Posted on 07/05/2014 3:52:57 PM PDT by equalator
Can you guess which state in the union holds the American flag the highest? The criteria for indicating the level of patriotism within a state population consisted of: -National Historic Landmarks per Capita -Veterans per Capita -Money Spent to Fund Veterans -Percent of Residents That Voted in the Last Presidential Election -People Who Google For American Flags to buy -People Who List America as an Interest on Facebook
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California is the most patriotic state in the union.
Why? Because California pays more in federal taxes than any other state.
That means we prop up your failed states as well as support our huge welfare roles (comprising mostly loser American transplants from your failed states).
For the math-challenged among you, since you don’t have Cal Tech and we do, that also means we pay more to the military than any of the rest of you to defend this country.
And we do it without a word of thanks, ever. And we still want to stay in the union, even though every other post on FR is “GIVE CALIFORNIA BACK TO MEXICO!” (Which, by the way, also directed at the math-challenged, you might want to think about how cutting off California to spite your own loser face will impact your wallets.)
nope it isn’t. It is a wonderful place to raise a family. I just put a thread up. Perhaps reading it might give you an education.
There are good people everywhere.
We have some wonderful FReepers who live in Maryland. Grow up.
I spent a couple of years in New Jersey back in the late 90’s and other than having a problem understanding them when they talk, I met nothing but very fine people that were willing to help you if you needed it. I think New Jersey is just as patriotic as my home state of Alabama. I was very impressed by the people of New Jersey.
Which states have the largest number of veterans or military bases? Same?
Sorry...but the state is controlled by leftwing COMMUNISTS!
It definitely has to be Texas. I saw a fireworks show in Burleson last night, and there must’ve been 5-6 other fireworks shows you could see on the horizon.
Says a lot doesn’t it?
Yes, the criteria is obviously gamed.
If Washington, D.C. was a state, based on this criteria it would be probably at the top of the list...
Maine is the second most patriotic state? Texas is less patriotic than Colorado?
Thank you for your excellent defense of Maine.
People may assume it’s just another leftard nuthouse but when SHTF, I know where I’d rather be. Well, not in Lewistan, but generally speaking, it’s a pretty good place to hunker down. Off the zombie beaten path.
Yankee ingenuity and resourcefulness for the win.
If you could separate Florida into the Panhandle and South Florida., the Panhandle would rank much higher. Plus we have some very good military bases here: Pensacola NAS, Eglin AFB, Tyndall AFB (original home of the F-22 Raptors), Navy Coastal Systems Station, etc.
Most military retirees have made this their permanent home.
You don’t bad-mouth the USA around here and get by with it unless you’re ALONE and nobody (and nobody’s dog) hears you!
If Texas could, somehow get rid of AUSTIN, it would top the list.
Can I get an amen??
Los Angeles?
Many Texans are Texans first, Americans since 1845. I think it has to do with self-sufficiency.
For the most part, the attitude has worked quite well.
What about TEXAS, this list is BS!!!!!!!”
Yes, especially since my libtard Washington is 16 right next to Texas’s 15.
I think this poll is a joke. Taxachusetts is more patriotic than Mississippi? They don’t seem to enlist in the Army as much as Miss.
Colorado’s #11?!?!
Hear that, gungrabbing democrat liberal elected bastards!
We’re coming for YOU!!
Colorado Gun Control Legislators in 2013
Compiled from these sites:
http://www.rmgo.org/political/gun-laws/billwatch/379-2014-billwatch
http://www.leg.state.co.us/clics/clics2014A/cslFrontPages.nsf/HomeSplash?OpenForm
Please double check these names.
if you find any errors, please feel free to correct them
Vote them ALL out!
Gun Control Legislators 2014
U.S. District Judge Marcia Krieger
Ruled that Colorado’s sheriffs have no standing when suing against 2013’s anti-gun laws on 11/27/2013
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Democrat Representative John W. Buckner E-mail: john.buckner.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Lois Court E-mail: lois.court.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Mike McLachlan E-mail: mike.mclachlan.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Brittany Pettersen E-mail: brittany.pettersen.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Joseph A. Salazar E-mail: joseph.salazar.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Sanford E “Pete” Lee E-mail: pete.lee.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Daniel Kagan E-mail: repkagan@gmail.com
Killed HB14-1041 (Constitutional carry) on 2/4/14
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Democrat Senator Irene Aguilar E-mail: irene.aguilar.senate@state.co.us
Democrat Senator Matt Jones E-mail: senatormattjones@gmail.com
Democrat Senator Jessie Ulibarri E-mail: senator.ulibarri@gmail.com
Killed SENATE BILL 14-094 (Going back to original background check system) on 2/3/14
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Democrat Representative Mike Foote E-mail: mike.foote.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Jeanne Labuda E-mail: jeanne.labuda.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Jovan Melton E-mail: jovan.melton.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Dominick Moreno E-mail: dominick.moreno.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Angela Williams E-mail: angela.williams.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Joseph A. Salazar E-mail: joseph.salazar.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Su Ryden E-mail: su.ryden.house@state.co.us
Killed HB 14-1151 (Repeal of the ammunition magazine infringement) on 2/10/14
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Democrat Senator Irene Aguilar E-mail: irene.aguilar.senate@state.co.us
Democrat Senator Matt Jones E-mail: senatormattjones@gmail.com
Democrat Senator Jessie Ulibarri E-mail: senator.ulibarri@gmail.com
Killed SB14-038 (Eliminating the Governors Authority to restrict the distribution of firearms during a state emergency) on 2/10/14
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Democrat Representative John W. Buckner E-mail: john.buckner.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Lois Court E-mail: lois.court.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Mike McLachlan E-mail: mike.mclachlan.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Brittany Pettersen E-mail: brittany.pettersen.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Joseph A. Salazar E-mail: joseph.salazar.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Daniel Kagan E-mail: repkagan@gmail.com
Killed HB14-1157 (Arming Teachers) on 02/13/2014
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Democrat Senator Irene Aguilar E-mail: irene.aguilar.senate@state.co.us
Democrat Senator Matt Jones E-mail: senatormattjones@gmail.com
Democrat Senator Jessie Ulibarri E-mail: senator.ulibarri@gmail.com
Killed SB14-100 (Repeal of the ammunition magazine infringement) on 02/12/2014
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Democrat Representative Mike Foote E-mail: mike.foote.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Jeanne Labuda E-mail: jeanne.labuda.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Jovan Melton E-mail: jovan.melton.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Dominick Moreno E-mail: dominick.moreno.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Angela Williams E-mail: angela.williams.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Joseph A. Salazar E-mail: joseph.salazar.house@state.co.us
Democrat Representative Su Ryden E-mail: su.ryden.house@state.co.us
Killed HB14-1063 (The Make My Day Better law that would allow Colorodans to defend their places of business) on 02/17/2014
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Democrat Senator Irene Aguilar E-mail: irene.aguilar.senate@state.co.us
Democrat Senator Mary Hodge E-mail: mary.hodge.senate@state.co.us
Democrat Senator Jessie Ulibarri E-mail: senator.ulibarri@gmail.com
Killed SB14-090 (Eliminating background checks for firearms sold to step-relatives) on 02/14/2014
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“False is the idea of utility that sacrifices a thousand real advantages for one imaginary or trifling inconvenience; that would take fire from men because it burns, and water because one may drown in it; that it has no remedy for evils, except destruction. The laws that forbid the carrying of arms are of such a nature. Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man.”
Cesare Beccaria On Crimes and Punishments
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