Posts: 7,465
Threads: 392
Joined: Feb 2009
This subject sparked quite a lively debate on my favorite political forum. What do you say?
What does it say that most of the 10 poorest states are Republican?
FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty:
As the Republican race for the White House heats up, here's something the GOP can't be too comfortable with:
Most of the 10 poorest states in the country are Republican.
Mississippi is the poorest... followed by Arkansas, Tennessee, West Virginia, Louisiana, Montana, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama and North Carolina.
And the list doesn't even include Texas, where Rick Perry is governor and one in five people lives in poverty.
In a piece on CNN.com, Roland Martin writes Republicans expect to win all 10 of these states in 2012, although President Obama won North Carolina by a slim margin in 2008 and West Virginia is usually considered a Democratic state.
Martin points out that despite the red-leanings in these states, you don't hear so much from Republicans about poverty.
In fact the word "poor" has barely come up at the GOP debates thus far. The only exceptions were:
– Rick Santorum discussing welfare reform
– Ron Paul suggesting the U.S. get rid of the minimum wage
– and Mitt Romney using the phrase "energy-poor."
Overall, Republicans believe their economic agenda is the best way to get people back to work - and many in the GOP are quick to blame President Obama for the rise in the poverty rate.
But how about addressing the root causes of poverty more directly - especially when millions of people in these so-called red states are suffering.
The Census Bureau reports a record $46.2 million Americans are living below the poverty line - which translates to about $22,000 a year for a family of four.
Minorities are especially hard hit - with 27% of blacks living in poverty and 26% of Hispanics compared to about 10% of whites.
Here’s my question to you: What does it say that most of the 10 poorest states are Republican?
Posts: 4,907
Threads: 170
Joined: Feb 2009
...and I betcha that the accept the food stamps just like any other red-blooded American...but then they complain that their tax dollars are paying for the program.
Posts: 8,916
Threads: 376
Joined: Mar 2010
I got Dem relatives in Montana. And, dem relatives of mine are hard core Pubs and racist rats. But, that's not what they tell their pals at Dem Headquarters. They're there on "Mission" for Masons and Klan. They are in effect, spies. And, in effect, should be shot.
Posts: 12,489
Threads: 371
Joined: Mar 2010
(09-23-2011, 12:10 PM)TennisMom Wrote: This subject sparked quite a lively debate on my favorite political forum. What do you say?
What does it say that most of the 10 poorest states are Republican?
FROM CNN's Jack Cafferty:
As the Republican race for the White House heats up, here's something the GOP can't be too comfortable with:
Most of the 10 poorest states in the country are Republican.
Mississippi is the poorest... followed by Arkansas, Tennessee, West Virginia, Louisiana, Montana, South Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama and North Carolina.
And the list doesn't even include Texas, where Rick Perry is governor and one in five people lives in poverty.
In a piece on CNN.com, Roland Martin writes Republicans expect to win all 10 of these states in 2012, although President Obama won North Carolina by a slim margin in 2008 and West Virginia is usually considered a Democratic state.
Martin points out that despite the red-leanings in these states, you don't hear so much from Republicans about poverty.
In fact the word "poor" has barely come up at the GOP debates thus far. The only exceptions were:
– Rick Santorum discussing welfare reform
– Ron Paul suggesting the U.S. get rid of the minimum wage
– and Mitt Romney using the phrase "energy-poor."
Overall, Republicans believe their economic agenda is the best way to get people back to work - and many in the GOP are quick to blame President Obama for the rise in the poverty rate.
But how about addressing the root causes of poverty more directly - especially when millions of people in these so-called red states are suffering.
The Census Bureau reports a record $46.2 million Americans are living below the poverty line - which translates to about $22,000 a year for a family of four.
Minorities are especially hard hit - with 27% of blacks living in poverty and 26% of Hispanics compared to about 10% of whites.
Here’s my question to you: What does it say that most of the 10 poorest states are Republican?
It says the Republicans are stuck in some of our poorest states. Bad luck, all around, I guess.
Posts: 3,484
Threads: 15
Joined: Feb 2009
Well, it would give them a strong reason to wish they could control business climates in their own state by becoming less harnessed by Federal Regulations and restrictions.
How y'all like my Republican impersonation?
Posts: 12,489
Threads: 371
Joined: Mar 2010
(09-23-2011, 06:13 PM)Queue Wrote: Well, it would give them a strong reason to wish they could control business climates in their own state by becoming less harnessed by Federal Regulations and restrictions.
How y'all like my Republican impersonation?
Damn fine Billy Bob Que. Come Saturday night, you wanna go opossum huntin"? The grease makes good gravy. And you can use the gravy to lube your truck.
