I’m surprised Mississippi isn’t on that list. I assume this is 1 at worst because while I have no doubt Arizona and Kansas suck major ass, they can’t be worse than Tennessee and Alabama.

Also surprised Indiana made the list. Godsawful hellhole sure, and impressively so given its neighbors, but I always pictured it as a mundane shittiness. I think of Indiana like I think of Iowa, firstly I don’t, but when I do it sucks but not like, on par with Alabama and texas, more in a “yeah it’s like the bastard child of Michigan and Iowa” there’s nothing to do in the farmland or suburbs, and gang violence in the former industrial areas, all with none of the remotely effective policy of Illinois, Ohio, or Michigan.

[–] Riven@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 4 months ago

I have a bud who lives there. Lots of straight up drugs and bigots, some of the recent laws they passed are straight up backwards. I think it mostly pops up because of the drug issues though, he always talks about seeing people on crack and meth.

The university there is probably holding the state up a smidge both the others you mentioned.

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[–] kamenlady@lemmy.world 9 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I've seen eta used a lot, like you did. For me, it always meant "estimated time (of) arrival". What does it mean in your context?

[–] jorp@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago (3 children)

New to me as well but seems like "editing to add:"

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 12 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Why not just write "edit:"? It's one extra character

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[–] Blackout@kbin.run 52 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

What would happen if you give predatory businesses/owners free reign in a US state? What if the laws passed protect them completely from any liability while targeting the rights of you and your family? Ever wanted to live within the blast radius of a chemical plant? Come to Texas, but remember, BYOG!

*Bring your own generator

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 30 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Don't forget that Texas is home to over 200 megachurches, which includes the likes of Joel Osteen, and that's not by accident.

[–] MiDaBa@lemmy.ml 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I should open a mega church. My day gig just isn't cutting it anymore and I Iike the idea of getting rich while working only Sundays.

[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 4 points 3 months ago

Don't forget that you can operate tax-free, as long as you write it off as a church expense. Don't even have to join a particular denomination and follow their rules. Just start a non-denom, and you too can be God's special little guy who definitely knows all the secrets.

[–] Know_not_Scotty_does@lemmy.world 41 points 4 months ago

Remember kids, the lone star is our review rating.

[–] NegativeInf@lemmy.world 34 points 4 months ago

That tracks. Every other week, this is my mood here.

[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 31 points 4 months ago (3 children)

It looks like Texas is finally beaten Florida to the bottom. I guess we could declare, what's his name, Greg Abbott the winner of that fucking race.

[–] Drusas@kbin.run 6 points 4 months ago

I don't think DeSantis has given up yet.

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago

The trick is to never do anything too flashy and just keep focusing on your fundamentalists.

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[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 28 points 4 months ago (1 children)

They keep saying "inclusiveness" talking about these southern states. That's really watering down the actual problem which is overt racism. We need words that actually describe what they mean, and the issue in those states is racism.

[–] HelixDab2@lemm.ee 19 points 4 months ago (3 children)

It's not just racism though. It's also misogyny and anti-LGBTQ+.

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 12 points 4 months ago

Ok, bigotry.

[–] Anticorp@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Then homophobia and sexism too. When I read "inclusivity" I interpret that to mean that the populace isn't very blended, or that they're not doing enough to promote every culture. But that's not what is happening. There's a big difference between not being inclusive, and being actively exclusive or hostile.

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[–] exanime@lemmy.world 21 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Super gross generalization here but I've meet a few people from Texas (all immigrants) and they all repeat a version of the same vague comment when asked how is it there: "best place for raising children because of the values"

When pressed they all avoid giving a single concrete example

I've come to understand it's just some veiled racism. The whole "here, we get to hurt people I dislike"

[–] Delusional@lemmy.world 4 points 3 months ago

When pressed they all avoid giving a single concrete example

Just like all the brainwashed idiots who say they'll never vote for a Democrat but they don't know why. Because conservative propaganda says they're evil.

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[–] radicalautonomy@lemmy.world 16 points 4 months ago (6 children)

Moving to the PNW next week after over 40 years in this god damned state. Lotta cool people here whom I've known over the years, but I'm not participating in my own oppression any more.

[–] Drusas@kbin.run 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Welcome, neighbor! Make sure to get out and enjoy our beautiful scenery.

[–] radicalautonomy@lemmy.world 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

First weekend there I am gonna check out the view of Portland from the Pittock Mansion, go to Tillamook to eat some fucking cheese and ice cream, head up to Cannon Beach to stare out to infinity, drive to Astoria to check out The Goonies filming locations, and then spend Sunday in Seattle doing I dunno what yet but it'll definitely involve coffee and hipsterism. Very excite!

[–] Drusas@kbin.run 4 points 4 months ago

Sounds like a good plan! If you can fit it in, I would recommend crossing over to Washington from Astoria and checking out the Cape Disappointment area while you're there. Absolutely gorgeous.

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 4 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Moving to the PNW next week after over 40 years in this god damned state.

you've got stamina; i could only handle 5 years in austin before it's conservative bigotry made me leave.

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[–] TheReturnOfPEB@reddthat.com 14 points 4 months ago (1 children)

How is the quality of life for people that murder protestors with their vehicle ?

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 22 points 4 months ago

Pretty good. You can even molest one or two of your child relatives and the Governor will pat your back over it and send you on your way.

[–] Chozo@fedia.io 13 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Sounds about right. It's an absolute shame that such a beautiful place can be so inhospitable.

[–] MentallyExhausted@reddthat.com 5 points 4 months ago

I don’t mean to be a dick, but I was born in and have driven through Texas, and most of the state is a barren wasteland.

[–] Neps@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 4 months ago

Yea living here is pure fucking hell, id rather die than live here another year.

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