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For Americans, every major election seems to come with folks from either side saying that they are going to move, either out of state or, in extreme cases, to another country if their side doesn’t win. More often than not, this is all talk, but a few people have actually done it.
A woman went viral on TikTok after posting a video comparing her previous life in a red state after moving to a blue state. We reached out to her via email and will update the article when she gets back to us.
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Americans tend to refer to different states as “red” or “blue” based on how the majority of its inhabitants vote
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One woman shared the differences she discovered after moving to a blue state
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You all really have some blue state privilege, because I live in Minnesota. I feel like I live in, like, communist Cuba right now. Because I’ve only lived in red states.
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I was recently living in the South, where I was terrified if I got pregnant again because I had a high-risk pregnancy. Also, my husband couldn’t get a ‘snippy snippy’ done cause it wasn’t on his insurance. Because they don’t play that way.
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And people here will be like, if you go to the rural area, it’s so conservative. If you go to the suburbs, it’s so conservative. No, it’s not. Not compared to the rest of the [freaking] country.
They’ll be like, ‘oh, but there are Trump signs out there’. There are like twelve. There are like twelve. Have you ever driven in a rural area in a red state? Have you ever been to Texas, y’all? And I’m not trying to sound better cause I lived in Texas, but it was scary.
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And people do not understand the meaning of actually being in a place with a bunch of scary a** people. Because you would be driving around rural areas and you would see signs that are far worse than Trump signs. Far worse. And these people would like, ‘pew pew’ you. Like, they… they will.
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And then you would get aggressively yelled at in the gas station. I would get yelled at all the time. And I had a newborn baby. And I’m white. I just have tattoos, and I would just dress differently. I have never, ever felt unsafe in a rural part of a blue state. Are you [freaking] kidding me? There’s so much (I’m not trying to be the privilege police) privilege here. Like, so much.
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Like, everybody’s nice here. It’s crazy, and people don’t get it. Oh, my God, I think- you know what I think? And this is crazy. You need to live in a red state for a while because you need to understand how the rest of the country lives.
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You can find the full video here
@officialnancydrew sorry for the rant but i recently moved to a blue state for the first time in my life and y’all have it soooo much better here 😅 it is so different and everyone is really lucky to have the access they have – but not saying it is enough, just saying it is way better than i have ever had and many others do #bluestate #redstate #poltics ♬ original sound – lindsey louise
Humans love simple categorizations
It’s very common to reduce complex questions of economy, voting and living standards into truisms, because people like simple answers, particularly ones that confirm what they already believe. The common stereotype is that “blue” (Democrat leaning) states tend to have a higher quality of life than “red” states (Republican leaning.) However, every place has its own unique local “features” that potential new residents need to keep in mind because the grass isn’t always greener.
For non-Americans who might be unfamiliar with US politics, there are actually more than two parties in theory, but in practice, it’s always the same two. This is one reason it’s actually possible to even refer to states with millions of inhabitants as just “red” or “blue.” While in broad strokes, it might be hard to compare one place to another, it’s also worth noting that, for this woman, the specific topic of abortion is something she needs to be in a blue state for.
So to discuss specific things, it’s important to turn to statistics, which do not paint a pretty picture. Of the top ten states in economic opportunity, infrastructure and education, the majority are “blue” states, although there are notable exceptions, for example, Florida and Utah, both as different from each other as can be.
In a country as large as the United States, it’s hard to make sweeping generalizations
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If health is important for you, then red states are also not the best option. The bottom four, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and Wyoming are all very red. Even the “best” red state, Utah, is still only number 14 in the entire union. Of course, in the United States, healthcare is generally something you pay for yourself, so it’s possible to argue that economic policies can offset issues with a state’s overall health outlook.
Here, it’s more of a mixed bag. When measuring affordability and economic opportunity, Vermont and Maine rank first and second. These are both Democrat-leaning states. However, the remaining states in the “top 10” are red, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota and Wyoming. It’s important to note that affordability and economic opportunity do not necessarily reflect the actual size of an economy, as California (blue), Texas (red) and New York (blue) tend to dominate on sheer size.
