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Your generalizations are asinine. Yes, Philly has a larger population living in poverty than San Francisco but Philly and its metro also have some of the wealthiest zip codes in the country as well as having many middle-class areas. Do you realize that the 3rd poorest county in the country (pop.over 250,000) is located in New York City? Would you describe NYC as just a "run down ghetto"?
Philadelphia GDP: 312 Billion dollars and San Francisco GDP: 242 Billion dollars.
According to the latest data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. SF is gaining really fast on Philly--even at MSA Level its actually close. And how many more people does Philly have over SF?? And as far as per capita GDP and income, SF is considerably higher.
Philadelphia MSA GDP $311 Billion
Philadelphia MSA Personal Income $264 Billion
Per Capita GDP $53,495
Per Capita Income $45,499
San Francisco MSA GDP $292 Billion
San Francisco MSA Personal Income $257 Billion
Per Capita GDP $69,875
Per Capita Income $60,983
yeah kinda shows the true colors of the respective cities residents. I can't stop thinking about the South Park episode in which "smug" from San Francisco is taking over the US.
Oh yeah, let's make declarations about the entire population of a city with 800,000+ residents based on the comments of one immature poster on C-D and a television show on Comedy Central.
Oh yeah, let's make declarations about the entire population of a city with 800,000+ residents based on the comments of one immature poster on C-D and a television show on Comedy Central.
Lefty777 is not from here because he's calling SF "Frisco". We don't do that.
[/b]hahaha---antagonizing?
That's exactly what this thread appears to be trying to do since post number 1, Start some flame war.
You are once again My first post was more than fair as stated...San Francisco got first billing for thread title, Poll options and first pictures etc. in my first post.
You are trying to I hear no arguments or emperical data or pictures...from some posters...only insults and innuendo. You know all 800,000 residents; they don't do that...OMG!
Do you know how many times people on this forum have called my home, LA the following:
-a third world cesspool
-an over glorified suburb devoid of culture; not a “real city”
-a city full of fake, plastic, superficial morons
There are tons of immature posters on this forum and they really bring down the atmosphere. So I agree with you. However, when so-and-so from St. Louis says makes an ignorant comment, that tells you something about that particular poster, not the city of St. Louis or where ever they are from. That’s the point I was making.
San Francisco has gorgeous bay views and hilly terrain. The city has about 800,000 people and a metroploitan area of about 4.3 million.It's economy(GDP) ranks 15th in the world. It has Golden Gate Park and those stunning Bridges. It is our about our densest city with great weather and various ethnic groups. The skyline is pretty nice also. see... File:FinancialNorth.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ....and.... File:SF From Marin Highlands3.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Also San Francisco is more liberal and I could only find these pictures. Feel free to post better pictures.
Philadelphia has a river running through it and complete ocean access..it also is still a vital manufacturing center. The city has about 1,400,000 people and a metropolitan area around 5.8 million people. It's economy(GDP) ranks 9th in the world. It has many pocket parks downtown and Fairmount Park...one of the nation's largest.(city parks) It too is a dense city, but not as dense as San Francisco. I has a tolerable 4 season climate, which many people prefer. It too has many ethnic groups and a good skyline. The city's center is a great asset and is essentially a more manageable Manhattan; one can walk center city easily.
I love both cities and I grew up in Pennsylvania; so I am a bit biased. I would call it a draw but center city Philadelphia is wonderful; so, by a hair I vote for Philadelphia.
Since my opening post was civil; can we keep the debate that way. State your case tactifully...with statistics or pictures...and of course MATURE opinions are welcome. Please debate each city's pros and cons!
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My first post was more than fair as stated...San Francisco got first billing for thread title, Poll options and first pictures etc. in my first post. 
You know all 800,000 residents; they don't do that...OMG!
Also San Francisco is more liberal and I could only find these pictures. Feel free to post better pictures.