[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by MikefromCT

You'd be surprised. Austin is definitely a happenin' place for a young person -- and directly antithetical to the conservative mindset that is synonomous with most of Texas. I realize it might not bode well for you personally, and you probably have a better advantage point from which to observe this since you lived in Texas, but it's still a fun place for recent college grads looking to meet people and stay entertained.

I'd agree with this. I never cared for the culture myself-- I am too serious for Austin, don't like the heat, and hate exercising... I never felt like I "fit in" to the culture there, but I certainly understand it's appeal. There are things about Austin that I miss and there are things I never liked. On balance, it's an appealing place for younger people.

[MikefromCT]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

I'd agree with this. I never cared for the culture myself-- I am too serious for Austin, don't like the heat, and hate exercising... I never felt like I "fit in" to the culture there, but I certainly understand it's appeal. There are things about Austin that I miss and there are things I never liked. On balance, it's an appealing place for younger people.

I like exercising, specifically running. Just not in 110 degree heat.

What do you mean by being too serious for Austin?

[Andy]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

Can you imagine the screaming hysteria and outrage if Malloy went to Texas to "recruit"?

You mean laughter? It would be like those hilarious ads NY is running. What another waste of $ from the crooks in Albany that have chased away business.

Oh, you mean from taxpayers in CT. Yeah, they should be outraged if Malloy came to TX with nothing of substance to tout. "Come to CT where you will pay more taxes and be heavier regulated." Hilarious.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

I'd agree with this. I never cared for the culture myself-- I am too serious for Austin, don't like the heat, and hate exercising... I never felt like I "fit in" to the culture there, but I certainly understand it's appeal.

And you fit in in Westport?

[7 Wishes]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

Is it a nice state to be an employee? Most people are employees, not business owners. And while parts of it are nice to live in, I don't think it has the QOL of CT.

You think companies (and in the case of Texas the government, which is supposed to represent the people) really cares about employees anymore?

By the way, I heard on the radio he's also coming to New York on the same trip to do the same crap.....

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by MikefromCT

What do you mean by being too serious for Austin?

Austin has a good deal of slacker culture. Not my thing.

There are definitely a lot of people who are work and career oriented-- which is my orientation. But, many of my friends, led subsistence lifestyles, which I respect, but can't relate too.

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

And you fit in in Westport?

Not really. Just more comfortable here. I definitely don't fit in with the uber-rich showing-off-wealth crowd, but, there are a lot of down to Earth folks here.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by MikefromCT

Which is why I have no inclination to live there.

Texas and Connecticut are at both ends of the extremes as far as anything goes, laizzes faire crony capitalism and excessive government oversight and regulation, respectively.

No, statism/socialism breeds crony capitalism, not laissez faire. Big crony corporations with money in association with powerful govt. enact regulation to keep down smaller competition.

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by mlassoff

Austin has a good deal of slacker culture. Not my thing.

There are definitely a lot of people who are work and career oriented-- which is my orientation. But, many of my friends, led subsistence lifestyles, which I respect, but can't relate too.

I noticed this lazy lifestyle in Hartford as well, particularly those who work for the big [cheapo] insurance companies. It's a far cry from Fairfield County and NYC.

[mlassoff]

Originally Posted by Andy

You mean laughter? It would be like those hilarious ads NY is running. What another waste of $ from the crooks in Albany that have chased away business.

Oh, you mean from taxpayers in CT. Yeah, they should be outraged if Malloy came to TX with nothing of substance to tout. "Come to CT where you will pay more taxes and be heavier regulated." Hilarious.

Most people aren't business owners.

"Chased away business" is just another proxy for high taxes. Texas loses out to India, the Philippines and Pakistan. Soon it will be Africa. Keep playing this game and we all lose.

I think quality of life, education, scenic beauty, location, etc, gives us plenty to tout. Obviously others agree-- I don't see empty neighborhoods or real estate prices falling. Why do you supposed that is?