You guys, Chief Executive magazine, the #1 magazine for Chief Executives by Chief Executives that isn't Forbes, has studied each and every one of the states of this great union of ours to determine which one is best, for Chief Executives? Can you guess which one, based on our beloved cactus-dong photo to the right there, and also based on your knowledge of what Chief Executives like? TIME'S UP, it's Texas, Texas is the best state in America, for Chief Executives. But what makes Texas so great? Is it the barbecue, the Austin music scene, the poisonous snakes, or the complete absence of government regulations of any kind? Find out after the jump! (HINT: It is the last one.)
I was born in Tyler, Texas which is known for nothing other than roses, hating blacks, and was once a Democrat strong hold. I left when I was 18, moved to Austin, and have been here for 34 years. We're kind of in a bubble here as people are generally nice, the food is good, and we have a great music scene.
We also renamed our main bridge from South Austin into downtown after former Governor Ann Richards. I would like to start a petition to name the waste water clarification ponds at the Walnut Creek Water Treatment plant after Rick Perry because that where the predominance of the shit in Austin is treated.
People ask me "have you lived your whole life in Texas" and I answer "so far but by God I'm hoping to change that."
"A good state is one that actively encourages competitive business, demands low relative taxes and has a highly educated workforce.”
Right. Because a highly educated workforce grows on trees, not taxes. Best state: one that under funds education and whose workforce is educated in Massachusetts.
Plus in most rural areas elected sheriffs are the law. And easily, uh, persuaded if you know what I mean. And you aren't a real CEO if you don't.
For notes on Texas&#039; culture check out: <a href="http://texaslos.org/" target="_blank">" rel="nofollow noopener" title="http://texaslos.org/">http://texaslos.org/</a> <i>&quot;Preserving the Cultural, Social, Economic and Political Heritage of the Southern People&quot;</i>
I was born in Tyler, Texas which is known for nothing other than roses, hating blacks, and was once a Democrat strong hold. I left when I was 18, moved to Austin, and have been here for 34 years. We&#039;re kind of in a bubble here as people are generally nice, the food is good, and we have a great music scene.
We also renamed our main bridge from South Austin into downtown after former Governor Ann Richards. I would like to start a petition to name the waste water clarification ponds at the Walnut Creek Water Treatment plant after Rick Perry because that where the predominance of the shit in Austin is treated.
<blockquote>it is Periclean Athens compared to California</blockquote>
Yes, about 2,500 years behind seems right.
People ask me &quot;have you lived your whole life in Texas&quot; and I answer &quot;so far but by God I&#039;m hoping to change that.&quot;
Huh. I would have guessed Mexico for number one.
Hey, I don&#039;t make fun of Puwallup.
&quot;A good state is one that actively encourages competitive business, demands low relative taxes and has a highly educated workforce.&rdquo;
Right. Because a highly educated workforce grows on trees, not taxes. Best state: one that under funds education and whose workforce is educated in Massachusetts.
WE&#039;RE NUMBER 2! WE&#039;RE NUMBER 2! WE&#039;RE NUMBER 2!
We&#039;d be Number 1 if they considered gun laws, gubernatorial shaved heads, and general corruption.
Plus in most rural areas elected sheriffs are the law. And easily, uh, persuaded if you know what I mean. And you aren&#039;t a real CEO if you don&#039;t.
Hey, we&#039;ve got lots of pawn shops and finance companies!
For notes on Texas&#039; culture check out: <a href="http://texaslos.org/" target="_blank">" rel="nofollow noopener" title="http://texaslos.org/">http://texaslos.org/</a> <i>&quot;Preserving the Cultural, Social, Economic and Political Heritage of the Southern People&quot;</i>