fatbrit

Who says AZ is a red state?

It has a Dem governor.
It was considered a possible swing state for at least part of the last election.

Patrick

In 3 years I have posted under 2,750, in eight months you have posted 14,000 so your comments make no sense, like most of your posting it is innane.

If you have nothing of value to contribute then leave it alone, you do not have to comment innanley on every single thread, you are the equivalent of forum spam.

FYI

Patrick posting rate = 2.5 per day
Bobs posting rate = 58 per day

there for you remarking I over post is somewhat redundant, like 99% of your posts really. Resist that urge Bob, resist it.

UJ_99

But, apart from Clinton in 1996, and Truman in 1948 AZ has always gone Repub in presidential elections. Even in 1964, when only 5 other states went Repub for Goldwater.

There's a big difference between a Southern/Southwestern Democrat and a North Eastern one...

Pimpbot

You did bob a disservice Patrick. Its actually 69.71 posts per day. I think we need to dig up Roy Castle for a quick singing of the Record Breakers theme.

I'm betting You've posted 14,000 swear words since being here though. so you have him well beat there.

fatbrit

With the massive population influx, I think it is extremely difficult to classify Arizona on past history.

UJ_99

Then classify it on recent history which accounts for the influx; went for Bush in both elections, both Senators are Repub, 6 of the 8 Representatives are Repub, and repubs hold majority in both State houses. Plus, Repubs have more than a million registered voters, Dems only 850,000.

Although there are a lot of Independent voters, it could be argued they heavily lean to the right.

fatbrit

The retirees!

UJ_99

That is a good point - if the AARP manage to convince old folks that Bush's new SS plan is bad for them, I think AZ and FL could swing next time.

Elvira

I wonder, have you considered Virginia, particularly the Hampton Roads area? It's a very pretty state and close to the Northeastern states - you can get to DC and PA in just a few hours.

The climate is pretty good too. It doesn't get too humid in the summer, and most of the hurricanes seem to miss it.

There's also lots of history there, and plenty to explore. Lovely beaches - not just at Virginia Beach. And easy to get to North Carolina and the Outer Banks.

Just a thought, as they say

Noorah101

Hi Rete,

Just had to comment about the Phoenix area, since I live here. Not sure if you wanted to buy a brand-new house or not, but in Mesa, right across the street from my condo, there are some VERY nice houses with a basement for Jim and a backyard (garden for you). The houses are about 10 years old, so still pretty new. They originally sold for under $100K back then, so I bet they're still under $200K now. You CAN have a nice garden in Phoenix, you just have to attend to it and water it. There are lots of nearby lakes within an hour away (Lake Pleasant, Canyon Lake, Saguaro Lake) for Jim's fishing. A few hours north or northeast, and you can see snow in the winter if you so wish, and a few hours south to more deserty climate. I've lived in Arizona for 36 years and don't really want to live anywhere else.

Best Wishes,
Rene

effi

Hi Rete
Well, I moved to AZ 7 years ago after spending 10 years in Philly. I like it here but still miss PA and would go back tomorrow. We moved here on a job promotion. Like someone else on the board said, culturally it sucks big time. There is nothing to do here unless you are into shopping, golfing or just plain staying indoors because it is too bleeding hot to go out and do anything. The house prices are going thru the roof. Every available piece of land has been bought and should be built on by next week (at least that is the way it seems when I drive to work every day). The landscape changes daily. Like someone else said, you have to line up in order to get first dibs on any new pieces of land that go up for sale for you to build on, first come first served. Houses here are selling the same day they are put on the market, with 2 or 3 families fighting over them, consequently they are way overpriced. As for work, well, there is no industry here in AZ unless of course you are a home builder. There seem to be plenty of store jobs, a new mall seems to go up overnite here. If I were you and feeling the way you do about NY I would not move here for anything. I think Vegas is going the same way. This used to be the place to retire to, all the snow birds are moving back to Florida though as it is too expensive here now. Only my opinion mind, but if I were you I would stay put.

snowbunny

Exporting jobs means less workers means less people paying into the pyramid scheme that is SS.

scrubbedexpat099

I wonder what happens when Arizona runs out of water.....

effi

Sorry, I know this is an old one, but actually AZ has the largest bodies of water in the US. There are almost as many boats here as there are cars.

Pimpbot

And due to our recent rain and snow levels being well above normal, the lakes are at their highest levels in about 10 years.