Not all states are hurting like California is...tax hikes and socialist ideology is driving businesses and individuals out of the state.

My take on the defunding issue is that I feel it's part an ideologically driven thing also part of practical appeasement to calm certain populations that are boiling with anger and despair.

Short term ideological satisfactions rarely ever represent sound, sustainable and responsible policy and this initiative is by no means an exception.

Most of the people moving in were nice and simply seeking a better life (however personally defined)  The few that were bringing their ideologies and forcing them on others are the real source of angst for the "locals".All that to say this flood of people to neighboring states is nothing new.Despite CA being incredibly liberal and ridiculous in so many ways, it will always be crowded and expensive due to so many natural geographical offerings.

It is based 100% on political ideology. [/ quote]Originally posted by J Scott:Originally posted by Randy F.

My economic views have changed over the past few years and are now quite different than either political party ideology.

There is no place here for broker joker ideologies to take hold.  

(not picking on you Dave) The same correction in ideology needs to be applied.

Political ideologies have evolved in this country over hundreds of years, and to assert that your attitudes must fall within the scope of one of the two major parties is akin to suggesting that ideologies -- and our political and social culture in general -- shouldn't continue to evolve.If enough people "vote their conscience," in 5, 10, or 50 years we could see one or both parties change considerably or go away, we could see new parties rise to power, we could see parties blend together, etc.

I get the peace of mind / better sleep ideology of being a payment ahead, but how much better can the sleep and peace of mind get after 2,3,4,5,6 prepayments