re: I lived in Baton Rouge for several years

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I believe if Kip Holden had about 10 more years he could have made a difference in Baton Rouge. The group running the joint now is scary.

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The biggest difference is that Holden avoided playing the racial politics game. He surrounded himself with people who knew how to get things done. He recognized the importance of revitalizing downtown and the Mid City area. He made some mistakes, but by and large, he did a lot of good for the city of Baton Rouge.

The group down at city hall now is an absolute clown show. You have a racist, incompetent mayor and a Metro Council that can't get a damn thing done because certain members hijack every meeting with, you guessed it, racial politics.

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I hated living in BR until I moved to the Overpass area. Decent bars and restaurants in walking distance, and easy access to everything along Perkins. I still think this city is lacking for people 24-35 ish but it's a decent place to be for a few years. Seems like there are only really a handful of bars that people go to, (Ivars, Bulldog, Happys, Radio Bar, etc.) and outside of football season, the city is kind of dead on the weekends.

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Agree 100%. BRs biggest problem is that it cannot retain LSU grads. Many go to other cities to gain experience and make better money then come back later in life to be with family and enjoy the lower cost of living.... I like to think it is getting better, but its hard to tell. I think mid-city and downtown redevelopment will help alot with keeping young people around, but there still needs to be more economic development. We need more good, well paying, entry level jobs that you find in New Orleans, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Nashville and Atlanta.

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I understand when people talk that way about Jackson or Montgomery.

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Or Beaumont or Sheveport.....

But I agree that Baton Rouge is a perfectly pleasant place. I wish there were more white collar jobs and better infrastructure.

The people are friendly and the food is great.

Buccees was created by a man from LA.

Now say thank you

Dumbass Texican.