Recent comments in /f/newhampshire

JackSteele33 t1_j7p29pb wrote

They won’t pass it until it’s taken off the schedule 1 list and the banking issue is resolved.

Then they’ll sell it thru the state liquor stores and then undercut the surrounding states just like they do now with liquor and get everyone to cross state lines to buy it here.

It’s more of a long time strategy as we all know federal legalization is inevitable. If they let private dispensary’s in now, they’ll be harder to kick out later.

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JFB11037 t1_j7ospre wrote

We left Pennsylvania for quite similar reasons. Last living at Blue Knob ski area but I'm from outside Altoona. I hear you so loud on the poor quality of life. There isn't much night life in towns around sunapee. Another great town close by that has a wonderful ski area is Henniker. But if you're coming from the Johnstown are, fucking run up here. You will not regret it. Especially if you like skiing. PM me if you want suggestions on realtors. Houses can be tough to find but I'd say the market is slowing. I'm excited for you.

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ibBored8 t1_j7okvxt wrote

Couldn’t they just legalize it even if there are no dispensaries? Like no fines for possessing it or bringing it back from out of state. I understand they want to have a monopoly on the sales but it is already being sold out of state. Just make it 100% legal so people can continue to purchase out of state without being a criminal

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FloridaVapes t1_j7obvi4 wrote

I didn’t say it wasn’t. I’m not a fan of our two-party system whatsoever. It polarizes nuanced issues far too much and reduces the chances of enacting actual change in policy. My point is that comparing the percentage of overall votes for a candidate and their constituents’ percentage of support for a single issue is pointless and only serves to create more polarization.

We could also compare Sununu’s 57% victory to NH residents’ support for abortion, constitutional carry laws, tax policies, or anything else.

The answer to deciding individual issues is public referendums to the state constitutional amendments. Our ability to change our state laws should not be blockaded by any party.

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papa_waltz OP t1_j7nzxj0 wrote

Were about an hour or so east of Pittsburgh currently, I never even thought of New Hampshire as an option until this job opportunity came up. The price of living is pretty steep compared to where I'm from (paying $615 mortgage with taxes and insurance included) but the quality of life here is pretty bad. We just want to be able to walk around a nice town that isn't just 1 way streets and ugly buildings with no destination. This is all still super new and the information I've got has been super useful. Just time to really way the pros and cons / Finances and see if it's viable. The state really does look beautiful.

Oh and we're both big skiers so being by Sunapee and a short drive to Vermont would be huge.

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papa_waltz OP t1_j7nz843 wrote

Thank you for that, that's some good information honestly. Not sure if many people will see my edit, but I meant to say that we aren't big night life people so that's not a big factor for us. If anything, just some places to walk around and enjoy the outdoors and fresh air.

I'm from a very small town that has practically nothing to do, and my wife is from Hamburg Germany with endless opportunities. We're just looking for some quaint, yet have a couple options. If anything we will drive to Pittsburgh to catch a concert or something.

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