top TEN reasons IDAHO gets crossed off the list

[@Mounty621]

As a refugee from Southern California, I have had nothing but great experiences with North Idaho folks . . . after I changed my license plates and people got to know me. If your views align with theirs, you'll be just fine. I love my North Idaho life and am glad I retired here.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Thanks for the feedback @Mounty621

[@marythibault9032]

Same, nothing but nice people. We bought property in Sandpoint and my neighbors have been awesome. Finally found a place we fit.❤

[@aaronkaylor498]

Making your political opinions a personality trait is gross. Grow up.

[@Mounty621]

@@aaronkaylor498 I don't consider my religious views, stance on education, or my love of pure freedom a "political view." Who peed in your Cheerios this morning?

[@bobbyboi8820]

"If your views align with theirs, you'll be just fine" that sounded cult-like... Idaho should be welcoming to all. Vice just released a documentary on Idaho that's really interesting on KZbin, especially if you read this comment after wards. Idaho is one of the most rude, rahcist and homophobic states I have ever been to.

[@davea.4589]

Great video! Keep it up!

[@jamesmartin159]

I fell asleep last night watching your videos. So thankful we moved here.

[@jamesmartin159]

This is Jim's wife Wanda!

[@venerablearcanum]

10. No homes. Yeah, worried about that. 9. Spread out. I like it. 8. Too cold. Excellent. 7. "Too" conservative. I want everyone around me to be more conservative than I am. 6. Couldn't get a deal. Yeah, worried about that. 5. Pay too low. Yeah, worried about that. 4. Too much growth. Your argument makes sense. 3. Too boring. Good. 2. Idaho is "rude". Sounds like I'll fit right in. 1. Welcome to Idaho, now go home. Respect. So, it looks like the economic situation is going to be the issue for me. Everything else sounds perfect.

[@brockreynolds870]

Why do you want everyone around you to be more conservative than you? I long for my childhood, when unless you were close friends you had no CLUE what someone's political persuasion was. It was considered bad manners to discuss such things in polite company. But I guess politeness has left this country... Donald Trump being a perfect example of that.

[@allendks45]

@@brockreynolds870 politeness went out the window starting after Reagan. Got worse under Clinton, a lot worse in 2008 and has gone off the rails starting 2020. Idaho and especially North Idaho doesn't need or want you lot here trying to turn our great state into where you live.

[@brockreynolds870]

@@allendks45 I'm not going to to live in that frozen, dry craphole... don't worry. I live in central Missouri. So sit there and suck on your lollipop and enjoy your conservative "safe space". Some of us out here believe that unless you are moderate, your'e a crazy, unreasonable person.

[@Realitytime2024]

FYI, winter lasts for a long time here. Can't start veggie garden until June 1st. The last frost is May 15th. Winter starts October and ends sometimes in March or April.

[@brockreynolds870]

Absolutely. The frost free growing season is only 100 days long... where I live in Central Missouri, it's 180 days. Anything colder than that is a hard no for me. I have to live where you get RAINFALL, and have green grass and shade trees, and be in zone 6 or 7, which is the sweet spot...weather wise, a little bit of everything, but not too much of anything. Also, too much snow!! Here we get average 16 inches a year. And I'm ok with that.

[@WardDorrity]

I'm conservative and traditional in my outlook. Im also a retired IT professional and my hardcopy library has everything from Shakespeare to Solzhenitsyn.

[@davidd6635]

Thanks Trent for your info and videos. Just found you and plan to watch all. Already planning to visit this summer from Texas. And thanks for the comments too, as others help to identify with from some that have lived in Idaho for years.

[@michaeledwards6890]

Really appreciate your videos, we have been looking all over the country for a place to jump ship from Florida and really start our life. For some reason Idaho has been stuck in my head like glue and we are visiting this summer. Very helpful to have a guiding light on what another place is like before making a massive life decision

[@donnymac575]

I grew up here and getting tired of the lack of four seasons. Winter starts too soon and lingers around too long. I'm sure many who like to ski and snowshoe don't mind the long winters.

[@alansach8437]

Yep. Two seasons: winter and preparing for winter! Also, conform politically or be treated like a leper.

