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[IrishNinja]

the legalization of marijuana and Proposition 57, which allows the early release of some nonviolent offenders from prison in order to alleviate overcrowding. They all passed.

frankly, fuck this dude & his grand story of white flight

 

[Pastry]

I love Texas, but there's only a few places I'd want to live. Austin being number one.

Texan born and raised, absolutely love this state. But you're crazy if you want to live anywhere but one of the major
metro areas. Unless you're in San Antonio, Austin, Houston or DFW you're going to be dealing with some fucking loons of some sort. Granted those 4 areas have probably like 80% of the state's population.

 

[Deleted member 1235]

I cant stand people who take their politics this seriously. Gas prices went up I have to leave waaaaaaah

 

[adj_noun]

Chabot's goal is to establish a series of communities, primarily in North Texas, where entire neighborhoods are populated by conservative Republicans.

I guess this is for the folks who can't afford the floating Libertarian boat nation dream.

 

[Crimson-Death]

Good riddance assholes, let me enjoy that California economy all by my lonesome.

Wish some of those conservative clowns would instead go to the moon and stop infecting this country.

 

[HylianTom]

frankly, fuck this dude & his grand story of white flight

I get quite a twisted bit of joy in knowing that people like him will grow old while watching the country get browner, queerer, more religiously diverse - and there isn't a damn thing they can do to stop it. They think that fluking their way into winning elections will stop or slow this trajectory, but they're going to find themselves quite disappointed.

Try as they might, they can't fight the future.

 

[spelen]

#1stworldproblems

 

[rokkerkory]

Yet another reason not to live in Texas

This so bad

 

[Unknown One]

Good riddance assholes, let me enjoy that California economy all by my lonesome.

Wish some of those conservative clowns would instead go to the moon and stop infecting this country.

If only we can pool money and send them all the Mars. Maybe they can "pull themselves up by the bootstraps" and colonize it.

 

[Isaac Otherworld]

Condensing the conservative population into one state is actually only good for liberals. If they really wanted to move strategically to increase conservative's power in government, they should move to Ohio, Florida, and the blue states Trump managed to barely swing.

 

[Daheza]

Founder Paul Chabot, 42, started the company in May after making the move from San Bernadino, Calif., to McKinney, Texas, with his own family. Chabot, a Republican, had recently endured a second failed run for Congress.

Following the defeat, he and his wife concluded that their home state is controlled by what he referred to as an ultra-far-left ideology. "And that left ideology in California are largely wealthy liberal coastal elites that I believe controlled most of California through politics and fundraising and policies, hands down," he said. But, he added, "when you get to the inland part of these states — the Inland Empire, the Central Valley — these are areas where you have working poor people that are living largely impoverished and forgotten."

The company was launched in May and already, he claimed, 2,000 families have asked for his help. It's been an easy sell, he said laughing, because Republicans like Stokes — who are trapped in liberal states — are desperate to leave.

"It's because of liberal laws that have basically destroyed the infrastructure or the region," he said.

It is also helpful that the local economies and job markets in Texas, especially northern Texas, are booming. And, when compared to home prices in big, blue urban areas, the housing is remarkably affordable.

When asked to describe what the company does exactly, Chabot said, "Our primary job is to help families living in more blue states relocate to red states." In practice, he collects a commission from the buying and selling of homes.

Chabot's goal is to establish a series of communities, primarily in North Texas, where entire neighborhoods are populated by conservative Republicans. In a way, what Chabot said he is offering is a chance to step into a time machine.

"I jokingly say North Texas out here reminds me of Orange County, California, in the 1980s," he said.

When pushed to consider if there are any downsides to what he's doing — encouraging people to stick with their own kind, discouraging them from having neighbors with different points of view — Chabot claimed what he is after is just "a strong sense of community where you feel really good about the people that are around you because they somehow — you just mentally connect with what it is that they want."

