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A Californian makes positive move to Idaho
Saturday, July 12, 2008 5:49 AM PDT
I recently moved to Northern Idaho after residing in Stockton for 35 years. For 30 of those years I worked as a parole agent for the California Youth Authority.
When I arrived to Northern Idaho, I was amazed to find that nearly all residents of this state were at one time California residents. The more that I inquired as to why they moved from California to Idaho, the more similar the responses were. Escape liberal politics of California as well as California's high taxes, the state of California's highest crime rates, poor uncontrolled schools and ultra-liberal courts. Many mentioned that California now resembled a third- world country.
Many of the new residents of Idaho are former California law enforcement and fire employees who have retired and desire a better life for their families. In Northern Idaho, they find a place that offers family values, openness and friendship, as well as a caring, giving community, similar to rural California in the 1950s and 60s. These values are what attracted our parents' generation to Lodi and Stockton and the lack of these values are driving subsequent generations away from central California and from California as a whole.
I was heavily involved in the Stockton community as a little league coach for 26 years, member of Quail Lakes Baptist church, trustee of the Lodi Unified School board for 12 years, member of the Stockton Parks and Recreation commission for six years, president of my local labor union for 20 years, etc.
An example of the differences in values was evident on the Fourth of July. Coeur d' Alene had a massive downtown parade. Thousands of residents lined the streets celebrating the birth of our country. Later that night, thousands more watched a great fireworks show. Similar festivities are held Memorial Day, Labor Day and Thanksgiving or holiday season.
I recall last year the largest Stockton celebration was Cinco De Mayo. How sad!
I encourage all decent, honest residents of Lodi and Stockton to consider a move to Northern Idaho. It was a huge challenge for this sixth-generation California resident to relocate, but one that I sincerely have not regretted.
Contact me at weaver.bobrox@wildblue.net for more reasons to consider a move to Northern Idaho.
Bob Weaver
Idaho
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Lodian wrote on Jul 18, 2008 12:12 AM:
Cogito wrote on Jul 17, 2008 11:27 PM:
Gator wrote on Jul 17, 2008 8:30 PM:
and your point is? You want Skin head type or should I say those of the
Aryan persuasion try your own back yard, say the Oakland Chapter of the
Hells Angles!!! Our main problem is an invasion of illegals from below
the border, now that is a problem "
essayjay wrote on Jul 17, 2008 6:37 PM:
The missing man is John Cox, 25, from Sacramento. He was an associate of former federal fugitives Chevie and Cheyne Kehoe, who were arrested last month on charges of shooting at Ohio law-enforcement officers, The Spokesman-Review reported.
The shootings were videotaped and widely shown on television.
The searches near the Idaho towns of Priest River and Sandpoint were fruitless. They were prompted by information developed by the FBI and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms after the Kehoe brothers were arrested, the newspaper reported, quoting unnamed sources.
One of the searches was conducted near where the body of another missing skinhead, Jeremy Scott, 24, of Sandpoint, Idaho, was found last August. Faron Lovelace, an escaped Wisconsin bank robber, has been charged with first-degree murder after leading police to Scott's remains.
Cheyne Kehoe surrendered in Colville June 16 and provided the FBI with information that led to the arrest of his brother in Utah. "
Rhodie wrote on Jul 16, 2008 11:32 PM:
My In-laws were sayin' they had snow as late as the beginning of June. Just over night and gone by 8 and two days later it was 80 degrees.
I'll have to be back for the holidays this year. Can't decide on flying or driving. Hmmm, 18 hours in the car with three kids or $1000+ to fly. Why can't we do this by webcam? "
Gator wrote on Jul 16, 2008 8:54 PM:
or low -2 right now its 9:57 and temp is 88 "
Rhodie wrote on Jul 16, 2008 4:38 PM:
We keep getting told we moved the wrong direction Oregon to Ca) but we wanted more sunshine than rain, a pool rather than floods and a good job transfer.
