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I'm in love with Portland, Oregon.
Quote by chefkathleenAs far as best city I would personally go with a small town which isn't too far from a good sized city. You get the benefits of living in a country type setting with all the luxuries of a bigger city.
I completely agree and I do!
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Mayberry RFD... a much simpler time and place.. I bet Andy and Opie and Barney and Aunt Bee are still there..
They are and they said it's your turn to bring the apple cider for the barn dance on Saturday. Don't forget the cups.
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My favourite city in the US is definitely New York City.
I love everything about it... the culture, the vibe, the nightlife, the arts, and the people.
I can be endlessly entertained there all day and all night...
I agree. I grew up in NYC and love everything about it to this day.
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From my very biased point of view......
San Diego, California... America's Finest City..
it's a whole bunch of paradise!!
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I have to agree, it is a well kept secret. I lived in Carlsbad and spent a lot of time in San Diego. Absolutely loved it. It is a city that has everything. I love LA too, but for different reasons. LA is one of the most misunderstood cities, people hate it who have never ever been there. They have no idea of how strong the creative dynamics are in the Southland.
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I have to agree, it is a well kept secret. I lived in Carlsbad and spent a lot of time in San Diego. Absolutely loved it. It is a city that has everything. I love LA too, but for different reasons. LA is one of the most misunderstood cities, people hate it who have never ever been there. They have no idea of how strong the creative dynamics are in the Southland.
LA! Thinking of moving there maybe. I love it.
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Having lived in California since 1971.. I can tell you that the best way to see California is in your rearview mirror.. it is overcrowded.. under serviced.. over taxed.. unlivable with most single incomes.. and despite being the 5th largest economy IN THE WORLD!!! is still damn near bankrupt.. oh.. and don't forget earthquakes.. dropping off into the ocean.. and did I mention.. OVERCROWDED?.. commute traffic is ALL DAY.. not just morning and evening.. and lastly.. it has the highest rate of unemployment.. but hey.. we have beaches...
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Having lived in California since 1971.. I can tell you that the best way to see California is in your rearview mirror.. it is overcrowded.. under serviced.. over taxed.. unlivable with most single incomes.. and despite being the 5th largest economy IN THE WORLD!!! is still damn near bankrupt.. oh.. and don't forget earthquakes.. dropping off into the ocean.. and did I mention.. OVERCROWDED?.. commute traffic is ALL DAY.. not just morning and evening.. and lastly.. it has the highest rate of unemployment.. but hey.. we have beaches...
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WOW! You are most unkind to one of the most beautiful and dynamic places in the world. Granted the government is populated by statist morons but that is a separate issue.
There is truth to what you say but I feel that even with the problems California is an incredible place and for every negative you list I could list 100 positives, maybe even 1000.
The whole world is going into the hopper, not just California.
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Having lived in California since 1971.. I can tell you that the best way to see California is in your rearview mirror.. it is overcrowded.. under serviced.. over taxed.. unlivable with most single incomes.. and despite being the 5th largest economy IN THE WORLD!!! is still damn near bankrupt.. oh.. and don't forget earthquakes.. dropping off into the ocean.. and did I mention.. OVERCROWDED?.. commute traffic is ALL DAY.. not just morning and evening.. and lastly.. it has the highest rate of unemployment.. but hey.. we have beaches...
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WOW! You are most unkind to one of the most beautiful and dynamic places in the world. Granted the government is populated by statist morons but that is a separate issue.
There is truth to what you say but I feel that even with the problems California is an incredible place and for every negative you list I could list 100 positives, maybe even 1000.
The whole world is going into the hopper, not just California.
True that, Kyle.
I lived in California the first 18 years of my life, and even though I don't know much else, I do know this: I moved to Texas late last summer, and I feel like I moved out of my comfort zone into some foreign place. The light isn't the same, the scenery isn't the same, the people damn sure aren't the same. People here act like this is the best place on earth, but just as you think California's shitty BigRod, I don't see how people are so in love with Texas- at least not this part of it, I can't speak for parts I haven't seen. The heat here is crazy though, and it gets cold in winter too. People are like: "you weren't born in TX but you got here as fast as you could, right?" I say: nope, just here to take your money. Economics, baby.
There is something about California- with all the problems and the fact that I would spend way more to live even if I made as much money doing what I do there as here, I'd move in a heartbeat if that's all there was to the decision. More things getting created, more things on the cutting edge. From all I hear and what I have seen, I prefer evil California any day. I miss it.
On all the things you said is wrong with it, that's all true I am sure, but there's a reason people put up with all that shit anyway. It's still California, baby!