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[shakin_haitian]

ND's making money hand over fist.

And, yeah, definitely some impressive scenery in that part of the country.

Until the gas boom is over and, if they do it wrong, nothing will be left except crime, massive pollution, and environmental scars.

 

[SecretMoblin]

Not surprised at Minnesota, their Cities are pretty decent and everyone out in the rural areas are practically Canadians.

how dare you

 

[teruterubozu]

Until the gas boom is over and, if they do it wrong, nothing will be left except crime, massive pollution, and environmental scars.

Agriculture is still #1 and lots of high tech companies like Amazon and Microsoft have been moving in. Oil can't be everything in ND that leads to contentment - what about Alaska, Texas and California?

 

[Kid Ska]

I was damn sure PA would cut it. Can't imagine how shitty those states must be to beat us out.

 

[The Technomancer]

Ohio should be number 1. The only fun place we have is Cedar Point.

Yeah, but man, that is a lot of fun. Like, that can compensate for a lot

 

[Karsticles]

no jersey or michigan, that's interesting

Yeah, how is Michigan not on there? That place is horrible and depressing.

 

[Ken Masters]

Ohio certainly isn't a southern state, and I doubt it's any more religious than the nation is a whole.

Need I mention that the top 3 happiest states are all ruby red, too?

Ohio is very religious and conservation in the southern parts, and really anywhere outside a city. Cincinnati is an extremely red city.


They have a creationist museum right across the border and it's heavily advertised in Ohio, what more do you want?

 

[akira28]

ee-yup

 

[BGBW]

I don't understand. [thread=669241]Kentucky is home to hentai and fried chicken[/thread]. They should be one of the happiest places on Earth let alone the US of A.

 

[soundscream]

some of those places have oil pipelines and minerals dont they?

Yep Bentley dealerships are springing up out there, as well as flocks of strippers..........I'm not joking.

 

[Skiptastic]

Who would be content with Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, or North Dakota? You can be a cattle driver. Congratulations, that's your highest career prospect.

Perhaps a living based on hard work and being outdoors could make one more content than the drudgery of "modern" life? Just a thought...

 

[Ourobolus]

My wife was in Montana for six months for a job last year. I loved going to visit.

FYI, the Western part of Montana is where it's at. The Eastern side, while somewhat pretty, has fuck all to do

 

[SecretMoblin]

My wife was in Montana for six months for a job last year. I loved going to visit.

FYI, the Western part of Montana is where it's at. The Eastern side, while somewhat pretty, has fuck all to do

"somewhat pretty" is overselling it imo


mountains >>>>>>> *

 

[bucknuticus]

Ohio is very religious and conservation in the southern parts, and really anywhere outside a city. Cincinnati is an extremely red city.


They have a creationist museum right across the border and it's heavily advertised in Ohio, what more do you want?

Stupid Northern and Southern Ohio always bring us Central Ohioans down.

 

[teruterubozu]

Who would be content with Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, or North Dakota? You can be a cattle driver. Congratulations, that's your highest career prospect.

Career! Prospects! Upward mobility! Power!
Sounds like a great recipe for happiness.

 

[Ourobolus]

"somewhat pretty" is overselling it imo


mountains >>>>>>> *

I was trying to be nice.

 

[Ken Masters]

Stupid Northern and Southern Ohio always bring us Central Ohioans down.

Toledo mostly votes democrat (due to black populous in inner city) but you'd think you were in the Deep South half the time there with the people you'd meet.

 

[FUBAR McDangles]

10 most content states

4. Minnesota
1. North Dakota

Most of the people in these places are very happy from what I've experienced.

Most of those that aren't simply were not born/raised here. And even then, it's a small portion of transplants that don't like it in these places.

 

[KefkaPalazzo]

No, Ohio is pretty religious.

Definitely not as much as some of the states on the list.

And i'm saddened to see it listed...we have a lot of good stuff going for us...I think our dissatisfaction is inflated by the Cleveland sports curse.

 

[huxley00]

Those results aren't surprising at all?

 

[teruterubozu]

Definitely not as much as some of the states on the list.

And i'm saddened to see it listed...we have a lot of good stuff going for us...I think our dissatisfaction is inflated by the Cleveland sports curse.

Ohio has always been cast as the backwoods of New England/Northeast since it became the first step in the frontier. It's an old, old stigma that Ohio can't seem to shake.

 

[Topper]

Damn I didn't realize my state was so miserable, I enjoy living in KY, but i'm right across from Cincinnati so I have alot of things to do(parks, zoo, museums, kings island, sporting events, etc..) not sure if I would enjoy living further south, but I do enjoy my trips to louisville when i go /shrug

 

[Windu]

Not really true. Northwest has UA for partying. There's also fishing and hiking. Not saying it's great, but there are options. That being said, not surprised at any of the list.

no he is right, i grew up there.

 

[CarpeDeezNutz]

Texas should be number 1 best state.

