Ever since the Democrats lost governing control of Texas they have been working tirelessly to gain it back. Most college age individuals support liberal efforts and organizations like “Turn Texas Blue” that aim to give Democrats back control of the State. Although, if Millennials took a closer look with an open mind, they would see that its not in their best interest to live in a Blue State.

Liberals like to talk about Compassionate Government but end up voting for policies that take more from citizens, increase the cost of living; setting up more road blocks to success through red tape, layers of bureaucracy, and Government dependance. Take California as an example, which has similar statistics as far as population size, demographics, and other measures in comparison to Texas. Both California and Texas are among the highest producing economies in the world. The difference is Democrat controlled California run with liberal policies take, spend, and waste much more of the wealth it takes from its citizens; and is arguably more corrupt and inefficient then Texas.

Our Texas politicians are public servants working part time for a meager pay, meeting for one legislative session every 2 years. California on the other hand is passing legislation year round by career politicians making handsome salaries.

The cost of living is 40% lower in Texas than in California. Nearly everything is more affordable in Texas and so we enjoy a higher standard and quality of living, especially those in the middle class. Entry to a comfortable middle class lifestyle is obtained at a much lower income level in Texas; compared to much of coastal California where an upper middle class income equates to a lower middle class lifestyle.

Texas does not have a state income tax, nor does it have the myriad of other taxes California attaches to everything from your restaurant dinning bill to the added cost at the gas pump.

Texas has been a model success story for economic growth over the past ten plus years; evidenced by simply removing job growth occurring in Texas, the remaining 49 US states would have had a net negative job growth over Obama’s presidency. Texas has enacted conservative low regulation, low tax policies creating a business friendly climate; attracting many businesses from other states to move here. The cost of food, gas, housing, goods and services are cheaper. The ability to start a business is easier and less costly too. Texas citizens are fortunate to not pay a state income tax, keeping more of their pay checks. By nearly every measure Texas is better, with the possible exception of the weather and overall natural landscape.

Liberals certainly lived comfortably in Texas under governor Rick Perry, who took a more libertarian approach to governing the state, largely focusing on economics rather then a social conservative agenda that legislates virtue.

Under Republican policies the past 12 years, Texas has seen every sector of society being raised; Rich, middle class, and poor.

Texas does a lot less in terms of social services then California, yet our outcomes for people in need don’t fare all that differently.

My message to liberals is to not get so bent out of shape about being governed by Republicans. The data refutes the “evil” narrative liberals perpetuate about conservatives and Republicans. Liberal Democrats should think twice about supporting the “turn Texas Blue” movement. Liberals and Conservatives alike have been extremely prosperous in Texas living under conservative policies; and all will continue to as long as you vote for more libertarian politicians and policies. If your argument is our government doesn’t do enough to help the poor, or whatever group or cause you support; then I encourage you to take personal responsibility. Create a budget that allows for you to give to people in need. Empower yourself and be a positive force in your community. Volunteer your time and help raise funds privately through charities and crowd funding websites; rather then demand government forcefully take from others in order to support your projects and causes.  A compassionate government is one that takes less form its citizens and leaves more in the hands of its people to effect change in their communities. Successful societies ere on the side of freedom, exhibiting community based volunteerism and free market solutions.  As evidence from history shows, and the success of Texas proves, power in the hands of the people is far more moral and efficient then in the hands of Government. So lets do what is best for all our citizens and Keep Texas Red. Or purple if you wish.