I didn’t realize anyone was trying to get people to move to Minnesota or Illinois.
I didn’t realize anyone was trying to get people to move to Minnesota or Illinois.
No, but millions of people had a reason to move to Chicago and Minneapolis.
Weren’t the populations of Chicago and Minneapolis the product of forced migration of immigrants to the US?
During the greatest period of growth in these areas, the US was practicing a form of racial discrimination against non-anglo-saxon protestants. Irish, Germans, Scandinavians, and Eastern Europeans were permitted into the country but were settled in the midwest. This really wasn’t a free movement initiative. In their home countries, things were really bad. When they arrived, they were often the target of heavy-handed tactics by the existing American population. They were not welcomed in the east or south. Their only real options were the midwest or far west, if they dared go that far. Many of these immigrants weren’t the rag-tag, poor and unskilled people American historians like to refer to. These were skilled, middle-class people who had been displaced by the industrial revolution. The midwest, with it’s growing industrial base, thanks in large part to some of these individuals, was the perfect place for them to settle.
Weren’t the populations of Chicago and Minneapolis the product of forced migration of immigrants to the US?
During the greatest period of growth in these areas, the US was practicing a form of racial discrimination against non-anglo-saxon protestants. Irish, Germans, Scandinavians, and Eastern Europeans were permitted into the country but were settled in the midwest. This really wasn’t a free movement initiative. In their home countries, things were really bad. When they arrived, they were often the target of heavy-handed tactics by the existing American population. They were not welcomed in the east or south. Their only real options were the midwest or far west, if they dared go that far. Many of these immigrants weren’t the rag-tag, poor and unskilled people American historians like to refer to. These were skilled, middle-class people who had been displaced by the industrial revolution. The midwest, with it’s growing industrial base, thanks in large part to some of these individuals, was the perfect place for them to settle.
That could be true, but the point is that once your needs are met you don’t really care that much about the weather. I feel much freer in NH than I did in the other states I lived.
I can tell you that NH’s weather is really not that much different from other parts of America. That’s why I brought up the midwest cities. But even places in the south experience somewhat heavy snowfall in the winter. Tennessee and Virginia, for example. And you stay inside for most of the time during the winter months in NH anyway.
My point is: I wouldn’t let the fear of bad weather lead you to diss NH. It’s a great place to live overall.
And all 3 weeks of your time living there (in the warmest season no less) can attest to that huh?
And all 3 weeks of your time living there (in the warmest season no less) can attest to that huh?
Have you ever been to NH?
Career options. Once I’m finally a physician I will most certainly move to NH. I would love to attend Dartmouth, but without accepting a crushing debt burden, I just can’t afford it. Texas has the greatest concentration of medical schools of which I wish to attend, as well as the best scientific job market for someone with only a bachelors degree. At this stage in my life, the general cost of living is also much more amenable in Texas. However, once my career is established–I am either bound for NH, Switzerland, or perhaps Chile.
Btw, Nevada is not a good option. Anything south of Washoe County is firmly Statist. Within northern Nevada we are still a relatively free people with a greater penchant for anti-state mentality than most of the US, but this isn’t claiming much. Mediocracy in all things is malignant and rife. Nevada struggles deeply with “brain drain”. Other than mining and small farms/ranches, the only economy is built around warehousing and gambling. Gambling is severely being undermined by Native American casinos, which leaves little left.
However, once my career is established–I am either bound for NH, Switzerland, or perhaps Chile.
Come to NH. I don’t know of any libertarians or anarcho-capitalists in Switzerland or Chile (or outside of Ameirca for that matter).
Btw, Nevada is not a good option. Anything sound of Washoe is firmly Statist. Within northern Nevada we are still a relatively free people with a greater penchant for anti-state mentality than most of the US, but this isn’t claiming much. Mediocracy in all things is malignant and rife. Nevada struggles deeply with “brain drain”. Other than mining and small farms/ranches, the only economy is built around warehousing and gambling. Gambling is severely being undermined by Native American casinos, which leaves little left.
I knew I wasn’t the only one who wasn’t too hot on Nevada. And brain drain isn’t an issue in NH. Because the standard of living here is way higher than most other places in America (which is a proven fact. Look at statistics) people can afford to send their kids to private schools in Boston and Connecticut to get educated.
Do you always answer a question with a question?
Do you always answer a question with a question?
Only when I ask and don’t receive a response.
Read what you just wrote again.
