Sure, there are some good things about Texas, plus it's as large as 4 regular states. Over half of Texans are politically fine. My relatives there (including the aforementioned cousin) agree with me about most social and economic issues. I've met some very cool people in Texas, but of course, some questionable people. Unfortunately even my friends from Austin seem somewhat behind the times socially compared to people I know from Colorado or Washington. For instance, when I visited Austin around 2015 people in their 20s were saying f** and making gay jokes like it was 1985. But anyway, I understand what it's like for people to have social circles, family and familiarity in a region, and not be able or ready to move. Unfortunately the politicians they elect are routinely some of the most objectionable people on the national stage.
Sure, there are some good things about Texas, plus it's as large as 4 regular states. Over half of Texans are politically fine. My relatives there (including the aforementioned cousin) agree with me about most social and economic issues. I've met some very cool people in Texas, but of course, some questionable people. Unfortunately even my friends from Austin seem somewhat behind the times socially compared to people I know from Colorado or Washington. For instance, when I visited Austin around 2015 people in their 20s were saying f** and making gay jokes like it was 1985. But anyway, I understand what it's like for people to have social circles, family and familiarity in a region, and not be able or ready to move. Unfortunately the politicians they elect are routinely some of the most objectionable people on the national stage.