I live in Minneapolis bud. You will be actively shouted down for even mentioning that you considered reporting a crime because "the police might shoot them". Additionally, all property crimes here must now be reported to 311 (not the police) which is purely to get you a case number for insurance. They don't pursue them.
As for GDP, yeah man, urban areas are blue. It's not because they're better, it's because poor people congregate there for public services.
$5700 for a bike is a bit of a luxury, that'll buy you a 2024 Honda Rebel DCT last I looked. I bought an '04 Shadow last year for $2000, maybe aim lower?
The reason for the difference is that it's a lot easier to destroy and steal a motorcycle, leaving nothing for the bank to repossess.
Crime stats depend on people reporting crimes. Something that is actively discouraged in blue states.
You don't need a six figure salary when the cost of living is low.
California has the 5th highest infant mortality rate in th country.
Not everyone needs to pay a few years wages to a paper mill for a diploma they'll never use in their trade.
California, Texas, New York and Florida have the four largest economies in the US. This hardly follows party lines.
I live in Minneapolis bud. You will be actively shouted down for even mentioning that you considered reporting a crime because "the police might shoot them". Additionally, all property crimes here must now be reported to 311 (not the police) which is purely to get you a case number for insurance. They don't pursue them.
As for GDP, yeah man, urban areas are blue. It's not because they're better, it's because poor people congregate there for public services.