Massachusetts loses 182,000 people to other states in last 5 years- High Taxes Hurt!

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Nearly 5 million Americans migrated to Sunbelt states in the last decade, with "better weather" (specifically milder winters) frequently cited as a primary motivator,

Thanks to global warming I expect to grow vegetables all year now

 

[CrusaderFrank]

What do you have against the constitution?

Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons. The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct.

You must note, they did NOT use "citizen" as a criteria to be counted.
Since representatives represent all of the people in their district, or state.

Free Person =/= Illegal Alien

This is why Trumps need to throw democrat leadership into Gitmo

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

What do you have against the constitution?

Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons. The actual Enumeration shall be made within three Years after the first Meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent Term of ten Years, in such Manner as they shall by Law direct.

You must note, they did NOT use "citizen" as a criteria to be counted.
Since representatives represent all of the people in their district, or state.

You do know that was changed after the Civil war, right? Perhaps you should cite the current wording?

 

[candycorn]

Thread 'How To Reduce Your Cost Of Living - Move To A Red State'

Feb 25, 2026

5 states with the highest cost of living​

California: 110.7​

California has the highest cost of living in the country — 10.7% higher than the national average. And the primary driver is housing costs, especially in metropolitan areas like San Francisco and Los Angeles. In California, the regional price parity (RPP) for housing rents is 110.7, meaning housing costs are 10.7% above the national average.

Hawaii: 110​

Hawaii’s cost of living is a close second to California at 10% higher than the national average. That’s largely due to the state’s more remote location, which...

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Life expectancy in those red states is much lower too so you won't have to spend what little money you make there for very long! Win/Win.

 

[Nostra]

Nearly 5 million Americans migrated to Sunbelt states in the last decade, with "better weather" (specifically milder winters) frequently cited as a primary motivator,

And yet they cite high taxes and Dimwinger policies for the move.



,,,

 

[Mashmont]

Approximately 400,000 to 500,000+ people move to California from other states and countries annually

In-Migration Volume: Recent data indicates that over 420,000 people moved to California in 2023.

CA is losing population.