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http://www.rollcall.com/issues/54_153/atr/36350-1.html?type=printer_friendly
That’s some pretty innovative and landmark commentary coming from Mr. Brooks. I really had no idea he wasn’t a Pelosi fan, so I’m delighted he took the time to clear that up. And he also has a flare for the pertinent as evidenced by his wily insertion of the extremely well-known amongst these parts Barney Frank in there too.
Now let’s see if he’s able to build upon the momentous energy he’s generated with this insightful and groundbreaking press release by exploiting his overwhelming charisma, unearthly charm and politically pioneering spirit.
Go Mo.
Compiled by the Mercatus Center, a nonprofit public policy research center affiliated with George Mason University, using a wide swath of comparative data to determine personal freedoms, including alcohol and drug laws, asset-forfeiture rules, and education regulations.
http://www.mercatus.org/uploadedFiles/Mercatus/Publications/Freedom%20in%20the%2050%20States.pdf
Top 10 Best States for Personal Freedom
1. Alaska
2. Maine
3. New Mexico
4. Arkansas
5. Texas
6. Missouri
7. Oregon
8. Idaho
9. Virginia
10. Wyoming
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Personal Freedom Ranking
1. Alaska 0.272
2. Maine 0.193
3. New Mexico 0.138
4. Arkansas 0.125
5. Texas 0.121
6. Missouri 0.110
7. Oregon 0.104
8. Idaho 0.100
9. Virginia 0.100
10. Wyoming 0.095
11. Vermont 0.093
12. Arizona 0.089
13. New Hampshire 0.087
14. Utah 0.086
15. Kansas 0.085
16. Colorado 0.084
17. West Virginia 0.080
18. Tennessee 0.059
19. Indiana 0.049
20. Michigan 0.045
21. Montana 0.029
22. Mississippi 0.027
23. Florida 0.022
24. South Dakota 0.007
25. Iowa 0.006
26. Kentucky 0.003
27. Oklahoma -0.002
28. Hawaii -0.009
29. Pennsylvania -0.018
30. North Carolina -0.022
31. Minnesota -0.036
32. Nevada -0.045
33. North Dakota -0.047
34. Nebraska -0.055
35. Washington -0.055
36. Delaware -0.060
37. California -0.063
38. Connecticut -0.082
39. Wisconsin -0.089
40. Louisiana -0.098
41. South Carolina -0.102
42. Georgia -0.106
43. Alabama -0.107
44. Massachusetts -0.109
45. New Jersey -0.120
46. Ohio -0.124
47. Rhode Island -0.163
48. New York -0.188
49. Illinois -0.213
50. Maryland -0.294
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-Pookie
the roll call story and comments by Mo make a valid point. While I am not a fan of basing a campaign on “bright supports pelosi” or “griffith supports pelosi” it is fair to mention. by voting for her as speaker they empower her control over every aspect of the congress from the chairman of committees to legislative priorities. they empower her….period. It is fair to point that out but GOP candidates must do more…..they must present their own vision, their priorities, etc.
Good to be ranked low by the Mercatus Center report.
To be ranked high, your state needs to be Pro Gambling, Pro Marijuana & Pro Pervert Marriage