The comments were overwhelmingly supportive of her observations, which highlights the important point that sometimes you can’t as easily capture people’s preferences with simple data. Take the question of economic opportunity. North Dakota scores very highly there, yet the average American would never just move there for this reason. If they wanted to they would have, however, the state has a population of just 783,926 people (2023), in a nation of millions. New York, conversely, ranks very poorly on this question, yet NYC is a very common place for people from across the globe to move to.
However, at the very least, her video (she shared some follow-ups, which can be found below) is a good reminder that Americans can actually move if they don’t like where they are currently living. This might seem like such a simple and logical concept, but the truth is that most people end up living and staying in their home state forever. While it’s never that easy to just get up and leave, America was for the most part founded by people who did exactly that.
Netizens shared their thoughts and experiences
She later made some more videos on this topic
@officialnancydrew Replying to @slomjh2 we have to stop demonizing the south the people in red states do not deserve what oppressors have inflicted on them. while living in a blue state might be nice for health care etc, they are far from perfect and far from being safe for everyone. i lived in a small conservative town in texas, which yes was often scary at times, but i was still able to find comrades and we held radical zine readings together and did a few demos. there is community everywhere, there are issues everywhere, this country is far from perfect. #bluestate #redstate #poltics ♬ original sound – lindsey louise
@officialnancydrew Replying to @🐊 this is my experience, i am not speaking for others, this is from a PERSONAL account lol. anyway now that it is stated, yes living in a blue state for me has been extremely different and quality of life has been better. things do feel easier in a blue bubble, that’s why it’s called that lol. a blue state is still a cop state tho, bc it’s still in a country built on yt supremacy. no where is perfect here, someplaces just have easier dmvs to navigate #thisisamerica #election2024 ♬ original sound – lindsey louise
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Kari Panda 5 days ago
"You need to live in a red state for a while because you need to understand how the rest of the country lives." No. "You need to live in a blue state for a while because you need to understand how the rest of the country lives." That’s how it should be.
Jrog 5 days ago
"You need to live in a red state for a while because you need to understand how the rest of the country lives." -> "You need to understand how poor choices, general ignorance and racism make life harder for anyone". They don't understand *they* are the problem.
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Madam Puddyfoot 5 days ago
Come on, BP. PLEASE don't post this awful stuff. Most of us come here for an escape from the hate and sadness in this world, and it makes me sick that the first thing I see is a story centered around this thing. Please, stop and don't post this awful stuff.
Traveling Lady Railfan 5 days ago (edited)
I think sites like this is where some people come for their news. And it shouldn't be. If this is supposed to be about showcasing creativity and funny things and positive messages and cute animal posts...that's what the people keep saying that they want to see (Just read the comments, whenever you get a massively upvoted post, most people say "I loved this, this made me feel good, this made me smile, this is what BP ought to be, more of this please".... But whenever you post a story about Republicans versus Democrats or Trump or whatever, you get a ton of comments, and that drives engagement and that equals money.... Always comes down to money, doesn't it? But I agree with you. This would be a happier site if it was just creativity and positivity and cute animal stuff there's plenty of other places to go for to divisiveness, hate mongering, AITA, news recaps etc
Load More Replies... Paul Sloan 5 days ago (edited)
I fly a rainbow flag along with a women's rights flag on my front porch. I am a 61 year old cis man who lives in the heart of dixie. I enjoy seeing the look on my redneck neighbors as they stroll past my house.
Kristen Sharp 5 days ago
That thing that was voted into the White House is going to destroy us all!
Michael Largey 5 days ago
What the OP call blue state "privileges" are simply basic human rights. And even the blue states fall short in many of those areas.
Roberta Surprenant 5 days ago
She calls it blue state privilege, I call it living in a civilized state. At least when I lived in Austin we had Anne Richards in Governor's office. Austin was a nice little "island" compared to some parts of state.
Tabitha 5 days ago
I hate seeing the US map looking so red, because I know it’s not accurate. I bet the vast majority of those red states are actually purple, and many might even be extremely blue, but republicans have gerrymandered the voting districts into snakes instead of blocks, in an effort to dilute the blue that is actually there to nearly clear—-and to allow themselves to do the actual opposite of what the majority of the population wants and needs to be done. Not because we’re wrong, but for no other reason than to enrich themselves.
