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Tue Aug-07-07 11:42 AM
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On public radio an announcer said Alaska was predominantly Republican. |
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Tue Aug-07-07 11:46 AM
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1. They want the federal government off their back-but want its money. Cult of "Rugged individualsim." |
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Tue Aug-07-07 11:47 AM
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2. Must be because they abhor government handouts. |
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So all of them must refuse the permanent fund check each year, right?
I suspect the answer is partly because you can still live a very rural life up there and hunt and fish to your hearts content (my brother is able to get 20 salmon/family member in one weekend and I'm sure it isn't just restricted to one weekend a year).
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Tue Aug-07-07 11:48 AM
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3. For every $1 each Alaskan pays in gas tax, they receive $6.50 in Federal refunds |
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I'd say being Republican works for them.
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