[Louis Foxwell]

Pride and arrogance are the Achilles heel of the Massachusetts electorate. There is a pervasive mentality in Mass that its citizens are uniquely intelligent, cultured and sophisticated. A preponderance of citizens consider themselves intellectually and morally superior, even to New Yorkers.
Politicians who appeal to the King's clothes (the ego of the Mass citizen) are granted a free pass. They may be murderers, ignoramuses, mafiosi scoundrels or worse. They remain favorite sons simply because they embody the sophistication that every constituent adores.
These are a rare and unique creature, these people of Massachusetts. Their tail feathers are more preened and their warble is more nuanced than the rest of the flock.
Is it any wonder they are the easiest pickings by crooks and scoundrels?

[PajamaTruthMafia]

Massachusetts is more like the American version of Fallujah (or say, Lebanon). The majority (moderates) are held captive by a corrupt, fanatical, liberal minority.

The State is so corrupt and the election system so rigged, we can't get these criminals out. A good example is Fat Matt (head of the Pike). The Governor, Senate President, House Leader and Mayor of Boston all came together to get rid of him yet he's still there at $250K/yr.

[litehaus]

"these people of Massachusetts."....Several "up Eastern" states fit that mold.....