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Danvers1 t1_jb4xd8j wrote 

 A lot of people who enthuse about New Hampshire are not realizing that a lot of the things they like are vanishing. There is still a difference between NH and Massachusetts, but it is diminishing. New Hampshire used to be solidly Republican, but now they are trending mostly Democrat, which having a RINO governor does little to slow down. Of course, there is more respect for the 2nd Amendment, and less nanny-state foolishness. There is no law requiring helmets when riding motorbikes, and the COVID masking rules were less restrictive in NH. New Hampshire is now also, by my calculation as of two years ago, has a cost of living only 14% cheaper than Massachusetts, with 20% cheaper housing.
 In my little town, there is no curbside trash pickup, town water only if you live near downtown, and still some dirt roads. Also, no gas heat or gas stoves, not because of the environmental nuts, but because of lack of demand- propane stoves only.
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icenine09 t1_jb4yp2f wrote

I mean no disrespect, but I must ask; what does your reply have to do with the original post?

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Danvers1 t1_jb52c60 wrote

Population, population, population- All of those people moving to NH create all that traffic. A lot of those people have moved there partly in response to an imaginary NH that exists on TV and existed in their childhood visits to vacation spots.

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icenine09 t1_jb54aqn wrote

Ah, I see. I get it now. I moved here for a job, never had any preconceived notions about the state or region. It's been ok so far. I prefer the Pacific Northwest, but New England is pretty ok.

Edit: I'd also like to add, responding to the original post; I've lived/been everywhere (man), and let me assure you, New Hampshire traffic is not worth complaining about.

Edit 2: and in case you are wondering, the New Hampshire way of driving like an idiot is cutting people off. I've never been so frequently and unnecessarily cut off than I have been in New Hampshire. Don't feel bad though, they don't use turn signals in North Dakota, they ride your ass in Indiana, New York needs to slow the fuck down, Washington needs to speed up, New Orleans gets worse as the week progresses and folks get drunker, and Tucson (and Florida) needs to pay attention. Every city/state/region has their own way of driving like a prick.

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