NOT moving to KC

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by TabulaRasa

It's not strange, then, at all, by those standards...it's just pretty typically Midwestern/rural in values, probably because the typical demographic tends to be Midwestern and rural in origin.

I have lived in many different places across the US and I would say that suburban KC is quite socially conservative even by Midwest/Plains standards. The prevailing cultural theme is to get married at a very young age, have kids at a very young age, and settle down in a place like Olathe. That kind of lifestyle never appealed to me, but I am sure it appeals to many that live in the metro.

[WiseOwlSaysHoot]

KC is socially conservative in the burbs, but definitely not in the city.

I see the urban core as an oasis in the cultural dessert of the surrounding suburbs and rural lands. I think this contrast makes the city that more interesting. To me, parts of the city are as liberal/artistic/funky/independent as almost any other city in the country.

[GraniteStater]

Originally Posted by WiseOwlSaysHoot

KC is socially conservative in the burbs, but definitely not in the city.

I see the urban core as an oasis in the cultural dessert of the surrounding suburbs and rural lands. I think this contrast makes the city that more interesting. To me, parts of the city are as liberal/artistic/funky/independent as almost any other city in the country.

I definitely agree with that.
+1

[TabulaRasa]

Originally Posted by WiseOwlSaysHoot

KC is socially conservative in the burbs, but definitely not in the city.

I see the urban core as an oasis in the cultural dessert of the surrounding suburbs and rural lands. I think this contrast makes the city that more interesting. To me, parts of the city are as liberal/artistic/funky/independent as almost any other city in the country.

This is my experience, as well. I grew up in a socially conservative small midwestern town, but those aren't the ideals I was raised with. I find that suburban KC has a lot more in common with where I grew up, even though those communities are much bigger than my hometown. I prefer the city, it seems much less socially conservative. KC in its urban core seems easily as liberal as other metro areas I've lived in/spent time in.

[kcmo]

Originally Posted by WiseOwlSaysHoot

KC is socially conservative in the burbs, but definitely not in the city.

I see the urban core as an oasis in the cultural dessert of the surrounding suburbs and rural lands. I think this contrast makes the city that more interesting. To me, parts of the city are as liberal/artistic/funky/independent as almost any other city in the country.

I know you just quoted this post, but it's such a good post, I wanted to quote it again.

[northbound74]

I've never found KC's suburbs to be excessively conservative. Some of them maybe, but not all. Most seem center-right. Others are solidly moderate. There's a definite influence of liberalism in every area of the metro, though.
The surrounding countryside is what it is.. mostly farming communities that don't get too caught up in all the silly issues of the day.

[cyclonejen]

After growing up in IL and IA we moved to the coast of SC 10 years ago and find ourselves returning to the midwest as of the KC area.

We're excited to return to the midwest but I think we may have forgotten all the quirks. I'm sure things have changed a lot in ten years and the grass is aways greener but I'm still looking forward to return.

I just hope no one accuses me of having a southern accent!