UPDATE 1.24.22: For decades, each year a trickle of Americans decided they had had enough of the liberal politics of their states, and of being treated more like a piggy bank by politicians than as constituents. In 2020, that trickle turned into a torrent, spurred by Americans who saw Democrats encourage deadly riots and looting, and lock down states with COVID rules that simply didn't make sense. A move to leave big blue blob cities and find Super States began in earnest. Now, an entire economy has sprung up around people leaving blue states for the freedom they'll find in America's Super … [Read more...]
Looking for a Better America
After decades of urbanization, Americans are rebelling against the “bigger is better” mentality of city-living. Seeking a smaller, more affordable, sustainable, and secure lifestyle, some are venturing out from the mega-cities in search of a different life.
A number of techniques have become popular in an effort to save, especially scaling down the size of one’s home. Living small and saving big is even better when it’s coupled with living in a state that treats you more like a human than an ATM it can withdraw money from.
Look for a better America today. Start by reading what I have written to help you below:
HEALTH WORKER VAX MANDATE: Terrible Ruling by Two So-Called Supreme Court “Conservatives”
Everyone is talking about the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down Biden’s OSHA-led vaccine mandate. That’s good, but they’re missing the big picture. There’s terrible news out of the Supreme Court with two of the so-called “conservatives,” Chief Justice John Roberts and Brett Kavanaugh, letting America down again. Their decision to join the progressives in a 5-4 decision to uphold the vax mandate on 10 million healthcare workers is NOT constitutional. And judging by the way the liberal wing was talking, they clearly want to rule every aspect of your life. It’s simply terrible. The … [Read more...]
Your Survival Guy’s 2022 Super States: #1 New Hampshire
Coming in at number one on Your Survival Guy’s 2022 Super States ranking is New Hampshire. Why? For starters, it’s a beacon of freedom in New England. And its motto is “Live Free or Die.” What’s not to love? Because in times like these it’s your FREEDOM that matters most. Look at the island of freedom New Hampshire offers to New Englanders, and you see why it tops my list. Plus, it’s a great escape from any city, including Newport, from seasonal crowds. My family has been going to New Hampshire skiing for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, we’d go to King Ridge, where you parked … [Read more...]
Your Survival Guy’s 2022 Super States
Last year I brought you the first installment of my Super States. The fundamental characteristic of a Super State is one that treats its citizens with respect, as though they were the state's best customers. Businesses and citizens in Super States are encouraged and aided by state policies, not encumbered and held back by restrictions and regulations. Now, Your Survival Guy is pleased to present the Super States of 2022. This year my focus is on promoting the states where your freedom is a top priority. Here on the map you see my Super States in green. States showing up in red are the … [Read more...]
MOVING TIME: You Know Where the Vans Are Headed
When was the last time you rented a U-Haul? You know those big moving vans, not a pickup truck for weekend projects. I’m guessing it was to move a son or daughter or perhaps your family. I’ve rented a big moving van twice in my lifetime, and both were big moves. The first time was moving from Boston to the suburbs when I was working at Fidelity Investments and bought a multi-family. The second was when we moved into our home in Newport, RI. Typically, when you rent big moving vans, it’s a big, big, deal. You’re leaving one life behind for a new one. It’s not like the flocks of snowbirds … [Read more...]
BOND BLOWUP? Don’t Lend Your Money to Blue States
OK, blue-states are drowning in pension debt that may or may not be paid—think Illinois. And yet these cities and states are issuing more debt in the form of municipal bonds. Is that good or bad for investors? Last year the S&P Municipal Bond Index was up 1.76%, but when you dig into the guts of it, there are plenty of reasons, at least for me, to be concerned. Number one on my list is the average duration of the fund—with its 212,627 constituents—is 12.13 years. This isn’t covered in the article I quote below, but it’s a major factor in the fund’s future performance if interest rates … [Read more...]
AMERICA’S MURDER SURGE: Why George Soros Bears the Blame
Cities across America have seen surges in murder and violence throughout 2020 and 2021, many hitting records for homicides. In Real Clear Politics, Senator Tom Cotton explains the roots of this spike in crime, and how George Soros has helped America become a violent mess today. He writes: Last year, our nation experienced the largest increase in murder in American history and the largest number of drug overdose deaths ever recorded. This carnage continues today and is not distributed equally. Instead, it is concentrated in cities and localities where radical, left-wing, George Soros … [Read more...]
Murders SOAR in Portland Where Police Were Defunded
You know Your Survival Guy has been keeping a steady watch on cities where crime is rampant and Americans are just looking to escape. High on the list is Portland, OR, where murder rates have skyrocketed after the city turned its streets over to BLM and Antifa in the summer of 2020. Giving criminals the go-ahead by defunding the police and then, and implementing draconian vaccine mandates for police forces, has led to an exodus of police from the Portland Police Bureau, and its inability to respond to crimes in a timely manner. Reporter Andy Ngo writes of Portland in the Daily … [Read more...]
CHICAGO DROWNING: Mayor Calls in the Feds to Stop City’s Crime
Crime has gotten so bad in Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot has asked Joe Biden to send in federal help to alleviate the situation. NBC5 Chicago reports: As the city of Chicago battles an increase in carjackings and other violent crimes, Mayor Lori Lightfoot is calling for assistance from federal authorities to halt the flow of illegal weapons and reduce violence, including crimes inflicted by gangs. Responding to calls to discuss the recent uptick in violence, Lightfoot held a public address Monday following a weekend that saw 23 shootings, including four fatalities. The mayor has been … [Read more...]
HOMICIDE HELL: Even More Cities Set Murder Records
You read earlier this month that 12 major cities, all coincidentally run by Democrats, had set records for homicides this year. Those cities were: City Mayor Party Murders Albuquerque Tim Keller Democrat 82 Austin Steve Adler Democrat 60 Baton Rouge Sharon Weston Broome Democrat 137 Columbus Andrew Ginther Democrat 179 Indianapolis Joe Hogsett Democrat 246 Louisville Greg Fischer Democrat 175 Philadelphia Jim Kenney Democrat 523 Portland Ted Wheeler Democrat 72 Rochester Lovely Warren Democrat 71 St. … [Read more...]
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