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07-25-2009, 10:34 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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Originally Posted by OrlandoRE_Miracle
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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07-26-2009, 03:01 PM
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Location: NC/IL/MI
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Originally Posted by JoshB
Alright I want the best of the best. I'm trying to figure out who posts the most here, knows the city well?
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drover or lookout kid.  |
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07-28-2009, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Lookout Kid
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).
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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. |
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07-28-2009, 05:51 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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07-28-2009, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CarolinaBredChicagoan
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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I think its Jesse...and some numbers after. He's alright but he has said some offensive stuff tho. |
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07-28-2009, 06:22 PM
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Location: Chicago: Beverly, Woodlawn
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Originally Posted by Manigault
... but I'm the guy who took the pictures of Englewood. Nothing like letting your eyes do the walking.
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Manigault feels underappreciated. Can we get another vote for Manigault? |
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07-28-2009, 07:47 PM
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We who are about to snark, salute you!
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Oak Park, IL
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Originally Posted by ajolotl
Manigault feels underappreciated. Can we get another vote for Manigault?
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Big group hug for Manigault.  |
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07-28-2009, 08:44 PM
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Location: South Side
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Thank you! Keep hope alive!
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07-28-2009, 09:21 PM
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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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Originally Posted by Manigault
Thank you! Keep hope alive!
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07-28-2009, 10:50 PM
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asdf jkl;
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Uptown, Chicago
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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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