Cliff commits

[EverettGriz]

Just an observation but it would appear that some of you just don't like any cities in your country at all. Portland, Seattle, and Minneapolis are post apocalyptic wastelands. Chicago is full of crime and guns. All the California cities are homeless encampments for illegal immigrants, plus "it's California and you know what those people are like.". Nashville is too hard to get to, Dallas is one giant strip mall, and now Philadelphia makes it onto the list.

So lets hear what's wrong with New York, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, and Phoenix.

It's a very astute observation that describes the opinions of many. I've lived in a lot of places, and my personal opinion is that there are good places to live in almost every major metro area. If one's perspective is derived from living in a rural town somewhere, like mine was, I can totally understand why he/she would think if you live in Philly, you have to live in all of Philly. The truth is you don't. Hell, even Cleveland has really nice neighborhoods that you wouldn't have to leave 90% of the time. All big cities have bad parts. The bad parts are what sell news stories, so they get the focus.

All rural states do also. Including Montana.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

It's a very astute observation that describes the opinions of many. I've lived in a lot of places, and my personal opinion is that there are good places to live in almost every major metro area. If one's perspective is derived from living in a rural town somewhere, like mine was, I can totally understand why he/she would think if you live in Philly, you have to live in all of Philly. The truth is you don't. Hell, even Cleveland has really nice neighborhoods that you wouldn't have to leave 90% of the time. All big cities have bad parts. The bad parts are what sell news stories, so they get the focus.

All rural states do also. Including Montana.

Very good point. I would actually posit that you have to experience those bad parts more in rural towns. If you live where I grew up in North Idaho, your day takes you through the entire town. Between getting gas, groceries, going to the hardware store, going to the pharmacy, etc., you live in the entire town most days. It's just not that way in most major metros. I don't have to "go into town" to run errands in Downtown LA like my family members back home seem to assume I do.

I'm sure the people of Portland and Seattle feel the same way with the way their cities are portrayed. People in Laurelhurst probably don't have to walk through riots to buy eggs. So, back to the topic, I'm sure Clif will be able to spend his time in Philadelphia without having to dodge flying fentanyl needles like we're led to believe.

 

[ElrodGrizzly]

It's a very astute observation that describes the opinions of many. I've lived in a lot of places, and my personal opinion is that there are good places to live in almost every major metro area. If one's perspective is derived from living in a rural town somewhere, like mine was, I can totally understand why he/she would think if you live in Philly, you have to live in all of Philly. The truth is you don't. Hell, even Cleveland has really nice neighborhoods that you wouldn't have to leave 90% of the time. All big cities have bad parts. The bad parts are what sell news stories, so they get the focus.

All rural states do also. Including Montana.

You are both right when you say that everywhere has this. There are areas of Missoula you probably shouldn't walk in after dark anymore, but that doesn't have anything to do with 95% of Missoula

 

[CDAGRIZ]

All rural states do also. Including Montana.

You are both right when you say that everywhere has this. There are areas of Missoula you probably shouldn't walk in after dark anymore, but that doesn't have anything to do with 95% of Missoula

Totally agree. And I think it's pretty narrow-minded to judge an entire population based on the actions of a few. I remember when LivePD featured Missoula County a few years back. Would it be fair to say everyone in Montana lives in a single-wide trailer with six inbred kids and three pit bulls? Or were those just the people committing the crimes? Rhetorical, I know, but you get my drift.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Just an observation but it would appear that some of you just don't like any cities in your country at all. Portland, Seattle, and Minneapolis are post apocalyptic wastelands. Chicago is full of crime and guns. All the California cities are homeless encampments for illegal immigrants, plus "it's California and you know what those people are like.". Nashville is too hard to get to, Dallas is one giant strip mall, and now Philadelphia makes it onto the list.

So lets hear what's wrong with New York, Boston, Atlanta, Miami, and Phoenix.

Come on Sask. Philly has ALWAYS been on the list.

New York and Boston? Buncha uppity right coast pricks who can't talk right
Atlanta? Giant shit show
Miami -- too damned many drugs and mafiosos....
Phoenix? Damned snowbirds.

And to correct Dallas --- It's nothing but freeways and overpasses. Not a single tree between DFW and Downtown Dallas.

 

[ElrodGrizzly]

You are both right when you say that everywhere has this. There are areas of Missoula you probably shouldn't walk in after dark anymore, but that doesn't have anything to do with 95% of Missoula

Totally agree. And I think it's pretty narrow-minded to judge an entire population based on the actions of a few. I remember when LivePD featured Missoula County a few years back. Would it be fair to say everyone in Montana lives in a single-wide trailer with six inbred kids and three pit bulls? Or were those just the people committing the crimes? Rhetorical, I know, but you get my drift.

Listen, you can say what you want about my Nephew-Sons and my dogs, but it's a double-wide, alright?