No joke, my best friend (and best man) moved there 30 years ago. We grew up together, wore the same clothes, played the same sports, chased the same girls, roomed in college, and could not be more alike. He did not serve in the military like I did, but my conservatism predated that.
We rarely speak anymore. He was proud his son interned for the Zero. (I said nothing, which I rarely do.)
Remember DonaldCC? The MD/JD from CA? We spoke on line quite a bit while he was active here (and before he passed).
One time, discussing politics, I asked him..... Just how long have you lived out there? He laughed and said..... Yeah, I get your point.
I helped him pick his first handguns, and discussed training and self defense.
I really miss Donald on here. Only got to ride with him once.