Palin: Some parts of America aren't pro-America!

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The stats are clear which states get the biggest hand-outs (welfare in all it's forms) and

Nebraska is not near the top.

The stats, you say?

Here is a list showing Federal spending in each state per dollar of Federal taxes received from that state. The source is the Tax Foundation.

State - Federal Spending per Dollar of Federal Taxes

New Mexico - $2.03

Mississippi - $2.02

Alaska - $1.84

Louisiana - $1.78

West Virginia - $1.76

North Dakota - $1.68

Alabama - $1.66

South Dakota - $1.53

Kentucky - $1.51

Virginia - $1.51

Montana - $1.47

Hawaii - $1.44

Maine - $1.41

Arkansas - $1.41

Oklahoma - $1.36

South Carolina - $1.35

Missouri - $1.32

Maryland - $1.30

Tennessee - $1.27

Idaho - $1.21

Arizona - $1.19

Kansas - $1.12

Wyoming - $1.11

Iowa - $1.10

Nebraska - $1.10

Vermont - $1.08

North Carolina - $1.08

Pennsylvania - $1.07

Utah - $1.07

Indiana - $1.05

Ohio - $1.05

Georgia - $1.01

Rhode Island - $1.00

Florida - $0.97

Texas - $0.94

Oregon - $0.93

Michigan - $0.92

Washington - $0.88

Wisconsin - $0.86

Massachusetts - $0.82

Colorado - $0.81

New York - $0.79

California - $0.78

Delaware - $0.77

Illinois - $0.75

Minnesota - $0.72

New Hampshire - $0.71

Connecticut - $0.69

Nevada - $0.65

New Jersey - $0.61

So who are the net contributors - i.e. the states that pay in more than they get out?

New Jersey, Nevada, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Illinois, Delaware, California, New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Washington, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, Florida

Do you Nebraska in there? I don't.

[Jenn! 918]

The stats are clear which states get the biggest hand-outs (welfare in all it's forms) and

Nebraska is not near the top.

The stats, you say?

Here is a list showing Federal spending in each state per dollar of Federal taxes received from that state. The source is the Tax Foundation.

State - Federal Spending per Dollar of Federal Taxes

New Mexico - $2.03

Mississippi - $2.02

Alaska - $1.84

Louisiana - $1.78

West Virginia - $1.76

North Dakota - $1.68

Alabama - $1.66

South Dakota - $1.53

Kentucky - $1.51

Virginia - $1.51

Montana - $1.47

Hawaii - $1.44

Maine - $1.41

Arkansas - $1.41

Oklahoma - $1.36

South Carolina - $1.35

Missouri - $1.32

Maryland - $1.30

Tennessee - $1.27

Idaho - $1.21

Arizona - $1.19

Kansas - $1.12

Wyoming - $1.11

Iowa - $1.10

Nebraska - $1.10

Vermont - $1.08

North Carolina - $1.08

Pennsylvania - $1.07

Utah - $1.07

Indiana - $1.05

Ohio - $1.05

Georgia - $1.01

Rhode Island - $1.00

Florida - $0.97

Texas - $0.94

Oregon - $0.93

Michigan - $0.92

Washington - $0.88

Wisconsin - $0.86

Massachusetts - $0.82

Colorado - $0.81

New York - $0.79

California - $0.78

Delaware - $0.77

Illinois - $0.75

Minnesota - $0.72

New Hampshire - $0.71

Connecticut - $0.69

Nevada - $0.65

New Jersey - $0.61

So who are the net contributors - i.e. the states that pay in more than they get out?

New Jersey, Nevada, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Minnesota, Illinois, Delaware, California, New York, Colorado, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Washington, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, Florida

Do you Nebraska in there? I don't.

Hmmm, yes, I think the "net" concept remains elusive to some.

[Empress of Groovy 373]

I imagine that if Palin was asked to get specific about what "pro-America" means, she'd have a tough time defining it w/o resorting to simplistic, knee-jerk drivel about "this great nation." The divisive nature of her language is astounding.

Re: welfare and blue vs. red states, the per-capita statistics are pretty even. Nebraska's right in the middle. Several blue states (Oregon, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, for example) have fewer per-capita recipients of public assistance.

