Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I lived in Maryland for a couple of decades before leaving.

What's striking to me (and this thread is no different) is how many people in Maryland seem to have their heads in the sand about the state's woes and challenges. Sure, there are some bright spots here and there, but the state's overall health is a significant cause for concern. Maryland is beset by the same tax burdens and COL issues that plague its neighbors further to the Northeast. It's economy has stagnated, and it clearly cannot compete with many of the Sun Belt states - let alone Virginia. There is a wide (and growing) disparity between rich and poor. And Baltimore remains a giant albatross around the state's neck.

The biggest problem about Maryland is that the state's decline has been slow and gradual. Each year things get a little worse. Things get a little more bleak. But it happens slowly. Many people adjust to the "new normal" and lower their standards about what is defined as acceptable growth and progress.

+1 Well said. But as evidenced by the response above, the response when you bring up the many challenges in MoCo is that you do not like MoCo because of the changing demographics and implying you are a racist when you do not agree. Most people want to raise their families and live in peace.

So what does the above mean?

It means she doesn’t want to be around poor, black or Hispanics.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I lived in Maryland for a couple of decades before leaving.

What's striking to me (and this thread is no different) is how many people in Maryland seem to have their heads in the sand about the state's woes and challenges. Sure, there are some bright spots here and there, but the state's overall health is a significant cause for concern. Maryland is beset by the same tax burdens and COL issues that plague its neighbors further to the Northeast. It's economy has stagnated, and it clearly cannot compete with many of the Sun Belt states - let alone Virginia. There is a wide (and growing) disparity between rich and poor. And Baltimore remains a giant albatross around the state's neck.

The biggest problem about Maryland is that the state's decline has been slow and gradual. Each year things get a little worse. Things get a little more bleak. But it happens slowly. Many people adjust to the "new normal" and lower their standards about what is defined as acceptable growth and progress.

+1 Well said. But as evidenced by the response above, the response when you bring up the many challenges in MoCo is that you do not like MoCo because of the changing demographics and implying you are a racist when you do not agree. Most people want to raise their families and live in peace.

So what does the above mean?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I lived in Maryland for a couple of decades before leaving.

What's striking to me (and this thread is no different) is how many people in Maryland seem to have their heads in the sand about the state's woes and challenges. Sure, there are some bright spots here and there, but the state's overall health is a significant cause for concern. Maryland is beset by the same tax burdens and COL issues that plague its neighbors further to the Northeast. It's economy has stagnated, and it clearly cannot compete with many of the Sun Belt states - let alone Virginia. There is a wide (and growing) disparity between rich and poor. And Baltimore remains a giant albatross around the state's neck.

The biggest problem about Maryland is that the state's decline has been slow and gradual. Each year things get a little worse. Things get a little more bleak. But it happens slowly. Many people adjust to the "new normal" and lower their standards about what is defined as acceptable growth and progress.

+1 Well said. But as evidenced by the response above, the response when you bring up the many challenges in MoCo is that you do not like MoCo because of the changing demographics and implying you are a racist when you do not agree. Most people want to raise their families and live in peace.

So what does the above mean?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I lived in Maryland for a couple of decades before leaving.

What's striking to me (and this thread is no different) is how many people in Maryland seem to have their heads in the sand about the state's woes and challenges. Sure, there are some bright spots here and there, but the state's overall health is a significant cause for concern. Maryland is beset by the same tax burdens and COL issues that plague its neighbors further to the Northeast. It's economy has stagnated, and it clearly cannot compete with many of the Sun Belt states - let alone Virginia. There is a wide (and growing) disparity between rich and poor. And Baltimore remains a giant albatross around the state's neck.

The biggest problem about Maryland is that the state's decline has been slow and gradual. Each year things get a little worse. Things get a little more bleak. But it happens slowly. Many people adjust to the "new normal" and lower their standards about what is defined as acceptable growth and progress.

Haters gonna hate.
Wealthiest state, baby
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/slideshows/10-wealthiest-states-in-america

Anonymous wrote:How can anyone trust a governor who's encouraging people to rat each other out?? What a RINO!