I personally know Paul Chabot. He went to my college, lots of my friends have worked for him. That being said the dude is the most whiny bitch ever, who after lose 2 congressional campaigns decided to flee to Texas. Does anyone remember the terrorist shooting in san bernardino? Well after that he decided to double down on his conservative views. This was right before his second run for congress. He decided that he wanted more military gear and weapons for police officers. He basically ran his entire campaign off of fear mongering.

He hung these signs all over town:

Oh and lets also not forget his position on marijuana, where he considers it a drug equal to Cocaine and Heroin.

The man has completely lost it.

 

[perfectchaos007]

I've lived in both California and Texas and I would choose to be around the company of Texans any day of the week. California is a great place sans the people

 

[thetrin]

How about this.

How about we stop giving a fuck about political beliefs and start caring about your fellow man.

These are your people and your neighbors. You are a part of a community. Just because they vote a different way does not make you a better person.

If people cared about their fellow man, they wouldn't be voting republican.

 

[Fedelias]

I've lived in both California and Texas and I would choose to be around the company of Texans any day of the week. California is a great place sans the people

Within the context of this thread what's that supposed to mean exactly?

 

[lifeexpectancy]

good get the hell out and stay out.

Sounds like you have the same isolationist attitude the guy moving out of CA has, or at the very least are part of the problem. God forbid a conservative move IN to "your" state.

Best part of that quote is the bit about people needing to stop trying to live in bubbles of like-minded people and instead try to learn how to live WITH each other. Isolationism and closing ranks around political extremes are a bad idea no matter how you slice it.

Within the context of this thread what's that supposed to mean exactly?

I am guessing he means Texans are more friendly and courteous in general than Californians. I cant say I agree. There are good people and there are assholes, in every state. I too have lived in TX and CA, as well as KY, IN, MN, and FL. Every state had its share of nice folks and assholes.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Within the context of this thread what's that supposed to mean exactly?

It means regardless of your politics, I want to surround myself with more friendly people that look out for each other and generally care about one another. Working in California, I learned most people only cared about themselves, and couldn't be bothered to lend a hand when you were in need. There was no sense of community. Texans are, for the most part, the opposite. I don't care about surrounding myself with people who have certain political values, I do care about surrounding myself around good spirited people. Texas is the place for me.

 

[ZackieChan]

Sounds like you have the same isolationist attitude the guy moving out of CA has, or at the very least are part of the problem. God forbid a conservative move IN to "your" state.

Best part of that quote is the bit about people needing to stop trying to live in bubbles of like-minded people and instead try to learn how to live WITH each other. Isolationism and closing ranks around political extremes are a bad idea no matter how you slice it.



I am guessing he means Texans are more friendly and courteous in general than Californians. I cant say I agree. There are good people and there are assholes, in every state. I too have lived in TX and CA, as well as KY, IN, MN, and FL. Every state had its share of nice folks and assholes.

As if liberals here that are living amongst conservatives wouldn't want move somewhere more liberal. The attitude in this thread is weird.

 

[HariKari]

California getting better all the time.

 

[smurfx]

Sounds like you have the same isolationist attitude the guy moving out of CA has, or at the very least are part of the problem. God forbid a conservative move IN to "your" state.

Best part of that quote is the bit about people needing to stop trying to live in bubbles of like-minded people and instead try to learn how to live WITH each other. Isolationism and closing ranks around political extremes are a bad idea no matter how you slice it.



I am guessing he means Texans are more friendly and courteous in general than Californians. I cant say I agree. There are good people and there are assholes, in every state. I too have lived in TX and CA, as well as KY, IN, MN, and FL. Every state had its share of nice folks and assholes.

no i have a problem with a conservative whining like a bitch. if it was such a problem he should have moved to texas in the first place.

 

[aeolist]

Working in California, I learned most people only cared about themselves, and couldn't be bothered to lend a hand when you were in need. There was no sense of community. Texans are, for the most part, the opposite. I don't care about surrounding myself with people who have certain political values, I do care about surrounding myself around good spirited people. Texas is the place for me.

as someone who's lived in texas for most of my life, this is a hilarious crock of shit

every time i leave this state i'm struck by how much nicer people are compared to texans

 

[Chmpocalypse]

California is a shit hole, so I can't blame anyone for moving out.

