Small mind 'Murica has only itself to blame for the population decline. If small town US were really that interested in staying on the map, it wouldn't treat outsiders like shit when they make good faith efforts to come in and contribute, as with this couple who tried North Dakota over a decade ago -

https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna35411291

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Incidentally, ALEC (American Legislative Exchange Council) is another group to keep an eye on where it concerns shady right wing political shenanigans.