Gator, Isn't the Boise Airport kind of like flying into a big bowl? Mountians all around and a valley to land in. I keep thinking it was Boise I flew through that one time on my way to Moscow. Nothing like leaving LAX at 68 degrees and landing in a back stix airport at 12 degrees. Ah Winter. "
Lodian wrote on Jul 16, 2008 3:10 PM:
Gator wrote on Jul 16, 2008 2:35 PM:
the oversite correction noted!! "
Lodian wrote on Jul 16, 2008 1:55 PM:
Lodian wrote on Jul 16, 2008 1:55 PM:
essayjay wrote on Jul 16, 2008 12:33 PM:
Check out Idahogangs.com
Enjoy your forest, your winters, clean air and right wings ideologies. You can even find a gang to join in your new wonderland. "
essayjay wrote on Jul 16, 2008 12:17 PM:
38% of 12 to 24 year olds in Idaho report that meth would be somewhat easy to get.
69% of Idaho parents believe it would be somewhat easy for their child to get meth.
14% of Idaho teens say someone has offered them meth.
17% of Idaho teens have a family member who have been treated for meth.
36% of Idaho teens have never discussed meth with their parents.
Enjoy your Stay in Idaho Mr. Weaver, Don't Forget your rose Colored Glasses, We won't miss you in Lodi. "
voter wrote on Jul 16, 2008 10:53 AM:
Ivan Dixon wrote on Jul 16, 2008 8:25 AM:
Gator wrote on Jul 16, 2008 8:20 AM:
Did I ever say Idaho didnt have any problems?? I think you will find the
Answer is no!! Yes we do but not to the extent some folks have stated
here and before when Idaho came up. Simple I spent 17 years in Lodi,
being born and raised in California I have seen the evolution of the
State in to something I want no part of. I miss the north coast more than
anything, I believe I said I couldnt stand being a flat Lander. so to
trade what I have now for what is back there, sure when pigs fly and
Hell freezes over "
Brian wrote on Jul 16, 2008 8:07 AM:
Anyway, it's refreshing to hear from you that you don't have the utopian mindset of the typical liberal. There is hope for you afterall. :) "
Brian wrote on Jul 16, 2008 8:01 AM:
I suspect Gator is very aware of the Nazi problem in Idaho. But you'll continue to twist his words anyway.
It's your style.
I have family in the Boise area. I find Idaho a very warm and friendly state. "
Gator wrote on Jul 16, 2008 8:01 AM:
Yes I have a problem with Nazis, No Idaho is not over run with them, and
Weaver was not a Nazi, a little over the top as far as religion goes but Nazi
not hardly. But you like to fact check so you say well here is a link to the
Whole story, kind of has a Waco ring to it
http://www.crimelibrary.com/gangsters_outlaws/cops_others/randy_weaver/1.html "
Leonard wrote on Jul 16, 2008 7:54 AM:
If you find me a state that doesn't have it's own set of problems let me know.
My point exactly. The idea that Idaho is some sort of utopian exception is what I was taking issue with. "
Brian wrote on Jul 16, 2008 7:51 AM:
" Gator: I am confused. Are you saying that Idaho doesn't have a Nazi problem or are you just saying that you don't have a problem with Nazi's? "
Leonard, you do like to rock the boat.
Have you ever been to Idaho?
If you find me a state that doesn't have it's own set of problems let me know.
That said, shall we investigate all the problems in Texas and then ask you why you moved there? "
Leonard wrote on Jul 16, 2008 3:37 AM:
Gator wrote on Jul 15, 2008 7:08 PM:
No my friend I didnt direct my little rant at you, there are some on this
post and a previous one that brought up skin heads and of course good
Old Randy Weaver. Boise is ranked in the top 25 places to live. so I just
made a point didnt mean to step on your toes. The gang problem speaks
for its self. Just look at the mentality and of course where they come
From, that says it all "
Lodian wrote on Jul 15, 2008 3:09 PM:
Lodian wrote on Jul 15, 2008 3:09 PM:
Anyway, I never "put the knock
on the Gentleman because he Moved to Idaho and thought it was the
right move for him". I questioned that Nampa Idaho had a low gang problem as I had done some research. THAT is what I was discussing.
