It looks like us “halfback” states might be seeing immigrants from New Jersey soon. If you folks from New Jersey come to South Carolina, we kindly ask you to observe some rules of civilized behavior:
- Don’t bring your New Jersey politics with you. Many of you flee the places where your policies are enacted, yet you try to reinstate those policies here. Just say no.
- Respect Southern heritage. In spite of all the statue removals and battle flag removals you read about, Southern pride still reigns supreme down heyah. Don’t bad-mouth the South, and learn to love pulled pork and fried chicken. While you’re at it, buy a pickup truck. They’re pretty handy for hauling stuff.
- Don’t complain about the heat and humidity, and we won’t complain about what little snow and ice we get.
- Although there are many colleges here, everyone has to choose between Clemson or South Carolina. Pick one, and at least pretend to be a fan.
- Don’t panic if you see someone with a gun. Most folks down here have one or more, even liberals.
- And finally, don’t tell us how much you liked your old state. If you miss it so much, move back!
Observe these things, and we’ll get along just fine. There are many other rules, but they will be in the Welcome to South Carolina packet issued to you after you arrive. If the @bethanymandel family moves here, my wife and I will provide personalized instruction (including Southern voice lessons) to ease the transition…
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I moved to Texas (the Houston era) from Michigan. I decided to be a Rice fan. They needed them worse than UT, UH, and TA&M. (It was easier to get tickets, too, and the MOB is a hoot.)
You gotta watch out for Zero Hedge. They’re sort of like RT without the brand baggage.
Texas has sooooo many schools to choose from. You could almost choose based on favorite color.
And don’t tell us we need license plates on our utility and boat trailers.Yes we know how much revenue the state is missing , that’s the point.
Years ago we were visiting Charleston (which was wonderful) and took a carriage tour.  The driver/guide, a gentleman in his late 50’s said:
”I moved here from Philadelphia when I was 10 years old.  To folks from Charleston,  I am a Yankee.   My children are Yankees.   Their children will be Southerners.”
Thats Ok.  Our new governor unveiled his new budget with about $700 million dollars in new taxes and spending.   And we are already one of the most heavily taxed States in the country.   But it’s to help “middle class families.”
Governor. Â Please. Â Stop helping me!!!
The lovely Mrs E and I are getting close to retirement.  But even though we saved and planned, we can’t afford to retire in NJ.   The taxes are crippling.   Especially property taxes. We won’t be migrants.   We will be economic refugees.