Wednesday, October 27, 2004
LB in '04 FLASHBACK - MASSACHUSETTS V TEXAS (originally published July 22)
By Stockton
In anticipation of the Massachusetts bashing we can expect next week from the Republicans, we thought we'd look at some actual facts.
Education
Under the Education governor, George Bush, we expect to see a high level of educational achievement. In the People's Republic of Massachusetts, failed public schools.
In Texas, 75.7% have obtained a high school diploma;
In Massachusetts - 84.8
The national average - 80.4
In Texas, 23.2% have obtained a BA
In Massachusetts - 33.2%
The national Average - 24.4
Standard of Living
With its pro-business and pro-deregulation stance, Texas must produce good jobs with good pay, creating a high household income and low poverty.
In Texas, 15.4% live below the poverty level
In Massachusetts - 9.3
The national average - 12.4
OK, but with the oil industry, income must be really good, right?
The median household income in Texas, $39,927
In Massachusetts - $50,502
The national average - $41,994
Crime
Here's one where Texas can compete, right? With right-to-carry laws and its tough on crime policy, death penalty and pro-gun culture, this one is a no-brainer.
Percentages are per 100,000 people
Rape in Texas, 37.7 (does not include "Texas Foreplay)
In Massachusetts - 26.7
Murder in Texas, 5.9
In Massachusetts - 2.0
Violent Crime in Texas, 545.1
In Massachusetts - 407.6
Texas is ranked 8th in violent crime, nationally
Massachusetts is ranked 42nd
Statistics can be found here and here.
Misc Statistics
The leading cause of death in Massachusetts is cardiac arrest, most prevalent in September. This stat is skewed due to the number of Red Sox fans.
The leading cause of accidental death in Texas is being crushed by a jacked-up home while trying to change a tire.
The violent crime rate in Texas is artificially low and is expected to rise once shooting your buddy in a drunken rage is criminalized.
Higher education statistics tend to be skewed in Texas because 9th Grade is considered post-graduate work.
Don't do drugs.
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By Stockton
In anticipation of the Massachusetts bashing we can expect next week from the Republicans, we thought we'd look at some actual facts.
Education
Under the Education governor, George Bush, we expect to see a high level of educational achievement. In the People's Republic of Massachusetts, failed public schools.
In Texas, 75.7% have obtained a high school diploma;
In Massachusetts - 84.8
The national average - 80.4
In Texas, 23.2% have obtained a BA
In Massachusetts - 33.2%
The national Average - 24.4
Standard of Living
With its pro-business and pro-deregulation stance, Texas must produce good jobs with good pay, creating a high household income and low poverty.
In Texas, 15.4% live below the poverty level
In Massachusetts - 9.3
The national average - 12.4
OK, but with the oil industry, income must be really good, right?
The median household income in Texas, $39,927
In Massachusetts - $50,502
The national average - $41,994
Crime
Here's one where Texas can compete, right? With right-to-carry laws and its tough on crime policy, death penalty and pro-gun culture, this one is a no-brainer.
Percentages are per 100,000 people
Rape in Texas, 37.7 (does not include "Texas Foreplay)
In Massachusetts - 26.7
Murder in Texas, 5.9
In Massachusetts - 2.0
Violent Crime in Texas, 545.1
In Massachusetts - 407.6
Texas is ranked 8th in violent crime, nationally
Massachusetts is ranked 42nd
Statistics can be found here and here.
Misc Statistics
The leading cause of death in Massachusetts is cardiac arrest, most prevalent in September. This stat is skewed due to the number of Red Sox fans.
The leading cause of accidental death in Texas is being crushed by a jacked-up home while trying to change a tire.
The violent crime rate in Texas is artificially low and is expected to rise once shooting your buddy in a drunken rage is criminalized.
Higher education statistics tend to be skewed in Texas because 9th Grade is considered post-graduate work.
Don't do drugs.
