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45. In others words these are the "Shithole States"

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Mon Jul 13, 2026, 02:26 PM

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Yes. In a 2018 White House meeting with lawmakers, Donald Trump used vulgar language to describe Haiti and various African nations, asking why the U.S. should accept immigrants from "shithole countries". He later confirmed and defended these comments at a 2025 Pennsylvania rally

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Ranking of 10 worst states to live is entirely Republican, sparks backlash [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Yesterday OP

Those New York elites 😉 CSNBC don't know nothing bout us!!! underpants Yesterday #1

I guess I can see why they'd be upset, but it seems about right tk me. 3_Limes Yesterday #2

As someone who lives in Indiana... bearsfootball516 Yesterday #3

I'm also in Indiana EnergizedLib Yesterday #4

Yep Chi67 Yesterday #50

I'm surprised Indiana made the list. Made the list, maybe; but in the top 10 of the worst...? NM Grins 8 hrs ago #94

If only reality didn't have that stupid liberal bias EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #5

Here is how Repulicans would rank states: DBoon Yesterday #9

Lowest total taxes and laxest gun laws jmowreader Yesterday #22

And harshest abortion laws. -nt CrispyQ 23 hrs ago #78

How can they do anything about crime MyOwnPeace Yesterday #13

Where's Mississippi? tikka Yesterday #6

That was my first thought, too! ShazzieB Yesterday #25

This message was self-deleted by its author ShazzieB Yesterday #26

And West Virginia? biophile Yesterday #27

My very first thought on seeing the list Random Boomer Yesterday #72

My family us from there exboyfil 22 hrs ago #80

Seriously r�is�n_dubh 17 hrs ago #88

Here's to the state of Mississippi fargone Yesterday #68

Mississippi? fargone Yesterday #69

It's so bad, they're now counting it as an Argentine province peppertree 21 hrs ago #82

I agree with Texas. We should be the lowest. LeftInTX Yesterday #7

We're #2, but Abbott is trying hard to get us to #1 surfered Yesterday #42

Amazing the way the red shithole states' leaders are always racing to circle the drain, isn't it? SheltieLover Yesterday #46

Abbutt's ads and FB posts crack me up. bluesbassman Yesterday #59

Agree... Texasgal Yesterday #65

Facts and reality have a liberal bias. Coventina Yesterday #8

What about West Virginia and Kentucky? The Madcap Yesterday #10

Guessing It's A Reporting Thing modrepub Yesterday #28

They left off the states of Misery, Confusion and Disaster, all of which are republican. Wonder Why Yesterday #11

I don't see why they are upset. They got the kind of states they were hoping to get. Horrible was their goal. Solly Mack Yesterday #12

I just love how the best solution is left off of Gov. Mike Kehoe's list (Missouri). chowder66 Yesterday #14

Where is South Carolina? stage left Yesterday #15

I'm shocked Mississippi and West Virginia didn't make the list. SamuelAdams Yesterday #16

There's always next year Nasruddin Yesterday #17

next year danieljsf Yesterday #18

*pretends to be surprised* sakabatou Yesterday #19

We here in Tennessee say, 'hold my beer'. With Marsha at the helm we can get that score even lower.... Ol Janx Spirit Yesterday #20

As a 25 year resident of Tennessee Farmer-Rick 10 hrs ago #91

Reality has a severe liberal bias. Martin68 Yesterday #21

That's a weird list Ziggy Beans Yesterday #23

I'd pick Georgia over Florida any day of the century. Ilsa Yesterday #24

Same here. ShazzieB Yesterday #35

North of the Atlanta metro is pretty nice. The Madcap Yesterday #38

Lived in Marietta for 4 years Lifeafter70 Yesterday #49

If you want to live in FL, it pays to be aware. lark Yesterday #53

You probably think culture is more than The Madcap Yesterday #36

Weather is a big deal for me, as is the inconvenience Ilsa 21 hrs ago #85

When our older son was 8, he wanted to invent a time machine... 3catwoman3 20 hrs ago #86

Georgia has actual weather seasons misanthrope 22 hrs ago #81

It is! But we aren't getting snow every year like ten years ago. nt Ilsa 21 hrs ago #83

I can attest to TN being a miserable red shithole. SheltieLover Yesterday #29

The politics in those states are ATROCIOUS. NCDem47 Yesterday #30

These were CNBC's top 11 states for quality of life: highplainsdem Yesterday #31

New Jersey is #3. Really?! FakeNoose Yesterday #55

I would add Maryland in there somewhere. oberle Yesterday #62

Not sure about Nebraska at #11 either. Dem_in_Nebr. 23 hrs ago #74

Memphis is the only US city to make the World's Top 10 Most Dangerous Cities List SheltieLover Yesterday #32

This message was self-deleted by its author highplainsdem Yesterday #41

Looks about right to me. bottomofthehill Yesterday #33

That's a rational list Torchlight Yesterday #34

Missouri (98) UpInArms Yesterday #37

KC is ok. The Madcap Yesterday #39

It is what is it. Keep voting for these f&cks, people Joinfortmill Yesterday #40

been years since i have been to mid state tennessee. the boonies don't get much. sales tax was high. pansypoo53219 Yesterday #43

Not many surprises here. ShazzieB Yesterday #44

Utah is absolutely great. valleyrogue Yesterday #70

I know Utah is gorgeous, and I haven't even been there! 😄 ShazzieB Yesterday #73

In others words these are the "Shithole States" Historic NY Yesterday #45

And The South Shall Rise Agin! Mr.Bee Yesterday #47

At this point anywhere in the US could be considered a fucked up place to live. twodogsbarking Yesterday #48

Another blatant example of why Truth Leans Left! eom Exp Yesterday #51

No way are TX, GA, and UT are behind MS and WV biocube Yesterday #52

Texan here. I am sure we are headed for #1. The Republican candidates for every office are disgusting human beings Whyisthisstillclose Yesterday #54

Seconded by another Texan. hamsterjill Yesterday #60

Do not fret, you can count on Greg and the boys to get us over the finish line in short order. state of stupid Yesterday #66

I say Misery for 98 Pas-de-Calais Yesterday #56

no wonder they're angry... TalenaGor Yesterday #57

Of course it pisses off the faux-conservatoid cult. Grokenstein Yesterday #58

Impossible. TN scored In-N-Out now. miyazaki Yesterday #61

There is only room for 10. Raftergirl Yesterday #63

Wow Florida will be so disapointed. Oppaloopa Yesterday #64

I wish Florida had made the list PCB66 Yesterday #67

Shame hibbing Yesterday #71

Color me surprised. n/t SpankMe 23 hrs ago #75

The truth hurts Faux pas 23 hrs ago #76

I asked a trumper relative, CrispyQ 23 hrs ago #77

Who would've thought lax gun laws, 10 Commandments in the classroom, the right to get fired... Beartracks 23 hrs ago #79

Deregulation and anti-science/environmental policies decrease quality of life? You don't say. Anyone who expected Karasu 21 hrs ago #84

Trump should send in the National Guard progressoid 20 hrs ago #87

Ohio should of samplegirl 12 hrs ago #89

So, quick question... OldBaldy1701E 10 hrs ago #90

Better watch out lonely bird 10 hrs ago #92

No surprises there. mdbl 9 hrs ago #93

Georgia has 2 Democratic Senators gademocrat7 8 hrs ago #95

I have been advocating for years for Dems to use this data Johnny2X2X 8 hrs ago #96