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A capital city is always most dominant city in the state even if it is a small city. The decisions there affect the lives of people in other cities. What happens in Charlotte on a local level does not affect people living in Fayetville, etc. I don't see what power or influence it has at all on other cities in the state not near it.
That just means it's the seat of government. Government officials come from all over their respective states. You don't seriously believe Springfield, Albany, Carson City, or Sacramento have more influence than NYC, Chicago, Vegas, or LA do you?
i get that but I'm not the one arguing about which city is more powerful, I don't see how Charlotte affects other cities at all outside of its metro. Sometimes it seems like a Game of Thrones dynamic on here. Charlotte is a bigger city but it has no power or influence over or on the rest of the state that I can see. Power on a state level lies within the state government not individual cities.
i get that but I'm not the one arguing about which city is more powerful, I don't see how Charlotte affects other cities at all outside of its metro. Sometimes it seems like a Game of Thrones dynamic on here. Charlotte is a bigger city but it has no power or influence over or on the rest of the state that I can see. Power on a state level lies within the state government not individual cities.
I think Charlotte and Raleigh equally yield the same power against the state. It's not necessarily our cities themselves, but our allies, corporations and such. Charlotte has also been churning out national leaders lately. I think in the past 2 years, around 4 local leaders have gotten jobs with the Feds. Anthony Foxx got Secretary of Transportation. I think Mel Watts (or someone) got a Fed job. Carolyn Flowers and one other person got good jobs in the federal DoT
Charlotte and Raleigh wouldn't be nearly as effective without eachother and would be swamped by the NCGA without eachother and the more marginal support from the Triad & to a smaller extent, Asheville. With the Triad being more conservative, and Asheville having to small of an economy. Between Charlotte's ties to American Airlines, Banking, professional sports, developers, energy and fortune 500's and Raleigh's higher education, tech, pharmaceutical and the relatively large size of the Triangle region.... We yield some pretty tough influence.
Charlotte's center city is obviously on a different level. The regions are fairly equal. Go outside of Mecklenburg County, things go down hill pretty fast as far as cosmopolitan reach. Triangle is cosmopolitan throughout the region. Though due to Charlotte's center city being in such high demand, far higher than any other NC cities, rents keep rising for office and apartments and hotel rates going up despite a lot of inventory coming online. It makes land too valuable for more small businesses. We have a ton of non-chain restaurants, and we are getting dozens of new places opening uptown, more beer gardens and music venues, speak easy places.... But it still prices out small little shops and stuff. That allows Raleigh (and Asheville, for example) to have an even more local feel and unique places that make for a special experience.
i get that but I'm not the one arguing about which city is more powerful, I don't see how Charlotte affects other cities at all outside of its metro. Sometimes it seems like a Game of Thrones dynamic on here. Charlotte is a bigger city but it has no power or influence over or on the rest of the state that I can see. Power on a state level lies within the state government not individual cities.
One decision in Charlotte can raise everyone's power bill tomorrow (in 5-6 different states including NC). 4 years ago, a convention in Charlotte helped Obama's reelection. One vote in Charlotte for trans equality has now stopped a Raleigh concert.Would you like some more examples?
One decision in Charlotte can raise everyone's power bill tomorrow (in 5-6 different states including NC). 4 years ago, a convention in Charlotte helped Obama's reelection. One vote in Charlotte for trans equality has now stopped a Raleigh concert.Would you like some more examples?
Without Raleigh & Durham, Charlotte wouldn't yield nearly as much power. The fact that our goals align puts more wind in our sails to fight iniatives against the values of our city.
And Charlotte's biggest adversaries in Raleigh happen to hail from.... The Charlotte region. Maybe I'm just not aware, but it doesn't seem like legislators from the Triangle has been pumping out radical suburbanites like our region.
Between Raleigh, Durham and Charlotte... We have powerful industries and powerful groups that can really put the pressure on state legislators. The regions have equal clout in the state, though Charlotte happens to probably be more of a microphone and seem to be targeted more as a liberal corrupt city. Neither cities (including Durham) can be diminished in the fight for progressive causes.
Charlotte happens to probably be more of a microphone and seem to be targeted more as a liberal corrupt city.
Charlotte is targeted more because it's considered to be the unofficial capital of North and South Carolina. Even the travel section of Time Out Hong Kong called Charlotte "the de facto capital of the Carolinas".
Charlotte is targeted more because it's considered to be the unofficial capital of North and South Carolina. Even the travel section of Time Out Hong Kong called Charlotte "the de facto capital of the Carolinas".
Even if the unofficial capital is a thing, Raleigh and the triangle region's own stature elevates the importance of Charlotte and vice versa. Without Raleigh & Durham, Charlotte would lose a huge ally against the NCGA and we would be backed into a corner. And I'm just going to point out the obvious that the link you provided will make the Triangle boosters wet their britches.... "Barbecues, NASCAR and even bible studies in Charlotte, North Carolina." Kinda falls into their stereotype and adds fuel to their fire. Notes that we are home to the worlds most famous evangelical Christian (though it does say our center city is a nice, compact walkable destination.)