OK to answer your original question, yes. I might be a bit naive saying “weather is no big deal in NH” when I’ve only lived here during the summer.
To answer your other question: I answer with questions because I’m skeptical of the ones I’m asked.
Maybe you could answer mine: have you ever been to NH?
Yes, the weather in NH isn’t as good as it is in Florida. Yes there are some socialists and statists (Ridley’s latest video shows socialists protesting against removing taxpayer funds from Planned Parenthood.) Yes NH may not be the easiest place to move to. But there are huge perks to living in NH as opposed to Nevada, Florida, Texas, Virginia and everywhere else which I would advise everyone to research.
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Please expound on your comment, “But there are huge perks to living in NH as opposed to Nevada, Florida, Texas, Virginia and everywhere else which I would advise everyone to research.”
BTW - I have visited NH many times in all season’s. It is a beutiful state and you are right, teh weather is similar to most states north of the mason dixon line. but once you have gotten used to a warm weather location (i’m in Florida) the idea of long cold winters is virtually impossible. I wouldn’t mind being a snow bird when I retire.
NH perks:
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No sales tax
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No income tax
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Raw milk is legal
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Strong property rights
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Strong liberty-oriented atmosphere
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No large urban areas, so all the problems that come along with large urban areas (rampant crime, urban decay, overpopulation, no privacy) are non-existent in NH
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Large libertarian community
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Little homeschooling regulations
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Few cops
but once you have gotten used to a warm weather location (i’m in Florida) the idea of long cold winters is virtually impossible.
I transitioned from warm states to cold states more than once in my life. It’s not nearly as bad as people make it out to be. A lot of free staters come from California, Texas and Florida.
Interviews like this should change your mind if you think NH is as oppressive as every other state.
I don’t understand how no large urban areas is a positive. Thats why I left NH, Manchester was too small. Also, is raw milk being legal that big of a seller?
Taxes are only marginally lower in NH, no income or sales tax is nice, but they ‘make up’ for it in other areas.
Where are you getting this ‘strong property rights’ assertion from? There are high property taxes, that is pretty antithetical to strong property rights.
The homeschooling regulations aren’t really that good, they just used to be amongst the worst in the country, and are now closer to the middle of the pack.
I don’t understand how no large urban areas is a positive. Thats why I left NH, Manchester was too small. Also, is raw milk being legal that big of a seller?
Raw milk has great health benefits (unlike pasteurized milk which carries cancer-causing agents) and the ban on it in other states has way more to do with monopolization than health. Also, raw milk in the market would make the price of all milk go down.
Having no urban areas is great. I’m on the assumption that cities by their nature are collectivist and dumb people down. Folks in the cities are way to dependent on others to take care of them and never learn true self reliance and survival techniques. They are so used to being babied by the state that they forget how to live. Cities also breed crime and poverty. Every city I’ve lived in and been to is exactly the same in that respect. Manchester, NH is a lot different. It’s only 100,000 people. People complain that it tries to be Boston since a lot of people from Boston have moved there but it’s really not. You can live in Manchester and drive for 20 minutes in any direction (except south) and you’ll be out of civilization.
Taxes are only marginally lower in NH, no income or sales tax is nice, but they ‘make up’ for it in other areas.
Read the Reasons to Move again. Or look at the recent Freedom in the 50 States. The tax burden is much better in NH than anywhere else.
Where are you getting this ‘strong property rights’ assertion from? There are high property taxes, that is pretty antithetical to strong property rights.
Again, read the lit on it. Eminent domain doesn’t happen in NH the way it happens in Connecticut or Pennsylvania.
The homeschooling regulations aren’t really that good, they just used to be amongst the worst in the country, and are now closer to the middle of the pack.
Homeschooling will be unregulated once enough free staters demand it. They pack the state house with their guns every time another statist bill comes into play. They already did a few years ago.
I am unsure about the claims that raw milk is more healthy (though it is delicious and I drink it), but the point is mainly an ideological thing. If you can ban a product which people want just because you think it’s bad, you open the door to maaaany regulations for the same reason.
I am unsure about the claims that raw milk is more healthy (though it is delicious and I drink it), but the point is mainly an ideological thing. If you can ban a product which people want just because you think it’s bad, you open the door to maaaany regulations for the same reason.
Raw milk is healthier. Check your facts. Read things like The China Study to see why pasteurization equals cancer.
And the amount of regulations is far less in NH than anywhere else. Check the Freedom in the 50 States rankings again. There’s a reason why NH is number 1.