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If you could move to one state, which would you chose?
Me | 1/31/2011 | Me

Posted on 01/31/2011 7:05:33 AM PST by mikelets456

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To: mikelets456

Where in NC?

I work in Charlotte, NC but live just across the border in Fort Mill, SC. I also moved from NJ.

Best. Move. Ever.

The climate is great. Summers can be a bit hot, but overall the weather is beautiful. Charlotte is easy to access and has a ton of amenities. The school system in Fort Mill is top-notch (at one point the superintendent of the school system was actually a former home schooler!). The values are spot on, although there are quite a few northerners moving in nowadays, so you get a bit of a mix. Overall, though, it’s good, God-loving people all around.

In Fort Mill - especially if you are out in the county part like me - taxes are LOW. My property taxes are less than a thousand a year. Seriously. There is an income tax and sales tax, but not as steep as NC. Don’t live in actual Charlotte or you’ll face steep taxes and a crappy school system.

Gun laws are as they should be - just walk in, pass the check, and walk out 20 minutes later.

I can’t speak directly to the hospitals for neurological disorders, but we seem to be all right. CMC Charlotte delivered my son and did a fine job of it. They respected my wife’s wishes to have a natural child birth without any pressure to do the usual things.

Plus, we have Jim Demint in SC.

So if it’s Charlotte, Fort Mill could be the place for you. My wife tells me how happy she is we made the move at least once a week.


61 posted on 01/31/2011 7:21:17 AM PST by bolobaby
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To: mikelets456

I would say Texas or Virginia.....going to NC depends upon where given the majority of NC is becoming libtard-ville... =.=


62 posted on 01/31/2011 7:21:17 AM PST by cranked
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To: mikelets456

I haved lived in all 3 of those states you listed. Currently living in the Charlotte area. I like this area alot. I graduated from Sandusky High School and BGSU and hated the winters in Ohio. I lived in Grand Prairie, TX for 3 years and the traffic in DFW is terrible. Outside the traffic, the Dallas - Fort Worth is a great place with a lot to offer! My favorite home was in Colorado Springs, CO.


63 posted on 01/31/2011 7:22:44 AM PST by MeSpikeLibs (Wake me when the Obama nightmare is over.)
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To: mikelets456

Wherever the girls are hot.


64 posted on 01/31/2011 7:23:34 AM PST by fieldmarshaldj (~"This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Amber Lamps !"~~)
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To: mikelets456

“Nevada means home” is our state motto. To Sweet Hubby and I it truly is home.As the sun rises our broad, sweeping valley is aglow with a shimmering pink light. When I let the dog outside a few minutes ago I spotted several wild mustangs on the other side of the road. Nevada means home.


65 posted on 01/31/2011 7:23:50 AM PST by Irish Queen ("Don't fence me in")
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To: RacerXSpeedRacer

Schools are better in the Houston area than DFW, but the humidity is killer.


66 posted on 01/31/2011 7:23:57 AM PST by publana (Beware the olive branch extended by a Dem for it disguises a clenched fist.)
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To: mikelets456

I would live in Florida or Hawaii. When I was growing up, I wouldn’t have considered living anywhere but southern California. I loved it. But it has been totally ruined.


67 posted on 01/31/2011 7:23:57 AM PST by La Lydia
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To: MileHi

I’d choose Colorado and I’d help you hunt invaders from the
West!


68 posted on 01/31/2011 7:24:13 AM PST by Dr. Ursus
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To: mikelets456

You’ll find a hispanic population no matter which major SMSA you choose in Texas. That said you can pick and choose within those SMSAs where you’ll find differing ethnic concentrations. Good luck.


69 posted on 01/31/2011 7:25:26 AM PST by deport
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To: mikelets456
However, I want to look at a state that will not give into any FEDERAL PRESSURE regardless

Ohio might turn out to be a pretty good move. Too soon to tell, but they're already calling Gov Kasich a racist here because he refuses to implement a quota to hire his cabinet.
70 posted on 01/31/2011 7:25:35 AM PST by mmichaels1970
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To: mikelets456

Texas is a good choice. I’m in SE Virginia right now and like it but the northern parts are getting a bit more influence lately.

NC is NOT a good choice. Idaho is probably a good choice as well.


71 posted on 01/31/2011 7:27:10 AM PST by for-q-clinton (If at first you don't succeed keep on sucking until you do succeed)
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To: Weird Tolkienish Figure
By concentrating conservatives in one state you will minimize the impact conservatives will have in election.

I see your point, but wouldn't it be nice to have just one place to go where you don't have to fight constantly just to have some common sense policies. I can dream.

72 posted on 01/31/2011 7:28:14 AM PST by Bearshouse
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To: mikelets456

Texas has excellent medical care and facilities in the Houston area. In Phoenix, there is the world class Barrow Neurological Institute. My wife has received care at Barrow. The surgery procedure and care was beyond excellent.


73 posted on 01/31/2011 7:28:27 AM PST by righttackle44 (I may not be much, but I raised a U.S. Marine.)
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To: kalee

I have a cabin there and I have to say it’s always nice visiting there as the people are generally friendly and conservative.


74 posted on 01/31/2011 7:28:42 AM PST by for-q-clinton (If at first you don't succeed keep on sucking until you do succeed)
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To: bolobaby

Fort Mill has come a long way in a couple of decades. I grew up not that far from there. I am in Columbia and really wouldn’t mind going back towards the Charlotte area. Columbia isn’t all that great for prospects any more unless you are in medical, the Army, or state drone.

Being a state drone may become even tougher as soon as Nikki starts to cut some of the useless and outdated agencies such as the Arts Commission and SCETV. Those would be great starts.

I have done some IT contracting gigs up there in Fort Mill at Citibank and liked it.


75 posted on 01/31/2011 7:29:36 AM PST by wally_bert (It's sheer elegance in its simplicity! - The Middleman)
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To: weps4ret

“Montana is full!”

Right on dude. And the air stinks, the views are crummy and the fishing is no good.

Texas is the place.

Honest.


76 posted on 01/31/2011 7:29:51 AM PST by dblup
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To: wildbill

We need to overwhelm the Austin and San Antonio areas with good conservatives. They are the liberal strongholds in TX.


77 posted on 01/31/2011 7:31:23 AM PST by LaineyDee (Don't mess with Texas wimmen!)
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To: miss marmelstein

The state of enlightenment. :-)


78 posted on 01/31/2011 7:31:43 AM PST by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it)
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To: La Lydia

I moved to Houston from Kansas many years ago. Experienced it growing from 600K to 4 Million. After retirement, moved to New Braunfels in the hill country about 30 miles from San Antonio and far enough away (50 miles) to avoid the liberal slime of Austin.

Liberals here, if any, don’t say a thing. Good schools, restaurants, two rivers, Canyon Lake nearby and lots of other entertainment. I’ve found Paradise!


79 posted on 01/31/2011 7:32:16 AM PST by MisterArtery
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To: mikelets456

NC may be OK in the future since the Republicans just took over the legislature for the first time in over 100 years.


80 posted on 01/31/2011 7:32:23 AM PST by antiRepublicrat
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