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Moore emphasizes that this pattern isn’t isolated to New York. California, despite its idyllic landscape and economic potential, is hemorrhaging residents to states like Texas. He notes that for the first time in 250 years, more people are leaving California than moving there. The irony is sharp: a state with unmatched natural beauty and economic opportunities is losing population due to policies that undermine its fiscal stability.
The trend extends beyond geography. Moore attributes these internal migrations to the adoption of socialist policies, high taxes, and excessive regulation, which collectively make these states less livable and less attractive to high-net-worth individuals and businesses.