That's a weird way to phase "best state in the nation".

 

[HylianTom]

Many liberals - particularly minorities - abhor living in conservative communities because they don't like living among people who think of them as subhuman. They segregate out of self-defense.

The motive for conservatives ideologically segregating seems a bit different.
"Damn, my neighbor is able to smoke weed in his home legally."
"Shit, I have to pay taxes, just like everyone else."
"It's a bit too.. diverse around here."

This "both sides" trope is damn damn tired.

 

[Keasar]

It means regardless of your politics, I want to surround myself with more friendly people that look out for each other and generally care about one another. Working in California, I learned most people only cared about themselves, and couldn't be bothered to lend a hand when you were in need. There was no sense of community. Texans are, for the most part, the opposite. I don't care about surrounding myself with people who have certain political values, I do care about surrounding myself around good spirited people. Texas is the place for me.

I don't live in the US. but I feel this is a sorta appropriate question when it comes to any of the southern states and "they are nice".

You white?

 

[MagnaderAlpha]

Well he voted against it.

I truly have no clue how anyone could vote against that. Being a Republican must be the most depressing shit ever.

Voting against making the world a better place for ALL, rather than voting for the world be a better place for JUST SOME... yeah.

 

[RedAssedApe]

Good riddance

 

[TarNaru33]

It means regardless of your politics, I want to surround myself with more friendly people that look out for each other and generally care about one another. Working in California, I learned most people only cared about themselves, and couldn't be bothered to lend a hand when you were in need. There was no sense of community. Texans are, for the most part, the opposite. I don't care about surrounding myself with people who have certain political values, I do care about surrounding myself around good spirited people. Texas is the place for me.

Your post is a load of bullshit, my friend. Everywhere you go you can find very friendly people and huge assholes. It is full on your own anecdote not based on fact.

And sorry, some "friendly" people still have very terrible ideologies. You saying because a Nazi is friendly to you, that you will disregard their politics? No its not reaching since this is very much the reason shit ideals manage to fester, people ignore it because "jimbo is a super friendly guy I can have beer with".

I don't live in the US. but I feel this is a sorta appropriate question when it comes to any of the southern states and "they are nice".

You white?

I am assuming he is with that load of rubbish he wrote.

 

[Not]

I personally know Paul Chabot. He went to my college, lots of my friends have worked for him. That being said the dude is the most whiny bitch ever, who after lose 2 congressional campaigns decided to flee to Texas. Does anyone remember the terrorist shooting in san bernardino? Well after that he decided to double down on his conservative views. This was right before his second run for congress. He decided that he wanted more military gear and weapons for police officers. He basically ran his entire campaign off of fear mongering.

He hung these signs all over town:

Oh and lets also not forget his position on marijuana, where he considers it a drug equal to Cocaine and Heroin.

The man has completely lost it.

Oh, it's this guy. Oh man, you guys should've seen the signs this guy was hanging all around San Bernardino. What a total nut.

So happy we got Pete Aguilar. Can't even tell you. Like the death of a star and day.

 

[Ekai]

Less of their scum spread out the better

 

[Ekai]

It means regardless of your politics, I want to surround myself with more friendly people that look out for each other and generally care about one another. Working in California, I learned most people only cared about themselves, and couldn't be bothered to lend a hand when you were in need. There was no sense of community. Texans are, for the most part, the opposite. I don't care about surrounding myself with people who have certain political values, I do care about surrounding myself around good spirited people. Texas is the place for me.

This implies that Republicans are anything close to decent human beings.

 

[Ekai]

Sorry for multiple posts on mobile.

How about this.

How about we stop giving a fuck about political beliefs and start caring about your fellow man.

