Why is Waco hated so much? (Houston, Dallas: live in, move, oil)

[COMMANDERhoorah]

All you people that don't like Waco, don't move here. We welcome you to drive through and spend money, but don't stay. The population is growing too fast.

You people sure are opinionated!!! Take a look at yourself, I bet your world isn't perfect. Your trailer trash house would fit fine on the north east side of waco though.

[padcrasher]

I associate the place with Southern Baptists, religious fundamentalists, and George Bush supporters, who cheered on the Iraq War. Everyone of these groups, along with the Iraq war has fallen out of favor with Americans nationwide. Hence, the 30% approval ratings for Bush, 70% of Americans wanting us out of Iraq, and Mike Huckabee's dismal showing in match ups against more moderate candidates. Can you really argue that Waco's culture isnt influenced by these groups?

[jluke65780]

Originally Posted by padcrasher

I associate the place with Southern Baptists, religious fundamentalists, and George Bush supporters, who cheered on the Iraq War. Everyone of these groups, along with the Iraq war has fallen out of favor with Americans nationwide. Hence, the 30% approval ratings for Bush, 70% of Americans wanting us out of Iraq, and Mike Huckabee's dismal showing in match ups against more moderate candidates. Can you really argue that Waco's culture isnt influenced by these groups?

Sorry, but Waco's culture isn't influenced by those groups.

[padcrasher]

LOL! Baylor University is the largest employer in Waco and largest Southern Baptist University in the country. Who are you trying to kid?

[jluke65780]

Originally Posted by padcrasher

LOL! Baylor University is the largest employer in Waco and largest Southern Baptist University in the country. Who are you trying to kid?

Your point is?.....

[Canine*Castle]

Originally Posted by jluke65780

Your point is?.....

Good question as I'm wondering the same thing myself.

[EclecticEars]

I drove through Waco once on US 84. I didn't look like a very appeasing place, even as I was driving past Baylor's campus (I think it was the Baylor Law School I saw backing up to a lake) because the surrounding neighborhoods looked kind of etchy. Plus, when I stopped at a gas station, the attendant was less than friendly. I know this is only one time and one experience with Waco and my small perception doesn't really define the town, but it is what it is.

Truthfully, though, I don't why Waco is "hated." I didn't think it would be since Baylor, a world-class university (with a great law school,) is there.

[padcrasher]

I don't know about "World class"? US News ranks Baylor at #75 in the USA. Just below Stevens Institute of Technology? and just above Colorado School of Mines?

These Waco defenders would have you believe that Miami isn't influenced by Cuban culture, New Orleans isn't influenced by Creole and black culture, Houston culture isn't influenced by old oil money, and yes, Waco isn't influenced by white Southern evangelicals. Who just happen to run the largest Baptist University in the World from this small town, (and finalist for the George Bush Library) and is the economic engine of Waco.

Their proof? Everbody in Miami isn't Cuban, everybody in New Orleans isn't in a Jazz or Zydeco band, and Waco has some liberals...

[jluke65780]

Originally Posted by padcrasher

I don't know about "World class"? US News ranks Baylor at #75 in the USA. Just below Stevens Institute of Technology? and just above Colorado School of Mines?

These Waco defenders would have you believe that Miami isn't influenced by Cuban culture, New Orleans isn't influenced by Creole and black culture, Houston culture isn't influenced by old oil money, and yes, Waco isn't influenced by white Southern evangelicals. Who just happen to run the largest Baptist University in the World from this small town, (and finalist for the George Bush Library) and is the economic engine of Waco.

Their proof? Everbody in Miami isn't Cuban, everybody in New Orleans isn't in a Jazz or Zydeco band, and Waco has some liberals...

The reason Baylor tried for the library was because they trying to become a more known school with world renowed facilities. The upcoming plans is to try for a Obama Presidental Library if he is elected.

[arbucle]

Sounds like alot of you guys would like to do a little ethnic cleansing. Kind of what Clinton did in bosnia thousands of civilians killed. Just take a few US planes and put UN markings on them and bomb the hell out Waco for for week and get rid of all those right wingers.Tip of the day Congress approval ratings at 12 percent.You Dems are worse than Bush.Jimmy Carter=10 percent unemploment 21 % interest rates=Reagan,Obama=21 % interest rates 10% unemploment=24 new years of right wing rule.