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Because not all of us think that the high taxes and bureaucratic interference with free enterprise used to support a contingent of freeloaders and malcontents, whose principal goal seems to be avoiding the responsibility of a steady job, is such a positive idea.
The only time blue states look "good" is when they are viewed from the perspective of the usual self-righteous Left-leaning clique, and the OP's characterization of those who don't agree with him as "stupid" says a lot about the inherently elitist and Fascistic attitude which characterizes the so-called "progressive" mentality.
If you think life in a place like Connecticut, Vermont or Hawaii is so great, try relocating there with minimal savings and without a degree or knowledge of a skilled trade which qualifies you as readily employable -- and let us know how long you last. I've moved long distances on short notice on several occasions, and the place in which I found it easiest to obtain a decent-paying job in a relatively short time was the quite "red" state of Nebraska -- precisely because its strong work ethic and lack of a "bi-coastal" mentality and ambience keeps the spoiled teenyboppers with unrealistic ideas and expectations away.
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So my question, why do people in red states continually support red leaders when their states continuously rank at the bottom?
Furthermore, why would any intelligent person ever support a red leader? I guess I just answered my own question, people are mostly stupid.
...and 9 of the top 10 states are predominantly white. Aren't generalizations fun?! It has MUCH more to do with other variables than simply being "blue" states.
"To identify the best and worst states in which to live, 24/7 Wall St. devised an index composed of three socioeconomic measures for each state: poverty rate, the percentage of adults who have at least a bachelor’s degree, and life expectancy at birth". If these three meaningless stats make you feel better about where you live, thats great. Most don't care.
...and 9 of the top 10 states are predominantly white. Aren't generalizations fun?! It has MUCH more to do with other variables than simply being "blue" states.
"To identify the best and worst states in which to live, 24/7 Wall St. devised an index composed of three socioeconomic measures for each state: poverty rate, the percentage of adults who have at least a bachelor’s degree, and life expectancy at birth".
Which leads to higher income which leads to higher quality of life which leads to higher home prices which leads to less poor people wanting to live there.
So my question, why do people in red states continually support red leaders when their states continuously rank at the bottom?
Furthermore, why would any intelligent person ever support a red leader? I guess I just answered my own question, people are mostly stupid.
I don't know how many of the best 10 states have Republicans running them but I know your state is run by a Republican and is among the best according to this publication. The data to determine best and worst is mostly determined by the demographics of the areas. I will at least agree that my state is a blue state and is well run....and I pick it over any of the so called 10 best.
"24/7 Wall St. devised an index composed of three socioeconomic measures for each state: poverty rate, the percentage of adults who have at least a bachelor’s degree, and life expectancy at birth"
These criteria seem specifically targeted. What about things like divorce rate, high school graduation rate, crime/murder rates, unemployment, cost-of-living, etc? What about areas that support high or stable incomes with blue collar jobs that don't require a bachelor's degree? Maryland ranked as 7th best, but has the 5th highest murder rate in the country. Most of this top ten also appear in the top ten teen abortion states.
Here's a 2014 Gallup poll of 176,000 people to rank their satisfaction in these areas: motivation to achieve goals (purpose), having positive relationships (social), economic satisfaction (financial), feeling safe and having pride in where you live (community), and taking care of your health (physical).
So my question, why do people in red states continually support red leaders when their states continuously rank at the bottom?
Furthermore, why would any intelligent person ever support a red leader? I guess I just answered my own question, people are mostly stupid.
From your own article: Life satisfaction in a given state is often based on highly subjective measures it's too bad that not everyone agrees with your biased opinion, isn't it? That list puts New Jersey as the 4th best state to live in, and you expect anyone to think the list is worth anything? Who would ever want to live in New Jersey? Isn't it funny that YOUR state, supposedly one of the highest ranked, has a red leader? I guess some people are mostly stupid, aren't they.
"24/7 Wall St. devised an index composed of three socioeconomic measures for each state: poverty rate, the percentage of adults who have at least a bachelor’s degree, and life expectancy at birth"
These criteria seem pretty specifically. What about things like divorce rate, high school graduation rate, crime/murder rates, unemployment, cost-of-living, etc?
Here's a 2014 Gallup poll of 176,000 people to rank their satisfaction in these areas: motivation to achieve goals (purpose), having positive relationships (social), economic satisfaction (financial), feeling safe and having pride in where you live (community), and taking care of your health (physical).
So my question, why do people in red states continually support red leaders when their states continuously rank at the bottom?
Furthermore, why would any intelligent person ever support a red leader? I guess I just answered my own question, people are mostly stupid.
This is like a soccer Mom from the richest, Whitest suburb thumping her chest about how much better her kids' school is than the one in the inner city. In both cases you're comparing predominantly White, well-to-do situations to places dealing with massive populations of poor Black people.
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It has MUCH more to do with other variables than simply being "blue" states.
