^^^^^^THISThe "blue state" of those years would be considered far right of the "red state" of today....
^^^^^^THISThe "blue state" of those years would be considered far right of the "red state" of today....
I love to see my beloved Texas doing well financially...........but I sure don't like to see all of these political refugees from Kalifornia moving here. Because they bring their politics here too. Even if they are leaving because they don't agree with the draconian politics of Kalifornia..........they don't necessarily come here because they embrace the general conservatism of Texas (I am fully aware that there are liberal enclaves in Texas - I live in one).
I have family in Kalifornia that I would not want moving here, because, although not complete libtards, they would vote democrap.
I see this more from people coming from Chicago and NY.Rejoice types of people move to Texas from Commiefornia. Refugees, who are looking to escape liberalism and welcome the lifestyle in the Lone Star State (this includes me). Then it the folks following their job. They like it in Commiefornia and are only moving to Texas as their employer did. These are the problem as they still see liberalism and progressive policies as the way to go.
Actually we are already bringing them in especially Ukraine. Poland, Estonia, Latvia does not even need a visa for them to come here as they are now part of the Visa Waiver Countries like most West European countries.After several 10s of millions of illegals from Central and South America entering the US, I propose in the name of Diversity and Inclusion, that we open the borders to anyone from a former Soviet republic like Ukraine, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Romania. For one, a background check at the border is likely to be effective since those countries actually have a criminal record system to review. Second, they remember the feel of the Soviet boot on their neck, and the daily misery of living under Socialism. They will make good conservative voters.
Ive been to Idaho twice over the past few years, and I’d say the Boise (Austin light) is leading the charge. The rest of the state seems conservative based on how they carry themselves. Wyoming has Jackson Hole which is a retreat for the Californians. Immediate turn off so we left. Laramie is liberal, but probably due to the university. The rest of the state seemed centrist to me. Montana didn’t give me a vibe either way, but I’d think they would be right leaning. Oregon really surprised me. The number of coal rollers and Trump flags was astounding. Totally blew my image of what Oregon was like. Rural Oregon might as well have been rural Texas. Of course this was not anywhere near Portland.Anyone spending time on places like Reddit or 4Chan will see that there's a push in lefty circles to turn Texas purple, then eventually blue. There are those that have said they're willing to move here to push the cause. They go to places like Austin and Houston and Dallas though, because that just strengthens the already blue areas. On paper it would be easier for them to flip the low population counties blue, but they'll not do that because they wouldn't get Amazon prime next day, they wouldn't have Trader Joes or Whole Foods 10-20 minutes away, and they'd be surrounded by some of the harder core conservative born & raised Texans.
They have targetted other states that will be easier to flip as well, Idaho being one, along with Montana and Wyoming. Montana has always been a bit of politically weird swing state. They tend to elect Democrat governors, but the people themselves are very rugged individualist types. Conservative democrats, or libertarian republicans would be a good descriptor for the average Montanan that I've met.
Idaho as a whole has fewer people in the whole state than in the city of Houston. Like Texas, they've seen a flood of Californians moving there, a lot of them right leaning, but some lefties who got tired of mask mandates but can't abandon leftist ideology as a whole.
Ive been to Idaho twice over the past few years, and I’d say the Boise (Austin light) is leading the charge. The rest of the state seems conservative based on how they carry themselves. Wyoming has Jackson Hole which is a retreat for the Californians. Immediate turn off so we left. Laramie is liberal, but probably due to the university. The rest of the state seemed centrist to me. Montana didn’t give me a vibe either way, but I’d think they would be right leaning. Oregon really surprised me. The number of coal rollers and Trump flags was astounding. Totally blew my image of what Oregon was like. Rural Oregon might as well have been rural Texas. Of course this was not anywhere near Portland.
You underestimate the mental disconnect of most people, but especially libtards. They'll happily buy soy lattes with their paycheck while bitching about how their employer is a fascist.Seems like most leftists hate Elon for whatever reason, do you think everyone he employs will move here and continue hating him?
No cure for stupid eitherIt seems there is no cure for liberals.
WRONG....LOBOTOMYIt seems there is no cure for liberals.
Yeah there is but hurts like hell...... but then.... it doesn't.No cure for stupid either
I saw them do this to Maryland. 50 years ago, it was a pretty conservative State, THEN THE YANKIES CAME FOR THE GOVERNMENT JOBS. Then they found that it is cheaper to buy elections in a small State.Anyone spending time on places like Reddit or 4Chan will see that there's a push in lefty circles to turn Texas purple, then eventually blue. There are those that have said they're willing to move here to push the cause. They go to places like Austin and Houston and Dallas though, because that just strengthens the already blue areas. On paper it would be easier for them to flip the low population counties blue, but they'll not do that because they wouldn't get Amazon prime next day, they wouldn't have Trader Joes or Whole Foods 10-20 minutes away, and they'd be surrounded by some of the harder core conservative born & raised Texans.
They have targetted other states that will be easier to flip as well, Idaho being one, along with Montana and Wyoming. Montana has always been a bit of politically weird swing state. They tend to elect Democrat governors, but the people themselves are very rugged individualist types. Conservative democrats, or libertarian republicans would be a good descriptor for the average Montanan that I've met.
Idaho as a whole has fewer people in the whole state than in the city of Houston. Like Texas, they've seen a flood of Californians moving there, a lot of them right leaning, but some lefties who got tired of mask mandates but can't abandon leftist ideology as a whole.
Democrats are good at playing the long game, far better than the GOP is. Don't be surprised if they do try to push Texas and other red states into the purple or blue shades. It might be 2030, 2040, or even 2050 but it *can* happen.
Yeah but the blue from 35 years ago is vastly different from the blue of today.Texas was a blue state 35 years ago. I do not agree with everything in the article but mostly accurate.
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Not Always a Red State: A History of Texas’ Political Transformation - Reform Austin
As Republicans continue to dominate Texas politics, it's worth remembering that the the Lone Star State wasn't always red. Read more at RA News.www.reformaustin.org
It all started in kali!I saw them do this to Maryland. 50 years ago, it was a pretty conservative State, THEN THE YANKIES CAME FOR THE GOVERNMENT JOBS. Then they found that it is cheaper to buy elections in a small State.