Over the course of a year a net of 788,381 People Moved to The 'freest' Five States in America

[hog88]

Carve out the cesspool area around DC and the Tidewater area and VA is pretty conservative. 90% of the land mass is conservative and 49% of the people.

Not anymore. VA Tech has contaminated the southwest part of the state and Roanoke was always on the liberal side.

 

[Godfatha]

Virginia, and hell North Carolina are prime examples of why you don’t want leftists moving into your state.

 

[Godfatha]

Texas is a high tax state, it’s in the top 5 highest business property taxes, it has a state franchise tax along with several counties that have them. On the individual they don’t have an income tax but city/county property taxes are among the highest in the country. If you’re in any type of waste business in Texas they bend you over and use crunchy peanut butter as lube. Especially in the cities, Houston being the worst. One of the worst things I learned about TX is that if you are charged with a misdemeanor and go to court you basically have to plead guilty in order to appeal it. That’s bull.

VA (I grew up there) is no better on taxation and now is a terrible place to live. In the 70s/80s it wasn’t bad.

Understand your reasoning but I would place that more on the local city/county governments than state governments concerning local taxes.

 

[RavinDave]

Absolutely. Prodigal sons and daughters are welcomed back as long as they aren't bringing the stank of another land back with them.

Nice to know in case I ever become a single man again. OTOH it may not sit well with Hog.

 

[VolStrom]

Not anymore. VA Tech has contaminated the southwest part of the state and Roanoke was always on the liberal side.

Well I'd agree with any college town community being liberal. I'm not so sure about Roanoke, I've been there several times in the last 20 years or so and never saw any signs of it being another Asheville.

 

[GSD82]

You want California policies coming to Tennessee?? There’s a reason people are leaving in droves. Why make unnecessary new policies to change what has made a state great to live, work, start a business and play in? There’s a reason some states are great and others are crap. And yes, some ideologies don’t deserve the air time...because they don’t work and don’t make a state better. That’s why they’re leaving. So why try to implement those failed policies in the state you’re moving to?

Yes he does

 

[hog88]

Well I'd agree with any college town community being liberal. I'm not so sure about Roanoke, I've been there several times in the last 20 years or so and never saw any signs of it being another Asheville.

Oh believe me it’s neck and neck with Asheville, just not as picturesque.

 

[GVF]

The freedom in Tennessee is palpable. “You’re welcome here, but only if you conform to my ideals” lol.

You kids are a hoot.

No one said to conform. They just said don't bring the crap you are leaving with you.

 

[headhunter15]

Anyone moving to Virginia is a loon. Stay away from Northam.

 

[csmize]

Well I'd agree with any college town community being liberal. I'm not so sure about Roanoke, I've been there several times in the last 20 years or so and never saw any signs of it being another Asheville.

A beloved news reporter in Roanoke was gunned down on live TV along with her cameraman. Her boyfriend ran for state house on an antigun platform and won. It was starting to lean left, but went over the cliff when that happened.

Murders of Alison Parker and Adam Ward - Wikipedia

 

[McDad]

The freedom in Tennessee is palpable. “You’re welcome here, but only if you conform to my ideals” lol.

You kids are a hoot.

It's important to us we remain free. Therefore, those who don't affirm liberty at the ballot box should pass us by.
I enjoy music but do not want it blasted by my neighbor at 2 am.

 

[McDad]

Nice to know in case I ever become a single man again. OTOH it may not sit well with Hog.

We don't give an ish about what hog thinks no how.

 

[RavinDave]

We don't give an ish about what hog thinks no how.

Well @hog88 he don’t give an ish about Texas so that seems fair. I’d still stake him to lunch at the Road Kill Wagon in Cut-n-Shoot if he ever makes it down this way.

 

[McDad]

Well @hog88 he don’t give an ish about Texas so that seems fair. I’d still stake him to lunch at the Road Kill Wagon in Cut-n-Shoot if he ever makes it down this way.

is that only open to hog or can other sassholes get invited too?

 

[OHvol40]

So wait... If you moved to China, do you think they would want to bring your politics or blend in with the Chinese culture?

Tennessee= China?

Interesting. Continue.

 

[hog88]

Nice to know in case I ever become a single man again. OTOH it may not sit well with Hog.

Just don’t bring no Texas stank or skank with you.....

 

[hog88]

We don't give an ish about what hog thinks no how.

Yeah you do. My posts are the highlight of your day.

 

[RavinDave]

is that only open to hog or can other sassholes get invited too?

Errbody’s Invited!
It’s a food truck right behind Porky’s Bar on 105E a few minutes from Conroe. We can do a VN tailgate and then slake our thirst in Porky’s.

 

[RavinDave]

Just don’t bring no Texas stank or skank with you.....

LOL best laugh I had in awhile.

 

[OHvol40]

It's important to us we remain free. Therefore, those who don't affirm liberty at the ballot box should pass us by.
I enjoy music but do not want it blasted by my neighbor at 2 am.

Be real, it’s important to you that you remain conservative rather than free. Let’s not confuse the two.

If your regional ideals are that important then vote for lawmakers who will close the borders of the state. Of course being landlocked and having no interstate commerce might sting.

Orrrrr, the more prudent thing for conservatives to do is to realize the country isn’t trending to the right, especially on social issues. Stop fighting the same old losing battles and move on to a more broadly attractive, common sense platform that keeps the roots of conservatism healthy. Exclusivity is only shrinking their reach and appeal.

 

[McDad]

Be real, it’s important to you that you remain conservative rather than free. Let’s not confuse the two.

If your regional ideals are that important then vote for lawmakers who will close the borders of the state. Of course being landlocked and having no interstate commerce might sting.

Orrrrr, the more prudent thing for conservatives to do is to realize the country isn’t trending to the right, especially on social issues. Stop fighting the same old losing battles and move on to a more broadly attractive, common sense platform that keeps the roots of conservatism healthy. Exclusivity is only shrinking their reach and appeal.

Oh gosh. Hey errybody, OHvol40 is super cereal about people moving to TN unfettered. Give him a wide berth. He's a bad ass.

 

[hog88]

Errbody’s Invited!
It’s a food truck right behind Porky’s Bar on 105E a few minutes from Conroe. We can do a VN tailgate and then slake our thirst in Porky’s.

Is it like the movie?

 

[TNVOLNAVY]

I don't mind as long as they realize why they are leaving and they leave their politics in the hell hole they left.

Unfortunately every leftist commie scum I know that’s moved to this area still votes the same way that they did in the sh!t hole from where they came.

 

[RavinDave]

Is it like the movie?

Which movie? I probably haven’t seen it.

 

[AM64]

Not trying to pick a fight, but what are the similarities? Hell maybe I’ll learn something.
I’ve lived and worked in Texas and never felt the oppressive hand of government, no more than I would in Tennessee. I can feel the oppression when I cross into Virginia.

Does VA still have welcoming signs stating radar detectors are illegal? I've avoided VA for years; I once lived in Lynchburg - beautiful place. You are right; things felt oppressive from the time you cross into VA which considering VA's history is a real shame.