“Now...how many of these have now, and have had for quite a while, Liberal/Democrat leadership and governing bodies?”
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That is a large part of the problem, but far from ALL of it.
The rest of the blame needs to be assessed in a way too politically incorrect even for FR.
No way I could have taken this list seriously if it didn’t include Albany. It was a hellhole 15 years ago when I left and I doubt it has improved. I thank God everyday I escaped and my kids will never know that world.