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Connecticut is in DEEP trouble. Connecticut was always an attractive bedroom destination because it offered beauty, charm and proximity to New York, while giving some level of tax relief versus New York. Upwardly mobile people arbitrage their options when choosing where to live and everything goes into that mix. It stands to reason if you strip one of the main positives (tax relief) away, and people begin to leave if the economy is weak. We have lost population 4 years in a row and it keeps dropping. For Connecticut, the loss of GE and the Connecticut based companies expanded elsewhere reinforces in image of a state that cannot compete. The state's once desirable suburban and small-city settings are less attractive for 21st century companies seeking urban technology hubs and young, well-educated workers.. It's declining because of its the atmosphere. Connecticut thrived when large cities such as Philadelphia, Boston, and NYC were in decline back in the 70's and 80's since it was filled with poverty and crime. As these large cities began to reinvent and fix themselves, the typical 1950's suburban office complexes have become a thing of the past. Companies want to relocate and surround themselves around excitement in order to attract new workers and what Connecticut has to offer doesn't bring that excitement. It offers that same dull boring environment that hasn't changed in decades. Peoples preferences change and now Connecticut is suffering because of that. Connecticut is falling apart because it is hostile. Politicians here don't have a clue. We just lost ANOTHER major corporation today, Aetna. This doesn't seem to be the last one either. More are planning to leave. With $2.3 billion in the red, it just keeps growing.
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Connecticut is in DEEP trouble. Connecticut was always an attractive bedroom destination because it offered beauty, charm and proximity to New York, while giving some level of tax relief versus New York. Upwardly mobile people arbitrage their options when choosing where to live and everything goes into that mix. It stands to reason if you strip one of the main positives (tax relief) away, and people begin to leave if the economy is weak. We have lost population 4 years in a row and it keeps dropping. For Connecticut, the loss of GE and the Connecticut based companies expanded elsewhere reinforces in image of a state that cannot compete. The state's once desirable suburban and small-city settings are less attractive for 21st century companies seeking urban technology hubs and young, well-educated workers.. It's declining because of its the atmosphere. Connecticut thrived when large cities such as Philadelphia, Boston, and NYC were in decline back in the 70's and 80's since it was filled with poverty and crime. As these large cities began to reinvent and fix themselves, the typical 1950's suburban office complexes have become a thing of the past. Companies want to relocate and surround themselves around excitement in order to attract new workers and what Connecticut has to offer doesn't bring that excitement. It offers that same dull boring environment that hasn't changed in decades. Peoples preferences change and now Connecticut is suffering because of that. Connecticut is falling apart because it is hostile. Politicians here don't have a clue. We just lost ANOTHER major corporation today, Aetna. This doesn't seem to be the last one either. More are planning to leave. With $2.3 billion in the red, it just keeps growing.
Connecticut is beautiful. In the fall its spectacular. Unfortunately it has become a very liberal state. People vote with their feet. I got sick and tired of liberal NY and its ridiculous policies that I packed up and left. Best decision ever! We live in a mobile society.
Connecticut is in DEEP trouble. Connecticut was always an attractive bedroom destination because it offered beauty, charm and proximity to New York, while giving some level of tax relief versus New York. Upwardly mobile people arbitrage their options when choosing where to live and everything goes into that mix. It stands to reason if you strip one of the main positives (tax relief) away, and people begin to leave if the economy is weak. We have lost population 4 years in a row and it keeps dropping. For Connecticut, the loss of GE and the Connecticut based companies expanded elsewhere reinforces in image of a state that cannot compete. The state's once desirable suburban and small-city settings are less attractive for 21st century companies seeking urban technology hubs and young, well-educated workers.. It's declining because of its the atmosphere. Connecticut thrived when large cities such as Philadelphia, Boston, and NYC were in decline back in the 70's and 80's since it was filled with poverty and crime. As these large cities began to reinvent and fix themselves, the typical 1950's suburban office complexes have become a thing of the past. Companies want to relocate and surround themselves around excitement in order to attract new workers and what Connecticut has to offer doesn't bring that excitement. It offers that same dull boring environment that hasn't changed in decades. Peoples preferences change and now Connecticut is suffering because of that. Connecticut is falling apart because it is hostile. Politicians here don't have a clue. We just lost ANOTHER major corporation today, Aetna. This doesn't seem to be the last one either. More are planning to leave. With $2.3 billion in the red, it just keeps growing.
Make no mistake people...
This is political activist anti-rural trash talk designed to promote cities.
I swear these people think we are as dumb as stumps.
Yer anther Democratic Controlled State which has fallen on over taxation and regulation.
CT is slowly turning Red. The state senate is tied with 18 Republicans and 18 Democrats. The first time since I've alive and I'm getting pretty old LOL. Surroundings states like MA are pretty upset that our governor isn't running for a third term because he is giving them a lot of jobs. The only places that keep voting Democrat even when they're in shambles is our cities (Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport). They make up the most votes without a doubt.
CT is slowly turning Red. The state senate is tied with 18 Republicans and 18 Democrats. The first time since I've alive and I'm getting pretty old LOL. Surroundings states like MA are pretty upset that our governor isn't running for a third term because he is giving them a lot of jobs. The only places that keep voting Democrat even when they're in shambles is our cities (Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport). They make up the most votes without a doubt.
CT is slowly turning Red. The state senate is tied with 18 Republicans and 18 Democrats. The first time since I've alive and I'm getting pretty old LOL. Surroundings states like MA are pretty upset that our governor isn't running for a third term because he is giving them a lot of jobs. The only places that keep voting Democrat even when they're in shambles is our cities (Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport). They make up the most votes without a doubt.
You nutmeggers have been screwed ever since Lowell Weicker double-crossed you.
Connecticut is beautiful. In the fall its spectacular. Unfortunately it has become a very liberal state. People vote with their feet. I got sick and tired of liberal NY and its ridiculous policies that I packed up and left. Best decision ever! We live in a mobile society.
Liberal states are by far more popular than conservative states.
CT is slowly turning Red. The state senate is tied with 18 Republicans and 18 Democrats. The first time since I've alive and I'm getting pretty old LOL. Surroundings states like MA are pretty upset that our governor isn't running for a third term because he is giving them a lot of jobs. The only places that keep voting Democrat even when they're in shambles is our cities (Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport). They make up the most votes without a doubt.
CT isn't turning red, and even if it's changing, it will not be the backwards Southern mentality since CT has the highest average IQ of any state in the country.
My son is as liberal as they come and he HATES Connecticut -- he lives in the Hartford area. He's a 29 something. He can't wait to get out.
I read an article that Aetna is considering Massachusetts - isn't it real liberal to -- or NYC...both kind of still liberal right?
Don't think it is the liberal thing.
My son hates Hartford with a passion although he met the girl of his dream there. He says it has zero redeeming qualities -- lol. Yes he's dramatic.
But maybe that's more why they want to leave. If the area doesn't have stuff to offer their residents -- companies will look elsewhere.
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