A euphemism for Democratic-voting states in the 2004 election, particularly in reference to the Northeast and West Coast.
Ironically, these states also have:
A) Most of the lowest crime rates in the nation.
B) The lowest divorce rates in the nation.
C) The highest quality of life in the nation.
D) The lowest ratio of federal aid to tax dollars paid in the nation.
Ironically, these states also have:
A) Most of the lowest crime rates in the nation.
B) The lowest divorce rates in the nation.
C) The highest quality of life in the nation.
D) The lowest ratio of federal aid to tax dollars paid in the nation.
by Shreve Lamb and Harmon September 21, 2005
NON-BIASED DEFINTION: In recent years, in the U.S. only, a blue state has come to mean a state that traditionally votes Democrat, as opposed to a red state which traditionally votes Republican.
In the past, media would use maps with red for one party and blue for the other, with no set standard. The current trend was set during the 2000 Presidential election, when NBC used it. The race was very close, and because of this, Tim Russert was often heard to say things like "Bush needs x more red states in order to win, and Gore needs x more blue states in order to win." Because the coverage was being watched so intently by so many people, the color scheme stuck, and is now used by all networks.
What many people don't realize is that this color scheme is actually the opposite of traditional political colors. Red has always been associated with socialism and communism (i.e. extreme forms of liberalism) as seen on flags of countries such as the P.R.C., the U.S.S.R., and the D.P.R.K. On the other hand, blue is most often associated with conservatism, and sometimes facism (i.e. the extreme form of conservatism). Most nations still use this color scheme.
It may be that NBC assigned these colors at random, or it may be because Republican and red both start with R. Neither party has officially adopted these colors. This color scheme has often led to confusion when residents of other countries see a political map of the U.S. or hear Americans discussing red states versus blue states.
In the past, media would use maps with red for one party and blue for the other, with no set standard. The current trend was set during the 2000 Presidential election, when NBC used it. The race was very close, and because of this, Tim Russert was often heard to say things like "Bush needs x more red states in order to win, and Gore needs x more blue states in order to win." Because the coverage was being watched so intently by so many people, the color scheme stuck, and is now used by all networks.
What many people don't realize is that this color scheme is actually the opposite of traditional political colors. Red has always been associated with socialism and communism (i.e. extreme forms of liberalism) as seen on flags of countries such as the P.R.C., the U.S.S.R., and the D.P.R.K. On the other hand, blue is most often associated with conservatism, and sometimes facism (i.e. the extreme form of conservatism). Most nations still use this color scheme.
It may be that NBC assigned these colors at random, or it may be because Republican and red both start with R. Neither party has officially adopted these colors. This color scheme has often led to confusion when residents of other countries see a political map of the U.S. or hear Americans discussing red states versus blue states.
When I hear the term "blue state" I automatically think of the United States or the United Kingdom, not New York or California. And when I hear "red state" I think of China or North Korea, not Texas or Utah. It's such a pet peeve that the U.S. got red state and blue state backwards!
by klopek007 November 11, 2009
States full of people who voted for John Kerry in the last election. Unfortunatly we were forced to vote for Kerry because the Democratic party are big pussies and wont give us a decent candidate and everybody in the nation is too scared to vote for an independent candidate. I decided to list a definition for blue state after reading another definition where some ass listed a bunch of reasons blue states suck. After reading said list i said out loud "Damn its good to be a blue state."
All in all "South Park" was right: we had to choose between a douche and a shit sandwhich.
All in all "South Park" was right: we had to choose between a douche and a shit sandwhich.
by The Dark Lord of Bass October 11, 2005
by Cornholio October 30, 2003
1. A state filled with people under the mistaken perception that AL Gore would have been a good president. 2. To Loose. 3. The mood of a resident of a loosing state after a properly conducted nationwide election. 4. Home to a buncha, winey, cheese lovin' Francofiles who can't wait for the USA to become subserviant to any other nation. Like Lithuania. Fuckin pussies.
1. The internet is a most facinating invention so we in this blue state use it.
2. I got a blue state on my scratch-off lottery ticket.
3. After that election, bubba found himself in a truly blue state; so he went off and fucked a Hollywood starlet. (Blue state, ain't all bad...)
4.Gerrard took his time choosing where to live. He wanted to be certain his actions would be controlled by some foriegn power, so he moved to a blue state where there were fewer people with backbone to whoop his puss-ass.
2. I got a blue state on my scratch-off lottery ticket.
3. After that election, bubba found himself in a truly blue state; so he went off and fucked a Hollywood starlet. (Blue state, ain't all bad...)
4.Gerrard took his time choosing where to live. He wanted to be certain his actions would be controlled by some foriegn power, so he moved to a blue state where there were fewer people with backbone to whoop his puss-ass.
by BeeJiggity December 21, 2004
by Father Hollywood December 04, 2016
The small number of states where the majority of the citizens chose to elect a Giant Deusch instead of a Turd Sandwich for president.
"Not a huge fan of Kerry but how can a guy support freedom but oppose gay marriage? People came to this country to escape those types of restrictions. My wife and I are still a straight couple even if the gay ciple next door gets married. There contrat is completely separate and unrelated to ours. Even though I think gay marriage is gross, it's really nobody's else's business but theirs."
by #14012008011413070515180705 May 22, 2005