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That was one thing that I never really GOT while living there, how ****ing chicago centric, chicago this, chicago that, everything revolves around Chicago for many people there, frankly it was ANNOYING. And I see now why people on this site get annoyed with you guys.
Have you ever been to NYC? Good Lord, there is a lot of insularity here. Many people do not even think there is a world outside of this city. A lot of people haven't ever ventured out of this continent, country, or even region.
In big cities, it is going to happen that citizens gloat about their city. Especially, if they find they have a high quality of life in that city. It is not just a Chicago thing. It is a global thing.
There is also extreme bias on your part. Most people know why Chicago is called the "Second City" without having to look it up. Why does one take so much time to bash a city? I don't know that I've ever done that. I will defend, however.
Why is it called "Second City"? What is the first one?
All would probably agree that New York and LA are number one and two US cities but who is number three? Is it DC for its political imapct on the planet, Chicago or Houston for their business might, SF for culture or Boston for education?
Please vote and then support your opinion with comments and verifiable data.
Thanks,
LA is a pile of ----!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would say either Philadelphia or Chicago is the number 2 city, Houston hasnt been around long enough to be considered yet.
There is also extreme bias on your part. Most people know why Chicago is called the "Second City" without having to look it up. Why does one take so much time to bash a city? I don't know that I've ever done that. I will defend, however.
It is called clearing up. I do this to many cities, Chicago is not the only one with strong boosterism. But nice excuse, again. Thanks for the apology.
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Ugh the term "Second City" comes from the Chicago Fire. It destroyed a huge chunk of the city so they had to rebuild it and they called it the Second City. You know so much, yet you don't know that?
Why don't you take this up with the Chicago Historical Society, not me? Clearly they disagree. But you know better right?
This site is VERY provincial. Very few can offer an objective viewpoint. I wouldn't post on here if you are looking for a rational discussion.
Haha I know what you mean, and on the other comment too.
Thanks... (seriously)
I get mad sometimes, it really shouldn't make me mad though. I just have seen people who have personally been misled and MOVED because of stuff on this site (again serious)
I know it is just isn't Chicago, but it's annoying whichever city it is, if the information isn't clear.
Haha I know what you mean, and on the other comment too.
Thanks... (seriously)
I get mad sometimes, it really shouldn't make me mad though. I just have seen people who have personally been misled and MOVED because of stuff on this site (again serious)
I know it is just isn't Chicago, but it's annoying whichever city it is, if the information isn't clear.
It definitely can get frustrating. The amount of misinformation in these forums is ridiculous. Chicago is a great city. I did my undergrad at Northwestern and fell in love with the city.
When you see someone like Osito here that makes up numbers, ignores others, champions straw man arguments, and exaggerates every fault of Chicago..... people are going to respond. He obviously is not looking for a rational discussion. His bias is 100% anti-Chicago. How do you debate with people like that? You almost have to out-troll them.
It definitely can get frustrating. The amount of misinformation in these forums is ridiculous. Chicago is a great city. I did my undergrad at Northwestern and fell in love with the city.
When you see someone like Osito here that makes up numbers, ignores others, champions straw man arguments, and exaggerates every fault of Chicago..... people are going to respond. He obviously is not looking for a rational discussion. His bias is 100% anti-Chicago. How do you debate with people like that? You almost have to out-troll them.
That is what Houston residents have had to do on this site with the Houston trolls
It definitely can get frustrating. The amount of misinformation in these forums is ridiculous. Chicago is a great city. I did my undergrad at Northwestern and fell in love with the city.
When you see someone like Osito here that makes up numbers, ignores others, champions straw man arguments, and exaggerates every fault of Chicago..... people are going to respond. He obviously is not looking for a rational discussion. His bias is 100% anti-Chicago. How do you debate with people like that? You almost have to out-troll them.
Understandable... my grandfather graduated from McCormick '51. NW also has an excellent travel vaccine hospital staff downtown...usually who I consult with still if I need something.
As for that you don't even want to talk about a few places in FL I had to clear up information on... so I know it can get worse.
That was one thing that I never really GOT while living there, how ****ing chicago centric, chicago this, chicago that, everything revolves around Chicago for many people there, frankly it was ANNOYING. And I see now why people on this site get annoyed with you guys.
Was like that when I was living in London and New York too. Almost every big city that people love to live in is like this and there is certainly nothing wrong with it.
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