Some drone videos of CLT skyline. The new skyscrapers in 3rd ward are starting to Make really good impacts. I'm excited to see how the other new towers start impacting the skyline when they gain more height:
I find that true for a lot of non-chains and a couple in DT Raleigh that I've experienced. Charlotte isn't lacking in the non-chain department as much as you think. I don't think you know as much about the place as claimed and no matter what it'll be sub-standard in your opinion. No, people do not come to visit Raleigh, Charlotte, DC, etc because of a restaurant. Usually finding good eats is a by-product of a visit (chain or non-chain). I spend most of my time/residency in Durham and Charlotte so more acquainted with those two city offerings. First time hearing of Death and Taxes, but will try it out when I get a chance.
In my opinion and travels, mid to upscale chains (Del Frisco, etc) can compete with any non-chain. And hard to beat the consistency. There are a lot of subpar and overrated ballyhooed non-chains....sorry, but that's the damn truth so boasting about that is much ado about nothing.
The I-277 loop chokes downtown/uptown Charlotte into a 1.5 mile square, however the near neighborhoods like Elizabeths, etc have good eats like the Cajun Queen, etc. (good music too).
Food trucks are everywhere in every city now, not sure about that point. That said, Durham packs the biggest punch for city it's size in the foodie category.
There a lot of very good non-chains uptown and surrounding area...I just don't think you know very much about the area and refuse to take advice or do Google, they're everywhere and like most places, some live up to the hype, some don't.
Maybe you don't but people do actually visit a city,just to check out a bar or resturant. Example Raleigh Beer Garden. Check out link above. I'd think a few people might come to Raleigh to check out one of the best new resturants in America also,Death and Taxes. Not my opinion. The James Beard Foundation's opinion. http://www.jamesbeard.org/sites/defa...0Final%203.pdf
I never claimed to know a lot about Charlotte. I do know enough to have an idea of what the area offers. Especially considering my wife was born and raised there. Most of my information comes from her. Along with my own experience. No need to google anything I'm the probably there once a month. May be there this weekend. As for the example Mert's being overrated. Not my opinion,that's the opinion of a Charlotte native who's been there before. But anyway I'd say for the record I'd bet I have tons more knowledge about the Charlotte area. Than most of you guys have about the Raleigh or Triangle area. That doesn't seem to stop y'all from having an opinion,now dose it?
Also I never said there weren't good non chain options in Charlotte or Uptown. I said that Charlotte especially Uptowns options aren't as good as DT Raleigh's not to mention the Triangle's. Not just my opinion,that's the opinion of people who judge such things. When someone besides you guys says otherwise,then we can talk. Until then?????
Btw two places I have been. Non chain, Midnight dinner,and Price's excellent. I've also eaten at Flemmings,McCormick and Schmick,and Chimas,Carolina Ale House and Hooters,all Uptown. So I've been around obviously. It helps to have a tour guide
Raleigh is just better in this area,it's ok.
I also had to add this one thing. Urbancharlotte,please!!!!!! Unofficial capital of NC&SC????? Says who??? You have to be joking??? That a good one. I haven't laughed that good in a while. Keep um coming
Maybe you don't but people do actually visit a city,just to check out a bar or resturant. Example Raleigh Beer Garden. Check out link above. I'd think a few people might come to Raleigh to check out one of the best new resturants in America also,Death and Taxes. Not my opinion. The James Beard Foundation's opinion. http://www.jamesbeard.org/sites/defa...0Final%203.pdf
I never claimed to know a lot about Charlotte. I do know enough to have an idea of what the area offers. Especially considering my wife was born and raised there. Most of my information comes from her. Along with my own experience. No need to google anything I'm the probably there once a month. May be there this weekend. As for the example Mert's being overrated. Not my opinion,that's the opinion of a Charlotte native who's been there before. But anyway I'd say for the record I'd bet I have tons more knowledge about the Charlotte area. Than most of you guys have about the Raleigh or Triangle area. That doesn't seem to stop y'all from having an opinion,now dose it?
Also I never said there weren't good non chain options in Charlotte or Uptown. I said that Charlotte especially Uptowns options aren't as good as DT Raleigh's not to mention the Triangle's. Not just my opinion,that's the opinion of people who judge such things. When someone besides you guys says otherwise,then we can talk. Until then?????
Btw two places I have been. Non chain, Midnight dinner,and Price's excellent. I've also eaten at Flemmings,McCormick and Schmick,and Chimas,Carolina Ale House and Hooters,all Uptown. So I've been around obviously. It helps to have a tour guide
Raleigh is just better in this area,it's ok.
I also had to add this one thing. Urbancharlotte,please!!!!!! Unofficial capital of NC&SC????? Says who??? You have to be joking??? That a good one. I haven't laughed that good in a while. Keep um coming
Not really, I live in Durham most of the year and use to live in Raleigh. It's not that serious, there are plenty of quality non-chain restaurants in uptown and surrounding area. Get new tour guide.
Not really, I live in Durham most of the year and use to live in Raleigh. It's not that serious, there are plenty of quality non-chain restaurants in uptown and surrounding area. Get new tour guide.
I'd take her advice before yours any day buddy
No it's not that serious. Maybe you shouldn't act like it is,and let go. I know you try to be a know it all. That's who you are,I accept that. But the point isn't that there aren't good options. It's which has better options. Nobody but you and Urbancharlotte would say otherwise. In this case Raleigh is better,deal with!!!!!!
When somebody(unbiased) says otherwise get back to me. Until then I'll stand by my earlier statement. As a matter of fact. When anybody says that any resturant or Chef Uptown. Is the best Chef or Resturant in the country. Or is nominated as such. Get back to me. Until then I'm done with this subject
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