Looking for a conservative enclave in Mass. (Boston, Cambridge: 2009, transfer)

[CaseyB]

Originally Posted by lrfox

Right. Because Liberal values aren't "normal" even though the majority of the nation voted for a liberal president last election. Please. If the mentality of your sister is that conservative views are the "normal" views and liberal views are the crazy minority, then she should stay where she is. She won't like it here, not with that attitude.

I can't think of a town here that doesn't allow tag or the pledge of allegiance. Also, pretty much every sports league keeps score of their games. Is it rural Texas? No. But don't plan on moving here with the notion that "every community in Massachusetts is off the wall liberal and crazy, but WE have 'normal' conservative views"... it's a recipe for disaster. If your sister moves with an "us vs. them" attitude she'll hate it here. It may be a bit more liberal here than other places (though the higher income suburbs are much less so), but there's a place for even the most conservative of personalities.

I agree, I can't think of any towns where they don't keep score (T-ball, maybe), but I know there are some places where Tag isn't allowed, Attleboro being one of them.

I'm sure the OP's sister would fit in here just fine. It's just a matter of doing your research.

[holden125]

Originally Posted by lrfox

It may be a bit more liberal here than other places (though the higher income suburbs are much less so), but there's a place for even the most conservative of personalities.

I agree that there is a place for even the most conservative of personalities, but I'm going to quibble a bit with the idea that the higher income suburbs are much less liberal.

2008 presidential election results by town for Massachusetts - Boston.com

In addition to the obvious Lexington, Concord, and Newton, Obama took 60% in Weston and Winchester, 65% in Wellesley and Carlisle, about 70% in Belmont, over 75% in Lincoln. On the other hand, John McCain won or was competitive in (1) the high income exurbs to the north like Boxford and Topsfield; (2) South Shore towns like Cohasset and Norwell; (3) more woodsy towns to the south like Norfolk, West and East Bridgewater, Lakeville and Middleboro. The trend appears to be that high income suburbs inside 128 or outside but touching 128 are quite liberal, while those a bit farther afield are more evenly split or trend Republican. The closer you get to Boston, the high income towns are almost more liberal than the blue collar towns, a well documented trend.

[JBTD]

Originally Posted by lrfox

Right. Because Liberal values aren't "normal" even though the majority of the nation voted for a liberal president last election. Please. If the mentality of your sister is that conservative views are the "normal" views and liberal views are the crazy minority, then she should stay where she is. She won't like it here, not with that attitude.

I can't think of a town here that doesn't allow tag or the pledge of allegiance. Also, pretty much every sports league keeps score of their games. Is it rural Texas? No. But don't plan on moving here with the notion that "every community in Massachusetts is off the wall liberal and crazy, but WE have 'normal' conservative views"... it's a recipe for disaster. If your sister moves with an "us vs. them" attitude she'll hate it here. It may be a bit more liberal here than other places (though the higher income suburbs are much less so), but there's a place for even the most conservative of personalities.

Are you serious? Let's see---Honor rolls no longer published in the paper for fear of hurt feelings, no score kept as soccer games in my town, every kids gets a medal whether he gives 110% at every game or stands there and picks his nose for an hour, no going out to recess in the winter, if they do happen to go out-no touching snow!!!, if one kid in the calss has a peanut allergy then no kid can bring anything that has even been processed in the same plant as a peanut product, smoking bans, trans fat bans, proposed salt bans, proposed legislation for helmet wearing when sledding, teachers not using red pens because it's a "violent" color since it's the color of blood.
Massachusetts is the home of whiny, nanny state liberals who don't know what true liberty is.

[holden125]

Originally Posted by CaseyB

I agree, I can't think of any towns where they don't keep score (T-ball, maybe), but I know there are some places where Tag isn't allowed, Attleboro being one of them.

I'm sure the OP's sister would fit in here just fine. It's just a matter of doing your research.

I agree with this. The interesting thing is that the OP appeared to link not keeping score and banning tag with politics, but I don't consider Attleboro that liberal a town. I have no idea what the background is on the tag issue.

[Eeeee22895]

Originally Posted by CaseyB

My #1 recommendation would be Walpole, solid family town, very sports orientated (Little League World Series, 2007), followed by the towns of Wrentham and Norfolk. All 3 are very close to Gillette Stadium.

Other towns she might be interested in are Foxborough, Medfield and Westwood. She should visit to get a feel of the area.

Thanks for those suggestions. Very cool being near the stadium. I will pass this on to her.

[Eeeee22895]

Originally Posted by lrfox

Right. Because Liberal values aren't "normal" even though the majority of the nation voted for a liberal president last election. Please. If the mentality of your sister is that conservative views are the "normal" views and liberal views are the crazy minority, then she should stay where she is. She won't like it here, not with that attitude.

I can't think of a town here that doesn't allow tag or the pledge of allegiance. Also, pretty much every sports league keeps score of their games. Is it rural Texas? No. But don't plan on moving here with the notion that "every community in Massachusetts is off the wall liberal and crazy, but WE have 'normal' conservative views"... it's a recipe for disaster. If your sister moves with an "us vs. them" attitude she'll hate it here. It may be a bit more liberal here than other places (though the higher income suburbs are much less so), but there's a place for even the most conservative of personalities.

I can't tell if you're trying to be helpful or not or just taking shots at conservatives. But giving you the benefit of the doubt, my sister isn't thin-skinned or looking for a fight. She just wants an enclave of people who feel generally the same way about life and childrearing as she does. I'm hearing people on this thread say the same things I have heard about some places up there; the PC type stuff. It is very heartening to hear there are a number of sane communities up there.

[clevedark]

Using words like "sane" and "normal" to describe your sister implies that anyone who isn't like her is insane and abnormal. It's confrontational and rude.

Good luck with your search!

[lrfox]

Originally Posted by holden125

I agree that there is a place for even the most conservative of personalities, but I'm going to quibble a bit with the idea that the higher income suburbs are much less liberal.

True. My mistake. Your data proves it and I take back that comment. I was really not basing it on much, but after thinking it though a bit, you're absolutely right.

Originally Posted by JBTD

Are you serious? Let's see---Honor rolls no longer published in the paper for fear of hurt feelings, no score kept as soccer games in my town, every kids gets a medal whether he gives 110% at every game or stands there and picks his nose for an hour, no going out to recess in the winter, if they do happen to go out-no touching snow!!!, if one kid in the calss has a peanut allergy then no kid can bring anything that has even been processed in the same plant as a peanut product, smoking bans, trans fat bans, proposed salt bans, proposed legislation for helmet wearing when sledding, teachers not using red pens because it's a "violent" color since it's the color of blood.
Massachusetts is the home of whiny, nanny state liberals who don't know what true liberty is.

So because a few towns out of 300+ have passed a few silly (and some of them ARE admittedly nuts) laws and regulations, the entire state is whiny and we don't know what liberty is? It IS a liberal state, but last I checked, I can't find a community that votes 100% democrat all the time (in fact, the "extreme" variances are more like 60-40%). There's a mix here, and if it's still too liberal for you, then leave.

[clevedark]

Oh please, this whole liberal/conservative internet forum argument is pointless. Ask away for conservative towns, just don't be rude about it.

[CaseyB]

Originally Posted by clevedark

Oh please, this whole liberal/conservative internet forum argument is pointless. Ask away for conservative towns, just don't be rude about it.

I think the OP means "sane" in a different sense. Not meaning "sane" in the sense of mentally sound, but instead to exhibit common sense and good judgement:

sane definition | Dictionary.com


Now can everybody just stop the attacks, please?