Great take, as always. I'll add a few suggestions. First, at least where Texas is concerned, the studies suggest that those migrating from other states are more conservative, not more liberal, and that the state is becoming more red, not more purple. There was exit polling a few years back from the Ted Cruz vs. Beto O'Rourke race. Recent migrants favored Cruz by a significant margin over O'Rourke, while natives actually favored O'Rourke. Similarly, native Texans favored Biden in the last election, while migrants from other states favored Trump. Some of this data is cited here: https://www.texaspolicy.com/new-poll-finds-all-those-people-moving-to-texas-arent-going-to-be-voting-for-democrats/
On the issue of people settling in rural areas, I think that's a trend we're going to see everywhere. One big factor, in my opinion: Starlink. The availability of fast, reasonably-priced internet is a big deal. As a recent migrant to a rural Texas city myself (just outside Austin), I had one internet option three years ago. It was terrible. (I'm looking at you, Optimum). Connections regularly dropped over the first year. Then, Starlink became available last year. I switched immediately. I've had Starlink in Costa Rica and another location for the past few years, so I already knew it was nearly flawless. As Starlink becomes available in more places, it removes one more obstacle to choosing a rural area over an urban area.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your thoughts, and welcome to Texas. I've heard you're settling in Denver. If that's not solidified, you may want to give Texas a shot. No regrets since I moved from Seattle -- I don't even mind the Texas-sized bugs.
Incredible insights here Laramie! Sorry for the late response, I just wrote in my last post that I finally broke away from my Wall St. job.
I agree that the move away from all big cities is coming especially in these crazy political times. I'm just a bit on edge if we're going to see any radical shifts as I'm not sure the country can handle elections like this post-covid tyranny.
“Too big to fail,” says it all. We went into a black hole in 2007/08, and never came out. We are living in the matrix, full of magical thinking and cognitive dissonance. Who ever thought a reality TV host could solve the problems of the world? LOL!
Couldn't have said it any better myself Geoffrey!! Thanks for the comment and apologies for the lateness of my reply, I explained it all in my last post.
Eventually.... maybe ;) like Hunter Thompson running for sheriff of Aspen HAHAHA! Sorry for the late response too Patti, I detailed it out in my last post that I finally escaped Wall St.!!
I'm thrilled you're out! Finally! You were and are making big changes. Not easy. I'm your virtual champion from a distance... can't wait to read more on what's going on politically (I read you and Lee Fang, and that's about it) and maybe some interesting updates on the crypto space. I'm about to delve back in and get busy in that arena.
(I recall that you moved... how are you settling in? I hope you are thriving! My plan is get out of the Midwest. I'm currently on a road trip feeling out different locations. Things have certainly changed since Covid.)
Loved that explanation. The U.K. I find London unless people own a home from way back a person even in business will struggle to find a home. The chaos in the U.K in the last week is partly that issue contained within other issues.
I AM NOT! I actually had to come back to NYC to finalize some work on Wall St. and now I have separated from them and just doing remote work. Once again back on the road in a few different states until I pick a home. Once I get a place and settle I'll make the announcement!!
Great take, as always. I'll add a few suggestions. First, at least where Texas is concerned, the studies suggest that those migrating from other states are more conservative, not more liberal, and that the state is becoming more red, not more purple. There was exit polling a few years back from the Ted Cruz vs. Beto O'Rourke race. Recent migrants favored Cruz by a significant margin over O'Rourke, while natives actually favored O'Rourke. Similarly, native Texans favored Biden in the last election, while migrants from other states favored Trump. Some of this data is cited here: https://www.texaspolicy.com/new-poll-finds-all-those-people-moving-to-texas-arent-going-to-be-voting-for-democrats/
On the issue of people settling in rural areas, I think that's a trend we're going to see everywhere. One big factor, in my opinion: Starlink. The availability of fast, reasonably-priced internet is a big deal. As a recent migrant to a rural Texas city myself (just outside Austin), I had one internet option three years ago. It was terrible. (I'm looking at you, Optimum). Connections regularly dropped over the first year. Then, Starlink became available last year. I switched immediately. I've had Starlink in Costa Rica and another location for the past few years, so I already knew it was nearly flawless. As Starlink becomes available in more places, it removes one more obstacle to choosing a rural area over an urban area.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your thoughts, and welcome to Texas. I've heard you're settling in Denver. If that's not solidified, you may want to give Texas a shot. No regrets since I moved from Seattle -- I don't even mind the Texas-sized bugs.
Incredible insights here Laramie! Sorry for the late response, I just wrote in my last post that I finally broke away from my Wall St. job.
I agree that the move away from all big cities is coming especially in these crazy political times. I'm just a bit on edge if we're going to see any radical shifts as I'm not sure the country can handle elections like this post-covid tyranny.
“Too big to fail,” says it all. We went into a black hole in 2007/08, and never came out. We are living in the matrix, full of magical thinking and cognitive dissonance. Who ever thought a reality TV host could solve the problems of the world? LOL!
Couldn't have said it any better myself Geoffrey!! Thanks for the comment and apologies for the lateness of my reply, I explained it all in my last post.
Excellent article. As always you hit it spot on. I wish you were a politician.
Eventually.... maybe ;) like Hunter Thompson running for sheriff of Aspen HAHAHA! Sorry for the late response too Patti, I detailed it out in my last post that I finally escaped Wall St.!!
I'm thrilled you're out! Finally! You were and are making big changes. Not easy. I'm your virtual champion from a distance... can't wait to read more on what's going on politically (I read you and Lee Fang, and that's about it) and maybe some interesting updates on the crypto space. I'm about to delve back in and get busy in that arena.
(I recall that you moved... how are you settling in? I hope you are thriving! My plan is get out of the Midwest. I'm currently on a road trip feeling out different locations. Things have certainly changed since Covid.)
Loved that explanation. The U.K. I find London unless people own a home from way back a person even in business will struggle to find a home. The chaos in the U.K in the last week is partly that issue contained within other issues.
Yes, we need to talk about that soon - the riots and all the other craziness happening on your side of the pond!!
Great analysis, Isaiah. Are you in the Mile High City yet?
I AM NOT! I actually had to come back to NYC to finalize some work on Wall St. and now I have separated from them and just doing remote work. Once again back on the road in a few different states until I pick a home. Once I get a place and settle I'll make the announcement!!