years. They told lots of horror stories.
Those are the ones most likely to crap on the state to justify the move. I have a buddy who moved down to Tampa and posts the cringiest things daily on social media to make it clear that he made the right move. There are pros and cons to every state, but take those stories with a grain of salt.
Those are the ones most likely to crap on the state to justify the move. I have a buddy who moved down to Tampa and posts the cringiest things daily on social media to make it clear that he made the right move. There are pros and cons to every state, but take those stories with a grain of salt.
My parents made the move to Florida too and every time I speak with them, they refer to how great the state is, especially with DeSantis leading it.
I agree with them. New Jersey would be a great state if it wasn't for Democrats. Unfortunately we can't have nice things when Democrats are in charge. 10% of my salary goes to New Jersey State (Florida none), and my property taxes here are more than many people mortgage payments in other states. Actually my property taxes are more than my mortgage payment here. All so I can fund Murphys corruptions.
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Have you informed Jack Ciattarelli that he isn't a REAL Republican?
Many times, which is why he has me blocked on social media.
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