Jonas Fisher 5 days ago
This lady doesn't know what "privilege" is. It's not privilege to be able to exist without being yelled at all the time. It sounds like her blue state experience is more or less normal life, and her red state experience is hellish.
Lame Llama 5 days ago
Voting is how you show your choice. The red states actively reject what the Democrats try to push, and now having it better because the people chose wisely is a "privilege"? This is why education is important, and the Republicans want to take that away from you.
Gavin Johnson 5 days ago
Here’s a really simple answer to those who decry the presence of this article. Don’t read it. BP covers all sorts of stuff, it’s many things to many people. Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean others don’t like it. Move on, click a different article, be grown up about your use of the internet.
Verena 5 days ago
Red state ... blue state ...??? As crazy as our political situation is at the moment, luckily such nonsense doesn't happen. We have so many parties which are an active part of ddily politics, that no state or province has one single color.
Uncommon Boston 5 days ago
I don't know, life in Virginia is very different than Massachusetts. Wouldn't go back
Load More Replies... General Anaesthesia 5 days ago
No North American country is listed among the ten happiest countries in the world. The US comes 23rd. BP, stop the divisiveness, please.
Traveling Lady Railfan 5 days ago (edited)
Wouldn't it be wonderful to live in a place that polls of thousands and thousands of people have come to the conclusion that where you live is considered to be a great place? I mean everyone's got reasons why they think where they live is all right (I'd like to think if you really really hate where you live you'll find a way to leave, Although not always possible) I've never lived in a city that was considered to be the best no matter what the poll was. Although I do live in what is considered to be "the world's most famous address"... Or at least that's how the advertising goes for this town. Heard on the radio we're going to have fireworks every night for the next 21 days. The water sound is soothing though, If you don't mind paying $50 to park. 🌊
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Lisa Lee 5 days ago
Blue in Colorado! Couldn't live anywhere else--and I have lived previously in red states.
Traveling Lady Railfan 5 days ago
I love Colorado. It's a gorgeous place to live and from an outsider's point of view, I'm always amazed how many people are out hiking and biking and walking and kayaking and just being generally active. It's wonderful to see. Plus you guys have awesome trains!!!
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FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 5 days ago
So I was born and raised in Massachusetts. I joined the military and my first time on an airplane or going anywhere out of the New England area, was to boot camp in SC. After boot camp, I was stationed in NC and this is where I really had my first experience with people that from there. I thought most of those that I associated with were nice and had that southern hospitality, but I was living in a military community and I think my experiences were skewed because of this. My ex husband and I met in the military, in NC but he is from TX. After getting out of the military we moved and lived in a few different states but eventually I ended up living in TX for a few years. It definitely was a bit of culture shock, to say the least but it wasn't all bad. When we were given the opportunity to move to MA, I started packing our shyt immediately. I can relate to where the OP is coming from, but this Masshole would rather deal with the problems we have here, than any of the bs I dealt with in TX
Vincent Philippart 5 days ago (edited)
Americans really need to stop demonizing one another. Their country is spiralling down a crisis of democracy and each "side" keeps on pushing it down further. Posts like this one are a big part of the problem. Both "woke" liberals and "maga" conservative are stupidly aggressive and close minded and they shouldn't be continuously put at the center of the conversation, neither as speakers nor as the topic. Most americans are fine and reasonable people, regardless of who they vote for.
Katchen 5 days ago
One side says “equal rights” while another urges “detention camps” and you think both sides are bad? BSABSVR, I guess.
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Manana Man 5 days ago
This is so ridiculous. BP, I don't come here for over-the-top nonsense from people pushing their partisan politics. If this is what BP is becoming what would be the reason to come here? I can get that at hundreds of other sites. And by the way, I moved from Oregon to Texas and quickly found that people are much friendlier here. And the streets are not filled with d**g addicts. But by all means, if that's what you like to each his own
Petra Peitsch 5 days ago
If you are a white man, you are okay in a red state.
