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"...