Libertarian minded towns in MA (legal, moving to, budget)

[I Like Taxes]

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[twilliams_ca]

Originally Posted by I Like Taxes

Put this way, over 2 million people showed up in voted to keep the income tax and the state is always facing chronic budget problems. I am surprised that such a measure even made it to the ballot and that almost a million people supported it, so there may be hope for Mass after all.

People are leaving that state because of high taxes, high cost of living, and low standard of living, which is only going to get worse if the trend continues. The middle class is squeezed and there is a high birth rate among the poor and a healthy influx of immigrants. I left and saw an increase in my standard of living. New Hampshire is nice, but many people from Massachusetts are moving there and taking their liberal politics with them, which is a shame.

You might want to check out other states, unless you want to reform politics.

You shouldn't be so surprised, about it showing up on the ballot, because back in 2002 we had a similar question on the ballot, and the state vote for it. Unfortunately, the state house voted to undo the measure because they said we needed the money. And, this time, while alot support the measure they where scared into reject the idea out of fears that the state was already in the red.

By the way, I might agree that moving to another state might benefit the lower middle class and some of the middle class, when it comes to the rest of the middle class Massachusetts is the third cheapest state to be in tax-wise, (If you only count states with high paying jobs) following by Illinois (if you don't mind the dramatic weather) and Texas (If you don't mind the heat). Otherwise, you are better off getting just a place outside the 128 where it's cheaper, or the 495 where it even cheaper, and you will be fine.

[JBTD]

Originally Posted by dognh

Get it, you need to "respect" their differences and hopefully they'll "tolerate" yours. Typical liberal fascism speak.

The only hope you have is to find a sparsely populated town maybe something out in Berkshire county -- where at least the locals will leave you alone.

Otherwise, I'd find another state.

You are 1000% correct. I bet she didn't even realize she had said that.
Massachusetts is full of holier than thou, do as I say, nanny state liberals. Libertarians ? No way. If you find a town like that, let me know.

[Mrtwigg]

Get out to the hill towns. Life is nearly normal there.
Better yet get the heck out of ma. as fast as you can.

[wheelz]

Lancaster is somewhat of a Libertarian town.

[LeavingMA]

Originally Posted by dognh

Get it, you need to "respect" their differences and hopefully they'll "tolerate" yours. Typical liberal fascism speak.

The only hope you have is to find a sparsely populated town maybe something out in Berkshire county -- where at least the locals will leave you alone.

Otherwise, I'd find another state.

I'd agree. You might find a libertarian type town in Western MA, but other than that the only state in New England that comes close is New Hampshire.

[meltinjohn]

Originally Posted by Woof Woof Woof!

I think you should just move to a town you like and respect other people's differences as hopefully, they will tolerate yours.

This here sounds like something where if you pose an opposing view, you wont be respected just for the fact you opened your mouth.
I grew up in MA for 22 yrs but left for 5. Grew up around Lowell but I just dont think in the 1 party form. I support Ron Paul.
However, I dont have too many choices on where to live at this time and am moving back to MA in a few weeks. Everyplace is going downhill in this country, but ever since I grew a taste for libertarianism and realized its how I shoulda been the whole time, it might be hard to deal with some of the MA residents in the event I do bring up opposing viewpoints.
I know many dont want to believe the US Govt is behind a lot of things.
I know Cambridge is communist for the most part.
How bout towns like Fitchburg? It moves a little west.

[meltinjohn]

Originally Posted by LeavingMA

I'd agree. You might find a libertarian type town in Western MA, but other than that the only state in New England that comes close is New Hampshire.

How bout Maine?
Vermont seems too commie so I wont put them on the list and RI seems not too much different from MA.

[LeavingMA]

Originally Posted by meltinjohn

How bout Maine?
Vermont seems too commie so I wont put them on the list and RI seems not too much different from MA.

Maine is in some parts...definitely not as liberal as MA, VT, RI, or CT. I saw your a Ron Paul supporter...I am also. It would be nice if people would stop voting for the same politicians who aren't changing anything. Obama saying he was for change when all he has done is take Bush's economic policies to the next level and made government even bigger. Still the same bad Keynesian economics that continues not to work.

[Brave Stranger]

Originally Posted by Woof Woof Woof!

I think you should just move to a town you like and respect other people's differences as hopefully, they will tolerate yours.

I'm not going to beat you up here......but god I got a good laugh out of this So typical of the left. I even gave you rep points