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Location: Littleton, CO. now, Couer d'Alene in the spring
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This was and was not an easy decision to make. I love Colorado and all it offers but with the influx of Californians/New Englanders/Chicagoans as well as legalizing marijuana and all people that brought for the "lifestyle", this state has changed rapidly from purple libertarian, live and let live, to a regressive democrat/leftist state. The next governor will almost assuredly be a billionaire socialist. So sad.
I visited both Boise and Couer d'Alene in June and loved both but have chosen Couer d'Alene/Post Falls.
Looking forward to a new adventure. At my age it will probably be the last big move I make. Can't think of a better place to locate to. The winters however...
I moved to idaho from Florida this year. I survived. Moved to a small town 45 minutes west of boise. Embracing the winters and its actitivties. driving sucks if you have to commute to work. Its defitinitely an adjustment. People are different. Everything is slower pace here. I do like it better thought. Can imagine where else I would have moved to. Dont like the east coast as its too humid. Good Luck
I hate to be "that guy" but keep an eye on Idaho politics. The Democrat candidate for governor won the vote in ADA (Boise) county. There are a lot of liberals going to school in Idaho and staying for the cost of living, climate, etc. I have a feeling Idaho is slowing going to go the way that many of these states do where Californians and other left-leaning states' residents move but bring their [mod cut] with them. We're moving to Idaho in 2019 from California because we want to get away form everything it stands for, and will hopefully be dead before Idaho reaches that point, but it bears watching.
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Reason: no profanity here, leave that in CA
I hate to be "that guy" but keep an eye on Idaho politics. The Democrat candidate for governor won the vote in ADA (Boise) county. There are a lot of liberals going to school in Idaho and staying for the cost of living, climate, etc. I have a feeling Idaho is slowing going to go the way that many of these states do where Californians and other left-leaning states' residents move but bring their [mod cut] with them. We're moving to Idaho in 2019 from California because we want to get away form everything it stands for, and will hopefully be dead before Idaho reaches that point, but it bears watching.
If you are paranoid you might like Wyoming.
Hillary C won Boise city the past presidential election and I bet a lot of those who voted for her are native Idahoans.
Seems like too many conservative and paranoid California refugees assume everyone in Idaho aligns with them.
Boise is probably too liberal for you. Check out Cheyenne.
Location: Littleton, CO. now, Couer d'Alene in the spring
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I hate to be "that guy" but keep an eye on Idaho politics. The Democrat candidate for governor won the vote in ADA (Boise) county. There are a lot of liberals going to school in Idaho and staying for the cost of living, climate, etc. I have a feeling Idaho is slowing going to go the way that many of these states do where Californians and other left-leaning states' residents move but bring their [mod cut] with them. We're moving to Idaho in 2019 from California because we want to get away form everything it stands for, and will hopefully be dead before Idaho reaches that point, but it bears watching.
No worries. I understand your concern.
Move to Boise and assist the Ada County GOP in the 2020 elections. Good luck and enjoy Boise!
The way I see Idaho politics in the future, is a transition from red to purple, but not much farther left than that, OVERALL. Boise is becoming quite large, and we all know urban areas are universally liberal. But Idaho has historically, and still is currently, one of the most heavily conservative states in the nation. And a lot of people don't realize most (but not all) of the California transplants are conservative, fleeing from the liberal chaos to a state that matches their morals and beliefs. Even in a few decades, I don't see Idaho or even the Treasure Valley becoming any more blue than Phoenix or Dallas, Texas. To some extent, no matter how many new residents from out of state move here, the politics are too deeply rooted to change drastically in any of our lifetime.
The way I see Idaho politics in the future, is a transition from red to purple...
Perhaps. One thing you can absolutely count on is that "things change". Idaho used to be reliably blue, in the early days, with the mining unions and early Mormon settlers. Here is an interesting article from the Idaho Statesman that I found explaining some of the political history of Idaho and a conjecture of what is to come, at least in the short term.
Perhaps. One thing you can absolutely count on is that "things change". Idaho used to be reliably blue, in the early days, with the mining unions and early Mormon settlers. Here is an interesting article from the Idaho Statesman that I found explaining some of the political history of Idaho and a conjecture of what is to come, at least in the short term.
Yup.
Those who have lived here for a while have seen the swings. While Idaho is indeed conservative by nature, the conservatism seeks balance, not extremism, and it is much more libertarian in nature than is believed.
Idahoans have always been fairly progressive, but we prefer a slower, steadier form of progress at a moderate pace.
But that does not mean that when one party becomes too entrenched and too sure of itself that the voters won't toss 'em all out wholesale. It doesn't happen often, but I've seen it 3 times during my adult lifetime here.
The longest political tradition is a preference for electing a Governor from one party and a Legislature from the other. Traditionally, the minority party has always had substantial membership. This is Idaho's way, throughout the state's history- the folks here seek moderation in all things, not just politics.
When moderation fails consistently, change happens. Sometimes quite fast.
How far back for that tradition, Mike?
I ask since from 92-94, dems held the governorship while republicans held both houses. However from 1995-current Republicans have held governorship, house and senate. But maybe prior to 92 it was more balanced.
How far back for that tradition, Mike?
I ask since from 92-94, dems held the governorship while republicans held both houses. However from 1995-current Republicans have held governorship, house and senate. But maybe prior to 92 it was more balanced.
And how's that Subaru holding up?
Your'e correct in the general timeline,F5. And while the Republicans became a solid majority party during that time, it wasn't until later, at the end of the 20th century, when the majority became so large as to be consistently dominant.
..the Suby is doing great! They are simply great cars for Idaho winters. At first, I wasn't so sure I was going to appreciate al the bells and whistles that come in the Limited, the version I bought, but I sure do now. Most of them make for more winter comfort. There are some that I don't need, but may come in handy if I ever finally get a cell phone.
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