Texas vs. California

[Valin]

National Review:

Why so many people are moving from the Golden State to the Lone Star State.

Chuck DeVore

3/14/12

 

One in five Americans calls California or Texas home. The two most populous states have a lot in common: a long coast, a sunny climate, a diverse population, plenty of oil in the ground, and Mexico to the south. Where they diverge is in their governance.

 

For six years ending in 2010, I represented almost 500,000 people in California’s legislature. I was vice chairman of the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation and served on the Budget Committee. I was even a lieutenant colonel in the state’s National Guard. Before serving in Sacramento, I worked as an executive in California’s aerospace industry.

 

I moved to Texas late last year, joining the 2 million Californians who have packed up for greener pastures in the past ten years, with Texas the most common destination.

 

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Also And Now for News of Fresh Disaster, California-Style

Ed Driscoll

3/14/12

[clearvision]

I think your Greek tragedy post from yesterday further points out their problem.

[Saltbag]

All I can think when I read this is the federal response of "punish Texas, help California."