[Jenn! 918]

Re: welfare and blue vs. red states, the per-capita statistics are pretty even. Nebraska's right in the middle. Several blue states (Oregon, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, for example) have fewer per-capita recipients of public assistance.

Doesn't appear to be even to me at all - the majority of the net contributors are blue states. In other words, those who suggested that the anti-American (read blue) states are the mooches were just plain wrong. In fact, it's the opposite. Of course there's the big city/blue correlation, but I've gathered we're just ignoring that at our convenience.

[Peikko 1,575]

It does get more pathetic - anti-American? Bah, humbug. Palin is totally devoid of ethics - how sad.

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Of course there's the big city/blue correlation, but I've gathered we're just ignoring that at our convenience.

What happens is these red state hicks come to the 'big city' and all they see are the hobos on the sidewalks. They miss the big picture - of millions of people working hard, working late, working multiple jobs, producing the overwhelming majority of this country's gross product. No, they don't see any of that, all they see is what affirms their own prejudices - the homeless and loiterers.

[Empress of Groovy 373]

Re: welfare and blue vs. red states, the per-capita statistics are pretty even. Nebraska's right in the middle. Several blue states (Oregon, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, for example) have fewer per-capita recipients of public assistance.

Doesn't appear to be even to me at all - the majority of the net contributors are blue states. In other words, those who suggested that the anti-American (read blue) states are the mooches were just plain wrong. In fact, it's the opposite. Of course there's the big city/blue correlation, but I've gathered we're just ignoring that at our convenience.

I was just referring to the per-capita numbers of welfare recipients in various states, refuting the idea that blue states are disproportionately full of welfare-collecting America haters (and the occasional librul yuppie elitist, of course).

[Jenn! 918]

Re: welfare and blue vs. red states, the per-capita statistics are pretty even. Nebraska's right in the middle. Several blue states (Oregon, New Jersey, Maryland, Illinois, for example) have fewer per-capita recipients of public assistance.

Doesn't appear to be even to me at all - the majority of the net contributors are blue states. In other words, those who suggested that the anti-American (read blue) states are the mooches were just plain wrong. In fact, it's the opposite. Of course there's the big city/blue correlation, but I've gathered we're just ignoring that at our convenience.

I was just referring to the per-capita numbers of welfare recipients in various states, refuting the idea that blue states are disproportionately full of welfare-collecting America haters (and the occasional librul yuppie elitist, of course).

Oh I know, I was just taking it to the next level (you know, actually inserting feet into mouths).

What happens is these red state hicks come to the 'big city' and all they see are the hobos on the sidewalks. They miss the big picture - of millions of people working hard, working late, working multiple jobs, producing the overwhelming majority of this country's gross product. No, they don't see any of that, all they see is what affirms their own prejudices - the homeless and loiterers.

Zactly.

[Empress of Groovy 373]

Oh I know, I was just taking it to the next level (you know, actually inserting feet into mouths).

Hey, I wouldn't mess with your statistical analyses. I know you're an actuarial goddess/geek.

[Jenn! 918]

Oh I know, I was just taking it to the next level (you know, actually inserting feet into mouths).

Hey, I wouldn't mess with your statistical analyses. I know you're an actuarial goddess/geek.

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

I want to become 50 separate countries. I think anti-America Massachusetts will do just fine. Not so sure about some of those pro-America states though.

Western Mass wants to split with Boston already.

[bhajishah 4]

This city gal was impressed by the east coast the cities and all the bustle and work..midwest cities have some of the highest crim rates.st louis kc etc..the small towns are going down here, as people becoming bums and homeless..Farmers doin well with beans and corn hanging out @ 12 dollars a bushel...going back to the reagan era wont happen and this is what it seems they are wishing for here..they need to look to college technology etc.. and heck if my immigrant husband can make his way with poor english and only 2 yrs of college than why cant the locals who were born here..its seems the Republican base looking for handout in small town america

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

its seems the Republican base looking for handout in small town america

Bingo!

[bhajishah 4]

and thatcoz Country First slogans up in these yards and farms...really mean ME FIRST..coz here is a pro american neighborhood..lol My hubby put Oboma sign up because a bunch of foeriegners live here...lol