We're the Worst!

A few weeks ago I posted a map showing how every state is number 1 for something positive.  Today's map is not so fun.  This shows how every state is number 1 for something nobody wants.  According to this, Texas ranks 50th in high school graduation.  No surprise.  Of course, the Lege is going to solve our budget deficit by slashing education.  Shockingly, my home state of South Carolina is number 1 in mobile homes.  I'm surprised there aren't more tornadoes.  However, Sandlappers can keep the state motto of Thank God for Mississippi because the Hospitality State is the most obese.  At least we're not fat in our trailers.  Actually, you might want to avoid the whole Gulf Coast area.  A high school drop out from Texas who heads east can expect gonorrhea, obesity and stroke!  If he takes that once-in-a-lifetime trip to Disney World, he'd better hold on to his wallet because Florida leads the nation in identity theft.  Those sinners in Delaware have the most abortions.  I wonder what other sins they're committing there?  No wonder they created Christine O'Donnell.  New Yorkers have the longest commutes, unless you're a smart Manhattanite who walks to work.  Illinois is the "least green," whatever that means.  California has the worst pollution.  Actually, I'm surprised Texas didn't take that crown since Houston often leads lists of the most polluted cities.  Finally, I wonder if PETA knows about Washington?  

Mark Sanford IS the Law in These Heah Parts

A South Carolina state trooper got a bit of a surprise when he pulled a Crown Vic for doing 85 on an interstate. He asked the driver why he was going so fast and told him there was no good reason for speeding. The driver simply said "tell him" and got back in the car. Sanford lowered the passenger side window, muttered "Mark Sanford" and they drove away. You can watch the video here. Sandford could have at least given the Trooper some tips on picking up hot Latinas.

It turns out the State Troopers don't just favor Sanford. Totally heterosexual French Lt. Gov. Andre' Bauer has gotten pulled twice, the first time for doing 101. Both times he got warnings. C'est la vie en Caroline du Sud!

Note to my readers: If you're driving your Miata with rainbow stickers down I-95 in Aiken County on your way to Gay Days at Disney World, don't think you're going to get the Bauer/Sanford treatment. Keep it under the limit.