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Old 07-25-2009, 09:34 PM
 
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I disagree. He states what's common knowledge among folks that know where the affluent areas are. For example, we all know that it costs a lot of $$$ to purchase homes in areas such as Lake Forest (IL), Winnetka (IL), Gold Coast & Lincoln Park neighborhoods (Chicago), Upper East Side (NYC / Manhattan), Greenwich (Conn.), LA's Westside towns (ie. Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Belair, etc.), Silicon Valley's towns such as Palo Alto, etc.

But then he goes on to say that these are the only "relevant" areas in these regions, and that the schools in Greenwich, Connecticut are similar to slums where the local troublemakers attend. He makes Greenwich, CT public schools out to be as bad as the Bronx, LOL! Furthermore, he states that no one of means would be riding a train into NYC, and that everyone of relevance rides in a Benz AMG, or some other high-end luxury car on traffic-clogged I-95. Yes, in Los Angeles, people tend to drive cars because the public transit options are limited. But in NYC there are plenty of wealthy folks riding the Metro North, LIRR, etc. So yeah, I don't think he does the best comparisons, but you're certainly entitled to your opinion.

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From what I've seen on the different forums, hsw does the best inter-city comparisons. No one else has the dataset.
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Old 07-26-2009, 02:01 PM
 
Location: Twilight zone
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Alright I want the best of the best. I'm trying to figure out who posts the most here, knows the city well?

Please submit your responses.
drover or lookout kid.
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Old 07-28-2009, 09:49 AM
 
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jdiddy seems to know the city quite well from different eras, but he is much to funny to put into that traffic cop moderator role. The same goes for sukwoo and CarolinaBredChicagoan (who must be out enjoying the weather lately instead of wasting his time here).
Aw, shucks. Nice to know I've been missed, LK.

I am a big fan of all of the regulars on this board, but must admit that I give extra credence to Drover, LK, and Irishtom as well. I also really value sukwoo's opinions, as I like to hear from fellow DeepSouth-to-Chicago transplants (especially knowledgeable ones), and supernerdgirl's input on transit issues has been invaluable.

And then there's that one guy. You know. whatshisface with all the bikes and the cross-dressing penchant. He's always good when you're in the mood for the wierd stuff.
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Old 07-28-2009, 04:51 PM
 
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... but I'm the guy who took the pictures of Englewood. Nothing like letting your eyes do the walking.
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Old 07-28-2009, 05:07 PM
 
Location: Twilight zone
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Aw, shucks. Nice to know I've been missed, LK.

I am a big fan of all of the regulars on this board, but must admit that I give extra credence to Drover, LK, and Irishtom as well. I also really value sukwoo's opinions, as I like to hear from fellow DeepSouth-to-Chicago transplants (especially knowledgeable ones), and supernerdgirl's input on transit issues has been invaluable.

And then there's that one guy. You know. whatshisface with all the bikes and the cross-dressing penchant. He's always good when you're in the mood for the wierd stuff.
I think its Jesse...and some numbers after. He's alright but he has said some offensive stuff tho.
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Old 07-28-2009, 05:22 PM
 
Location: Chicago: Beverly, Woodlawn
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... but I'm the guy who took the pictures of Englewood. Nothing like letting your eyes do the walking.
Manigault feels underappreciated. Can we get another vote for Manigault?
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Old 07-28-2009, 06:47 PM
 
Location: Oak Park, IL
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Manigault feels underappreciated. Can we get another vote for Manigault?
Big group hug for Manigault.
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Old 07-28-2009, 07:44 PM
 
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Thank you! Keep hope alive!
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Old 07-28-2009, 08:21 PM
 
Location: Chicago: Beverly, Woodlawn
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Venom will soon pass you in rep points. It points to a deeper problem than being accidentally overlooked. Maybe you need to act more like Beavis and less like Candide.

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Thank you! Keep hope alive!
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Old 07-28-2009, 09:50 PM
 
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Without Manigault and ajolotl the North Side/South Side ratio of coverage would slip from 85/15 to 99/1. And for the south burbs SkyeInIL has given up, but we've still got our Harvey rep with Chicagoland60426.
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