Another Washingtonion here as well and a 66 year old disabled Navy Veteran who's VA healthcare is still holding on for now. I was born here and our Governor Ferguson is sending a bill to tax the rich here.
I live about 30 mins south of Boston. As a Massachusetts native, it’s hysterical to me when people here complain about
“TAX-A-CHUSETTES” without realizing what they are saying. This state offers so much more than most states and I’m happy to pay more for living here and doing business as well.
Totally agree! The standard of living in the blue states is much higher.........I don't mind paying more for it (and no, I'm NOT wealthy--far from it............).
I have lived in 9 states, 5 red and 4 blue. I can tell you, without exception, the blue states were better to live in. And that’s leaving politics out of it, just general livability.
I've lived in two red states and three blue. Totally agree with you on that--and yes, from experience--not from just "stating" it because I don't like republiCRAPS and their backwards ways!
Hawaiʻi is a very expensive state due to its location in the middle of the Pacific....but our property taxes are low so we donʻt "price out" the local families who have owned their properties since statehood.
I tried living in a red state when I moved to South Carolina in 2010. I lasted seven months before returning to New York. Lower costs did not equal better living, the schools and healthcare system were weak, and the quality of services lagged in ways that affected daily life. People talk about southern charm, but what I experienced did not match the hype.
I grew up in a conservative part of New York, so I understand both environments. After seeing the differences up close, I prefer living in a blue state. The investment in public services, education, infrastructure and healthcare creates a foundation that supports better long term quality of life. Lower taxes and lower costs can look attractive on paper, but they came with tradeoffs that show up quickly and I didn’t like.
lol. I spent a good part of my childhood in upstate NY. Ended up going to high school for 3 years and graduating in SC. Night and day. The schools in SC are pathetic.
As Bessent surely knows, blue states are much more welcoming of diversity including, for example, gay men and same sex marriage and same sex parents adoption of children. Values and qualities that cannot be valued in the marketplace.
Not since slaveholders quoted the Bible to justify slavery have we seen such self-righteous hypocrisy at such high levels.
I have lived in Colorado all my life. I speak to Uncles, Aunts, cousins etc. , who only moved to, I won’t mention some red states because mortgages were lower. They are miserable. They wish they had never made that decision. They are so backwards in those states. Republicans are literally born liars.
🥺 my ex in laws are now too, that they've retired. Their big house in Monument just got paid off, they only have one grandchild in the state. The weather there is DRASTIC, I couldn't do it with my joints
Proud Washingtonian here. Having lived in Alabama and Florida previously, I can attest that life here is far superior!
Yes!!!! You made your comment seven hours ago so I doubt you'll read mine.......but of course, I totally agree with you!
Another Washingtonion here as well and a 66 year old disabled Navy Veteran who's VA healthcare is still holding on for now. I was born here and our Governor Ferguson is sending a bill to tax the rich here.
I live about 30 mins south of Boston. As a Massachusetts native, it’s hysterical to me when people here complain about
“TAX-A-CHUSETTES” without realizing what they are saying. This state offers so much more than most states and I’m happy to pay more for living here and doing business as well.
Same here in Minnesota. I’ll pay the taxes to maintain the quality of life.
Totally agree! The standard of living in the blue states is much higher.........I don't mind paying more for it (and no, I'm NOT wealthy--far from it............).
I have lived in 9 states, 5 red and 4 blue. I can tell you, without exception, the blue states were better to live in. And that’s leaving politics out of it, just general livability.
I've lived in two red states and three blue. Totally agree with you on that--and yes, from experience--not from just "stating" it because I don't like republiCRAPS and their backwards ways!
Thank you again, David. They just can't get anything right!
Bessent doesn't have any logic.
Hawaiʻi is a very expensive state due to its location in the middle of the Pacific....but our property taxes are low so we donʻt "price out" the local families who have owned their properties since statehood.
Did Bessent grow up in a red state, and does he live in one now? If not, why not?
I live in Oregon and I’m happy my taxes are supporting, schools, health care, housing, roads, etc!
Maga's middle name is "Deceit&Deflection" - D&D for short
Simply because Blue states have more people coming from Red states!
I tried living in a red state when I moved to South Carolina in 2010. I lasted seven months before returning to New York. Lower costs did not equal better living, the schools and healthcare system were weak, and the quality of services lagged in ways that affected daily life. People talk about southern charm, but what I experienced did not match the hype.
I grew up in a conservative part of New York, so I understand both environments. After seeing the differences up close, I prefer living in a blue state. The investment in public services, education, infrastructure and healthcare creates a foundation that supports better long term quality of life. Lower taxes and lower costs can look attractive on paper, but they came with tradeoffs that show up quickly and I didn’t like.
lol. I spent a good part of my childhood in upstate NY. Ended up going to high school for 3 years and graduating in SC. Night and day. The schools in SC are pathetic.
As Bessent surely knows, blue states are much more welcoming of diversity including, for example, gay men and same sex marriage and same sex parents adoption of children. Values and qualities that cannot be valued in the marketplace.
Not since slaveholders quoted the Bible to justify slavery have we seen such self-righteous hypocrisy at such high levels.
They call it a one horse town for a reason….
I have lived in Colorado all my life. I speak to Uncles, Aunts, cousins etc. , who only moved to, I won’t mention some red states because mortgages were lower. They are miserable. They wish they had never made that decision. They are so backwards in those states. Republicans are literally born liars.
🥺 my ex in laws are now too, that they've retired. Their big house in Monument just got paid off, they only have one grandchild in the state. The weather there is DRASTIC, I couldn't do it with my joints
Do you mean they live in Monument Colorado?
Well done mr sir David Pakman
Why doesn’t that Scott Bessent just get a hold of his weenie? He’s a weirdo