I enjoy learning about other areas. I have family all over this country and some would like it if we were to relocate closer to them. I don't have a problem with people being very happy in their new state. That's great! In fact, I want to hear all about it. I am not so dedicated to living in California that I would never consider a move to another state.
continued... "
Gator wrote on Jul 15, 2008 2:11 PM:
Some how I knew youd put your 2 cents in. The only reason I even bothered to post is the B/S that some people saw fit to put the knock
on the Gentleman because he Moved to Idaho and thought it was the
right move for him, like it was for me. The stuff they put on the post
and the insinuations of what life is like here are shallow at best and
that is being kind. Then some Idiot Brings up Randy Weaver! Why?
Weaver was set up buy our lovely government then his wife and
14 year old son were killed by the above mentioned government. I
Find it kind of funny that the only folks that have a problem with
People like Weaver are the Liberal wing of said Government, funny,
Not!! I never said there werent any gangs here, they are few and far
Between and most of all the dont flaunt it, they know better!! "
Lodian wrote on Jul 15, 2008 12:38 PM:
It seems that Giovanina thinks that "bankruptcy, high crime, political corruption and balkanization" does not exist anywhere except Lodi, California. LOL! Is she/he is a mental institution? ;-) "
Leonard wrote on Jul 15, 2008 11:39 AM:
Lodian wrote on Jul 15, 2008 11:25 AM:
Lodian wrote on Jul 15, 2008 11:22 AM:
Leonard wrote on Jul 15, 2008 11:19 AM:
Lodian wrote on Jul 15, 2008 11:17 AM:
Leonard wrote on Jul 15, 2008 11:12 AM:
I came here legally
Sure you did. :)
As I said before, I am in no way interested in bringing Homeland Security down on your head. There is no need to discuss your immigration status. I have no desire to see you deported.
I am curious to know, however, where you came from. As a native American I think I have a right to know who we are letting into this country. Obviously, in your case, we made a mistake and knowing the nature of the mistake would help insure that it is not repeated in the future. "
Giovanina wrote on Jul 15, 2008 9:50 AM:
" Let these right-wing nutjobs move to Idaho. They're just a drain on society. Roll on liberal California! "
Roll on to bankruptcy, high crime, political corruption, balkanization.
It is already so bad that even Liberal Lodi Leonard ran away. "
Giovanina wrote on Jul 15, 2008 9:48 AM:
" To be fair, I don't know for sure that Giovanino was deported from his homeland. I am only guessing, based on what we have seen on these blogs.
LOL, If this is your idea of guessing, I hope now one ever asks you to really think about something...LOL And please don't try to become an investigator, you will only embarass yourself.
But since you think like Lodian, I have one question. How long have you been a woman, Leonard? Is this the real reason you went to Texas? or was it to escape ICE? Please do tell. "
Giovanina wrote on Jul 15, 2008 9:41 AM:
Gator wrote on Jul 15, 2008 7:28 AM:
here, all I can say is thank you and keep on believing what you see and
hear. Please stay away. Lots of comments about gangs and a reference
to Nampa gangs, funny I saw Caldwells water tower and some retard
who couldnt spell cat if you gave him the C and the T. Some how the
person who made the suggestion to look on u-tube must have missed
The video of the Woodbridge/Southside Gangsters!!! Give it a play you
Just might know some one. I could tap dance around the race issue but facts
are facts. I knew a member of the Gang task force of the LPD and like
he said Lodi is full of gangs. And look what is just nine miles away, the
fine city of Stockton, no gang activity there. The San Joaquin valley is not
only the foreclosure Capital of the US it is where most of the Meth is
cooked and packaged for sale in the west. So all things considered I
Believe I will stay right here in still Red state Idaho. "
lodi reader wrote on Jul 14, 2008 2:52 PM:
Congrats! So...when will this "paradise" in Idaho turn into another California? Or is it just a different form of California- rich, white, liberal, and still discriminatory! "
Lodian wrote on Jul 14, 2008 1:26 PM:
Leonard wrote on Jul 14, 2008 1:07 PM:
voter wrote on Jul 14, 2008 12:26 PM:
Lodian wrote on Jul 14, 2008 12:19 PM:
Leonard wrote on Jul 14, 2008 9:27 AM:
ElBOmbero wrote on Jul 14, 2008 9:00 AM:
Giovanina wrote on Jul 14, 2008 8:58 AM:
" Giovanina(o): Lou Dobbs? Please! He is the biggest racist on cable TV (aside from Glenn Beck (an "evil" Mormon") Even conservatives are distancing themselves from his rhetoric.
