Damjan 73 Posted March 28, 2013 Here is an interesting read, was reading nj.com and found this. Apparently we rank 48 by freedoms in the Mercatus Center (Koch brother on the board) George Mason University Study. Nice read: Summary http://mercatus.org/freedom-50-states-2011 Full Report: http://mercatus.org/sites/all/modules/custom/mercatus_50_states/files/Freedom50States2011.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
va_bank 0 Posted March 28, 2013 Not surprised at all, but happy there's a scientific explanation for what I'm feeling. But the wife got onboard with leaving - big milestone. Now got to convince the rest of the family Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wooly bugger 1 Posted March 28, 2013 Not surprised at all, but happy there's a scientific explanation for what I'm feeling. But the wife got onboard with leaving - big milestone. Now got to convince the rest of the family Interesting that they include "economic freedom" in the calculation. Alaska jumped out at me as unexpectedly un-free, and on reading, it has very good personal freedom but lots of fiscal problems. Interesting to note that NY ranked dead last...before the SAFE act. Now, there's probably no point in even comparing it with American states. Speaking of the Koch brothers, where are they in this whole debacle. It's interesting that any time they used their money, the media characterized it as part of a nefarious conservative anti-democratic conspiracy. But when Bloomberg blatantly buys elections in other states, he's a hero. We could use some Koch money right about now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicePants 58 Posted March 28, 2013 I now have a goal to strive for. My destiny lies in New Hampshire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brocglock23 4 Posted March 28, 2013 Here is an interesting read, was reading nj.com and found this. Apparently we rank 48 by freedoms in the Mercatus Center (Koch brother on the board) George Mason Universi Study. Nice read: Summary http://mercatus.org/...-50-states-2011 Full Report: http://mercatus.org/...0States2011.pdf Not the least bit surprised. The only surprise is that we weren't dead last Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob2222 317 Posted March 29, 2013 Alaska ranks #44 and Colorado (Yes, that Colorado! The one that's driving Magpul out of the state!) #7. It depends somewhat on how you weight the importance of your favorite freedoms. Or vices. Most of the other big blue states have the potential to rocket past us in freedoms lost before this is all over. Methinks that this is kinda like the list of "best states to retire to"... your "best state" is much different if you're rich than if you're poor / if you're sick than if you're healthy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
va_bank 0 Posted March 29, 2013 Interesting to note that NY ranked dead last...before the SAFE act. This is not about gun control. It's also their smoking, drinking and food laws. A guy from Staten Island told me once it's illegal to change the oil in your own driveway. And so on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
va_bank 0 Posted March 29, 2013 I now have a goal to strive for. My destiny lies in New Hampshire. No way I'm going anywhere where it's colder than NJ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NicePants 58 Posted March 29, 2013 WHY ARE WE TO FEAR THE COLD OF WINTER WHEN THE FIRES OF LIBERTY SHALL WARM OUR HEARTS? I'd rather be colder and free than warmer while shoulder deep in poo. Then again, I don't like shoveling snow... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mipafox 438 Posted March 29, 2013 Are we free? I'll let you know. Stand by... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
va_bank 0 Posted March 29, 2013 WHY ARE WE TO FEAR THE COLD OF WINTER WHEN THE FIRES OF LIBERTY SHALL WARM OUR HEARTS? I'd rather be colder and free than warmer while shoulder deep in poo. Then again, I don't like shoveling snow... Yeah, you can go SOUTH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites