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> I just can't help but think there's a political component to all of it.

"We're moving to Texas to eliminate perceptions of bias" is the biggest giveaway of this.



Austin is very left of center. If they end up there, they will have ideologically strayed in California while geographically moving to Texas.


Infowars was based in Austin. Joe Rogan is in Austin. How does moving to Austin mean they are "ideologically" in California?


Visit Texas. Then visit Austin. You'll know what I mean.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_United_States_presidentia...


Joe Rogan also moved from California.


Elon too, isnt it cheaper taxes for business there?

i mean they can just pretend and get paid


Texas does not have a corporate income tax but does have a gross receipts tax with rates not strictly comparable to corporate income tax rates.


People move to other states due to state laws. City laws can easily be avoided by living and/or working just outside the city limits. Or more likely, state laws will preempt city laws that go against state level politics.


Stayed not strayed.


The intent is clear.


The political bias I agree with is better!!1




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