 

[BajiBoxer]

As for Ohio, from a political perspective, we've been gerrymandered into Republican hell when it comes to political representation.

 

[-PXG-]

Jersey Strong, baby

 

[Rootbeer]

Former Missourian here... can't say I disagree.

 

[Raxus]

Wow number 2. It isn't THAT bad here but I do live in one of the larger cities whereas the rest of the state tends to cook meth.

I also concur that from the limited time I spent in Colorado, it is pretty awesome.

 

[Camwi]

I live in Minnesota. I'm pretty friggin' content.

I also happen to be a Packer fan living in MN, which gives me extra happy points.

 

[Assanova]

Ohio isn't actually that bad outside of the winters if you live in the Columbus area. It was voted the best place to raise a family, be a single mother, and I also believe that it was voted as one of the top 7 intelligent cities in the world.

 

[von Stroheim]

Some first hand observations:

Tennessee - everybody thinks they are cowboys. Guns and trucks are prevalent and meth too....

Kentucky - everybody smokes. In restaurants, even!

 

[U2NUMB]

Lived most my life in Minnesota..... enjoy it here (this winter SUUUCKED) and I lived for 2 years in Arkansas. I moved back to Minnesota so I agree with both lists.

I also happen to be a Packer fan living in MN, which gives me extra happy points.

You SOB.. get yourself over to Wisc. Stop Takin Our Jooooooobs!

 

[Cymbal Head]

As someone who recently moved from Tennessee to Ohio, I can say that I do indeed feel slightly more miserable, if only because of this shitty fucking winter.

 

[Josh7289]

Was the thread title a joke? Obviously those states will be more miserable; the economic conditions are worse in those states.

 

[turnbuckle]

no jersey or michigan, that's interesting

Being in SW Michigan, of the states in the bottom 10 there's not a single one I'd rather live in. Several other states that are ranked better than Michigan that I wouldn't prefer to live in either. If this was a vote on most miserable cities I'd expect to see a few Michigan staples on there, but it's really not so bad otherwise.

I'd rather die than live in the Upper Peninsula though.

 

[GK86]

Shocking that fly over states would be miserable.

 

[injurai]

yet Dayton OH got happiest city from Forbes

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/efkk45edkmj/no-1-dayton-ohio/

 

[daveo42]

I can attest to Ohio being pretty miserable. Steaming hot in the summer, bitter cold in the winter, and cloudy skies for over 2/3 of the year.

Yay Ohio...

 

[Camwi]

Lived most my life in Minnesota..... enjoy it here (this winter SUUUCKED) and I lived for 2 years in Arkansas. I moved back to Minnesota so I agree with both lists.



You SOB.. get yourself over to Wisc. Stop Takin Our Jooooooobs!

I'm actually a Wisconsin native that moved to MN a few years ago. Considering the progress this state is making, and how backwards Wisconsin is going, I think I'm fine right here thank you very much.

 

[Brianimaniac]

Wisconsin should be on that list. I work customer service for a few Midwest states, and let's just say that Wisconsin customers have a reputation.

 

[Weetrick]

Ohio should be number 1. The only fun place we have is Cedar Point.

Don't forget King's Island.

 

[Brianimaniac]

Ohio is a miserable shithole because of the erratic weather patterns, but Columbus is a great place to spend time.

 

[entremet]

Not surprised about the Deep South. Lots of poverty there, poor education, and terrible infrastructure.

 

[Wolfgunblood Garopa]

Ohio should be number 1. The only fun place we have is Cedar Point.

That makes no sense. Do any of the other states in the list even have something as good as Cedar Point?

Not that Cedar Point even matters at all.

Ohio is a miserable shithole because of the erratic weather patterns, but Columbus is a great place to spend time.

Columbus is bland, with only a fraction of the cool places Cleveland has.

 

[Squalor]

They are poor, religious, uneducated, and conservative states with shitty politicians.

That is not surprising at all.

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

Ohio is a bombed out and depleted shell of a state. Most major industry left or dried up with the exception of Wright-Patterson and some auto and manufacturing, and Columbus is probably the only bright spot. Public education facilities are right behind or tied with West Virginia.

Glad I left.

 

[Tawney Bomb]

Ohio should be number 1. The only fun place we have is Cedar Point.

And that's only fun when the things you want to ride don't break for the entire day. Or it doesn't rain .Or it isn't crowded.

Actually, fuck Cedar Point. And Ohio.

 

[rbanke]

Obviously Florida is so far into the number 1 space that they didn't bother listing it right?

Spoiler

RIGHT?

 

[Camwi]

Obviously Florida is so far into the number 1 space that they didn't bother listing it right?

Spoiler

RIGHT?

I think it's just a matter of the old fogies enjoying the warm weather.

 

[Squalor]

Obviously Florida is so far into the number 1 space that they didn't bother listing it right?

Spoiler

RIGHT?

Everyone in Florida is too senile or stupid to realize how miserable it is.