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Traveling Lady Railfan 5 days ago (edited)
It's not usually feasible but I feel that people should travel, see the world (or at least their country). Moving, and living in different areas is even better because you really get a good idea how people "are". When you're always in one place, surrounded by family and friends who also stay in one place, your thinking gets stale. You don't realize life can be any different. My eyes have been opened, traveling across North America. I can't say much (only traveling, not living there) but yes, gas prices are higher in blue states. So? Prices are still way less than anywhere at home
Jason K 5 days ago
I live in a blue state, and you want to know what everyone who moves from this blue state to a red state says? "I can't believe how friendly people are! People say hi, they talk to our kids, ask about our lives!" You ask anyone from the tristate area and they'll know this to be true
FreeTheUnicorn 5 days ago (edited)
Here's the thing, blue states have better access to government support, healthcare school, support for disabilities. If you live in a red state, there's no reason you can't move to a place in your own country where you feel safe. In general housing and job outlooks are better in blue states. Don't live in a place where you're harassed and threatened when you have an option of moving somewhere else. And if you choose to stay, that's ok, but safety is only a privilege if it's out of your reasonable control. Race, gender, having certain passports, most financial situations, these are beyond your control, so there is such a thing as majority/cus/male/rich etc privilege, but there's no blue state privilege. If you are an adult, you can move. You can't just become another race/class, or magic up another passport. Take responsibility for your choices.
Jason K 3 days ago
People absolutely can move to wherever they would like. However, there is currently a mass exodus from blue states to red states.
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Lee Henderson 5 days ago
Let us see. She has tattoos and "dresses differently". Her husband's insurance won't pay to sterilize him because they were in a red state? She is a high-risk pregnancy because they lived in a red state? She summed it all up by saying that living in a blue state is "like living in Cuba". Blue states take your income in the form of taxes and give you, in return, the services they think you need. Once Harris started her run the media tried to force her on the American voter and they made it clear that she and her policies are NOT what Americans want.
Nils Skirnir 5 days ago
People in blue states fought, scrapped, and voted to have what we have. Folks in red states sold their souls
Mad McQueen 5 days ago
If people had to walk around with the color of the party they vote for pinned to their shirts it would be as racist as the south was against minority's. Two rules for life are not discussing religion or politics. You can be a red and vote red or blue or not at all. You can be a blue and vote blue or red or not at all. But no one needs to know. I don't need to know. I don't want to argue about who I pick or don't. I don't want to argue over a cross or a pentagram or a gold star. I just want to get along and hope the powers do what's right for the country. Same as those that have higher beliefs. If they do right by their fellow man and help those in need with open arms an no stones to throw then so it would be wonderful. And to those that say oh you have to pick and support and shout from the roofs your choice and why it's correct and others are wrong...isn't that just bullying as adults? And in better words...keep your mouth shut and smile. No one needs to know your business.
Bean Driller 5 days ago
I cannot wait for all of the crow that these libs are gonna eat. Did you want it fried? Grilled? Raw? Trump is not going to outlaw abortion (he couldn't even if he wanted to, which he doesn't), he is reining in the madness!!! I love it!
James Hirschy 5 days ago
Will America ever be non divided? Not a chance in hell. So, suck it up buttercup...just go with the flow because both extremes are ingrained in our culture.
Kyle Moore 5 days ago
Yes that's why there is a mass migration to red states. Never let facts get in the way of reality. It's fine cause reality is making a comeback.. ask abc
David 5 days ago
I live in a blue state, and I am planning on moving to Florida because of how bad a mess it is here. People do not realize how poorly run most blue states are, how over-taxed and overregulated we are, and as a result, how expensive it is to live here. Not to mention governors who regularly abuse power, an AG that runs a corruption protection racket if you are of the right party, etc. I am a New Yorker for life, but I am looking to get out of here when I can
john doe 5 days ago
Enjoy dodging hurricanes and being underwater in another decade or two, honestly Florida is going to be a place people try to flee from soon, there is a reason insurance companies are pulling out of the state, your home is guaranteed to be destroyed soon.
