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It is due to lobbying and astroturfing.
Simple as.
It's definitely not based in data, because that overwhelmingly shows massive economic and happiness growth happens in these states
Where in the world has socialism been successful in the past?
I'll wait.
you realize "I'll wait." just makes you look like a ponce, right?
It's like slamming open the door of a library, sneeringly declaring that books are for nerds, and just fucking standing there as if everyone will respond by throwing their books away and declaring you king.