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So, I feel as though I'm a stranger in Washington, I've lived here my whole life, was born here, but I only see it going downhill from here and I want to live somewhere that I feel is less extremely left. I also want to move somewhere that my vote can legitimately matter in an election.
So where should I move?
My ideas are,
1) Michigan
Pros: familiar environment, cold weather (yes that's a pro, funny I know) on the Great Lakes and bordering Canada
Cons: While a "swing state" it's a longer shot for Republicans, but not a shut out like Washington, most economic oppurtunities are closer to Detroit
2) Florida
Pros: marginally republican so my vote matters and influences national politics, good economy, cheap flight to Chile (one of my favorite countries to visit)
Cons: Bad weather, expensive housing, relatively lower wages
3) Arizona
Pros: They clearly need my republican voting habits
Cons: Hotter then Hell!
4) New Hampshire
Pros: Active libertarian community, close to Maine and thus the ocean, extensive gun rights
Cons: I would be living within 100 miles of Bernie Sanders
Which state should I move to of these options? I'm looking to leave by the 2020 elections.
I live in MI.
So, I feel as though I'm a stranger in Washington, I've lived here my whole life, was born here, but I only see it going downhill from here and I want to live somewhere that I feel is less extremely left. I also want to move somewhere that my vote can legitimately matter in an election.
So where should I move?
My ideas are,
1) Michigan
Pros: familiar environment, cold weather (yes that's a pro, funny I know) on the Great Lakes and bordering Canada
Cons: While a "swing state" it's a longer shot for Republicans, but not a shut out like Washington, most economic oppurtunities are closer to Detroit
2) Florida
Pros: marginally republican so my vote matters and influences national politics, good economy, cheap flight to Chile (one of my favorite countries to visit)
Cons: Bad weather, expensive housing, relatively lower wages
3) Arizona
Pros: They clearly need my republican voting habits
Cons: Hotter then Hell!
4) New Hampshire
Pros: Active libertarian community, close to Maine and thus the ocean, extensive gun rights
Cons: I would be living within 100 miles of Bernie Sanders
Which state should I move to of these options? I'm looking to leave by the 2020 elections.
How is it? where in MI? I like the idea of Michigan, however the areas I would like to live in, like the UP are less likely to have good earning career prospects.
Michigan is great. Expansive wilderness. 4 seasons. Beaches, lakes, rivers. Lot of hunting. Snowboarding in the winter. Chicago is close by for weekend trips if you live on the west side. Eastern Michigan I know less about. But, Detroit is improving dramatically from when I was growing up.
Very heated football rivalry with Ohio State, if you're into sports.
Cons: humid in summer.
So, I feel as though I'm a stranger in Washington, I've lived here my whole life, was born here, but I only see it going downhill from here and I want to live somewhere that I feel is less extremely left. I also want to move somewhere that my vote can legitimately matter in an election.
So where should I move?
My ideas are,
1) Michigan
Pros: familiar environment, cold weather (yes that's a pro, funny I know) on the Great Lakes and bordering Canada
Cons: While a "swing state" it's a longer shot for Republicans, but not a shut out like Washington, most economic oppurtunities are closer to Detroit
2) Florida
Pros: marginally republican so my vote matters and influences national politics, good economy, cheap flight to Chile (one of my favorite countries to visit)
Cons: Bad weather, expensive housing, relatively lower wages
3) Arizona
Pros: They clearly need my republican voting habits
Cons: Hotter then Hell!
4) New Hampshire
Pros: Active libertarian community, close to Maine and thus the ocean, extensive gun rights
Cons: I would be living within 100 miles of Bernie Sanders
Which state should I move to of these options? I'm looking to leave by the 2020 elections.
2020 elections? Wyoming or North Dakota or one of those places where your vote counts for two in Texas or California.
It needs to be somewhere I can make a blue collar living... I was going to apply for an line worker (meaning power lines) apprenticeship since that job can be done anywhere, I might throw an application for one in MI and NH and see what happens. if one approves me I can move right away I guess.
If you want to apprentice in a trade that will let you move around, I recommend structural Ironworker. That was my trade and I took those skills all over North America (illegaly in the US so don't ask). I also recommend being indentured to the Union if that's an option. You'll get a much wider scope of experience.
If you want to apprentice in a trade that will let you move around, I recommend structural Ironworker. That was my trade and I took those skills all over North America (illegaly in the US so don't ask).
I'm on the phone with Donald Trump right now, SEAL team six is enroute to take you off the island and to another island with a black site for this blatant violation of our laws...
