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Hopefully a ton of hot Latinas migrate to the US. I pray for that every night.
I think your prayers have already been answered. I don't think there's any shortage of beautiful Latinas in the US, at least not from my vantage point.
I think the next big "escape from x state" will be Florida, which has really already started. After so many decades of being first the go-to place for retirees and then other age groups from northeast and midwest.....it has reached the tipping point and you are already seeing a large amount of people either returning to their home states of becoming "halfbackers" who move to NC/TV/VA/N. GA. I think the "halfbackers" will creep their way north into MD and PA as well especially as cities like Pittsburgh continue to become economic hotspots with high QOL.
No way. While it is clear that North Carolina to Georgia are growing, I don't think there will ever be a significant migration to MD and Western PA. You are talking about a fringe effect at best.
I think the next significant large migration that COULD occur would be for water purposes.....and that's IF there is a widespread shortage of it not only across the country, but the world. And given those circumstances, I don't think anyone can deny that there would be a huge flock to water-laden regions, whether they be the Great Lakes, Mississippi/Missouri/Ohio River basins, or wherever.
I think the next big "escape from x state" will be Florida, which has really already started. After so many decades of being first the go-to place for retirees and then other age groups from the northeast and midwest.....it has reached the tipping point and you are already seeing a large amount of people either returning to their home states of becoming "halfbackers" who move to NC/TV/VA/N. GA. I think the "halfbackers" will creep their way north into MD and PA as well especially as cities like Pittsburgh continue to become economic hotspots with high QOL.
We were visiting my inlaws who are snowbirds in Palm Beach County FL over thanksgiving and the way things have changed there over the past 5 years is pretty dramatic. A lot more run-down looking areas, much higher crime, skyrocketing COL and though we don't know anybody with kids down there apparently the schools are pretty terrible.
The housing crash resulted in many areas of the country having more rundown looking homes due to foreclosures, subsequent spike in rentals and decrease in available funds for many to put into upkeep for their homes. It's hardly a Florida specific problem.
I find it's really important to know some facts before spouting off a bunch of inaccuracies that only add to the countless stereotypes. Otherwise what's the point of this forum?
The housing crash resulted in many areas of the country having more rundown looking homes due to foreclosures, subsequent spike in rentals and decrease in available funds for many to put into upkeep for their homes. It's hardly a Florida specific problem.
I find it's really important to know some facts before spouting off a bunch of inaccuracies that only add to the countless stereotypes. Otherwise what's the point of this forum?
How on Earth does Florida rank in the top 12 for public schools? I couldn't click on the link provided.
And btw, if you're going to give him/her crap for not being thorough with providing data to back up claims, you should at least be aware of your own shortcomings when you cherry pick the data you want to show for Florida. Like instead of pointing to crime dropping in one year, how about a state vs. state comparison with statistics and rankings instead? A 7% drop from last place to 2nd to last place, for example, wouldn't exactly be "achieving". As much as I'm sure Florida isn't as terrible as the other person made it out to be, I'm equally sure it isn't as bright as you make it out to be.
I think your prayers have already been answered. I don't think there's any shortage of beautiful Latinas in the US, at least not from my vantage point.
How on Earth does Florida rank in the top 12 for public schools? I couldn't click on the link provided.
And btw, if you're going to give him/her crap for not being thorough with providing data to back up claims, you should at least be aware of your own shortcomings when you cherry pick the data you want to show for Florida. Like instead of pointing to crime dropping in one year, how about a state vs. state comparison with statistics and rankings instead? A 7% drop from last place to 2nd to last place, for example, wouldn't exactly be "achieving". As much as I'm sure Florida isn't as terrible as the other person made it out to be, I'm equally sure it isn't as bright as you make it out to be.
Not to mention...I made it clear that this was MY perception and MY opinion based on the huge number of FL transplants met who moved to NC since the early/mid 2000s (enough for the term "halfbackers" to be coined) and from what I've seen on visits down to FL (mostly the Ocala and WPB areas). Not trying to say they are facts or necessarily apply to the whole state. I really do question the validity of the top 10 schools claim though.
I think the next significant large migration that COULD occur would be for water purposes.....and that's IF there is a widespread shortage of it not only across the country, but the world. And given those circumstances, I don't think anyone can deny that there would be a huge flock to water-laden regions, whether they be the Great Lakes, Mississippi/Missouri/Ohio River basins, or wherever.
I agree. We have been having less and less snow in the winters combined with drought-like conditions in the summers over the general eastern U.S. Wasn't it just a couple of years ago when there was great concern about Lake Lanier, the main source of water for the overgrown Atlanta Metro, drying up? If this country does not see a large influx of snow and rain over the next couple of years, states like Michigan and Ohio may well be the new Georgia and North Carolina. People may not like cold winters, but they definitely cannot live without fresh water, and even though the Great Lakes states haven't been getting a normal amount of precipitation either, at least we have excess fresh water to draw from and will for many years to come.
I live in Michigan and we have gotten all of 2" of snow where I am so far this winter, with none predicted at least through the rest of January. I am no fan of shoveling or driving in snow, but it would definitely be the lesser of the two evils if it would bring the water levels back up to normal. Our winter thus far has been not unlike that of Kentucky or northern Tennessee.
Immigration from Latin America will probably subside and be replaced by immigration from Asian countries. You can already see it happening now. In 2010, for the first time there were more new Asian immigrants than Hispanic ones.
I think far enough in the future, you may see a migration due to water/drought. Places like Texas that have record drought, won't be able to support business that depend on water usage. So they will head to wetter areas or have to implement desalination or water projects. Probably easier to move the company. The workers will follow.
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