Load More Replies... Limey 5 days ago
In typical US fashion (I do live here) this skirted the issue with euphemisms. “This is how it should be”, “understand how others live”. Could mean either blue state was the better life, or red state was the better life. Until the US can talk like adults in a candid fashion about things they consider “political “ (and therefore - here - taboo) nothing will ever get solved.
Gozer LeGozerian 5 days ago
Yes you have indeed shown us how stupid people can be, Manny
Load More Replies... Gozer LeGozerian 5 days ago
Why would anyone move from blue to red? No one's that insane
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Kiki Likes Sweets 5 days ago
Red state? Blue state? Blue nation? What a load of shît! I'm just glad I live in a " liberal democracy" where genuine liberal values are embraced. I notice you don't mind the liberal value of free speech!
Load More Replies... Kari Panda 5 days ago
"You need to live in a red state for a while because you need to understand how the rest of the country lives." No. "You need to live in a blue state for a while because you need to understand how the rest of the country lives." That’s how it should be.
Jrog 5 days ago
"You need to live in a red state for a while because you need to understand how the rest of the country lives." -> "You need to understand how poor choices, general ignorance and racism make life harder for anyone". They don't understand *they* are the problem.
Load More Replies... Madam Puddyfoot 5 days ago
Come on, BP. PLEASE don't post this awful stuff. Most of us come here for an escape from the hate and sadness in this world, and it makes me sick that the first thing I see is a story centered around this thing. Please, stop and don't post this awful stuff.
Traveling Lady Railfan 5 days ago (edited)
I think sites like this is where some people come for their news. And it shouldn't be. If this is supposed to be about showcasing creativity and funny things and positive messages and cute animal posts...that's what the people keep saying that they want to see (Just read the comments, whenever you get a massively upvoted post, most people say "I loved this, this made me feel good, this made me smile, this is what BP ought to be, more of this please".... But whenever you post a story about Republicans versus Democrats or Trump or whatever, you get a ton of comments, and that drives engagement and that equals money.... Always comes down to money, doesn't it? But I agree with you. This would be a happier site if it was just creativity and positivity and cute animal stuff there's plenty of other places to go for to divisiveness, hate mongering, AITA, news recaps etc
Load More Replies... Paul Sloan 5 days ago (edited)
I fly a rainbow flag along with a women's rights flag on my front porch. I am a 61 year old cis man who lives in the heart of dixie. I enjoy seeing the look on my redneck neighbors as they stroll past my house.
Kristen Sharp 5 days ago
That thing that was voted into the White House is going to destroy us all!
Michael Largey 5 days ago
What the OP call blue state "privileges" are simply basic human rights. And even the blue states fall short in many of those areas.
Roberta Surprenant 5 days ago
She calls it blue state privilege, I call it living in a civilized state. At least when I lived in Austin we had Anne Richards in Governor's office. Austin was a nice little "island" compared to some parts of state.
Tabitha 5 days ago
I hate seeing the US map looking so red, because I know it’s not accurate. I bet the vast majority of those red states are actually purple, and many might even be extremely blue, but republicans have gerrymandered the voting districts into snakes instead of blocks, in an effort to dilute the blue that is actually there to nearly clear—-and to allow themselves to do the actual opposite of what the majority of the population wants and needs to be done. Not because we’re wrong, but for no other reason than to enrich themselves.
Jonas Fisher 5 days ago
This lady doesn't know what "privilege" is. It's not privilege to be able to exist without being yelled at all the time. It sounds like her blue state experience is more or less normal life, and her red state experience is hellish.
Lame Llama 5 days ago
Voting is how you show your choice. The red states actively reject what the Democrats try to push, and now having it better because the people chose wisely is a "privilege"? This is why education is important, and the Republicans want to take that away from you.
Gavin Johnson 5 days ago
Here’s a really simple answer to those who decry the presence of this article. Don’t read it. BP covers all sorts of stuff, it’s many things to many people. Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean others don’t like it. Move on, click a different article, be grown up about your use of the internet.
