I live in a blue shithole and I'm looking to get out. It's still a step above Commieforina but the writing is on the wall. We're going to be a mini San Francisco 20 years ago from now. It should go without saying that I don't vote blue now and I sure as shit won't start when I flee this dystopia.
I'm looking for suggestions on where to move to. Good gun laws and a reasonable cost of living (especially in real estate) are the two big things I'm looking for. I'm planning to work remotely so I won't need to stay where the work is if things go to plan. Ideally I'd buy a plot of land in the middle of nowhere and build on it, but my need for internet access will restrict how far away from the nonsense I can get. I suspect parts the South would be a good cultural fit as long as they're okay with me not being actively religious, but I don't deal with heat and humidly very well.
Everybody is all gung-ho about Texas but I'm not much of a fan; it's just toooo hot and I never want to see another fire ant as long as I live. Food's good though.
I'd move to Montana if I could, but sadly medical services there are extremely limited.
We made an excursion to Florida to check it out last winter, but the parts that I like are way beyond my price range.
Gulf coast states are steamy, bug ridden, and poor. The rust belt is still rusty. New Hampshire might be a civilized option.
Bozeman MT is starting to show all the signs...coffee shops with effeminate "men" wearing an ironic scarf indoors with a beanie and thick-rimmed glasses, and that voice (you what I'm talking about)...etc.
I was looking in Sioux Falls, SD and I was seeing the same thing there too. Of course, the further away from cities you go, the more based it becomes, but be sure to factor in drive times and cost when you go looking for groceries.
If I had the money I’d get a summer house in Montana. I’m not a fan of the cold so Texas is best for me lol
With the way you deride us I'm glad your bitch ass isn't moving here