And for your further enlightenment, try this on for size, from Business Insider:

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As it turns out, it is red states that are overwhelmingly the Welfare Queen States. Yes, that's right. Red States—the ones governed by folks who think government is too big and spending needs to be cut—are a net drain on the economy, taking in more federal spending than they pay out in federal taxes. They talk a good game, but stick Blue States with the bill.


http://www.businessinsider.com/red-states-are-welfare-queens-2011-8#!IpqnG

For those of you who don't click on the link, the title of the article is "Red States Are Welfare Queens."