Texas just how conservative is it? (Austin: public schools, tax, costs)

[brubaker]

Originally Posted by hoffdano

The GOP platform does not indicate what is happening in the state. It might represent a desired state for some, but it certainly doesn't reflect what many (perhaps most) in Texas want.

Hmmm. Who voted them into office then?

Republicans control all statewide Texas offices, both houses of the state legislature and have a majority in the Texas congressional delegation. The state has continued its Republican voting trend in presidential elections. This makes Texas one of the most Republican states in the U.S.
Politics of Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Believe me, I wish what you said was true.
I really do. But it's not.

Futhermore, the OP (Humanoid) wanted to know about SOCIAL conservatism.
Well, even the 'blue' areas along the valley and in El Paso are mainly FISCALLY liberal Hispanics with a strong SOCIAL conservative streak.

Anyone that says Texas is a liberal anything needs their head examined.
Seriously. 'Check yo'self before you wreck yo'self.'

[Jennibc]

Originally Posted by TexasHorseLady

That's why I said "little l". I was not referring to any specific party (was trying to make that clear, but clearly didn't, at least for you), but to an attitude that one's politics is one's own business (along with lots of other things) and that the important thing, from a neighbor's perspective, about people is that one is a good person/neighbor, not that one is a Republican or a Liberal or even a Libertarian, and that foisting one's political viewpoints, unasked, upon one's neighbors is, as I said, rude. At best.

Actually, a little l libertarian, of which I am one, is one that believes in limited government and economic freedom but doesn't formally belong to the Libertarian party. What you are describing is not necessarily the same thing. What you are describing is simply someone who doesn't hold someone else's politics against him, but that has nothing to do with a libertarian belief system.

[kiacook]

This thread is from 2008 so I doubt the OP is interested in any of this anymore.

[Jennibc]

Originally Posted by kiacook

This thread is from 2008 so I doubt the OP is interested in any of this anymore.

True, but I believe this is a common question that pops into the minds of many would-be relocatees when considering TX. When I was moving from very liberal Seattle, many acquaintances gasped in horror at my state of choice because of their preconception of TX politics.

Often regular posters tell others to search the threads when they ask questions that have been discussed regularly, so this timeless and somewhat general thread will likely be utilized by many others than just the OP.

[kiacook]

I believe this is a common question that pops into the minds of many would-be relocatees when considering TX.

Yes, sorry, I should have made it clear that I was referring to comments in the last few days referencing the OP's original question as though any of this was relevant to the OP any more.

For what it's worth I'd call Austin Libertarian rather than Liberal.

[brubaker]

Thanks for bringing that up. I didn't see that the original post was that old.

Still, if not relevant to the OP it may be relevant to people like the OP looking for similar information.
No one likes to sift through personal arguments and grossly off topic digressions.
Lord knows 99% of the internet is devoted to just those endeavours. Anyways...

Originally Posted by Humanoid

Me and my wife have been shopping for places to relocate. We some what recently moved backed to Southern California and came to the conclusion that its simply not worth the costs.

Regardless, we aren't socially conservative. I know Texas is more a Republican stronghold than California, but just how conservative is Texas in particular the Austin area? I don't mind fiscal conservatives and in fact that is part of the reason we are looking at Texas (Lower personal and business taxes), its social conservativism that bothers us a bit.

Social conservatism and the conservative cultural warriors are alive and well in Texas. Period.

[oldtoiletsmkgdflrpots]

Originally Posted by brubaker

Social conservatism and the conservative cultural warriors are alive and well in Texas. Period.

I'm not trying to be rude when asking this: what does the above statement mean exactly? What does it mean to be socially conservative? Also, what is a "conservative cultural warrior"??

[brubaker]

No offense taken.


If you're really interested in what it means to be a 'socially conservative' or a 'conservative cultural warrior' just google the terms.
Simple enough. See?

My opinion, as it relates to this discussion, can be found in post #70 of this thread.

[oldtoiletsmkgdflrpots]

Originally Posted by brubaker

No offense taken.


If you're really interested in what it means to be a 'socially conservative' or a 'conservative cultural warrior' just google the terms.
Simple enough. See?

My opinion, as it relates to this discussion, can be found in post #70 of this thread.

I know how to use google. However, I find it best to get it straight from the horses mouth. That way I won't have to guess at what they're saying. Google might say one thing but someone might think another. I read post #70. So you're saying your wrote that opinion you linked or you agree with it. Sorry, not sure which it is.

[Milasuccaci]

Originally Posted by cbuitron

You're right. Most of Texas is fairly conservative in it's political views, but if you're going to pick a spot to live after leaving California, Austin is the place to be. People in Texas refer to Austinites as "Weird," but we moved from Indianapolis and have found them to be generous, tolerant, educated, concerned, and kind. And, Austin is the closest thing to California (San Francisco-like terrain) in all of Texas . . . lots of hills and water. I say go for it.

austin is the oasis in the desert and it aisnt DULL-ASS

i have a house for rent in austin and one prospective tenant from other part of concrete jungle - dull-ass - said "put astro-turf - why garden"



cheers
olga lednichenko