Posted on 11/20/2004 8:44:15 PM PST by Gir
I've been a lurker for quite some time and finally felt compelled to solicit some sage advice from the combined 1,000+ years of experience represented on FreeRepublic. What are your opinions on the best conservative state (fiscally/politically/ideologically) to consider moving to? I've been a telecom techie in the Northeastern rat race for going on 2 decades and I'm finally looking to escape the mindset, pace and winters. Are there any safe havens in the mid/south-west where the state keeps its hands off your money, the population eyes the New York Times with suspicion and society evidences a more values-oriented, "traditional" orientation? What are your experiences?
Texas!
Years ago Texas was the only state that did not have a state Income Tax...not sure if it still does. I would recommend any DARK RED state, ie., Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming.
Oh...and please...take me with you...I'm stuck here in liberal-labor-loving Michigan.
You stole my post. LOL!
Tennessee doesn't have a state income tax, but every few years we have to convene a horn-honking convoy around the state capitol to fight efforts to instate one.
Northern Nevada ... Small towns (aided and abetted by Reno/Tahoe for city excursions), no state income tax, great hunting, fishing, boating, snowmobiling, back country skiing, largest high-tech gold mines in the country, ghost towns, games of chance, big sky sunsets, fun-loving people -- conservatives, mostly -- and you can get a drink and a smoke when you want.
...But don't tell amybody. We're busy keeping it a secret.
I would say Texas is probably the best bet, especially given your occupation. But, be prepared, Texas is a bit of a cultural shock for most people, especially people that are coming for liberal hellholes like yourself. I understand that Austin is really nice, but is the hippy liberal bastion in Texas. A friend of mine lives in San Antonio and he loves it.
I wish you well.
Texas might be the best bet, but keep in mind that Texas is as much a part of the South as it is of the West. Yankees have been known to go into culture shock.
And, Reno, NV is the home of Air Racing!
The faster motor sport in the world!
WAHOOOOO!!!!
Just stay away from New Orleans...very liberal.
Florida Gulf Coast.
Tennessee Smoky Mtn. areas: Knoxville; Maryville; Sevierville.
Mississippi: Oxford; Horn Lake; Hattisburg.
Arkansas Ozark Mtn. areas: Harrison; Rogers; Conway.
Missouri: Springfield; Joplin; Columbia.
Alabama: Mobile; Muscle Shoals; Tuscaloosa.
Except for the winters, I would recommend Utah - Salt Lake City-Provo corridor. Very high-tech, great people, great values, deep red state, etc.
Forgot to mention I listed those areas in case you decided to consider the Deep South and Southeast also. Friendly folks abound.
OKLAHOMA!
State of mind is a great place to start, after that, move south of Atlanta. Just stay away from the top side of I-285.
I'm not saying that Texas is necessarily worse than any other state. Each of them has strengths and weaknesses. I think any state in the south, mountain west, or plains west will be better than the northeast. The bigget factor is finding a place where you can make a living.
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