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.
That, my friend, is a great analogy of the political situation in MA!!!