Who cares what CNBC thinks?
Does anyone that actually lives in Tennessee, especially East Tennessee, place any validity in a New Jersey-based CNBC ranking? This ranking is heavily weighted toward “quality of life” … not what most of us measure, but by things like inclusivity, transgenderism, bathroom access, reproductive rights and crime. I agree that low crime is important. The other measures, far less so.
(READ MORE: Times Opinion: Courtesy of Republicans, Tennessee ranks dead last in quality of life)
It’s important to note that Tennessee’s crime statistics were incredibly skewed by Memphis, a Democrat-run city, with some of the highest crime rates in the country. CNBC intentionally omitted any reference to the relocation trends taking place in this country. Why? Corporations and families are fleeing Democrat-run cities and states with high taxes, high cost of living, high crime, sanctuary policies and onerous regulations and moving to states like Texas (CNBC’s second worst), Tennessee, Florida and Georgia (fifth worst). The editor’s takeaway from all this is to vote out Republicans (Times, 7/18). Huh?
Every one of these states has a Republican governor. Clearly these states offer what a lot of people want for their quality of life. The progressive left’s platform should scare every one of us that cherish America’s traditions. Don’t be gaslit. Choose wisely this election season.