Here is an interesting, short read from the pen of Thom Hartmann:
Why are Red State Citizens Poorer, Less Educated, & Sicker than Blue State Citizens?
The quick synopsis is that they are shooting themselves in the foot.
Just something to think about as you getting ready to vote in what seems like the most consequential election of my lifetime. I see this election as clear option between democracy and fascism, between inclusiveness and Christian Sharia law, between joy and a Draconian world view, between sanity and insanity, between the have-too-muches and the rest of us…
If nothing else you have to wonder why Elon Musk is pouring so much money into the tRump campaign. Musk is the epitome of self-interest, seeing himself better and smarter than practically every other person on the planet, willing to use and abuse just about anyone for his own ends. Wait, that describes tRump also.