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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: AlphaWolf 🐝🐝  😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Chickenhawk Don’s Desperate Gamble...
Date: 03/19/26 1:36 AM
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My point?
You must live in a Blue State.
I live in a Red State.


Absolutely, gas prices are lower in Republican-led red states.

However, Democrat-led blue states have better educated citizens, more wealthy citizens, better healthcare, and a longer life expectancy.

According to CDC data released in 2025, the 2022 life expectancy for the 5 worst states (West Virginia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Alabama, and Louisiana) was approximately 73+ years and for the 5 best states (Hawaii, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut) was approximately 79+ years.

On average, 6 extra years!

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Gasoline prices are generally lower in Republican-led ("red") states, …

Thanks MAGA


Life expectancy is generally higher in Democratic-led (“blue”) states.

Thanks science, fact based decisions, and government that works for its citizens.

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