Crime in Spokane? (Yakima, Dishman, Sprague: violent crime, houses, neighborhoods)

[Sandman990]

Apparently my instincts about Spokane were correct. See other post: "How much crime is there in Spokane?" From my research, it seems Spokane is the "white trash" capital of Washington State, run by a few wealthy anti-government conservatives that are in denial of the problems with their town. Or they just don't care enough to anything about it. I have friends from all corners of the country that have visited there and say the same thing. Seattle=Good. Spokcompton=Bad.

[Yeledaf]

Originally Posted by Sandman990

Apparently my instincts about Spokane were correct. See other post: "How much crime is there in Spokane?" From my research, it seems Spokane is the "white trash" capital of Washington State, run by a few wealthy anti-government conservatives that are in denial of the problems with their town. Or they just don't care enough to anything about it. I have friends from all corners of the country that have visited there and say the same thing. Seattle=Good. Spokcompton=Bad.

What a silly post. Your instincts vs the life experiences of people who lived in Spokane most of their lives? Other than name-calling and ignorance, you have nothing to offer to this conversation.

For your information, Spokane had one of America's first African-American mayors, the late Jim Chase, a local businessman who was loved and respected by the entire city.

James Everett Chase - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mr. Chase was succeeded by two female mayors, Vicki McNeill and Shari Bernard. Mary Verner, who served as Mayor from 2007 until last November, was of Native American ancestry. All were well-known liberal Democrats.

Here is a list of Spokane mayors. Although officially a non-partisan office, the officeholders have always identified with one party or the other. Over the past thirty-odd years, the only conservative Republican was Jim West.

List of mayors of Spokane, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You say you have friends who have visited Spokane. How long did they stay? Why were they there? More to the point: have you ever even been there?

Honestly, the ugly hatred expressed by some people who describe themselves as progressives is appalling.

[Swigchow]

Originally Posted by Yeledaf

Here is a list of Spokane mayors. Although officially a non-partisan office, the officeholders have always identified with one party or the other. Over the past thirty-odd years, the only conservative Republican was Jim West.

Uhmm, some might say the current office holder is a conservative republican.

[Yeledaf]

Originally Posted by Swigchow

Uhmm, some might say the current office holder is a conservative republican.

Well, the last time I checked, that was not against the law.

Except in the tiny minds of the terminally intolerant.

[Swigchow]

Originally Posted by Yeledaf

Well, the last time I checked, that was not against the law.

Except in the tiny minds of the terminally intolerant.

You are misdirected my friend, I was only correcting your math.

[Yeledaf]

Originally Posted by Swigchow

You are misdirected my friend, I was only correcting your math.

Okay, two miscreants instead of one. Though that'll be enough for the west-siders to gag on their macchiato.

Sheesh.

[NewtoSD?]

Originally Posted by Yeledaf

What a silly post. Your instincts vs the life experiences of people who lived in Spokane most of their lives? Other than name-calling and ignorance, you have nothing to offer to this conversation.

For your information, Spokane had one of America's first African-American mayors, the late Jim Chase, a local businessman who was loved and respected by the entire city.

James Everett Chase - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mr. Chase was succeeded by two female mayors, Vicki McNeill and Shari Bernard. Mary Verner, who served as Mayor from 2007 until last November, was of Native American ancestry. All were well-known liberal Democrats.

Here is a list of Spokane mayors. Although officially a non-partisan office, the officeholders have always identified with one party or the other. Over the past thirty-odd years, the only conservative Republican was Jim West.

List of mayors of Spokane, Washington - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

You say you have friends who have visited Spokane. How long did they stay? Why were they there? More to the point: have you ever even been there?

Honestly, the ugly hatred expressed by some people who describe themselves as progressives is appalling.

It's funny when conservatives argue that they are not conservative, pointing out their tolerance and views on X, Y and Z. I guess the premise in doing so is to prove that liberals are not really liberal at all since they judge conservatives. Cute.

In any case Spokane is extremely conservative, but not the least bit dangerous. The "Spokompton" references are usually made by kids that wish the place was more like Compton, CA. They watch movies, listen to rap music and want to give their city an identity. I lived in Spokane for 10 years and the biggest problem I had was waiting for the bus to arrive on time.

[Yeledaf]

Originally Posted by NewtoSD?

It's funny when conservatives argue that they are not conservative, pointing out their tolerance and views on X, Y and Z. I guess the premise in doing so is to prove that liberals are not really liberal at all since they judge conservatives. Cute.

In any case Spokane is extremely conservative, but not the least bit dangerous. The "Spokompton" references are usually made by kids that wish the place was more like Compton, CA. They watch movies, listen to rap music and want to give their city an identity. I lived in Spokane for 10 years and the biggest problem I had was waiting for the bus to arrive on time.

"Conservative, but not dangerous." LOL

On behalf of Spokane, I'll accept that as a backhanded compliment -- from a totally tolerant liberal.

[tickyul]

Spoke-Orleans..............not very dangerous, although best to watch your back just like any other tr***y Amerit**d city. Property crime.......yikes....but hey, they need to get money for meth some way!!!!!

The amount of trashy-trashy and doped-out-zombies......off the charts. The smoking rate in Spokeadelphia.....I estimate about 60-70%.......all chain smokers. Huge fatty fats........wow, I have never seen so many obese women in one city in my life..........go to Walmart, it is like watching platoons of whales driving around in motorized scooters.

I took a drive around the area north and west of Browne's Addition. Holy cow, do people think it is normal to pile up trash in front of their homes???? Grass and weeds should be trimmed and least once a year....LOL.

[Swigchow]

Originally Posted by Yeledaf

Okay, two miscreants instead of one. Though that'll be enough for the west-siders to gag on their macchiato.

Sheesh.

I am not smart enough to understand half of what you write, fortunately.