Verena 5 days ago
Red state ... blue state ...??? As crazy as our political situation is at the moment, luckily such nonsense doesn't happen. We have so many parties which are an active part of ddily politics, that no state or province has one single color.
Uncommon Boston 5 days ago
I don't know, life in Virginia is very different than Massachusetts. Wouldn't go back
Load More Replies... General Anaesthesia 5 days ago
No North American country is listed among the ten happiest countries in the world. The US comes 23rd. BP, stop the divisiveness, please.
Traveling Lady Railfan 5 days ago (edited)
Wouldn't it be wonderful to live in a place that polls of thousands and thousands of people have come to the conclusion that where you live is considered to be a great place? I mean everyone's got reasons why they think where they live is all right (I'd like to think if you really really hate where you live you'll find a way to leave, Although not always possible) I've never lived in a city that was considered to be the best no matter what the poll was. Although I do live in what is considered to be "the world's most famous address"... Or at least that's how the advertising goes for this town. Heard on the radio we're going to have fireworks every night for the next 21 days. The water sound is soothing though, If you don't mind paying $50 to park. 🌊
Load More Replies... Lisa Lee 5 days ago
Blue in Colorado! Couldn't live anywhere else--and I have lived previously in red states.
Traveling Lady Railfan 5 days ago
I love Colorado. It's a gorgeous place to live and from an outsider's point of view, I'm always amazed how many people are out hiking and biking and walking and kayaking and just being generally active. It's wonderful to see. Plus you guys have awesome trains!!!
Load More Replies... FoxEcoLimaIndiaCharlieIndiAlfa 5 days ago
So I was born and raised in Massachusetts. I joined the military and my first time on an airplane or going anywhere out of the New England area, was to boot camp in SC. After boot camp, I was stationed in NC and this is where I really had my first experience with people that from there. I thought most of those that I associated with were nice and had that southern hospitality, but I was living in a military community and I think my experiences were skewed because of this. My ex husband and I met in the military, in NC but he is from TX. After getting out of the military we moved and lived in a few different states but eventually I ended up living in TX for a few years. It definitely was a bit of culture shock, to say the least but it wasn't all bad. When we were given the opportunity to move to MA, I started packing our shyt immediately. I can relate to where the OP is coming from, but this Masshole would rather deal with the problems we have here, than any of the bs I dealt with in TX
Vincent Philippart 5 days ago (edited)
Americans really need to stop demonizing one another. Their country is spiralling down a crisis of democracy and each "side" keeps on pushing it down further. Posts like this one are a big part of the problem. Both "woke" liberals and "maga" conservative are stupidly aggressive and close minded and they shouldn't be continuously put at the center of the conversation, neither as speakers nor as the topic. Most americans are fine and reasonable people, regardless of who they vote for.
Katchen 5 days ago
One side says “equal rights” while another urges “detention camps” and you think both sides are bad? BSABSVR, I guess.
Load More Replies... Manana Man 5 days ago
This is so ridiculous. BP, I don't come here for over-the-top nonsense from people pushing their partisan politics. If this is what BP is becoming what would be the reason to come here? I can get that at hundreds of other sites. And by the way, I moved from Oregon to Texas and quickly found that people are much friendlier here. And the streets are not filled with d**g addicts. But by all means, if that's what you like to each his own
Petra Peitsch 5 days ago
If you are a white man, you are okay in a red state.
Load More Replies... Traveling Lady Railfan 5 days ago (edited)
It's not usually feasible but I feel that people should travel, see the world (or at least their country). Moving, and living in different areas is even better because you really get a good idea how people "are". When you're always in one place, surrounded by family and friends who also stay in one place, your thinking gets stale. You don't realize life can be any different. My eyes have been opened, traveling across North America. I can't say much (only traveling, not living there) but yes, gas prices are higher in blue states. So? Prices are still way less than anywhere at home
Jason K 5 days ago
I live in a blue state, and you want to know what everyone who moves from this blue state to a red state says? "I can't believe how friendly people are! People say hi, they talk to our kids, ask about our lives!" You ask anyone from the tristate area and they'll know this to be true
FreeTheUnicorn 5 days ago (edited)
Here's the thing, blue states have better access to government support, healthcare school, support for disabilities. If you live in a red state, there's no reason you can't move to a place in your own country where you feel safe. In general housing and job outlooks are better in blue states. Don't live in a place where you're harassed and threatened when you have an option of moving somewhere else. And if you choose to stay, that's ok, but safety is only a privilege if it's out of your reasonable control. Race, gender, having certain passports, most financial situations, these are beyond your control, so there is such a thing as majority/cus/male/rich etc privilege, but there's no blue state privilege. If you are an adult, you can move. You can't just become another race/class, or magic up another passport. Take responsibility for your choices.