Jk.
So what exactly do iron workers do?
Wait, you are a Mexican?
Even worse.
You are joking. You sound like a highly intelligent poster, so you can't be Mexican or black. You are probably from Europe.
Woah! Not cool, not cool man....
I'm kind of in the same boat but my main concern is how expensive it is to live here, and it seems it's only going to het worse.So, I feel as though I'm a stranger in Washington, I've lived here my whole life, was born here, but I only see it going downhill from here and I want to live somewhere that I feel is less extremely left. I also want to move somewhere that my vote can legitimately matter in an election.
So where should I move?
My ideas are,
1) Michigan
Pros: familiar environment, cold weather (yes that's a pro, funny I know) on the Great Lakes and bordering Canada
Cons: While a "swing state" it's a longer shot for Republicans, but not a shut out like Washington, most economic oppurtunities are closer to Detroit
2) Florida
Pros: marginally republican so my vote matters and influences national politics, good economy, cheap flight to Chile (one of my favorite countries to visit)
Cons: Bad weather, expensive housing, relatively lower wages
3) Arizona
Pros: They clearly need my republican voting habits
Cons: Hotter then Hell!
4) New Hampshire
Pros: Active libertarian community, close to Maine and thus the ocean, extensive gun rights
Cons: I would be living within 100 miles of Bernie Sanders
Which state should I move to of these options? I'm looking to leave by the 2020 elections.
I live in MI.
I'm kind of in the same boat but my main concern is how expensive it is to live here, and it seems it's only going to het worse.
I retire in about 10 years and we're seriously considering moving to Phoenix (Scottsdale or around Sun City) and we may buy a house there in the near future and rent it out until we're ready to move. I went to high school in west Phoenix so we're familiar with the climate. Of course, a pool will be a requirement!
Good luck in your search and I hope you land somewhere you enjoy.
So, I feel as though I'm a stranger in Washington, I've lived here my whole life, was born here, but I only see it going downhill from here and I want to live somewhere that I feel is less extremely left. I also want to move somewhere that my vote can legitimately matter in an election.
So where should I move?
My ideas are,
1) Michigan
Pros: familiar environment, cold weather (yes that's a pro, funny I know) on the Great Lakes and bordering Canada
Cons: While a "swing state" it's a longer shot for Republicans, but not a shut out like Washington, most economic oppurtunities are closer to Detroit
2) Florida
Pros: marginally republican so my vote matters and influences national politics, good economy, cheap flight to Chile (one of my favorite countries to visit)
Cons: Bad weather, expensive housing, relatively lower wages
3) Arizona
Pros: They clearly need my republican voting habits
Cons: Hotter then Hell!
4) New Hampshire
Pros: Active libertarian community, close to Maine and thus the ocean, extensive gun rights
Cons: I would be living within 100 miles of Bernie Sanders
Which state should I move to of these options? I'm looking to leave by the 2020 elections.
or stay in washington state
only move to the eastern farming region
quite a conservative lot there. almost a suburb of idaho
however, if you really want to go where the tRumpanzees are everywhere, consider alabama, mississippi, or louisiana (north of new orleans)
bet you can find property for sale in the ravaged panhandle cheap these days
Well i want where I move to have the potential to decide a race in the EC. Miss and La are solid red, moving to Eastern WA means I’m under the heel of Massa Inslee still and Idaho is a solid red, I want to move somewhere purple to use my vote to swing close election
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So, I feel as though I'm a stranger in Washington, I've lived here my whole life, was born here, but I only see it going downhill from here and I want to live somewhere that I feel is less extremely left. I also want to move somewhere that my vote can legitimately matter in an election.
So where should I move?
My ideas are,
1) Michigan
Pros: familiar environment, cold weather (yes that's a pro, funny I know) on the Great Lakes and bordering Canada
Cons: While a "swing state" it's a longer shot for Republicans, but not a shut out like Washington, most economic oppurtunities are closer to Detroit
2) Florida
Pros: marginally republican so my vote matters and influences national politics, good economy, cheap flight to Chile (one of my favorite countries to visit)
Cons: Bad weather, expensive housing, relatively lower wages
3) Arizona
Pros: They clearly need my republican voting habits
Cons: Hotter then Hell!
4) New Hampshire
Pros: Active libertarian community, close to Maine and thus the ocean, extensive gun rights
Cons: I would be living within 100 miles of Bernie Sanders
Which state should I move to of these options? I'm looking to leave by the 2020 elections.
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