Posted on 09/28/2015 6:51:19 AM PDT by bestintxas
The so-called “progressives” love to talk about how their policies will create a worker’s paradise, but then why is it that day after day, month after month, year after year, people are fleeing liberal blue states for conservative red states?
The new Census data on where we live and where we moved to in 2014 shows that the top seven states with the biggest percentage increase in in-migration from other states are in order: North Dakota, Nevada, South Carolina, Colorado, Florida, Arizona, and Texas. All of these states are red, except Colorado, which is purple. Meanwhile the leading exodus states of the continental states in percentage terms were: Alaska, New York, Illinois, Connecticut, New Mexico, New Jersey, and Kansas. All of these states are blue, except Alaska and Kansas.
The latest Rich States, Poor States document (which I co-author) published by ALEC, the state legislative organization, finds that nearly 1,000 people each day on net are leaving blue states and entering red states. This migration is changing the economic center of gravity in America — moving it relentlessly to the South and West.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
In that same regard, Atlas Shrugged has become a documentary, not a novel.
Lots or retirees move south to escape the cold winters and the high taxes. It is a double whammy for the northern ‘blue’ states.
They do continue with their old way of thinking. You would want to believe that they have seen the light yet they have not.
My only explanation is that these idiots are trapped in a libtard box mentality. They do have the smarts to see their quality of life increase with the move south they just don’t have the vision or clarity to understand why.
But when they come down here, they bring their failed policies and politics with them!
most are simply invaders
Took a second to realize you meant US States and not the failed states of Syria, Somolia, Iraq, etc..
A law should be passed stopping democrats from moving to conservative states... Why should democrats destroy cities - then be allowed to move on to new places to destroy. Let them live in their own filth...
THIS is why the scumbag Democrats who run the old tired Northeast cities and have destroyed them want terrorists from Syria to take the place of their base which is even leaving.
We moved last year from Cali to NV. Of course, we’re only about 5 miles from the border but it’s plenty far enough to live in a free land again!
Jealous.
Colorado has a long history of looney leftism. Remember Pat Schroeder?
“If I was back home, we’d be getting ready for win-tah. Two, maybe three weekends left before snowfall is a distinct possibility. Whereas in the south, I’m still mowing my lawn. Grilled out on the patio last night. It was perfect. “
You, my friend are most welcome. You can also play golf almost anytime of the year, and attend a high school football game in a stadium bigger than the college at South Bend, IND.
Only thing I miss about my 6 years living in NE were the seasons, which are really spectacular. I get my juices not just visiting at the right time there, rather than having to live thru the mess that is called winter.
“But when they come down here, they bring their failed policies and politics with them!”
Yeah, but if we can isolate them into enclaves, it is like having Sheila Jackson Lee in Congress. She is such an idiot, but it is being an isolated idiot.
I think here in Texas the enclave is Austin, my home town. 40 years ago when I lived there, great place. Now when I visit, I cannot talk on a cellphone in the car, or have bags at the grocery store unless I bring them. That is liberalism to a tee. But Texas is big, so we tolerate the waste of Austin to benefit the rest of the state.
This is what is known as “fouling your own nest” and then going somewhere else and starting all over.
My daughter lives there and my visits show me what I wish to avoid.
Tough, as it is beautiful. So was California when I lived there, but it needs to be returned to Mexico and call it good riddance.
“This is what is known as “fouling your own nest” and then going somewhere else and starting all over.”
Fouling the nest is what is what the cuckoo bird is known for.
Ironic, isn’t it, as the name is penned to liberals as well.
And start pushing for more free handouts and taxpayer subsidies for things like light rail, symphonies, orchestras, museums and higher taxes to support them.
And of course, more rules, laws, and gun control.
Many won't be happy until the entire south looks like Baltimore or Newark.
It looks like they have already pretty well destroyed a lot of Florida and North Carolina and are working on the rest of the south.
Then, I go home to more of the same. Perfect.
Last winter, my hometown set records for snowfall. Which must have been impressive, since I can remember snowbanks up as high as the telephone lines.
I don't miss it, not one bit.
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