Jason K 3 days ago
People absolutely can move to wherever they would like. However, there is currently a mass exodus from blue states to red states.
Load More Replies... Lee Henderson 5 days ago
Let us see. She has tattoos and "dresses differently". Her husband's insurance won't pay to sterilize him because they were in a red state? She is a high-risk pregnancy because they lived in a red state? She summed it all up by saying that living in a blue state is "like living in Cuba". Blue states take your income in the form of taxes and give you, in return, the services they think you need. Once Harris started her run the media tried to force her on the American voter and they made it clear that she and her policies are NOT what Americans want.
Nils Skirnir 5 days ago
People in blue states fought, scrapped, and voted to have what we have. Folks in red states sold their souls
Mad McQueen 5 days ago
If people had to walk around with the color of the party they vote for pinned to their shirts it would be as racist as the south was against minority's. Two rules for life are not discussing religion or politics. You can be a red and vote red or blue or not at all. You can be a blue and vote blue or red or not at all. But no one needs to know. I don't need to know. I don't want to argue about who I pick or don't. I don't want to argue over a cross or a pentagram or a gold star. I just want to get along and hope the powers do what's right for the country. Same as those that have higher beliefs. If they do right by their fellow man and help those in need with open arms an no stones to throw then so it would be wonderful. And to those that say oh you have to pick and support and shout from the roofs your choice and why it's correct and others are wrong...isn't that just bullying as adults? And in better words...keep your mouth shut and smile. No one needs to know your business.
Bean Driller 5 days ago
I cannot wait for all of the crow that these libs are gonna eat. Did you want it fried? Grilled? Raw? Trump is not going to outlaw abortion (he couldn't even if he wanted to, which he doesn't), he is reining in the madness!!! I love it!
James Hirschy 5 days ago
Will America ever be non divided? Not a chance in hell. So, suck it up buttercup...just go with the flow because both extremes are ingrained in our culture.
Kyle Moore 5 days ago
Yes that's why there is a mass migration to red states. Never let facts get in the way of reality. It's fine cause reality is making a comeback.. ask abc
David 5 days ago
I live in a blue state, and I am planning on moving to Florida because of how bad a mess it is here. People do not realize how poorly run most blue states are, how over-taxed and overregulated we are, and as a result, how expensive it is to live here. Not to mention governors who regularly abuse power, an AG that runs a corruption protection racket if you are of the right party, etc. I am a New Yorker for life, but I am looking to get out of here when I can
john doe 5 days ago
Enjoy dodging hurricanes and being underwater in another decade or two, honestly Florida is going to be a place people try to flee from soon, there is a reason insurance companies are pulling out of the state, your home is guaranteed to be destroyed soon.
Load More Replies... Limey 5 days ago
In typical US fashion (I do live here) this skirted the issue with euphemisms. “This is how it should be”, “understand how others live”. Could mean either blue state was the better life, or red state was the better life. Until the US can talk like adults in a candid fashion about things they consider “political “ (and therefore - here - taboo) nothing will ever get solved.
Gozer LeGozerian 5 days ago
Yes you have indeed shown us how stupid people can be, Manny
Load More Replies... Gozer LeGozerian 5 days ago
Why would anyone move from blue to red? No one's that insane
Load More Replies... Kiki Likes Sweets 5 days ago
Red state? Blue state? Blue nation? What a load of shît! I'm just glad I live in a " liberal democracy" where genuine liberal values are embraced. I notice you don't mind the liberal value of free speech!
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