[@runae7368]

We lived in northern WA and we had two seasons. All rain and a short summer. I'll take the snow over the rain because it's its bright, white and I see more sun in winter. I do wish fall lasted longer though as it's my favorite season.

[@michaeledwards6890]

Try Florida.. Summer and less hot summer

[@DelRBowlby]

I have lived in Idaho since I was 12 years old (1968). I have moved back to Idaho twice in my adult life. First time was from Hawaii in June of 80 discharged from the Navy. The second time was from Central California in Oct of 2019. Both times that first winter was brutal. The second one not so much. You get used to it.

[@WardDorrity]

Yep. You just dress for it and toss another log in the woodstove.

[@ghackney9549]

I see properties just sitting now so that's a sign that the bubble is getting ready to burst. I would give it a few more months. Let prices come down a little more.

[@jmbreece]

I just appreciate honesty! Trent just tells it like it is, no sugar coating. The resistance to people moving from one state to another has been going on since the Louisana purchase! No matter where you go, the Golden rule still applies: behave toward others as you would have them behave toward you. Expect that everyone does not know how to do that.

[@tomporterjr652]

how is spokane doing these days

[@patriciaellinghausen4365]

Spokane is not Idaho. Sorry, it’s a dirty city with all the big city things- they do have more food, malls and concerts.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Gonna work on an update video soon.

[@keithsparling5537]

Spokane is as blue as blue can be....

[@jhayOfficial]

How can I contact you I need a contact not the website

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

The easiest way is either email or phone call/text. [e-mail] or [phone]

[@Northwoods208]

On point. I was born in CDA in '92, but I can remember the stickers since like '95ish lol

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Every one of these `10 reasons you might not be right for Idaho' type videos just makes me respond with "Yup, where do I sign? Sounds perfect!".

[@rickpritchett9425]

for the people who want to move here, please do not, stay away.

[@cwalton56]

Let a "Real" Idahoan tell you, not some Californian selling Idaho with no regard to quality of life. Realtors are all about selling, not quality of life. Do yourself a favor if you are thinking of moving to Idaho, North or South. Spend some time during rush hours, you will be shocked at how traffic-clogged all the major cities are. Traffic backed up for miles and miles, overpriced housing, overhyped, overcrowded camping, trash-filled hot springs, hunters in every draw, fishermen in every hole, ect.

[@mikes4307]

I actually chuckled a bit on this one. Most of these reasons are precisely why it's appealing.

[@gmariet1391]

♥️🌿Authentic and Conservative and FREE SPEECH . 🇺🇸 Driving from Montana to Washington stopping for gas the youngish man in the store must've noticed my plates WA., he wound up a bunch of four letter let me know he hated Biden words to release on me . 😂😂🤣 I'm cracking up because I am not a fan either . I'm also not a fan of rude. Idaho is not the only place rude is able to be delivered ! And in Idaho freedom of speech includes praising God or telling someone to shut the f up . I can handle that . Church folks sound easier on my nervous system and spiritual well-being! 🕊️♥️🌿🥾thank you Trent ! I loved you remembering that Seattle was really nice decades ago ❣️👍

[@sbfteague]

Hi Trent, Thank you for this encouraging video. I'm getting the impression that Idaho is the shining beacon on top of the hill. I desire that all of North America becomes like The Gem State.

[@rickschnellmann2316]

Yep, number 1and 2 are the main reason I've ruled Idaho out, and I'm as conservative as they come, but thanks to you Trent I now understand that Idaho doesn't even get what conservative means. It means freedom, live and let live, keep your nose out of other people's choice on how they chose to live and think, the ideals America was founded on. Idaho people actually seem as hellbent in dictating how others should live and think as liberals are. And as you've explained in other videos they're even worse than that, they're actually aholes, keying expensive cars because they're jealous, and refusing to stop and help people stranded on the side of the road. Just not interested in living around people like that. Really appreciate the heads up you provided.

