Best area of Austin for conservative people? (Houston, Dallas: to live, moving to)

[centralaustinite]

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[Dee512]

You'll be okay anywhere. I undestand why you asked this question, though some people here clearly don't. Where I come from, neighborhoods literally had personalities and if you had opposing views or beliefs it was just impossible to meet people and live happily. You'll be okay here though. People are really accepting here in Austin.

I got a lot of harassment like this when i first came here for advice. I never meant to stir things up or start arguments or be rude in any way and people just jumped down my throat. Mostly telling me they didn't want anymore yankees down here...(im from NY)

So, good luck! I'm sorry some people were absolute @ssholes to you on here.

[orbius]

Originally Posted by curious1111

I find much of this hypocrisy. Those that say - "oh, no bigots here, just live, let live, all stripes, etc." are the exact same people that are not tolerant of a conservative Christian or Republican. I have experienced this first hand. Some of my best friends are REAL liberals, and they stand by those principles in every direction, not selectively. I also know many "selective" liberals, who are all for diversity of thought, politics, etc. as long as it fits THEIR definitions of what that should look like... rural blue collar Christian conservatives arent a diverse group, they are just wrong, for instance

Sorry, I digress. Back to topic at hand, if you are looking to be around others with similar beliefs, values, etc. I think that there is nothing wrong with that. I agree that you need to be more specific though. A particular religion? Christianity? Spirituality?

Policy beliefs and bigotry are two different things. So yes when a 'Christian' tries to use the power of the state to promote discrimination based on their religious beliefs. That is not politics its plain old bigotry and not up for debate.

If you espouse bigotry in any neighborhood in Austin you're going to basically ostracized anywhere. Normal policy driven politics, people dont really care as long as you dont go on about it.

[HappyTexan]

Originally Posted by orbius

People dont bring up politics or religion in casual conversation. If the idea of living near people of different political or moral persuasions bothers you then I suggest not living in Austin at all. Bigots of any stripe political or moral are the one type that isnt welcome here.

The person asked a simple question.
conservative != bigot

Your post is NOT reflective of most people in Austin.

[austin-steve]

If the original question could be rephrased to something like:

I am a person of some particular conservative and religious beliefs, though I don't push them onto others, and I'm not outwardly judgmental of those different than me because I enjoy having a wide and diverse variety of friends. Is there anywhere in Austin where someone like me might have a hard time feeling comfortable and fitting in?

Answer: No, you'll fit in just about everywhere.

If the question is:
I am a religious conservative and only want to associate and be around people exactly like me. Is there such a place?

Answer: No, probably not. Not completely.

Steve

[paul6835]

Originally Posted by cckhek

Sorry, I should have been more clear - conservative for religion

Definitely Round Rock and surrounding communities North of Austin. They have good schools there too and affordable housing.

*insert you'll be accepted anywhere spiel*

[curious1111]

Originally Posted by orbius

Policy beliefs and bigotry are two different things. So yes when a 'Christian' tries to use the power of the state to promote discrimination based on their religious beliefs. That is not politics its plain old bigotry and not up for debate.

If you espouse bigotry in any neighborhood in Austin you're going to basically ostracized anywhere. Normal policy driven politics, people dont really care as long as you dont go on about it.

But its ok to be a "Zandandu" (made up faith that believes primarily in respecting all arachnoids) and affect policy, right? Because then it is social responsibility, civic involvement, activism, which is what makes America great, right?

We could go on about this all day.

Hypocricy.

Belief in respect for all voices, participation by all, diversity and inclusion...as long as it fits a certain politically correct view of what those groups should look/feel like. And only as long as they agree with your policies.

[deathpenalty03]

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[Spirit of 70]

No, by all means, do ask where the conservative side is here in Austin, and do live where other conservatives are. People who say that progressives will accept you anywhere here is lying.

I WAS as liberal as they came until I grew up and paid attention. I live in 78704 area and that is smack in the middle of liberalville. I was at a bar on Lamar st one day and this drunk chick kept spouting off on how stupid Sarah Palin was. When I asked her what exactly makes her stupid, she couldn't answer, and several locals looked over at me with angry eyes, and before I knew it I was being labeled a hater republican. Ironically, I have tattoos, and am a minority.

Now, I'm moving northwest. This place has drastically changed after 2000.

Dont forget; location, location, location.