[SoftwareEngineer]

I just came back from a 3 week visit to California. I was there with my family to investigate if we should move there (most of my family is in Northern California).

As much as we loved the scenery (it is truly gorgeous) and the Wine Country (if I had to, I would live in Napa or Sonoma), we figured out plenty quick that two things basically killed our plans

1. Hyper liberal atmosphere. While my family over there continues to insist that there are “pockets of conservatism”, I don’t want to live in a ghetto inside walled compounds.

2. High taxes. Both my wife and I are still producing income (and will do so for decades to come). The highly confiscatory tax rates will basically put us behind where we have been for 10 years in Texas

So we came to a conclusion. We will take frequent vacations to California (as many as four a year) and it will still be cheaper and happier than living in California.

God Bless and Help California. They are in a world of trouble.

[SeekAndFind]

So we came to a conclusion. We will take frequent vacations to California (as many as four a year) and it will still be cheaper and happier than living in California.

Just curious, what state are you from ?

[Flycatcher]

I've two minds about my beautiful former home state:

On the one hand, I want to see the Left-wing leadership of the state drive California into the ground -- to illustrate the folly of "progressive" politics.

But on the other hand, that scenario could be economically catastrophic for the rest of the country, as what happens in California never stays in California.

It reminds me of the classic old joke:

What is the definition of mental conflict?

Watching your mother-in-law drive off a cliff -- in YOUR new car!

[SnarlinCubBear]

You made a wise decision. Esp since you live in TX.

But, it’s possible that our gov’t makeup could change. We just voted in a law that outlaws re-districting, which the Crats use to their advantage to keep being re-elected.

Let us hope that it will work as planned, and the liberal lockdown will resolve itself.

[thirst4truth]

Oregon has plenty of Californians in it, most fleeing CA's liberal ideologies.

Southern Oregon is very red with lots of conservatives and only a state income tax of 9%, no sales tax. It is gorgeous just like Northern CA (have lived in both places). Plus we still pump your gas for you when you come and visit.

I have a Vacation Rental that you could stay in with your CA family if you want to visit. http://clearskyhome.com/