Arizona is still a true American State. (Paradise Valley: school, title)

[observer53]

Originally Posted by 11222blue

I guess everyone has an opinion. If you people haven't experienced what I have you should not be so fast to criticize (like I said) I am speaking about NYC...I know all of the States are American. I mean no harm to this country that I love,I am sure some of you older people know what I'm feeling, I've seen my neighborhood change from hard working people and WW2 veterans to anti American people who want to take advantage of all the U.S. Government entitlements. I've worked in Law enforcement for 20 years through out NYC,I've seen the worst of the worst...I didn't live in a small town. so as for you "chaporrito" I'm going to enjoy that "LAND OF THE NEAR DEAD" [mod cut-- rude, personal]
In due respect to the Moderator "observer53" I'll keep my post in line to the topic (AZ).

Thank you.

Of course "everyone has an opinion". And when you post here, you'll hear them.

I'm not sure what you mean by "anti American" people, but I'll hazard a guess that you will find people who fit your definition everywhere, including AZ. If you haven't encountered any while you are here, that's great. But please do not give the impression that there are no such people here in AZ.

I guess I'm even more confused by the title to your thread than I was in the first place.

[11222blue]

Originally Posted by observer53

Of course "everyone has an opinion". And when you post here, you'll hear them.

I'm not sure what you mean by "anti American" people, but I'll hazard a guess that you will find people who fit your definition everywhere, including AZ. If you haven't encountered any while you are here, that's great. But please do not give the impression that there are no such people here in AZ.

I guess I'm even more confused by the title to your thread than I was in the first place.

Don't be confused...its only a forum. I have encountered such people in AZ,but nothing compared to NYC.
But the best part of AZ is the SUN.

[Warszawa]

Originally Posted by 11222blue

its not loaded with a bunch of liberal anti American clueless people,3rd world foreigners

Sounds like Arizona is the right place for you then OP. Staten Island was clearly way too liberal

[11222blue]

Originally Posted by Warszawa

Sounds like Arizona is the right place for you then OP. Staten Island was clearly way too liberal

Thank you Warszawa you said it all in one small sentence.

[smilinpretty]

Originally Posted by 11222blue

After living in N.Y.C. my entire life...I decided to buy a home in AZ a couple of years ago as my second home... Why? because it still reminds me of the America I once knew as a child,its not loaded with a bunch of liberal anti American clueless people,3rd world foreigners,clean highways, they don't kill you with high property taxes like the northeast and most of all I feel comfortable there.

I know some people that were born and raised in AZ are going to say that AZ has its problems as well.but compared to NY****ty AZ is paradise...I can say that because I experienced both worlds.

I believe that you move to a different part of the country because you like the way that State is organized and feel that you'll adopt or believe in their laws and beliefs "It should not be the other way around"

Does anyone else feel the same way?

This is a question, so I will answer it. Being a Liberal, Democrat and living near Prescott, AZ I am the minority, very few neighbors will associate with me. I don't fit in to this conservative, REpublican, Tea Party, Fox News watchers area. I am not anti-American but your rhetoric is that of Rush Limbaugh, Shaun Hannity and all Fox News pundits. If you find your area becomes too diverse, too anti-America, Liberal, move to Prescott, their hero is John McCain. [mod cut-- personal]

[observer53]

Originally Posted by 11222blue

Don't be confused...its only a forum. I have encountered such people in AZ,but nothing compared to NYC.
But the best part of AZ is the SUN.

Oh, I'm still confused, as I'm not entirely sure what you mean by a "true American" state-- but my guesses based on your subsequent posts may give me an idea.

[11222blue]

Originally Posted by smilinpretty

This is a question, so I will answer it. Being a Liberal, Democrat and living near Prescott, AZ I am the minority, very few neighbors will associate with me. I don't fit in to this conservative, REpublican, Tea Party, Fox News watchers area. I am not anti-American but your rhetoric is that of Rush Limbaugh, Shaun Hannity and all Fox News pundits. If you find your area becomes too diverse, too anti-America, Liberal, move to Prescott, their hero is John McCain. Your entitled to your opinion, but smells bigot to me.

Thanks smilinpretty, so you agree that AZ is the right place for me to live? [mod cut- orphaned, off topic]

[KurtAZ]

Interesting topic...and of course you are going to see people's definition of "All American" are going to differ or that being "All American" is actually a detriment. Kind of interesting (from the political perspective) that people are complaining that the state is becoming "Blue". We have had a mixture of the parties in the Governor's office and State Legislature, sure since the 1940s the state has pretty much been "Red" on the federal level...not saying this is good or bad but as people move here from different locales bringing their ideals and morals with them, I think it lends more to your "All American" quality in that we can debate good and bad ideas from whatever side they come from. I feel that if people actually sat down and talked about their perspectives rather than labeling someone a "Fox News Drone" or a "leftist hippy socialist" there is a lot of middle ground that could be found.

That being said I don't think that because we are historically a conservative state it necessarily means we are more "All American". Pretty sure they have Baseball, Apple Pie and Mom in other states .

[teddyearp]

I am pretty sure that not every one living in AZ who isn't into progressive, collective politics is also a Republican-TeaParty-FoxNews watcher, smilinpretty.

I certainly don't like either major party at this time, nor have I for quite some time. I am not into progressivism, but can't stand to watch Fox News.

Just sayin'

[pch1013]

Originally Posted by observer53

Oh, I'm still confused, as I'm not entirely sure what you mean by a "true American" state

The Navajo, Hopi, Havasupai, Tohono O'odham, etc., are about as "true American" as they come.