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walkingman

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5. Your right and I hope it happens soon. Although we have quite a bit to catch up

Reply to ColinC (Reply #3)

Wed Nov 2, 2022, 10:56 AM

Nov 2022

with California I hope before I pass it happens. It is very depressing under Texas State government at the present time and I don't have a lot of faith much, if anything, will happen this election cycle.

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California Poised to Become World's 4th Biggest Economy [View all] quaint Nov 2022 OP

But, but, but, it's awful here.... onecaliberal Nov 2022 #1

I would love to live in California but need to be here in Texas for my family. Admittedly jealous. walkingman Nov 2022 #6

The cost of living is a thing. I love it here. onecaliberal Nov 2022 #7

Beto said TX has higher taxes than CA! But yeah, gasoline... ouch. TeamProg Nov 2022 #13

Much as I loathe to leave, in a way... lambchopp59 Nov 2022 #18

Hmmm... we seem to be doing well, despite the mass exodus to TX, ID and TN kysrsoze Nov 2022 #2

"Buh-bye" nt TeamProg Nov 2022 #11

If Dems take control of Texas, I could see CA and TX competing ColinC Nov 2022 #3

Your right and I hope it happens soon. Although we have quite a bit to catch up walkingman Nov 2022 #5

I don't see that happening because of Silicon Valley Tech. onecaliberal Nov 2022 #8

TX seems to be going the path of CA ColinC Nov 2022 #10

Every economy competes, but to get close to Calf among world-wide economies? Highly unlikely. TeamProg Nov 2022 #9

I think competent leadership could make it happen ColinC Nov 2022 #12

It's more likely that other nations' economies will take a huge hit thereby raising TX in the TeamProg Nov 2022 #14

After grasping the size of Calif's economy, conservatives ask "then why isn't Calif. doing better?" TeamProg Nov 2022 #4

I live in TX. (Moved here from CA over 10 years ago) awesomerwb1 Nov 2022 #15

California wants you back. quaint Nov 2022 #16

Thank you kindly. awesomerwb1 Nov 2022 #17

I'll make a bet those making disparaging comments lambchopp59 Nov 2022 #19