Hideaway in Rockford IL Episode 1: Are you a State Senator?

[bench550]

Disgusting politicians, hide from their job and they still get paid. Shame on them.

As an employee, can I hide from what I don't want to do and still get paid.

[WilliTune]

I hate to stick to the topic (not really!), and this is a great video.

I love intelligence and creativity, and this has it all, plus humor.

[MasterTop100]

I am so glad Illinois/Rockford is making money (even advertising the fact) that our senators just packed up & left the state. I hope the same on you Rockford, I hope all of your representatives – your whole government shuts down and goes to Alaska. I am glad to see you are not just ignorant drivers.

[FrontCortex]

Great video, very well done. We're from Missouri and LOVE Rockford, Ill!

We stayed at the Lexington/Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort Hotel in Rockford over the Holidays and had a great time. My wife & Mom-in-law loved all of the historic antique furniture & fixtures throughout Cliffbreakers. Our week long stay was near perfect. Their food was AMAZING. Our rooms were very nice, with one of the most beautiful scenic River views anywhere. We will go back!

[VelChain]

Love this! Our industry needs more humor and creativity. Great job!

[avenqer]

Hey Wisconsin Dems hear the song? Its called "Surrender" LOL!!!!

[Milwauken]

Great video!

[mkagast]

Way to go, John Groh and team - nicely played!

[Cheekyactress]

You got to love the creativity and the spin on the current policital topic of the moment. Kudos to the team who came up with this....(From Wisconsin, but not a State Senator).

[pweller5]

Very well done!

[barkleyspider]

Ricks checkerboard iPad case is my new favorite thing about Rockford. If it's your as well. Go and get one from the Griffin Technology website

[KCD1828]

Great job John Groh in taking advantage of the publicity. This is a great video!

[dmimcg]

I used to think that Rockford sucked. But Madison sucks even more.

[fvshkatie]

I'm a retired public employee and former AFSCME member in Wisconsin, but good on ya, Rockford! Go for it! Always hated that "escape to Wisconsin" slogan anyway. I guess we could take the "to" out of it now... LOL! Is Toad Hall still around? Always loved browsing through all the interesting stuff they have.

[gorockfordregion]

@fvshkatie Toad Hall is still around!

[TimeLady8]

@MrIrishBrian Dem/Progressive failed policies are why I got out of New York and moved to Texas. Right to work state, no state income tax, friendly business atmosphere--and JOBS!

[MrIrishBrian]

how to be a lazy politician? hideaway in rockford.

[MrIrishBrian]

where are the cars downtown?

[jesterof8swords]

The guy in charge of the idea creation of this video is awesome, and the people above him who OKed it rock to.

[MosheChodesh]

Awesome

[kuppo1560]

BEEFAROO!!

[Bilvisrocks]

Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL.......

[Samhain35]

Rockford is cool. Seize the moment to spread the word.

[davidbrucemusicvideo]

This was great! Very cool that you got Rick in there, too! I love the music scene in Rockford, Illinois. One of my favorite places l've played music at is Kryptonite, in downtown Rockford. Rick and Robin, from Cheap Trick, have kids that are in bands that play there also, and even BIG names have played there.

Great job on the video. Thumbs up and a sub for ya... :-) Check out what l do in my main video here. l'm a looping artist.

[Betcsbirds]

That is fantastic! Down with the idiot union supporters!!! Yeah Rockford! Just far enough from Chicago not to be run by socialists,,,

[MrIrishBrian]

@Betcsbirds

come hide with us, we don't have jobs, come play hooky from the job you're lucky to have.

funny. rockford is ran secretly by a trust fund corp, children of wealth and property ownership. it's a czar town, minus opportunities for the working class. you hide here, i will hide in wisconsin no matter the day or time. more to live for in wisconsin.

[Betcsbirds]

@MrIrishBrian I don't have a job either and I don't live in Rockford.  I still hate the public unions and how they hold the taxpayers hostage unless they get what they want...

[3martijns]

Illinois is Very Corrupt.

I would Never live there.

[Betcsbirds]

@3martijns You are right it is...long history of political and gov't corruption. Oh yeah...we've been a blue state for decades...any connection....MMMMM..well, yes.....I believe there is!

[Markopat]

ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Markopat]

ABSOLUTELY FREAKIN BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[NWsubmom]

Awesome idea.

Pure genius.

LOL!

[HighPlainsDrifter73]

@NWsubmom You are right. This is a very good video!

[manyleaves]

Cute video! It' worked. I might just have to visit the town in the spring.

[lyricist2u]

Plenty of people hiding out here already... just check the high crime rates.

[xtwistr77]

This makes me want to move back to Rockford. It is refreshing to see good publicity for Rockford!

[MrIrishBrian]

people do hide here,

from jobs.

[hdrakegibson]

I absolutely love it!

[JTNashville]

Brilliant!

[MrIrishBrian]

@JTNashville

it really is,

people hideout here in bars because there's no jobs to hide at.

[Hellpig]

KILL ALL PUBLIC UNIONS AND STARVE THE DEM TAXPAYER FUNDED SLUSH FUNDS

[TimeLady8]

@Hellpig Amen! Collective bargaining for government unions illegal in Texas and Virginia.

[bradctex]

Genius.

[MrIrishBrian]

@bradctex

it really is

cars driving through downtown are missing,

like magic!

[trailsmurph]

fantastic.

[TristanKelby]

I want to hideaway in Rockford!!!

[UtubeAdminSucksAss]

Seems like a nice town, but Illinois is a Commie State and I would NEVER live there.

[markj1069]

I love living in America, where people make lemonade every day.

[dilreynol]

WHAT ABOUT PHANTOM REGIMENT!???!!!

[dombett]

Makes me want to visit Rockford. You guys have a good sense of humor.

[Chongalulu]

Very witty. I must go and buy some Cheap Trick.

[classic7890]

HA !

[dmimcg]

And some of the lowest taxes in the US, rofl. Rockford has perhaps the highest taxes in the United States. so yes, if you like high taxes, come and hide out in Rockford. Just don't buy a house or you will regret it for ever.

[mego73]

Was the first guy interviewed Rex Reid?

[deanmeek]

This promo video for Rockford, Il starts by asking people at random "Are you a State Senator from Wisconsin?" Funny stuff and good promo for the city!

[kenwagman]

Love it, but we need our senators back

[pfk2002]

@kenwagman sure, if want to kill off the wi middle class.

[rockfordteaparty]

Very very excellent!!! Creative and tasteful. Good job!!!!

[TreesOfBaylor]

Cleveland hastily makes a third tourism video to catch the surge in political vacations....

[flippingname]

Love it! May I recommend an additional spot where you mention: "You don't have to be shirking your political responsibilities to come here, come see us anytime!"

[Loki431]

Awesome!

[johnwilleyohio]

Hilarious.

[drewdane40]

This video is my new favorite thing about Rockford. :D