New Residents: Now that you've moved to Mass, do you have any regrets? (Boston: homes, transfer)

[thenewNewEnglander]

Originally Posted by VlyRoadKid

Democrats come in all shapes, sizes, ages and different beliefs on many issues--they're not stamped out of a mold (I COULD say that about many Republicans I've known...but I know it isn't really true--it just SEEMS that way).

For example, my relatives in Worcester are Democrats, but VERY conservative socially (e.g., they do NOT believe in birth control, sex education, gay marriage, or even divorce!). They vote Democrat, but MUCH more cautiously than I do (I'm one of those danged Liberals all the way).

My father was a staunch Republican as is my mother, with some exceptions. All their kids became Liberals/Democrats except when my brother hit about age 40, he must have suffered a head injury or mini-stroke; he suddenly became a Republican and avid Bush supporter! Go figure...

It's best NOT to stereotype--something of which I can say most New Englanders are REALLY sick!

Lord knows I'm tired of it!


That's a very similar situation to my father's family. My dad is an independent and could vote either way depending on what issues are most important in that election, yet my uncle and aunt are STAUNCH republicans.
But it all comes back to the 1/3 left, 1/3 independent, 1/3 right. The republicans problem in Massachusetts is that social conservatism doesn't fly here. We like a balanced government and tend to have fiscally conservative governors. But the Republicans do a terrible job of appealing to the Massachusetts Middle...

So dont blame us because the party has a one size fits all utopia brand that is little more than a pipe dream at this point...

The Republican Party is ideologically bankrupt and will be lucky to survive in one piece. Considering all of its success has come down to a Rove-ian system of unifying the three major parts of the party- social conservative, fiscal conservative, and defense hawk, I dont see them maintaining any degree of success in the coming years. The defense picture is changing, the fiscal situation surely has changed, and socially conservative issues are on the backburner.

Dont forget Massachusetts was the only state in America that didn't vote for Nixon.... we were right then, and we're right now.

[HeadedWest]

Originally Posted by thenewNewEnglander

We like a balanced government ...

Yeah, and everybody knows the best way to have a balanced government is to have a one-party state.

[neil0311]

Originally Posted by thenewNewEnglander

Dont forget Massachusetts was the only state in America that didn't vote for Nixon.... we were right then, and we're right now.

MA also voted for Reagan in 1980 and 1984. Guess they learned their lesson after Carter, hmmmm?

[Truly Heartless]

Originally Posted by pam721

I just moved here from pennsylvania. I hate it here. I hate the people here. They're all cold, distant, unfriendly, and rude. I'd move back in a heartbeat if I could.

I'd like to add dishonest, too!

[Secchamps98]

Great Looking House IrFox. Sorry about being Yuppies...no kids, just a couple of 40's couple looking to make new friends who are outgoing...although wife would prefer folks who are into pilates and wine tasting...

[BerkshireFamily]

We recently moved to Newton and love it so far. Next on my list is to find a Reform Temple. Any advice out there?

[globaltraveller]

We're originally from Pennsylvania and relocated to Massachusetts (Hanover, just outside of Boston) 3 years ago from Texas (Houston) where we lived for 10 years. My family and I love the quality of life here. The schools are excellent, we live in a beautifully restored cape with lots of character and a good-size yard for the kids to play in. We also like the fact that Boston is so close and there are endless things to do, not to mention great restaurants, arts and cultural attractions. As others mentioned, people in New England tend to be a bit reserved, nonetheless, we have made many good friends as have our children.

For those who criticize the political climate in Massachusetts for being dominated by liberal Democrats, it's not as liberal as we had thought. Libertarian, yes, but I wouldn't necessarily say liberal . Coming from Texas, a state dominated by the Republican Party which has been highjacked by evangelicals, we found the change of perspective rather interesting, if not refreshing. We're Republicans

We have absolutely no regrets

[VlyRoadKid]

Originally Posted by south-bound

I have to disagree with VlyRoadKid. There is practically NO political diversity in MA. I would know, I'm very active politically in this state. The numbers don't even come close to matching up. Many of the people who are registered Republican are actually Libertarians or Democrats who are jockying for a leadership position, but as their are too many Dems, they go to another party. But they vote along the Democratic party line. And of the actual Republicans, they are fiscally conservative, but socially liberal.

Seriously, if Democrats & Liberals annoy you so much, then move! Your username indicates you are headed to the South, where, as we know, there is TONS of diversity...NOT! They don't call those "Red States" and Bush Country for nothing! As you say about Dems, most of them in the South are FAR more conservative...enough to just register as Republicans. You should be happy there.

Personally, I'm proud to be a Liberal Democrat, with its tradition of social activism and helping others, as opposed to just amassing wealth or hiding one's head in the sand, like the other party--that's how we got in the economic mess we're in now!

[bnvconstruction]

i use to live in brockton 10 yrs ago or so and moved to oklahoma and i tell ya what i went back to brockton last yr and that PLACE IS A DUMP WOULDNT MOVE THERE...

[VlyRoadKid]

Originally Posted by thenewNewEnglander

Lord knows I'm tired of it!... But the Republicans do a terrible job of appealing to the Massachusetts Middle...

So dont blame us because the party has a one size fits all utopia brand that is little more than a pipe dream at this point...

The Republican Party is ideologically bankrupt and will be lucky to survive in one piece. Considering all of its success has come down to a Rove-ian system of unifying the three major parts of the party- social conservative, fiscal conservative, and defense hawk, I dont see them maintaining any degree of success in the coming years. The defense picture is changing, the fiscal situation surely has changed, and socially conservative issues are on the backburner.

Dont forget Massachusetts was the only state in America that didn't vote for Nixon.... we were right then, and we're right now.

BRAVO! I couldn't agree more! THIS is why the state that began the revolution that started this country is still in the forefront of progressive thinking and social altruism. I'm proud to be a Bay-Stater for more than just our quaint towns and tourist attractions; our political heritage, for the most part is quite admirable (Except for the electing Republican governors part! I'll never get THAT bit!).