Going to Greely

[AZGrizFan]

Disliking a place due to its politics is akin to disliking a large stack of hundred dollar bills because you don’t care for the color green.

I don't think it's as simple as that.

Take LA for example. The politics of that place make it almost intolerable. Looks like a third world country in many areas, with homeless encampments everywhere. Or SF, where the politics allow people to rob and pillage small business owners (as long as it's < $1,000!) and shit in the streets. And we all know who's running those two shitholes. So yes, I do believe it's possible to dislike a place due to its politics.

 

[EverettGriz]

Disliking a place due to its politics is akin to disliking a large stack of hundred dollar bills because you don’t care for the color green.

I don't think it's as simple as that.

Take LA for example. The politics of that place make it almost intolerable. Looks like a third world country in many areas, with homeless encampments everywhere. Or SF, where the politics allow people to rob and pillage small business owners (as long as it's < $1,000!) and shit in the streets. And we all know who's running those two shitholes. So yes, I do believe it's possible to dislike a place due to its politics.

At the risk of this turning into yet another political thread.... Don't misunderstand. There are issues with those cities, just like there are issues anywhere. But those cities also have much to like about them, some even, it could be argued, directly due to the political decision-making. Liking a place doesn't mean you need to like everything about it. I love a lot of places where I don't necessarily agree with many of the decisions made (which is precisely my point, really).

And for what it's worth, a less-conservative person could make the same argument about, say, rural Mississippi, where they spend virtually nothing on education and the public good, and consequently have huge numbers of poorly educated people living in poverty without a park or public space within a hundred miles.

 

[BigSkyBears]

Disliking a place due to its politics is akin to disliking a large stack of hundred dollar bills because you don’t care for the color green.

I don't think it's as simple as that.

Take LA for example. The politics of that place make it almost intolerable. Looks like a third world country in many areas, with homeless encampments everywhere. Or SF, where the politics allow people to rob and pillage small business owners (as long as it's < $1,000!) and shit in the streets. And we all know who's running those two shitholes. So yes, I do believe it's possible to dislike a place due to its politics.

Absolutely. Good post. Cali is a perfect example of how many people are leaving because of extreme policies.

 

[CDAGRIZ]

Personally, I like living on Sycamore, but the psychos living over on Honeysuckle voted for that loser John for the HOA Board. On Sycamore, where we voted for Jim, people get their trash cans in by sunset on garbage day. Honeysuckle has turned into a warzone under John's policies. Empty trash cans left out for hours, guests parking cars on the street overnight with impunity, etc. I'd move outside the gates before I'd live on that shithole street. If John is not stopped, all of Phase III is going to look like Honeysuckle in the next five years. Wake up, Legacy Estates!

 

[MikeyGriz]

I don't think it's as simple as that.

Take LA for example. The politics of that place make it almost intolerable. Looks like a third world country in many areas, with homeless encampments everywhere. Or SF, where the politics allow people to rob and pillage small business owners (as long as it's < $1,000!) and shit in the streets. And we all know who's running those two shitholes. So yes, I do believe it's possible to dislike a place due to its politics.

At the risk of this turning into yet another political thread.... Don't misunderstand. There are issues with those cities, just like there are issues anywhere. But those cities also have much to like about them, some even, it could be argued, directly due to the political decision-making. Liking a place doesn't mean you need to like everything about it. I love a lot of places where I don't necessarily agree with many of the decisions made (which is precisely my point, really).

And for what it's worth, a less-conservative person could make the same argument about, say, rural Mississippi, where they spend virtually nothing on education and the public good, and consequently have huge numbers of poorly educated people living in poverty without a park or public space within a hundred miles.

If I've told you once, I've told you a million times, Don't Exaggerate!

 

[EverettGriz]

Personally, I like living on Sycamore, but the psychos living over on Honeysuckle voted for that loser John for the HOA Board. On Sycamore, where we voted for Jim, people get their trash cans in by sunset on garbage day. Honeysuckle has turned into a warzone under John's policies. Empty trash cans left out for hours, guests parking cars on the street overnight with impunity, etc. I'd move outside the gates before I'd live on that shithole street. If John is not stopped, all of Phase III is going to look like Honeysuckle in the next five years. Wake up, Legacy Estates!