High Visibility Compliance Units
Really?
You have no idea what you've unleashed by voting for Biden.
No idea - But you'll soon find out.

https://governor.maryland.gov/2020/11/23/governor-hogan-announces-launch-of-all-hands-on-deck-covid-19-compliance-and-enforcement-operation/

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I lived in Maryland for a couple of decades before leaving.

What's striking to me (and this thread is no different) is how many people in Maryland seem to have their heads in the sand about the state's woes and challenges. Sure, there are some bright spots here and there, but the state's overall health is a significant cause for concern. Maryland is beset by the same tax burdens and COL issues that plague its neighbors further to the Northeast. It's economy has stagnated, and it clearly cannot compete with many of the Sun Belt states - let alone Virginia. There is a wide (and growing) disparity between rich and poor. And Baltimore remains a giant albatross around the state's neck.

The biggest problem about Maryland is that the state's decline has been slow and gradual. Each year things get a little worse. Things get a little more bleak. But it happens slowly. Many people adjust to the "new normal" and lower their standards about what is defined as acceptable growth and progress.

+1 Well said. But as evidenced by the response above, the response when you bring up the many challenges in MoCo is that you do not like MoCo because of the changing demographics and implying you are a racist when you do not agree. Most people want to raise their families and live in peace.

So what does the above mean?

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I lived in Maryland for a couple of decades before leaving.

What's striking to me (and this thread is no different) is how many people in Maryland seem to have their heads in the sand about the state's woes and challenges. Sure, there are some bright spots here and there, but the state's overall health is a significant cause for concern. Maryland is beset by the same tax burdens and COL issues that plague its neighbors further to the Northeast. It's economy has stagnated, and it clearly cannot compete with many of the Sun Belt states - let alone Virginia. There is a wide (and growing) disparity between rich and poor. And Baltimore remains a giant albatross around the state's neck.

The biggest problem about Maryland is that the state's decline has been slow and gradual. Each year things get a little worse. Things get a little more bleak. But it happens slowly. Many people adjust to the "new normal" and lower their standards about what is defined as acceptable growth and progress.

+1 Well said. But as evidenced by the response above, the response when you bring up the many challenges in MoCo is that you do not like MoCo because of the changing demographics and implying you are a racist when you do not agree. Most people want to raise their families and live in peace.

Anonymous wrote:I lived in Maryland for a couple of decades before leaving.

What's striking to me (and this thread is no different) is how many people in Maryland seem to have their heads in the sand about the state's woes and challenges. Sure, there are some bright spots here and there, but the state's overall health is a significant cause for concern. Maryland is beset by the same tax burdens and COL issues that plague its neighbors further to the Northeast. It's economy has stagnated, and it clearly cannot compete with many of the Sun Belt states - let alone Virginia. There is a wide (and growing) disparity between rich and poor. And Baltimore remains a giant albatross around the state's neck.

The biggest problem about Maryland is that the state's decline has been slow and gradual. Each year things get a little worse. Things get a little more bleak. But it happens slowly. Many people adjust to the "new normal" and lower their standards about what is defined as acceptable growth and progress.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I lived in Maryland for a couple of decades before leaving.

What's striking to me (and this thread is no different) is how many people in Maryland seem to have their heads in the sand about the state's woes and challenges. Sure, there are some bright spots here and there, but the state's overall health is a significant cause for concern. Maryland is beset by the same tax burdens and COL issues that plague its neighbors further to the Northeast. It's economy has stagnated, and it clearly cannot compete with many of the Sun Belt states - let alone Virginia. There is a wide (and growing) disparity between rich and poor. And Baltimore remains a giant albatross around the state's neck.

The biggest problem about Maryland is that the state's decline has been slow and gradual. Each year things get a little worse. Things get a little more bleak. But it happens slowly. Many people adjust to the "new normal" and lower their standards about what is defined as acceptable growth and progress.