Sorry but we can tell your ranting the talking points of the OBL, ISO and answer.org crowd. In fact, the numbers are growing. Many Demoncats are re-registering as Independents, and you left wing talking heads are going beserk. I love it.
Lou Dobbs is not a racist. His wife is a Latina.
Your low education is really showing. I am sure that you don't go outside unless you have checked in with your Che follwer network. "
wtf wrote on Jul 14, 2008 8:02 AM:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Ridge
That alone would make me choose another state if I left California. "
Leonard wrote on Jul 13, 2008 7:13 PM:
" Leonard try http://www.wired.com/politics/law/news/2005/12/69804. Then read http://pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/meth/etc/updmexico.html. I think both of these articles bolster my position on these matters. "
Thanks C. I had no idea. "
Lodian wrote on Jul 13, 2008 3:26 PM:
Idaho Gangs (YouTube): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AF__WPjaA1U
www.IdahoGangs.com
State Senator's website: http://crapo.senate.gov/media/newsreleases/release_full.cfm?id=266079
Please, let's not pretend there is not a huge problem in this entire country when it comes to gangs. "
Cogito wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:45 PM:
Leonard wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:21 PM:
" I meant the Patriot Act has been a big roadblock, curtailing their distribution.
How so? "
Cogito wrote on Jul 13, 2008 11:53 AM:
Cogito wrote on Jul 13, 2008 10:42 AM:
Cogito wrote on Jul 13, 2008 10:35 AM:
Leonard wrote on Jul 13, 2008 10:16 AM:
No matter how you cut it, the Nazis have played a major role the speed industry for decades. "
Cogito wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:45 AM:
Cogito wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:24 AM:
educated reader wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:21 AM:
educated reader wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:20 AM:
Cogito wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:16 AM:
Cogito wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:14 AM:
educated reader wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:13 AM:
Cogito wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:10 AM:
educated reader wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:09 AM:
Cogito wrote on Jul 13, 2008 12:01 AM:
Cogito wrote on Jul 12, 2008 11:57 PM:
Bob Hussein Loblaw wrote on Jul 12, 2008 11:10 PM:
Leonard wrote on Jul 12, 2008 10:00 PM:
" And I'll take the neo-nazis over the minority run gangs any day.
Seems to me a gang is a gang. The Nazi prison gangs founded the meth trade on the West Coast. What a beautiful world they've created.
(Brian, in case you are reading this, that was sarcasm, just so that we are clear. I don't really think that the Nazi prison gangs have created a beautiful world. Just so that we are clear...) "
Cogito wrote on Jul 12, 2008 6:40 PM:
Cogito wrote on Jul 12, 2008 6:19 PM:
Cogito wrote on Jul 12, 2008 6:13 PM:
Lodian wrote on Jul 12, 2008 5:50 PM:
peppier2 wrote on Jul 12, 2008 3:39 PM:
We have warmer winters than Idaho so that's a plus. The air quality beats everything else. "
dogs4you wrote on Jul 12, 2008 3:17 PM:
thinkaboutit wrote on Jul 12, 2008 12:26 PM:
nextel wrote on Jul 12, 2008 11:40 AM:
Giovanina wrote on Jul 12, 2008 8:58 AM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8vc4xhxwwY "
Giovanina wrote on Jul 12, 2008 8:55 AM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfHRMtBNVC4 "
Ivan Dixon wrote on Jul 12, 2008 8:08 AM:
It was quite a sight. They had hundreds of guys marching right down main street, flying all sorts of flags. They had British flags, German flags, Norwegian flags, and of course, right up there in front, the Nazi flag.
It was enough to put any Cinco de Mayo parade to shame. I even found some pictures on the web.
You can check them out for yourselves if you want.
http://www.murrayco.com/CDA_Parade_98.HTML "
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