[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Whatever it takes to get out of Springfield, GTFO for your sons sake. He just will not have the opportunities in life if you stay. That town hasn't changed. It's not going to change. Just because there is at least "some" positive activity taking place around town, its not enough.

I was born and raised there. My son was born there. I got out at 18 years old, My son at 2 months. My life is tremendously better because of that decision. We are friends on social media, you can see my life. My son is in school to get his doctorate in Astrophysics. No way that happens if we would have stayed in Springfield.

Whatever it takes, do it for your son.

What a bunch of losers...

• David Glass: Former CEO of Walmart, Owner/CEO of the KC Royals, graduated from Missouri State University in Springfield
  
• John Morris: Founder/CEO of Bass Pro Shops, graduated from Drury Univeristy in Springfield, net worth $3.9 Billion
  
• Charles F. O'Reilly (father) and Charles H. O'Reilly (son): founders of O'Reilly Auto Parts in 1957, more than 4,970 stores in 47 states
  
• Payne Stewart: 2 time winner of the USGA's United States Open, 1 time winner of the PGA Championship
  
• Bob Barker: Game show host, family moved to Springfield in 1931, graduated from Drury University, kicked Adam Sandler's ass in Happy Gilmore.
  
• John Goodman: Actor, attended Missouri State University on a football scholarship, survived multiple deaths
  
• Brad Pitt: Actor, grew up in Springfield, Academy Award winner, used to **** Jennifer Aniston