Montana is the most patriotic state, study finds

[TexasTowelie]

Call it the “Cheers” effect.

That may be one of the best reasons to explain that the average Montanan is more patriotic than most. It is a place where, it seems, everyone knows your name — just like the theme song to popular 1980s sitcom said.

Last week, WalletHub published a study that ranked all states’ patriotism and Montana wound up on top as the most patriotic state.

Although at first glance making a claim like that might seem questionable – for example, is it just a measure of how many flag decals are put on bumpers – researchers used more than a dozen different metrics to establish a definition of patriotism and Montana came out No. 1.

Data suggests Montana’s participation in civic groups and military is exceptionally high, but experts say that because Montana is still a relatively small state in terms of population, and folks feel like they can make a difference by participation.

Read more: https://dailymontanan.com/2021/07/04/montana-is-the-most-patriotic-state-study-finds/

[Doc Sportello]

1. Sorry, a state that gives 57 percent of the vote to a traitor is not patriotic

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_United_States_presidential_election_in_Montana

[2naSalit]

2. Agreed.

I live in Montana, have for almost twenty years, and the amount of TFG's worshipers is scary. It was getting progressive but somehow the loudest assholes seem to have the upper hand and are setting up for civil war. I don;t see how insurrectionist ideology is patriotic just because they wave flags and have figured out how to overtake local government to disrupt democracy.

[Doc Sportello]

3. Same as their religion

All for show, that they are part of the "right" group. Actually knowing and practicing the tenets of the religion or democracy aren't important.