In verse 6 of the Eagles song Hotel California, Don Henley sings, “You can check out any time you like but you can never leave”. I think that this should be the mindset of the mayors and governors of the blue states whose millionaires and billionaires are leaving for sunnier and warmer climes.
Here me out on this. When the liberal escapees arrive in Florida, Mississippi, or wherever, they won’t just see the errors of their past ways and convert to sensibility. Nope, it’ll be business as usual. They’ll start funding wacko liberal politicians that continues the destruction of America. They’ll never vote for Ron DeSantis. We need a new plan.
We need to endorse the concept that has most recently been proposed by the pols in New York. An 100% Exit tax. For millionaires and billionaires heading elsewhere. Ok f_ckers, you created the problem, now you learn it, live it and love it. Till you vote differently to change it. Yeah, I know that it’s probably unconstitutional, but ...
My new @Townhallcom VIP column demands people go get a damn job!
Stop Being a Bum and Support Your Own Family https://townhall.com/columnists/kurtschlichter/2026/04/22/stop-being-a-bum-and-support-your-own-family-n2674769
Earth Day 2026 is a day to celebrate 56 years of environmental progress, not radical, counterproductive agendas. https://kellyjohnston.substack.com/p/earth-day-2026-cause-for-celebration