• LibertyLizard@slrpnk.net
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    9 months ago

    Large, wealthy, lots of resources, politics somewhat different from national average, history of independence and strong state identity.

    Basically the same reasons as Texas. There are actually some pretty significant shared cultural elements though people get angry if you point this out.