Posts: 3,484
Threads: 15
Joined: Feb 2009
(09-23-2011, 06:31 PM)Wonky Wrote: (09-23-2011, 06:13 PM)Queue Wrote: Well, it would give them a strong reason to wish they could control business climates in their own state by becoming less harnessed by Federal Regulations and restrictions.
How y'all like my Republican impersonation?
Damn fine Billy Bob Que. Come Saturday night, you wanna go opossum huntin"? The grease makes good gravy. And you can use the gravy to lube your truck.
Better than licking the grease already there.
Posts: 12,489
Threads: 371
Joined: Mar 2010
(09-23-2011, 06:43 PM)Queue Wrote: (09-23-2011, 06:31 PM)Wonky Wrote: (09-23-2011, 06:13 PM)Queue Wrote: Well, it would give them a strong reason to wish they could control business climates in their own state by becoming less harnessed by Federal Regulations and restrictions.
How y'all like my Republican impersonation?
Damn fine Billy Bob Que. Come Saturday night, you wanna go opossum huntin"? The grease makes good gravy. And you can use the gravy to lube your truck.
Better than licking the grease already there.
Well like uncle Festus says, "Any port in a storm". He said that when he came back from Nashville with "little Mable, and 250 pound baton twirler who had a pet snake.
Posts: 2,571
Threads: 25
Joined: Feb 2009
Maybe the title should be "What does is say that most of the 10 poorest states are in the South'?
Posts: 14,339
Threads: 709
Joined: Jan 2011
(09-23-2011, 08:03 PM)imaham Wrote: Maybe the title should be "What does is say that most of the 10 poorest states are in the South'?
"What does is say that most of the 10 poorest states are hot and humid in the summer?" And Republican.....
Posts: 2,571
Threads: 25
Joined: Feb 2009
Also interesting that the Governors of these 10 states are equally split 5 to 5 between Republicans and Democrats.
Posts: 18,298
Threads: 867
Joined: Mar 2011
It says, the poor don't vote.
Posts: 2,571
Threads: 25
Joined: Feb 2009
09-23-2011, 09:13 PM
(This post was last modified: 09-23-2011, 09:14 PM by imaham. Edited 1 time in total.)
(09-23-2011, 08:45 PM)chuck white Wrote: It says, the poor don't vote.
It does? You mean Acorn is banned from all of those states?
Posts: 18,298
Threads: 867
Joined: Mar 2011
(09-23-2011, 09:13 PM)imaham Wrote: (09-23-2011, 08:45 PM)chuck white Wrote: It says, the poor don't vote.
It does? You mean Acorn is banned from all of those states?
No, it means those states need Acorn more than ever, because the poor are not voting.
Posts: 7,465
Threads: 392
Joined: Feb 2009
(09-23-2011, 12:16 PM)broadzilla Wrote: ...and I betcha that the accept the food stamps just like any other red-blooded American...but then they complain that their tax dollars are paying for the program.
It was noted in the discussion that many of the 'red' states depend on federal money (the 'blue' states) for much of their spending. They certainly take in a lot more than they contribute to the Fed.
Posts: 7,465
Threads: 392
Joined: Feb 2009
09-25-2011, 11:07 AM
(This post was last modified: 09-25-2011, 11:08 AM by TennisMom. Edited 1 time in total.)
(09-23-2011, 08:39 PM)imaham Wrote: Also interesting that the Governors of these 10 states are equally split 5 to 5 between Republicans and Democrats.
The real power behind the states is their representation in D.C. Many of these states have senators/congresspersons who voted enthusiastically for outsourcing of jobs (or against the prevention of outsourcing when proposed by democrats) which adversely affected their constituents. Of course, those 'constituents' don't necessarily consist of 'people', rather 'corporations' who were not adversely affected. The puzzle is why voters continue to put people in office who do nothing positive for them. It is a conundrum.
As the man said, "I'll believe a corporation is a person when Texas executes one."
Posts: 18,101
Threads: 859
Joined: Feb 2009
It says that if you vote Republican they will try their darnedest to make all 50 states poor too.
Posts: 8,916
Threads: 376
Joined: Mar 2010
It's an indication that education is of some limited benefit.
Posts: 2,175
Threads: 66
Joined: Feb 2009
Why are most of the blue states on the coasts? Could it be population centers? Maybe they are just smarter? Definately where the cost of living is higher...does that make them more greedy?
Posts: 3,484
Threads: 15
Joined: Feb 2009
(09-25-2011, 11:07 AM)TennisMom Wrote: (09-23-2011, 08:39 PM)imaham Wrote: Also interesting that the Governors of these 10 states are equally split 5 to 5 between Republicans and Democrats.
The real power behind the states is their representation in D.C. Many of these states have senators/congresspersons who voted enthusiastically for outsourcing of jobs ...
The nature of statewide economy would be state resources and state legislature. I'm not sure of your logic here.
|