[@benparrish9547]

That is the most underrated thing. I grew up and live in E Wa, and as you go east the tolerance for “outsiders” gets less and less. Even if you are 100% aligned with the prevailing politics, if you’re not from Idaho you will catch serious s*** attitudes. Also it’s snowy af

[@brockreynolds870]

You are right on the money. Here In Missouri you will find some of that same attitude deep in the Ozarks, but most of the rest of rural Missouri is not like that. Very friendly, and live and let live.

[@ShiningNoctowls]

4:20-4:35: Florida to Idaho lol(good thing I have been coming up here from Northeast Florida since I was a wee lad, so adjusting to the weather wasn't too bad aside from getting nipped a couple of times in the Winter); take care 🌈

[@audiophileman7047]

It's not 2008, but we're headed for something really tough for a while.

[@trex5878]

Yup in 2008, the banks were giving out too much money. Now, the government is giving out too much money.

[@jimbean7652]

shush

[@audiophileman7047]

@@jimbean7652 Hmmm...no. Plan for the worst and hope for the best.

[@maplenook]

Way more severe

[@jimbean7652]

@@audiophileman7047 when ww3 breaks out will you and your idaho hillbilly sister buggers help?

[@tomporterjr652]

post falls was awesome to bad i had to leave in 85

[@rogue0921]

"Our culture"? You're not originally from Idaho.

[@marythibault9032]

One thing I noticed in Boise where I am temporarily, is that builders have loads of newly built homes they have not sold that they are trying to rent out. Rents are going down.

[@laurashields975]

"Citing staffing issues and political climate, North Idaho hospital will no longer deliver babies" - recent headline from Idaho Capital Sun regarding Bonner County General in Sandpoint. :(

[@bobbyboi8820]

hospitals in Idaho can't even deliver babies right now because OBGYN's are scared of their excessive ab0rtion laws and are leaving. sad.

[@venerablearcanum]

Boo hoo.

[@M167A1]

​@@bobbyboi8820 I work for a medical non-profit in North Idaho and this is not correct. The biggest issue that we have recruiting OBs is pay versus cost of living which is becoming quite high. The hospital you're referring to is owned by an out of town corporation that is un happy their profitable murder factory got shut down.

[@SoMDHarleyRider]

Your videos that list why people shouldn't move to Idaho just reinforce why I should move there. Wish I had done so a few years back when land/homes were much more affordable. Still have the desire though.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Thanks for watching my channel and commenting. I always try to remind people, I’m the 90’s people were bummed they didn’t buy in the 80’s. In 2000 people were bummed they didn’t buy in the 90’s. 2008 had people start to doubt their investment, but zoom out and it’s never a bad time to invest in beautiful areas. It’s never too late and we’re here when you decide it’s time.

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho Yeah in the Seattle area people think the same thing about the price increase over the decades. They think they can't afford to buy now but it's only going to get worse if they don't. I tell them just get your first place even if it's a condo or a mobile. I remind them to remember it's only your FIRST house not your last. Just like your first car or job you will progress from there. Stop paying rent and start building equity. If they think they can't afford something now how do they think they will in 10 or 20 years? Prices may level off or even go down a bit but you certainly can't bank on that. I look forward to talking with you when it's time for me. I have a lot of work to do here before I can sell this house and be positioned to move.

[@vsekvsek]

Funny, ever since i moved to cda i get inundated from friends in summer wanting to come and stat in summer for a week, two or even longer. Anout ready to start cutting people off

[@jimgrowdon6066]

My Wife and I are moving to Nampa in September. We are both retired and are "native" Californians. Can not wait to live in a truly free state.

[@johnmiller1925]

I live in the not-so-great estate or of Oregon I think Idaho would be perfect for me I'm very conservative I believe in my 2A rights and my constitutional rights I am on disability make a little over 1500 a month and I live in a 24 ft travel trailer so far your videos I am really liking Idaho but I need to know more about your medical facilities in your doctors and everything like that I think northern Idaho would be perfect but I'm not sure exactly where in Idaho I want to live want to get back into the small Backwoods towns and away from the hustle and bustle I live in Salem Oregon right now

[@jimbean7652]

so you have no life, stop feeding of the govt go get a job being disabled means nothing

[@markhasenour12]

You didn't spend nearly enough time on how cold it actually gets or how long the winters really are