What will be the first failed U.S. state? Why?

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I almost moved to Hawaii about 10 years ago. The more time I spent there, the more it resembled a terribly run 3rd world country with crime, homelessness & incompetence at all layers of society.

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What will be the first failed U.S. state? Why?

I almost moved to Hawaii about 10 years ago. The more time I spent there, the more it resembled a terribly run 3rd world country with crime, homelessness & incompetence at all layers of society.

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