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awesomerwb1

(4,629 posts)
15. I live in TX. (Moved here from CA over 10 years ago)
Wed Nov 2, 2022, 12:31 PM
Nov 2022

Home of way too many racists and hard core QOP. I have a little nephew who's half Mexican and TWICE while with me, we have suffered racist comments. Thankfully, he was too young to understand.

All my friends here are QOP. Some to a lesser extent than others. We meet for thirsty Thursdays at a friend's house. Although we have a no politics policy, comments are always made.

'Can't walk two steps in SF without stepping on human shit". "The homeless have taken over and people are fleeing the state in droves".

"So much crime because of the Libs". You get my drift.

There's even a guy who sometimes shows up with a "Don't California my Texas" t-shirt (he claims he's a Libertarian).

Texas is not horrible and it's more affordable that CA when it comes to buying a house. We have cheaper gas as well. It's unbelievably boring geographically. You'll get hills here, not mountains.

I can't wait for my stars to align so I can go back home to CA. I miss the beach, the mountains, the crazy creative people, and the more tolerant and inclusive people.



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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
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