I’ve started this series on X called NH > Mars, where I share regular “Life in the Free State” pics. I’d been kicking around this “NH > Mars” idea for years, mostly joking about how Mt. Washington is a good training ground for Mars colonists.
Now, I’m using this series to see if I can slowly rebuild my account on X. (I doubt it, but GROK suggested I at least attempt one clean post every other day and see what happens to my account, which suspiciously cratered after a fight with LPNH after PorcFest one year).
Here are examples of the posts:
AI and I: Free State Project Pitch: New Hampshire vs. Mars
| Aspect | New Hampshire | Mars |
|---|---|---|
| Population Density | Low – room to roam, shoot, and breathe | Even lower (but zero neighbors) |
| Government Interference | Minimal – “Live Free or Die” is literal | None… until the bureaucracy arrives |
| Tax Burden | No state income tax on wages, no sales tax | Sky-high (oxygen imports ain’t free) |
| Winter Temperatures | Cold enough to build character | -80°F average. Bring a heater |
| Mount Washington | World’s worst weather, 231 mph winds, real mountains | Dust storms & radiation. No views |
| Freedom Index | Top-tier liberty, constitutional carry | Depends who gets there first |
| Cost of Living | Affordable houses with yards & trees | Astronomical (literally) |
| Local Cuisine | Maple syrup, whoopie pies, corned beef hash | Freeze-dried space tacos |
| Transportation | Your own car, back roads, no traffic | Rover or walk in a suit |
| Air Quality | Crisp mountain air, fall foliage | Thin CO₂ – breathe at your own risk |
| Chance of Libertarians | Extremely high – they’re already here | Zero until the Free State colonizes it |
| Bears vs. Martians | Bears: handled with a .45 | Martians: probably angry & tentacled |
| Overall Vibe | Rugged independence, mountains, lakes, freedom | Cool in sci-fi, hell in practice |
Bottom line:
Mount Washington already gives you extreme conditions with a killer view and no spacesuit required. New Hampshire has real mountains, actual oxygen, zero state income tax on wages, and a fast-growing liberty movement.
Skip the 7-month trip and Elon’s waitlist.
Just pack the truck and Live Free or Die in the Free State.
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