These are your people and your neighbors. You are a part of a community. Just because they vote a different way does not make you a better person.

One side views me as less of a human being for who I am and actively harms millions with their "different points of view", one side doesn't. I don't care about the plight of these monsters. The more they crunch themselves into one spot, the better.

 

[fester]

36 years old and a head full of bullshit already. The idea that younger generations will somehow save us is hopelessly naive.

 

[teh_pwn]

Orange County went blue in 2016. Similar to Harris County in Texas - barely went for Obama in his two elections only for Clinton to carry it by double digits, and Democrats swept all the local races even in what was otherwise a terrible year.

They're merely delaying the inevitable, Texas' demographic shifts will push the state further left even if it's not an overnight switch. A majority of Texans already disapprove of Trump according to Gallup.

The only states their backwards ideology would truly be safe in are shitholes like Oklahoma where there are no people, no jobs and no future. Texas and Georgia have good living prospects, but as we saw last year both are getting more blue, and anywhere you'd want to live (the major metropolitan areas) are already heavily controlled by Democrats.

But then again, the GOP manifesto is delaying the inevitable.

If he does horribly with Harvey, Texas really could be up for grabs in 2020. He's already going to poll lower than other conservative states because Texas, while majority Republican, isn't obsessively racist against Mexicans. Lots of lighter skinned people are White-Mexican biracial. This is why despite W's flaws, he did push for an easier pathway to citizenship for illegal immigrants and kept saying "family values don't stop at the Rio Grande".

 

[uncelestial]

It means regardless of your politics, I want to surround myself with more friendly people that look out for each other and generally care about one another. Working in California, I learned most people only cared about themselves, and couldn't be bothered to lend a hand when you were in need. There was no sense of community. Texans are, for the most part, the opposite. I don't care about surrounding myself with people who have certain political values, I do care about surrounding myself around good spirited people. Texas is the place for me.

As someone who was born in Austin and has lived in California for the last 5 years, let me announce to the thread that this is laughable nonsense. There are a million ways to be in California and so many different choices - types of land, climates, environments, cities, cultures - to involve yourself in. You can live in Wine Country, Ski Country, The Desert, The Forest, The Beach, and All Things In Between. People from all walks of life are everywhere. I'm frequently the only white guy on my train to work, and I'm in gentrified-ass SF.

Meanwhile, Texas is the most depressingly white Christian red state "proud to be a dumbfuck" hellhole in the entire country. Even the deep South has tons of culture and black people balancing out the oppressive Baptist/Evangelical mayonaise-fest. If you really couldn't find a place in California, that is 100% on you, and if you fit in better in Texas, that says more about you than California. When people say "white people have no culture," Texas and Oklahoma are what they are talking about. I grew up there and I moved the hell away as soon as I was an adult and found a job out West.

 

[Stumpokapow]

So I've been continuing to skim the thread since I last replied and I still have seen no evidence that the title is true.

 

[aeolist]

So I've been continuing to skim the thread since I last replied and I still have seen no evidence that the title is true.

i know from personal experience that there are a lot of californians moving to north dallas suburbs but that's mostly because of companies relocating there with a smattering of people fleeing insane housing costs

i really doubt there's that many moving for ideological reasons

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

I almost feel sorry for people like this. Needing to feel persecuted when you're not must take a toll

Within the context of this thread what's that supposed to mean exactly?

It means exactly what you think it means lol

 

[xxRONN1Nxx]

I live in Texas. Born and raisedmy whole life. Just wanted to drop in and say the labeling of Texas and Texans is very off putting. Just here to say we are not the boogeyman we're made to be. It's insane.

 

[Puck Beaverton]

I live in Texas. Born and raisedmy whole life. Just wanted to drop in and say the labeling of Texas and Texans is very off putting. Just here to say we are not the boogeyman we're made to be. It's insane.

Nah the rep is mostly deserved.

 

[JustAnotherMike]

So instead of keeping up with the fight he believed in he turned tail and came to Texas. That will sure earn plenty utterances of, "Oh, bless your heart" when explains the move.

