Ohio people not happy?

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

a lot of conservative run states at the top i see.

Probably because they're not taxed to death in order to support deadbeats.

Actually, it's probably because the states that tend Blue are states which have large cities (ie New York, Chicago, Boston, Philly) and the problems that go along with them - traffic congestion, homelessness, etc.. Indeed, isn't it really just these cities which turn their states blue, afterall?

It actually makes perfect sense, if you think about it. The reasons these cities tend to favor social programing is because the people who live and work in these cities have a daily reminder of the need for Medicaid, shelters, etc.. because that's what they're surrounded by 24/7. Conversely, your Red states tend to be less congested - people look at social programming more as a waste of money because they don't see it every day quite the same as they do in the bigger cities. Less people, less hassle, happier living.

 

[Buckeye513]

Actually, it's probably because the states that tend Blue are states which have large cities (ie New York, Chicago, Boston, Philly) and the problems that go along with them - traffic congestion, homelessness, etc.. Indeed, isn't it really just these cities which turn their states blue, afterall?

It actually makes perfect sense, if you think about it. The reasons these cities tend to favor social programing is because the people who live and work in these cities have a daily reminder of the need for Medicaid, shelters, etc.. because that's what they're surrounded by 24/7. Conversely, your Red states tend to be less congested - people look at social programming more as a waste of money because they don't see it every day quite the same as they do in the bigger cities. Less people, less hassle, happier living.

Whatever, Karl.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

Whatever, Karl.

I sure hope you mean Marx and not Rove.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

ummmmm

 

[cincibuck]

What would you expect to find in states where unemployment and under employment have been running in double figures for some time now? This has been a rough two decades for the former industrial heart of the nation.

 

[Buckeyeskickbuttocks]

What would you expect to find in states where unemployment and under employment have been running in double figures for some time now?

Hookers and beer.

"Next Question"

 

[MaxBuck]

Hookers and blow.

Or is that in New York? Works either way, though.

 

[Muck]

I'm telling you the warm weather makes you feel happy.

Which explains why africa & the middle east are non stop party places.

 

[Muck]

That being said, before I even clicked the link I expected Hawaii to be at #1 simply because of the weather and beaches.

You forgot the Spam.

Mmmm ....Spam.

 

[DubCoffman62]

You forgot the Spam.

Mmmm ....Spam.

Someone once served me a pineapple glazed spam loaf. I threw up immediately afterward.

 

[cincibuck]

Someone once served me a pineapple glazed spam loaf. I threw up immediately afterward.

Don't go to England, or if you do, skip breakfast: canned baked beans, Spam (they love the stuff), or Bangers -- a sausage made from gristle and sawdust that has had the flavor removed first. The toast will be cold by the time you reach the table, the fried eggs will be crisp. The marmalade is first rate however.

 

[Muck]

Don't go to England, or if you do, skip breakfast: canned baked beans, Spam (they love the stuff), or Bangers -- a sausage made from gristle and sawdust that has had the flavor removed first. The toast will be cold by the time you reach the table, the fried eggs will be crisp. The marmalade is first rate however.

Shut up and eat your goetta.

 

[buckeyebri]

I was waiting for someone to bring Alaska up. I think most people in Alaska love it because of how unpopulated it is and they probably like all the open wilderness, fishing and nature. Alaska is a unique state.

Compare that to other cold states on the list where there is lots of traffic, lots of people, lots of crime and pollution.

Obviously you have never been to northern Michigan or the UP or Northern Minnesota....

 

[reagdog]

Obviously you have never been to northern Michigan or the UP or Northern Minnesota....

You're right - I haven't and don't plan to.

 

[jwinslow]

Taos, that's very generous of you, but you don't have to supply additional data for Taos = fail.

Obviously you have never been to northern Michigan or the UP or Northern Minnesota....

Which:

a) is beautiful
b) has about 47 people, in the same snowmobile pack
c) wouldn't show up on a survey because of b