Vermont makes History

[Franzl]

I remain sceptical of single payer, but Shumlin and the Vermont Democrats certainly have a mandate to do it....so let's see how it goes.

[Franzl]

Vermont might be lower than average in New England, but it's certainly not poor by any reasonable or objective definition.

[Franzl]

I've been to Greece and Mississippi...both more than once. Greece is in better shape.

[Franzl]

And, of course, Greece's laid-back lifestyle may not be a good thing in the long run, since you don't seem to be ready to pay for it.

I thought that's what Germany's money was being used for?

[Franzl]

But, as poor as Mississippi is, Greece is even more poor.  It's an objective, demonstrable fact that wormy guy pointed out.  You needn't be so defensive about it.  

If we're going by GDP per capita, it may be an objective fact.....but what about general quality of life? I don't know any numbers by heart....but I don't think GDP per capita is an extremely accurate way of really measuring wealth or poverty.