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True about perception...it might be weird but it is reality to that person..
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Originally Posted by mrstewart
Every city is like that. When folks hear I live in Richmond they start thinking about our former title of "Top Ten Murder Capitols in the US" when in reality, there are only about 10-15 blocks in the city where I would dare to wander.
We live in a very nice area but the stigma is still there because my address is Richmond. Oh well.
Stuck's reality is real to him and you know what they say "Perception is reality". No one can really argue with someones feelings.
True about perception...it might be weird but it is reality to that person..
BTW, the phrase "Perception is reality" is a great way for me to tell my husband to be quiet...it is quite hard to fight someones feelings...works everytime!
So are you taking the bet, or can you just not bring yourself to do it??
How much am I getting from the bet?
I've murmered about the parts of the city I like,but what's the point since I don't live there? Sure if I was surrounded by those people all the time I'm sure that would rub off on me just as my current surroundings have.
No I haven't lived in the places you've mentioned,those are for the rich yuppies and doctors. And not everyone is that priveleged. I've never been in an area with such a difference between the haves and have nots in my entire life.
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Ok, I will give you that. There is a huge difference here between the 'haves' and 'have nots'. However this is true of many if not MOST cities. Not just here. And just because you consider CC to be for the priviliged, does not make it bad. In fact it's gorgeous. And way cheaper than most east coast cities. You should try NYC and see how you get on there with a similar budget.
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Originally Posted by StuckPA
I could do that but then I'd be as cliche and vanilla as everyone else
Yeah, and this kind of sums it up. You are willing to openly trash a place on public forums, spreading your vitriol far and wide, but you simply CANNOT bring yourself to say ONE positive thing. It's really sad.
And don't ever accuse me of only saying positive stuff. I know a lot of crap goes down in Philly. The city has major issues outside on CC and some other neighborhoods. I have no problem acknowledging that.
But lets be honest, you are unable to have a balanced view on this. Simply incapable.
...until those sleazeballs from Philly came up, anyway...
LOL...could they even make it in NY??
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