Just seen it was ranked #1... Interesting

ok I'll bite....... #1 in what?

Ranked #1 on what basis? I live in Washington & it would be a great place if the liberal Puget Sound area would slide into the sea.

Commies in government?

Certainly we're behind CA, OR and all of the NE except New Hampshire down to NC?

Best state to be from?

Some liberal feel good, let's stroke the dog horse and pony show bullshit.

pot smoking, drug addled grunge rock suicides, and the rain washing all the street chitters crap off in the ditches.

Well, if ya gotta be #1 at something it might as well be #1...........

Wow grumpy fellers this morning.

Every state can be rated "best" at something....

IMHO, WI is best at having beer-drinking establishments within easy walking distances or at least within five miles of anywhere you are in the state... Oh yeah - and the cheese... And the Packers (sorry Queens' fans)..

Judman: I been "around"!
I was born and raised and lived the first 50 years of my life in "taxington" and I don't care what parameters are used or considered in this "ranking" but "taxington" is a schitwhole" through and through there are at least 3 dozens states I would rather live in than anti-gun, anti-capitalism, pro-socialism, anti-traditional values, incredibly high taxes, high stress, low morality... taxington!
The BEST thing I have ever done in my life is pack-up, sell-out and move out of taxington, 22 years ago!
PERIOD!
I would NOT live in that schitwhole again if my LIFE depended on it.
Whoever "made up" that "ranking" is full of [bleep]!
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy

Yes!!! And about time some other state takes in the "greener grassers"! I hope Washington enjoys a steady influx of coastal libs as much as we have.

Washington has better sushi than we do.

. https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/rankings

Ranking looks at health care access and affordability, health care quality and health outcomes for citizens. 16% of score

The education ranking measures how well states educate students in preschool, K-12 and different levels of higher education. 16% of score

The economy ranking tracks unemployment rates, GDP growth, migration into the state, patents, new businesses and more. 14% of score

The infrastructure rankings gauge the quality of states' bridges, public transportation, power grids, broadband and more. 13% of score

Opportunity - This ranking measures poverty, housing affordability and equality for women, minorities and people with disabilities. 13% of score

Fiscal Stability This ranking tracks states' government credit ratings, liquidity, pension fund liability and budget balancing. 11% of score

Crime & Corrections ranks states based on public safety and the quality and fairness of their prison systems, including racial bias. 10% of score

The natural environment ranking looks at the quality of air and water in a state, as well as exposure to pollution and toxins. 8 % of score

Full methodology @ https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/methodology

In summary, they measured some stuff in a way that gives them some findings. It's always interesting but may not be relevant to what any of us judge as relevant to the grade "best state".

in diversity, and sensitivity

Sorry, that one has to go to Oregon...

Ed

Alaska usually comes in dead last, most of you think this place is shangrala.. Anchorage is lost it's a democrat cess pool.. our state government is inept, too many people here with the you owe me attitude.

#1 in NFL teams dispised.

most dope smoked per capita

Washington is only #1 on the eastern side of the state and even then it is starting to slide into the cess pool of the westside.

We know who's #1 in Cajuns....

Laissez les bons temps rouler... Cajuns do know how to "pass a good time"....

Everyone else is second best (at best)

Now, how you gonna get mo better'n dat...?.



DF

Washington, like most states, has issues centered around the metro areas. Ours just happen to be a bit larger than most.

Aren't you North of I-10? Dam Yankee you!

I'd say you're in the running. It's time for all of us to clean house and move on.

The ATF was founded in response to Kentucky. Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms built this state.

It's rated towards the bottom of every category that commies can dream up,....and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Personally,..I wouldn't move to Washington if they promised to make me the Governor.

Yeah, for sure.

But pretty close...

Heard it said from a Southerner that he didn't know Damn Yankee was two words until he was grown...



DF

I lived at Steptoe for a few years, loved it. GREAT bird hunting, good waterfowl and deer, too. enjoyed the harvested wheat smell of the Palouse country.

Same in Oregon! Portlander needs gone..........

Please take Salem and Eugene while you're at it

WI is under rated in meat markets too.

Not many folks can say they lived in Steptoe.

Moose on the Butte there too.

Geno

You have the privilege of being in a small populous of people to say you lived in Steptoe.

Ranked #1 as kissing Antifa's A$$.

Jim

Steptoe is a cool spot. Some nice bucks, lots of pheasant, and an azzload of turkeys!

In Squatch sightings?????

Youd be a fine Guv nuh,

Camel toes

lol, yes! are you from Asotin? loved Asotin county, too

more like "at" Steptoe, than "in".... you get what I am layin' down? Steptoe was the nearest place with a name. I used to drive up to the top of the butte, you could see a lotta country from there.!!

Ranking looks at health care access and affordability, health care quality and health outcomes for citizens. 16% of score
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Healthcare is good in Seattle for major trauma. Tben again, all large cities provide that level. We know someone was injured badly when they are flown to Harborview.

ahhh go play with your new internet friend kaitlyn

A hearty GFY to you, sir!

lol

Important stuff here.