I'm pretty sure this scenario was an episode of King of the Hill.

 

[Chumly]

So I've been continuing to skim the thread since I last replied and I still have seen no evidence that the title is true.

Yea I mean it's basically a joke article. Wow they found a dude that moved States due to politics!!! He claims 2k other families are interested!!! Meanwhile Texas has had millions of people move there over the past 10 years or so.

How many of those 2k families actually moved.......

If you looked at the actual reasons why people migrate to another state I'm guessing it would come down to jobs in combination with living conditions. The housing crisis/cost of living would have a far greater impact on why people move.

 

[n0razi]

Any of the cities worth a damn in Texas (Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio) are already predominantly Liberal. Its the small rural towns that are Red but that can be said for almost any state including California. The issue with Texas is that the rural Red towns massively outnumber the large Blue cities.

 

[Darkman M]

It would be nice if they would all just pack to one place and leave the rest of us the hell alone

 

[The Lamp]

It means regardless of your politics, I want to surround myself with more friendly people that look out for each other and generally care about one another. Working in California, I learned most people only cared about themselves, and couldn't be bothered to lend a hand when you were in need. There was no sense of community. Texans are, for the most part, the opposite. I don't care about surrounding myself with people who have certain political values, I do care about surrounding myself around good spirited people. Texas is the place for me.

I've lived in Texas my whole life, the major cities, and I can't believe what I'm reading lol.

Texans are great at southern hospitality. I.e. outward kindness. But they're also fantastic at bigotry, I.e being rotten on the inside. They'll invite you over for dinner and smile while you eat their casserole, and then judge you for being gay or not going to church or for having tattoos.

It's easy to see this when you travel internationally or places like California. There it's the opposite. People can be rough or callous on the outside sometimes, but at least the population as a whole believes gays and minorities deserve the right to live, love, and have jobs the same as anyone else.

Regardless, it's irrelevant. It's nice to see Texans come together to rescue and help each other. But I think Californians would do the same.

 

[cordy]

Becoming?

This.

jk Texas. I love a great amount of you all.

 

[Fenderputty]

It means regardless of your politics, I want to surround myself with more friendly people that look out for each other and generally care about one another. Working in California, I learned most people only cared about themselves, and couldn't be bothered to lend a hand when you were in need. There was no sense of community. Texans are, for the most part, the opposite. I don't care about surrounding myself with people who have certain political values, I do care about surrounding myself around good spirited people. Texas is the place for me.

Your garbage anecdotal comment had me looking up social responses to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake. An actual scientific study done on the response at that. As I thought, the same altruistic response was given then as it is now by the residents of Houston.

http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1047&context=fmhi_pub

 

[FinaruDensetsu]

"...working poor people that are living largely impoverished and forgotten" but somehow they choose to be conservative, despite progressive philosophy being about helping the impoverished. I don't get the logic of these people.

Also if the guy in the story considers himself "impoverished and poor" maybe don't have 4 kids and 2 hundred pound dogs you dumbass?

It means regardless of your politics, I want to surround myself with more friendly people that look out for each other and generally care about one another. Working in California, I learned most people only cared about themselves, and couldn't be bothered to lend a hand when you were in need. There was no sense of community. Texans are, for the most part, the opposite. I don't care about surrounding myself with people who have certain political values, I do care about surrounding myself around good spirited people. Texas is the place for me.

Lol I've lived in California for almost 30 years and I have no idea what kind of nonsense you're spouting. Also "southern hospitality" is a bunch of bull when you see a bunch of KKK and shit and just general intolerance toward anything that's not white, Christian, and straight like that happening in the south.

 

[Ziltoidia 9]

All of them moving here has jacked up the housing cost.

 

[mavo]

"Texas has no culture".

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[pixelation]

California will truly become greater without your rascists asses in it, so please go on.

 

[SoRuffShoNuff]

Welcome to how black people feel in the south.