Bleed to death slowly or leave while you have the means. The smart approach is to never settle in a liberal cesspool from the start. I moved out of CA in Dec 2000. I rent a room in San Diego. My wife and kids are comfortable in Idaho. I’m uncomfortable, but able to walk away immediately if necessary.
I hear you. I’m on countdown to finally leave Chicago. If all goes according to plan, next summer I will make the move to Florida.