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I live in SF and it's certainly far from perfect. California no doubt has its share of problems too.

But as noted in comments below, I would never -- not ever -- consider living in a state run by people like Rick Perry.

Texas seems much better managed than California, judging by the news. And it does it without an income tax. Sounds pretty good to me.

I'm not bothered by a governor with an accent, as long as he keeps the books balanced, the crime down, and the red tape light.

Texas isn't really run by Rick Perry, it has a weak governor system. The legislature is the major problem.

Yeah, but he said "people like", and don't most of them qualify?

You're in luck - he's leaving next year:

http://www.politico.com/story/2013/07/rick-perry-2014-reelec...

When should we expect you? Just kidding, you'll be out of the country shortly because he'll be President </sarcasm>

Are there a bunch of uplifting stories about Californian, and specifically SFran, governance I'm missing?

It's my experience with young silicon valley engineers that cultural liberalism is more important that taxes, regulatory burden, budget deficits, business climate, crime, education, and transportation put together.

My experience in Silicon Valley is that economic opportunity outweighs cultural liberalism.

BTW, which are are you referring to when you mention budget deficits and crime?

California, and especially SF bay area.

What budget deficit? And the crime that's multi-decade lows?

As noted by another commenter, the governor of Texas has very little power compared to most other governors. The Speaker of the House wields most of the power in Texas.

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