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re: Are cities just shitholes?
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:07 am to Janky
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:07 am to Janky
Yes, the country is the way to go.
I live in country arse Bogalusa and every place you try to buy outside the city has a meth trailer within a mile. With the exception of a few rural neighborhoods you could just as well be robbed or beat. I live outside the city in one of those neighborhoods and it takes a dozen people with a constant eye out to make sure people don't get robbed blind. Word gets around real fast among the criminal community that this neighborhood is off limits. The only theft problem we have had is from within. Everybody doesn't raise perfect kids.
I live in country arse Bogalusa and every place you try to buy outside the city has a meth trailer within a mile. With the exception of a few rural neighborhoods you could just as well be robbed or beat. I live outside the city in one of those neighborhoods and it takes a dozen people with a constant eye out to make sure people don't get robbed blind. Word gets around real fast among the criminal community that this neighborhood is off limits. The only theft problem we have had is from within. Everybody doesn't raise perfect kids.
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Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:08 am to Gee Grenouille
quote:you call that living?
I live in country arse Bogalusa
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:16 am to SuperSaint
you call that living?
If you can afford private school it's not bad. But you got to be able to entertain yourself. I have access to a 35 acre lake and 750 acres of timber company land. Fortunately we can afford to travel. If I want to see what all the buzz is about in any city I can go either during the parish fair or Mardi Gras.
If you can afford private school it's not bad. But you got to be able to entertain yourself. I have access to a 35 acre lake and 750 acres of timber company land. Fortunately we can afford to travel. If I want to see what all the buzz is about in any city I can go either during the parish fair or Mardi Gras.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:28 am to Gee Grenouille
To each their own. I love living in a large city and being able to walk everywhere or take public transit (when there are places open to walk to ). But I can understand the draw of living in the country, too. Especially if you have a family.
). But I can understand the draw of living in the country, too. Especially if you have a family.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:31 am to Gee Grenouille
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If I want to see what all the buzz is about in any city I can go either during the parish fair or Mardi Gras.
Your passport must be slam packed.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:45 am to BhamDore
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Atlanta, Charlotte, and Houston are probably best bang for buck cities.
This. Can confirm, having lived in ATL and Charlotte
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:47 am to TH03
Seriously I can’t think of a less desire able place to reside. No way I could ever get use to the smell of that place.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:47 am to Green Chili Tiger
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Large cities suck if you're poor. They're pretty much all awesome if you're not.
The most truthful, unarguable statement the OT has produced in 2020. Bravo.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:48 am to TH03
Your passport must be slam packed.
Just Angola. I wouldn't advise visiting. Kids are too young for international travel, according to the wifey. We gonna get there though.
Just Angola. I wouldn't advise visiting. Kids are too young for international travel, according to the wifey. We gonna get there though.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:49 am to SuperSaint
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Seriously I can’t think of a less desire able place to reside
You've spent considerable time in prison, which is worse?
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:49 am to Friedbrie
This is bullshite. I am from a rural part of the state that lacks many things that cities have. People generally don't even trust the hospitals and go to the bigger ones in the next parish over. No shelters or anything for homeless (which is why more go to cities). Work is scarce and many people travel to Baton Rouge and other areas of the state just to have a decent job. While there are certainly aspects of rural life that you can't find in the city,there's a lot you can't find in rural areas.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:51 am to dawgfan24348
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Atlanta, Denver, Houston, San Diego, and Seattle are all good major cities that aren't insanely expensive.
What?
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:52 am to Friedbrie
The only thing that will save our cities are succession movements like St. George, Highland Park, Belaire, and Sandy Springs. We need to launch more of these to teach these people a lesson.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:53 am to SuperSaint
Rarely do I smell it at my house. The east side of town smells like burnt dog shite every time I go that way, which is once every 28 days when I go to work. Literally no other reason to be there.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:57 am to SuperSaint
hey dude why does it smell so badly there. we drove thru it one day and about died
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:57 am to Jebadeb
I agree. I have family that moved to southwest Mississippi to get away from BR but now they drive there more than ever just for doctors visits.
Posted on 6/10/20 at 8:57 am to Friedbrie
To boil it down, conceivably, if you are well educated and wealthy, you would have your pick of living standard - correct?
Well, for the most part, the highly educated and wealthy continue to concentrate in big cities. They can afford the vast amenities and enjoy the congregation of other educated, wealthy folks to enjoy those benefits, share ideas, and continue the cycle.
Though hard to stomach for some; the most educated and wealthy in New York, California, Texas, Georgia, all seem to find their way to Manhattan, Bel-Aire, Highland Park, and Buckhead,etc...
Are cities ideal for the average American family? No. However, most people disdain what they can’t have.
Do most of the educated and wealthy spend time on message boards talking about how bad the suburbs/rural parts of the south are? No. It’s implied. Out of sight, out of mind.
Well, for the most part, the highly educated and wealthy continue to concentrate in big cities. They can afford the vast amenities and enjoy the congregation of other educated, wealthy folks to enjoy those benefits, share ideas, and continue the cycle.
Though hard to stomach for some; the most educated and wealthy in New York, California, Texas, Georgia, all seem to find their way to Manhattan, Bel-Aire, Highland Park, and Buckhead,etc...
Are cities ideal for the average American family? No. However, most people disdain what they can’t have.
Do most of the educated and wealthy spend time on message boards talking about how bad the suburbs/rural parts of the south are? No. It’s implied. Out of sight, out of mind.
This post was edited on 6/10/20 at 10:46 am
Posted on 6/10/20 at 9:19 am to Mingo Was His NameO
quote:liberal use of the word ‘considerable’ Bozo
You've spent considerable time in prison, which is worse?
Posted on 6/10/20 at 9:24 am to Mr Perfect
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hey dude why does it smell so badly there. we drove thru it one day and about died
There's a paper mill there that burns like 24/7
Posted on 6/10/20 at 9:31 am to Tiger Ike
quote:because they can’t afford to live in the city
Why do you think everyone moves to the suburbs?
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