Posts about unfriendly Missouri communities and people (St. Louis, St. Joseph: for sale, real estate)

[Derry8107]

Cape Girardeau hands down is the most unfriendliest city in Missouri to me. It may be the home of the Southeast Missouri State University rich in history of being a river city and small college town, but it's not special as people make it out to be. It's the hometown of ridicilous Rush Lambaugh, laughing out loud! People there are so snobbish and unwelcoming to newcomers and out-of-towners with serious resistance to the city's potiential growth and change for better along with racism towards its minorities.

After living in Kennett, MO for almost 8 years, people there are much more welcoming, friendlier, and less snobbish with more diversity than Cape Girardeau.

Although l enjoyed living in Missouri, I can't imagine calling this state my home. No offense to Missourians, I noticed most Missourians in general are very skeptical with no backbone.

Missourians didn't pick a side to fight in the Civil War; it was neutral serving as a buffer state along with Kentucky until the clashes with the Union in Kansas.

The state is always split on various issues like increasing cigarette taxes, passing statewide smoking ban, agreeing on healthcare reform, and unpredictable pattern of electing a U.S. President. Because of the divisions among Missourians, the state is always the last to make up its decision on whether taxes on cigarettes and alcohol would be increased or passing statewide smoking ban to make Missouri more healthier while reducing high smoking prevalence among its citizens. For a long time, Missouri didn't end the Prohibition on alcohol officially until later. That silly Missouri culture of being a bellwether state is very hard for a non-religious liberal like me to understand.

[Curmudgeon]

After living in, now, nine states and four countries, I've always found that being gregarious, having a sense of humor, getting involved, respecting the culture wherever I am make for enjoyment and acceptance. MO is no different and, if anything, is friendlier and more accepting than most. We're delighted to be here. It's our home. We're staying.

PS. Having had the privilege of mmeeting OB in his regular haunts in Rolla, my wife and I can attest to the fact that he's both gracious and welcoming!

[STLCardsBlues1989]

I'm sorry, Derry, but you sound pretty bitter in the first place. Your own attitude may change how people react to you.

I don't see what the Civil War has to do with how friendly Missourians are.


Life is what you make it. The people in my town seem pretty friendly, and new people here have commented on that. Granted, half the people in this town are related. After a while, your neighbors kind of seem like family, even if you are not related. I was born here, but anywhere I've been in Missouri (mostly visiting, I've lived here since I was 6), the people have been pretty nice and cool.

[kshe95girl]

Derry was grasping at straws to bash Missourians with the Civil War comment.
Obviously no attempt was made to ACTUALLY study Missouri's role in the Civil War.

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by Derry8107

That silly Missouri culture of being a bellwether state is very hard for a non-religious liberal like me to understand.

Actually, Derry, as a former Califoreigner and with what I know from long, first-hand experience with unabashed, non-religious liberals, I'd say that REAL life itself outside your bubble is difficult for you to understand.

But thank you for trying, I think. I trust we will not be graced by your presence anytime soon.

[misplaced1]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

PS. Having had the privilege of mmeeting OB in his regular haunts in Rolla, my wife and I can attest to the fact that he's both gracious and welcoming!

Maybe it's OB's evil twin who posts on here?

[JackieB23]

The state is always split on various issues like increasing cigarette taxes, passing statewide smoking ban, agreeing on healthcare reform, and unpredictable pattern of electing a U.S. President. Because of the divisions among Missourians, the state is always the last to make up its decision on whether taxes on cigarettes and alcohol would be increased or passing statewide smoking ban to make Missouri more healthier while reducing high smoking prevalence among its citizens. For a long time, Missouri didn't end the Prohibition on alcohol officially until later. That silly Missouri culture of being a bellwether state is very hard for a non-religious liberal like me to understand.

If you want a liberal political culture, live in a liberal state.

Missouri is moderate state with a traditionally skeptical culture ("Show Me!" isn't just a slogan, it's a way of life).

It's actually a state where all shades of the political spectrum have a change to not only compete in the marketplace of ideas, but actually win once in a while. I find that refreshing - it's an open field where the merits can be debated, rather than an idealogical dictatorship like, say, Massachusetts or Vermont or Mississippi, where the opposing point of view will never, ever have a chance to prove its case.

I find it interesting that a Mississippian is criticizing Missouri - as if Mississippi has a progressive bone in its overall political culture. Having just escaped that state after living there for three years, I find it fascinating you bring up being religious, as Mississippi was the only place I've ever lived where I was repeated asked to attend church and was looked at funny because we don't attend.

What's particularly offensive to me (as an ex-pat Missourian who certainly plans to return home someday) is the idea that not going along with your preferred agenda = indecisive or silly. No wonder you found your neighbors unfriendly! I'd be unfriendly too if I was condescended to the way you just posted here.

[kshe95girl]

Originally Posted by JackieB23

If you want a liberal political culture, live in a liberal state.

Missouri is moderate state with a traditionally skeptical culture ("Show Me!" isn't just a slogan, it's a way of life).

It's actually a state where all shades of the political spectrum have a change to not only compete in the marketplace of ideas, but actually win once in a while. I find that refreshing - it's an open field where the merits can be debated, rather than an idealogical dictatorship like, say, Massachusetts or Vermont or Mississippi, where the opposing point of view will never, ever have a chance to prove its case.

I find it interesting that a Mississippian is criticizing Missouri - as if Mississippi has a progressive bone in its overall political culture. Having just escaped that state after living there for three years, I find it fascinating you bring up being religious, as Mississippi was the only place I've ever lived where I was repeated asked to attend church and was looked at funny because we don't attend.

What's particularly offensive to me (as an ex-pat Missourian who certainly plans to return home someday) is the idea that not going along with your preferred agenda = indecisive or silly. No wonder you found your neighbors unfriendly! I'd be unfriendly too if I was condescended to the way you just posted here.

Good post! One has to take into consideration that Derry is very, very young, and has not had a great deal of life experiences, how he can speak so negatively about Cape, where he didnt even live, is beyond me.

[JackieB23]

Originally Posted by kshe95girl

Good post! One has to take into consideration that Derry is very, very young, and has not had a great deal of life experiences, how he can speak so negatively about Cape, where he didnt even live, is beyond me.

Thank you.

I'm not saying Missouri is perfect (I've lived in various parts of Kansas City, grew up in St. Louis, and my father's family are from the Cape/Sikeston area), but it's such a diverse state that it's pretty easy to get along in, with a weather/climate that is pretty well balanced overall, unless you hate humidity, of course!

There's something for just about everyone (unless you MUST ski or surf in the ocean ever day). That's one of its strengths as a state overall.

[DinsdalePirahna]

Originally Posted by JackieB23

... (unless you MUST ski or surf in the ocean ever day).

You wouldn't believe how much that would help!