RFI: New Hampshire

[snow white]

@snow white
What makes New Hampshire a pro libertarian state while Vermont right nextdoor elects a communist slash socialist?
How can you can you make sure that things stay that way?
What do you call yourselves Hampshirerers, Hampshirean?

I have no good answer as to why we have such different policies than most of our neighbors. I assume it's a multi level answer but I'd guess it has to do in part with just the traditional ideology of the area mixed with the fact that most of us are relatively strong headed lol. The whole "live free or die thing"... although the whole quote is "live free or die, for death is not the worst of fates" so interpret that as you will. Also a vast majority of the people I know have a resentment twords Massachusetts and the fact that they seem to be flooding our state. I also live in an an area that relies on tourism so they co.e in hordes around here. That feeling of resentment is present no matter where I go in the state tho. As far as keeping things this way... vote I guess, be involved in the law making process and writing your government officials. This is a small state so your voice has more power than it might somewhere else. Lastly we refer to ourselves as new Hampshirites although I prefer to be called daddy. 😎

[Norville]

Can you buy liquor from privately owned stores... on a Sunday?

No.

Liquor stores are all state run, and generally inexpensive, plus no sales tax.

[snow white]

No.

Liquor stores are all state run, and generally inexpensive, plus no sales tax.

Or just hop over to ME if need be.

[Norville]

Or just hop over to ME if need be.

I remember when the Maine State Police used to run surveillance in the parking lot of the Portsmouth NH store looking for ME license plates and then pull them over once they crossed the border.

Not sure that would happen in reverse.

[snow white]

I remember when the Maine State Police used to run surveillance in the parking lot of the Portsmouth NH store looking for ME license plates and then pull them over once they crossed the border.

Not sure that would happen in reverse.

Why? What's illegal about buying booze in NH as a ME resident? My wife and I went up to bar harbor for a few days ( I was going to a lary Vickers rifle class in Bangor but it was canceled at the last minute) anyway I had forgotten about the liquor in gas stations thing till we stopped in a convenience store. Not somthing I pay much attention to as I drink very little alcohol, like if I buy a six pack and I finish it in three months I'm doing allot of drinking.

[Norville]

Almost every state has an import limit, above which you are prohibited or have to pay excise tax. AAA used to publish it in their travel guides to keep road trippers out of trouble.

A bottle or two is not a problem, but buying cases of liquor at a time to avoid higher prices and sales tax was frowned upon.

[snow white]

Almost every state has an import limit, above which you are prohibited or have to pay excise tax. AAA used to publish it in their travel guides to keep road trippers out of trouble.

A bottle or two is not a problem, but buying cases of liquor at a time to avoid higher prices and sales tax was frowned upon.

Ahhh ok. Like I said I drink very little so buying more than one or two bottles of liquor is not even a thought that crosses my mind lol

[HeavyDuty]

This is all great information - I don’t know squat about NH other than the fact Mas keeps everyone in line.

[HeavyDuty]

Give me a call. This is VERY much in my wheelhouse.

Messaged you. Thanks!

[snow white]

What is it like for business owners? Are there regulations everywhere you look? Do you have to pay for employees time while they're on breaks? Do you have to give a lot of sick days or extended family leaves? Are you free to hire the best candidate or must you factor in quotas?

Can you build a garage or workshop on your personal property without too much hassle? Can you still install and use a fireplace/wood stove?

Can you build a hotrod without worrying about smog checks/registration hassles?

Can you buy liquor from privately owned stores... on a Sunday?

Can your children attend school without being vaccinated?

Can you ride a bicycle on the fogline of most roads without being hassled/threatened by motorists?

Dont know allot of the specifics on being a business owner but I do know the laws are in your favor, you can fire someone without giving any reason as to why. Hot rod stuff, I dont know. Riding your bike on the side of the road is a yes. Vaccinate kids and school, i have no clue. The building thing depends on where you live. Nh gets pretty fucking rural the farther north you get. And the more north the more "Independent" the mindset gets.