Interesting I'm reading this right now. I live in Illinois and relocating to Tennessee in a few months. No job lined up yet but I'll find one. Illinois is killing me in taxes and politics. Tennessee seems to be more like minded people for me. Illinois can't even pass a budget while Chicago and pensions continue to suck the state dry.

Ahhh... The Lone Star a symbol of independence.
I have visited Texas over the years earliest visits the state was immune . It felt like a different country . But it has been attacked by the collectivist virus ( hurricane Katrina) (LBJ) (Bushes) . Even so the state has a feel of a nation.
The lone star. It is an attitude and that independence still prevails.
If a state were to secede this one could be it.
The greater good for the real Texans is the end of their rifle.

Gambling is declining in vegas. Entertainment, hotel rooms, food are taking over

Maybe a less populated are in the west would have less control over me and my property. I don't see any perfect places either

Let us know when website is up..........BT

term.........has worked well for me for the last 12 years...........BT

Did you choose your name from that lost attempt at a freedom community?
Then you might be interested in Free State West:
https://www.facebook.com/FreeStateWes...
For now, it's your only means of reaching us, but keep us in mind.

As one who has fled California TWICE, I would like again to invite people who desire a freedom-oriented community to consider Free State West.
So far, you can reach us only via Facebook, but our website will be up and running ASAP.
For now, if you want to help build a freedom-oriented community in a state that has, I admit, fallen into the hands of the fascist nanny-statists, but that also has a rather proud heritage of liberty, consider https://www.facebook.com/FreeStateWes...
We are beginning in Southeastern Arizona, Cochise County, to be specific. But from this high desert area, we hope to expand as more liberty-loving people join us. I hope that includes you.

Did you guys see the rumble in the Texas capital the other day. One or more elected Dems got in the face and threatened a Republican member who called ICE on some protesters. This caught my attention because it, in my mind, tarnished the luster a touch. At least there they are still fighting about it, though. Here...all flight, no fight...

Yeah, I don't hunt. But, I could hunt hogs no problem.

I think you raise a very valid point. The leftist assault is probably being very underestimated in its scope and power. And, we are seeing many places affected now.

My dad's side of the family is from Oklahoma. I never met an Okie I didn't like. I visited there once, back in 1996. It was very slow-paced and relaxed. I'd certainly consider it. My grandpa left it at 18 during very hard economic times there. He joined the navy "so I could eat" he said, and gained 100 pounds. We still laugh about that...

My favorite of all South America is Chile. Chile is a 1st world country. Others, such as Colombia (where I am at the moment), are working toward it but have not yet crossed the line.

Yep, moved from CA right after Ronald Reagan (67-75) left the governorship and Jerry Brown 75-83) took over. 1976, moved to WA State, great place under Dan Evans (65-77), with alternating party of governors. Then things got worse under Dixie Ray Lee (77-81) (I won't tell you what we called her back then, it would be politically incorrect). Lately WA has been all D's. Moved to Eastern WA, still under the D's but at least they mostly ignore us over here. A lot of manufactured homes, and a lot of WWII homes in the area. There is so much opportunity for someone to do fixer-uppers, but few seem to care, I’m retired and to old. Average stick built and upper end housing is rare, except in certain outlying areas, but also extremely affordable after coming from Western WA. So we've got a lot of potholes in our roads, but it's really not so bad once you start remembering where they all are. I expect to die here, perhaps sitting in my chair, on my covered (originally illegal but got it signed off) dock, with a fishing pole in my hand, eating a raw ground beef (cannibal) sandwich (my dad taught me when we lived in Wauwatosa WI), with Walla Walla sweet onion, on some great fresh Jewish Rye with seeds, salt, and some pepper, and a can of beer (born in Milwaukee). I’ve finally learning what’s most important in my life.

I understand that if one place becomes unbearably socialistic the desire to find someplace less so is strong. However, I have been in this fight for 50 years and all I have seen is that the country continues to move to socialism and is now what would be defined as a democratic socialist/communist state.Estienne de la Boiete said; the only way to live free of tyranny is to live unobserved. With the advancement of the surveillance state this will be almost impossible and the best hope would be to find a way to be a permanent traveler never staying in one place. Finding a method for earning a living becomes very difficult. I see no hope for the future no matter which state or country you choose.

If the smog doesn't get you, the traffic will. ;^)
I am visiting for the first time in years and CA's siren call is silent. Had to backtrack 2 miles on the drive in to fill up with gas in AZ to save $1.00 per gallon, too. Yes, 40% lower gas price in AZ compared to Blythe CA. The inmates have been running the asylum here for quite some time.

If they all switch to low range electric cars that mountain divider could become a challenge.

I love pork.
As controlling wildlife that does not belong here such as out of control wild hogs, fire ants and huge exotic snakes in the Everglades, me dino says slaughter them whether you eat them or not.

Vegas primary "industry" produces nothing and preys on the weakness of others (free will or not.) Yes, there are lots of businesses that serve the residents, but without gambling you would all be doing so somewhere else that might be more productive. I put gambling in the same list of insidious, often harmful "products" with the banking cartel, tobacco, and government, although far lower on the list than banking and government.

Move where? I'm in Las Vegas also and despise the state and local political scene, but I don't see anywhere in the U.S. (or the world for that matter) that is better enough to make a move worthwhile.

In Las Vegas city u must apply for a business license from only a preselected list of approved business models. Once you apply and pay the fee, then you must do all the required tenant improvements and wait for 45 days before opening to be inspected and approved. After all that, your business is subject to city council final approval. If rejected, you cannot open at all.

Chile. I must see Chile.

Funny you say this. I have family in Nevada, and was leaning heavily toward it. But, when I really started looking into the lawmaking there recently it became very clear to me that the leftists have infiltrated. Not doing that again...

I am given to understand that hogs will revert back to a wild appearance in very few generations. How it happens I do not know. There are a ton of YouTube videos of hog hunting....as a hate filled old evil white guy, I can watch hogs...and any other vermin for that matter, getting a cap busted on them for hours on end. It never gets old for me.

Hello, AJ:
Birds of a feather..........