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originally posted by: Hypntick
a reply to: Edumakated
There's no Starbucks
originally posted by: Hypntick
a reply to: Edumakated
I'm moving to just outside of a town of 7,000, so far from what I've seen of the town and surrounding areas it's beautiful, quiet, and abundant with outdoor things to do. My wife, who has lived in cities her entire life is a little less enthusiastic, however she is also loving the quiet. When we drive to check the progress on the house it's after 5, so it's pitch black by the time we get out that way, she loves the fact she can actually see the stars so clearly.
I can see most of these things being undesirable for a lot of city dwellers, there's no 24 hour pharmacy, you've got 2 grocery stores but neither of them are Whole Foods or Trader Joes. There's no Starbucks, very few fast casual dining options. There are no large shopping complexes, or any of the conveniences that most are used to. So I agree that most city dwellers will not fare well in rural America, as long as they're not there long enough to bring their failed policies with them, I'm fine with them experimenting.
On the plus side my property value has skyrocketed due to the 'Vid.
originally posted by: AugustusMasonicus
a reply to: interupt42
I've considered moving and taking my nasty Libertarian politics and attitude with me to Tennessee or South Carolina but I'm finally finished restoring my house and I'd like to enjoy it for a few years.
originally posted by: interupt42
Tennessee and SC are both nice but the more I traveled up north during winter time for work , the more I appreciated SWFL and the boating down here.
originally posted by: peter_kandra
a reply to: TonyS
I'd be curious to ask some of them why they moved. If they say high taxes, or high crime, then continue down that road and ask why they feel taxes or crime are high. Some people may simply be cashing out due to property appreciation, and some are probably fleeing from issues and problems they may have contributed due to their voting habits.
originally posted by: TonyS
a reply to: Edumakated
One can only hope that many will return..........but many will, unfortunately,stay.......
originally posted by: rickymouse
It is not just cities, states like Cali are experiencing a similar result because of high taxes and a screwed up society that has become too entitles.