Giving some thought to a move to WA

[tfbncc]

"Any place with decent weather will be filled with leftists."

That is always a possibility. However, Idaho is still one of the most friendly states for gun laws. From the Idaho.gov website:

As of July 1, 2016, Idaho statute allows residents 21 years of age, not disqualified from having a permit, to carry a concealed firearm statewide without a permit. Permitless carry is already legal outside of city limits for individuals 18 or older, and open carry is currently legal within city limits.

A person does not have to have a concealed weapons license to carry or be in possession of a deadly weapon or firearm in the following circumstances:

Any deadly weapon located in plain view;
Any lawfully possessed shotgun or rifle;
A firearm that is not loaded and is concealed in a motor vehicle;
A firearm that is not loaded and is secured in a case;
A firearm that is disassembled or permanently altered such that it is not readily operable; and
A concealed handgun by a person who is:
Over twenty-one (21) years of age;
A resident of Idaho; and
Is not disqualified from being issued a license under subsection (11) of this section.

A person who does have a concealed weapons license may carry a deadly weapon or firearm concealed and loaded in a vehicle.

It is unlawful for any person to carry a concealed weapon on or about his person when intoxicated or under the influence of an intoxicating drink or drug.

Concealed weapon licenses are still available from your County Sheriff. Residents must secure one to gain reciprocity in other states. The license is valid for five years.

The only thing I've read about Idaho lately that concerns me is real estate prices. Idaho is apparently becoming a very popular state and is experiencing a boom. Low taxes, no state taxes, reasonably nice weather, lots of activities, etc. Hell, I may have to think about moving up there.

[Jered]

The only thing I've read about Idaho lately that concerns me is real estate prices. Idaho is apparently becoming a very popular state and is experiencing a boom. Low taxes, no state taxes, reasonably nice weather, lots of activities, etc. Hell, I may have to think about moving up there.

They have a state income tax and a state sales tax.

[HTRN]

The only thing I've read about Idaho lately that concerns me is real estate prices. Idaho is apparently becoming a very popular state and is experiencing a boom. Low taxes, no state taxes, reasonably nice weather, lots of activities, etc.

Care to guess the political persuasion of those who are moving there enmasse from California, Washington, and Oregon?

You dont see leftists moving to death valley, the North slope of Alaska or the Great North woods. When they move to the likes of Wyoming, Montana, etc, its to certain areas with favorable microclimates, theyre certainly not moving to Fargo, which is frrezing cold and dumped on with snow half the year.

[blackeagle603]

I grew up halfway between Seattle and Portland. King and Thurston County are making a hash of State wide politics but still...

NJ to eastern WA is a significant trade up. And the work situation trade sounds favorable too.

And as my Dad used to say about WA weather after life on the farm in IA, serving in the South Pacific and homesteading and working on a flightline in Fairbank Alaska, "When its nice here it's really nice. When it's bad, it's not so bad."

[Jered]

I grew up halfway between Seattle and Portland. King and Thurston County are making a hash of State wide politics but still...

NJ to eastern WA is a significant trade up. And the work situation trade sounds favorable too.

I grew up in rural Pierce County. IMHO, it's mostly King that screws up the state. In Thurston, Trump and Hillary were within 20,000 or so votes. In King, Hillary was 500,000 or so ahead of Trump. Now, I'd describe it more as King and either Pierce or Snohomish making a hash of statewide politics. I include Pierce and Snohomish because they're within commuting distance of Seattle, so, moonbats that aren't rich can work in Seattle and afford to infest there.

[Greg]

I grew up halfway between Seattle and Portland. King and Thurston County are making a hash of State wide politics but still...

NJ to eastern WA is a significant trade up. And the work situation trade sounds favorable too.

I grew up in rural Pierce County. IMHO, it's mostly King that screws up the state. In Thurston, Trump and Hitlery were within 20,000 or so votes. In King, Hitlery was 500,000 or so ahead of Trump. Now, I'd describe it more as King and either Pierce or Snohomish making a hash of statewide politics. I include Pierce and Snohomish because they're within commuting distance of Seattle, so, moonbats that aren't rich can work in Seattle and afford to infest there.

My wife grew up in Pierce county. On the peninsula, across the water from the rest of the county. LE response times were on the order of 45 minutes.

The county goes the way Tacoma says it will. And Tacoma is a horrific pit.

[Jered]

My wife grew up in Pierce county. On the peninsula, across the water from the rest of the county. LE response times were on the order of 45 minutes.

The county goes the way Tacoma says it will. And Tacoma is a horrific pit.

Sounds like the KP.

[Greg]

My wife grew up in Pierce county. On the peninsula, across the water from the rest of the county. LE response times were on the order of 45 minutes.

The county goes the way Tacoma says it will. And Tacoma is a horrific pit.

Sounds like the KP.

Yep. Way down by Longbranch.

FiL has a knack for picking lemons. He wanted to be in bumfuckistan so he'd be left the hell alone.

Well he achieved the bumfuckistan part, including being down the road from various trailer park type ne'er do wells. And the total lack of local services. Which is a problem when the drug addled burnouts wandering through the woods show up on your property.

But he achieved bumfuckistan in PIERCE County. Where property taxes go up faster than allowed by law.

And the nearest place where you can actually BUY anything is Tacoma, which is a 90 minute drive (and a punitive toll) away. When traffic is good. Which it never is because the roads are shit.

[Greg]

Anyway this puts me in mind of a response to the OP.

Moving from a red area with no voice in a blue state, to a red area with no voice in a blue state that's poorer and has a weaker economy (even if land is cheaper and CoL generally lower, for now) may not be the upgrade you're looking for.

If you're going to uproot everything to relocate, you can do better. Much better.

[Netpackrat]

Anyway this puts me in mind of a response to the OP.

Moving from a red area with no voice in a blue state, to a red area with no voice in a blue state that's poorer and has a weaker economy (even if land is cheaper and CoL generally lower, for now) may not be the upgrade you're looking for.

If you're going to uproot everything to relocate, you can do better. Much better.