Misconceptions About San Francisco (Los Angeles, Montclair: living in, military, move)

[nutleynut]

Originally Posted by valkyrieh

Yeah, if you see the hypocrites for what they are it's because you are shallow. Riiigghhttt. You sound exactly like what I'm referring to. Good for you.

I don't work in construction, nor do I know a single Republican.

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[valkyrieh]

Originally Posted by nutleynut

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Maybe I misunderstood you. It sounded like you were saying if you don't get the people here it's because you are superficial.

Let me go read your post again then...

[valkyrieh]

Originally Posted by nutleynut

Let me completely rephrase this;
The surprising thing to me is the conservativeness of mind. "Liberal" or "Conservative" there seems to be no ability to think. Almost every person has a set of "beliefs" that are imposed on the world, rather than a way of thinking that interprets the world.
I found it hard to find people that could argue. In fact most people found argueing about their beliefs to be anathema. As if what they believed was so apparent it didn't need explanation or defense. That is anathema to me. It also makes me wonder what they did, mentally, to convince themselves to arrive at and accept the belief. I find this habit pervasive and very scary.

For an example see the post below

Aaaaaaahhhhhhhh I did completely misunderstand what you said. Are you saying the label doesn't matter because it's a state of mind, whether "liberal" or "conservative?"

Flip side of the same coin?

If that's what you are saying, I completely agree. But please do correct me if I'm again misconstruing your words.

[joe stixpuck]

That Rice-A-Roni is a local dietary staple. Tofu on the other hand....

[valkyrieh]

Originally Posted by joe stixpuck

That Rice-A-Roni is a local dietary staple. Tofu on the other hand....

Hahahahaha I forgot about the San Francisco treat!

[nomore07]

Originally Posted by clongirl

Well, San Francisco has become a mecca for young, transient, unmarried, urban, professionals, hipsters. Everyone that has moved into the City in recent years is between the ages of 20-30, has a dog, hates the thought of aging, getting married, or having kids, ever shopping at a chain store (except Whole Foods) and is very vocal/opinionated/judgmental about any ideas that aren't exactly like their own. It's a become a city of hypocrites and self righteous snobs.

To some degree, same thing happening in Austin.

[llowllevellowll]

Originally Posted by Motion

Could you and some others elaborate on this? How does intolerance play itself out in San Francisco?

I have only lived here a short time, but in December I believe it was, a lesbian who had a gay pride sticker on her car, was raped just across the Bay (does this count) by four men who apparently just couldn't stand that she was open about her sexuality. Personally, even I couldn't believe that something like that was possible in an area I thought was so tolerant. I would assume there are similar feelings in San Francisco proper as well if they are also just across the Bay.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008/1..._n_153014.html

[18Montclair]

Originally Posted by Puddy4LyF

I have only lived here a short time, but in December I believe it was, a lesbian who had a gay pride sticker on her car, was raped just across the Bay (does this count) by four men who apparently just couldn't stand that she was open about her sexuality. Personally, even I couldn't believe that something like that was possible in an area I thought was so tolerant. I would assume there are similar feelings in San Francisco proper as well if they are also just across the Bay.

Lesbian's Gang Rape Shocks San Francisco Community

This is an isolated incident.

Why do people take horrifying singular events and act like its the norm?

[llowllevellowll]

Originally Posted by 18Montclair

This is an isolated incident.

Why do people take horrifying singular events and act like its the norm?

Whoa with the overreaction. It sounds like you're a wee bit on the defensive.

Who said it was a norm? I certainly didn't. I used it as an example for the idea that not everyone in what is deemed America's most liberal city for 'alternative lifestyles' is tolerant of it. I have a lesbian friend who lives in the city who's heard more than a few slurs; and just because I mention this by the way, doesn't mean that I am also saying it is the norm in San Francisco that a homosexual will hear slurs.

[marmac]

I doubt there are any misconceptions about the huge number of gays in San Francisco.

San Francisco was constantly on the news every night when the AIDS epedemic was spreading through San Francisco like a SO California wildfire pushed by the Santa Anna winds.