+1 Well said. But as evidenced by the response above, the response when you bring up the many challenges in MoCo is that you do not like MoCo because of the changing demographics and implying you are a racist when you do not agree. Most people want to raise their families and live in peace.

Curious what metrics you folks are looking at.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I lived in Maryland for a couple of decades before leaving.

What's striking to me (and this thread is no different) is how many people in Maryland seem to have their heads in the sand about the state's woes and challenges. Sure, there are some bright spots here and there, but the state's overall health is a significant cause for concern. Maryland is beset by the same tax burdens and COL issues that plague its neighbors further to the Northeast. It's economy has stagnated, and it clearly cannot compete with many of the Sun Belt states - let alone Virginia. There is a wide (and growing) disparity between rich and poor. And Baltimore remains a giant albatross around the state's neck.

The biggest problem about Maryland is that the state's decline has been slow and gradual. Each year things get a little worse. Things get a little more bleak. But it happens slowly. Many people adjust to the "new normal" and lower their standards about what is defined as acceptable growth and progress.

+1 Well said. But as evidenced by the response above, the response when you bring up the many challenges in MoCo is that you do not like MoCo because of the changing demographics and implying you are a racist when you do not agree. Most people want to raise their families and live in peace.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been here 60 years too and pp has selective memory.

Schools were full of drugs and rapists.

Moco is so much better now than ever and I hope the rednecks left move out.

Mo Co schools are a mess. We pulled our kids out two years ago. It's just a reflection of a crumbling system. No thx

I gave over 20 years of my life to that school system. When I hear complaints from friends, their experiences reinforce my decision to QUIT Mo Co.

No regrets!

Proof that MoCo/ MCPS are better now: You left.

it's amazing that people keep saying good riddance to people. At some point you do need people to live here that have good paying jobs, and pay taxes.

If you keep pushing people out who can afford to leave, you are not going to have enough people left to afford to keep all those wonderful programs you want for MoCO and MCPS. One thing that has shown many businesses is t hat they can function without bringing people to an office. If that continues, you could llve anywhere.

People want to leave? Bye.
No one is pushing people out. But if some people want to leave because of the changing demographics of MoCo, hey don't let the doors hit you on your way out.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I lived in Maryland for a couple of decades before leaving.

What's striking to me (and this thread is no different) is how many people in Maryland seem to have their heads in the sand about the state's woes and challenges. Sure, there are some bright spots here and there, but the state's overall health is a significant cause for concern. Maryland is beset by the same tax burdens and COL issues that plague its neighbors further to the Northeast. It's economy has stagnated, and it clearly cannot compete with many of the Sun Belt states - let alone Virginia. There is a wide (and growing) disparity between rich and poor. And Baltimore remains a giant albatross around the state's neck.

The biggest problem about Maryland is that the state's decline has been slow and gradual. Each year things get a little worse. Things get a little more bleak. But it happens slowly. Many people adjust to the "new normal" and lower their standards about what is defined as acceptable growth and progress.

+1 Well said. But as evidenced by the response above, the response when you bring up the many challenges in MoCo is that you do not like MoCo because of the changing demographics and implying you are a racist when you do not agree. Most people want to raise their families and live in peace.

Anonymous wrote:I lived in Maryland for a couple of decades before leaving.

What's striking to me (and this thread is no different) is how many people in Maryland seem to have their heads in the sand about the state's woes and challenges. Sure, there are some bright spots here and there, but the state's overall health is a significant cause for concern. Maryland is beset by the same tax burdens and COL issues that plague its neighbors further to the Northeast. It's economy has stagnated, and it clearly cannot compete with many of the Sun Belt states - let alone Virginia. There is a wide (and growing) disparity between rich and poor. And Baltimore remains a giant albatross around the state's neck.

The biggest problem about Maryland is that the state's decline has been slow and gradual. Each year things get a little worse. Things get a little more bleak. But it happens slowly. Many people adjust to the "new normal" and lower their standards about what is defined as acceptable growth and progress.