Sooooo much this.

 

[Mavman]

Nothing says college tailgating more than a few flapjacks in the morning before heading off to the train museum!

this post is just not getting the love it deserves.

 

[EverettGriz]

Nothing says college tailgating more than a few flapjacks in the morning before heading off to the train museum!

this post is just not getting the love it deserves.

I was afraid if I chuckled I’d get a busted clipboard hucked at me.






As a souvenir, of course!

 

[BigSkyBears]

I don't think it's as simple as that.

Take LA for example. The politics of that place make it almost intolerable. Looks like a third world country in many areas, with homeless encampments everywhere. Or SF, where the politics allow people to rob and pillage small business owners (as long as it's < $1,000!) and shit in the streets. And we all know who's running those two shitholes. So yes, I do believe it's possible to dislike a place due to its politics.

At the risk of this turning into yet another political thread.... Don't misunderstand. There are issues with those cities, just like there are issues anywhere. But those cities also have much to like about them, some even, it could be argued, directly due to the political decision-making. Liking a place doesn't mean you need to like everything about it. I love a lot of places where I don't necessarily agree with many of the decisions made (which is precisely my point, really).

And for what it's worth, a less-conservative person could make the same argument about, say, rural Mississippi, where they spend virtually nothing on education and the public good, and consequently have huge numbers of poorly educated people living in poverty without a park or public space within a hundred miles.

So you would think it's ridiculous if a family moves out of say...Seattle Public schools so their children won't be indoctrinated by Cultural Marxism that is rampant in many public school systems. I mean Seattle schools were debating on whether or not to teach that Math is oppressive. I do not blame any parents for moving out of such a district.https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/new-course-outlines-prompt-conversations-about-identity-race-in-seattle-classrooms-even-in-math/

 

[EverettGriz]

At the risk of this turning into yet another political thread.... Don't misunderstand. There are issues with those cities, just like there are issues anywhere. But those cities also have much to like about them, some even, it could be argued, directly due to the political decision-making. Liking a place doesn't mean you need to like everything about it. I love a lot of places where I don't necessarily agree with many of the decisions made (which is precisely my point, really).

And for what it's worth, a less-conservative person could make the same argument about, say, rural Mississippi, where they spend virtually nothing on education and the public good, and consequently have huge numbers of poorly educated people living in poverty without a park or public space within a hundred miles.

So you would think it's ridiculous if a family moves out of say...Seattle Public schools so their children won't be indoctrinated by Cultural Marxism that is rampant in many public school systems. I mean Seattle schools were debating on whether or not to teach that Math is oppressive. I do not blame any parents for moving out of such a district.https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/new-course-outlines-prompt-conversations-about-identity-race-in-seattle-classrooms-even-in-math/

First, did you read the piece? The entire piece?

Second, I don't discredit anyone for making any decision. You do you. Personally, however, I find it silly to make decisions based on single-issue politics, particularly when those decisions are marked with wild exaggerations and hyperbole. And I certainly think it's ridiculous to make decisions because we're opposed to the idea of being exposed to new thoughts, or to people who are "different" from us.

 

[hunt-ducks]

So you would think it's ridiculous if a family moves out of say...Seattle Public schools so their children won't be indoctrinated by Cultural Marxism that is rampant in many public school systems. I mean Seattle schools were debating on whether or not to teach that Math is oppressive. I do not blame any parents for moving out of such a district.https://www.seattletimes.com/education-lab/new-course-outlines-prompt-conversations-about-identity-race-in-seattle-classrooms-even-in-math/

First, did you read the piece? The entire piece?

Second, I don't discredit anyone for making any decision. You do you. Personally, however, I find it silly to make decisions based on single-issue politics, particularly when those decisions are marked with wild exaggerations and hyperbole. And I certainly think it's ridiculous to make decisions because we're opposed to the idea of being exposed to new thoughts, or to people who are "different" from us.

You're a woke progressive living on the left coast. Own it with pride.

Why don't you make an attempt at talking football, or is that too much of a stretch for such a pithy comedic author like you?

 

[hunt-ducks]

I don't think it's as simple as that.

Take LA for example. The politics of that place make it almost intolerable. Looks like a third world country in many areas, with homeless encampments everywhere. Or SF, where the politics allow people to rob and pillage small business owners (as long as it's < $1,000!) and shit in the streets. And we all know who's running those two shitholes. So yes, I do believe it's possible to dislike a place due to its politics.

At the risk of this turning into yet another political thread.... Don't misunderstand. There are issues with those cities, just like there are issues anywhere. But those cities also have much to like about them, some even, it could be argued, directly due to the political decision-making. Liking a place doesn't mean you need to like everything about it. I love a lot of places where I don't necessarily agree with many of the decisions made (which is precisely my point, really).

And for what it's worth, a less-conservative person could make the same argument about, say, rural Mississippi, where they spend virtually nothing on education and the public good, and consequently have huge numbers of poorly educated people living in poverty without a park or public space within a hundred miles.

Nice slam at Mississippi. I'm sure you've never been there, and the state is so much better-off since you haven't. I called on physicians in virtually every town over 20,000 in Mississippi, and have spent many days/nights in that state. There are "parks and public places" all over that state. Stop spewing garbage.

 

[EverettGriz]

First, did you read the piece? The entire piece?

Second, I don't discredit anyone for making any decision. You do you. Personally, however, I find it silly to make decisions based on single-issue politics, particularly when those decisions are marked with wild exaggerations and hyperbole. And I certainly think it's ridiculous to make decisions because we're opposed to the idea of being exposed to new thoughts, or to people who are "different" from us.

You're a woke progressive living on the left coast. Own it with pride.

Although I'm very much a moderate as my posts would indicate, I am extremely proud to own the fact that I don't make life decisions because of something a politician or a talking head on some nutjob cable station says. So thanks. I appreciate you recognizing and acknowledging that.

Also, I do live on the west coast.

 

[hunt-ducks]

You're a woke progressive living on the left coast. Own it with pride.

Although I'm very much a moderate as my posts would indicate, I am extremely proud to own the fact that I don't make life decisions because of something a politician or a talking head on some nutjob cable station says. So thanks. I appreciate you recognizing and acknowledging that.

Also, I do live on the west coast.

Yeah, you're a moderate, just like your hero Joe Biden. And, I'm the Easter Bunny.

 

[EverettGriz]

Hello, Easter Bunny. Will you EVER learn to use the quote function?

As an aside, can we expect that to be your next screen name?

 

[hunt-ducks]

Hello, Easter Bunny. Will you EVER learn to use the quote function?

As an aside, can we expect that to be your next screen name?

I live by my own rules. And you live by the Saul Alinky playbook.

Is your latest whining fit to ban me because I call your sh*t, after to accuse me of being a racist? Predictable, you want to cancel me because I expose you for who you are.

 

[AZGrizFan]

Hello, Easter Bunny. Will you EVER learn to use the quote function?

As an aside, can we expect that to be your next screen name?

I live by my own rules. And you live by the Saul Alinky playbook.

Is your latest whining fit to ban me because I call your sh*t, after to accuse me of being a racist? Predictable, you want to cancel me because I expose you for who you are.

*Alinsky :thumb:

Would have thought a Mensa member would know that... :? :?

 

[UMclassof2002]

i'll be at the game and i'd really be looking forward to it if i wasn't dead inside

 

[kemajic]

i'll be at the game and i'd really be looking forward to it if i wasn't dead inside

The beer at the concession could help that a lot.

 

[SoldierGriz]

NCU.

It’s like if Idaho State and Southern Utah University had a bastard child together and abandoned it in a snowbank in Colorado.

:lol:

What is the name of that guy who wanted to make a bet with EG? Want to find him today...