Why do a lot of people hate on Texas and speak negatively of it? (Houston: credit, high school)

[radiolibre99]

Texas Ag, and while I do agree a bit with LePoison, it true that Texas has it shares of braggarts, I don't think it has to do with some insecurity or attention seeking. It has to do with an iconcalstic mindset. In a lot of ways Texas is very different from other states and many wear it as a badge of honor and want to use it to stand out from the rest. To me that is like a guy wanting to stand out by wearing a big hat or something. The only difference is the guy might not truly give two diddlies of what other people think and that angers the other people such as Nerdlord and LePoison who think why can't they just be like everyone else abd shut up. Then they drudge up these claims that its some insecurity. No it's not.

The rap music scene is the biggest example. Texas has such a unique sound in that field that they refuse to abandon it even while every other rap group is telling them to stop and move on, they don't want to and like what they like and wear it as a badge of honor. They're proud and don't care what people think. That angers the other rap groups and fans who think of the rappers as stubborn and ignorant and braggarts for no reason.

I mean it's a given that detractors would automatically resort to the claim that it's "insecurity". That's the only way they can explain someone clinging to something they personally cannot stand.

[radiolibre99]

Originally Posted by Sunderpig2

Although I'm still working on getting back to TX, I agree that we ultimately show our preferences, and that a lot can be learned (and appreciated) about Texas by getting away from it for some time. The people I live around currently seem to hate TX, though they are generally quiet about it. Inversely, I love the state (while also keeping quiet outwardly, to keep the peace). It's nice to know I have a place to get back to someday that I understand and connect with. They can have their opinions, and I can have mine. I can smile with what I know that they don't know, and be thankful to have the perspective that they'll never have.

Bingo. My feelings exactly. You don't know how truly special Texas is as a native until you leave. Ultimately you vote with your feet and I could care less how many people hate the state. I hope more do so they won't move there simply for a job. It is a different perspective that many don't have and care not to have. It really is a state of mind!

[Texas Ag 93]

Originally Posted by radiolibre99

Texas Ag, and while I do agree a bit with LePoison, it true that Texas has it shares of braggarts, I don't think it has to do with some insecurity or attention seeking. It has to do with an iconcalstic mindset. In a lot of ways Texas is very different from other states and many wear it as a badge of honor and want to use it to stand out from the rest.

radiolibre99, I don't necessarily disagree with the above, and maybe "insecurity" is not the best word to use, but I do think a portion of the braggadocio and uniqueness of Texans is due to purposeful self selection of that mindset, and that's a large part of what bothers non Texans.

And Sunderpig2, good points about absence making the heart grow fonder.....I know you and I are on the same page about several Texas/Colorado things

[radiolibre99]

Originally Posted by Texas Ag 93

radiolibre99, I don't necessarily disagree with the above, and maybe "insecurity" is not the best word to use, but I do think a portion of the braggadocio and uniqueness of Texans is due to purposeful self selection of that mindset, and that's a large part of what bothers non Texans.

And Sunderpig2, good points about absence making the heart grow fonder.....I know you and I are on the same page about several Texas/Colorado things

Again I agree to an extent. It is a purposeful self selection but it's clinging to what they truly love about the state and bragging about it. It is a microcosm of what outsiders deal with when it comes to American exceptionalism or outright jingoism which is bad. Texas is America super sized and many people in other states just want these braggarts to shut up and be like everyone else. While I do think being a full on braggart is bad, I don't go for that, there is only so much you can do to build bridges with people by saying Texas is just like the other states. At some point you do look around and say yeah Texas is onto something and I hope they don't lose it.

[Texas Ag 93]

Originally Posted by radiolibre99

Again I agree to an extent. It is a purposeful self selection but it's clinging to what they truly love about the state and bragging about it. It is a microcosm of what outsiders deal with when it comes to American exceptionalism or outright jingoism which is bad. Texas is America super sized and many people in other states just want these braggarts to shut up and be like everyone else. While I do think being a full on braggart is bad, I don't go for that, there is only so much you can do to build bridges with people by saying Texas is just like the other states. At some point you do look around and say yeah Texas is onto something and I hope they don't lose it.

I think that's well stated.

[Sunderpig2]

Originally Posted by Texas Ag 93

I know you and I are on the same page about several Texas/Colorado things

Thanks, yes definitely. Thanks too radiolibre99.

[radiolibre99]

Thank ya kindly

[lepoisson]

Originally Posted by radiolibre99

Bingo. My feelings exactly. You don't know how truly special Texas is as a native until you leave. Ultimately you vote with your feet and I could care less how many people hate the state. I hope more do so they won't move there simply for a job. It is a different perspective that many don't have and care not to have. It really is a state of mind!

Like most other states, I'm neutral on Texas. I neither like it, nor dislike it here. If you ask me what I think about Idaho, I'll probably say that they have potatoes and are near Montana. If you ask me what I think of Texas, I'll tell you it's in the Southwest and is big.

All of this being said, I haven't found living here to be any different or special than any other state I've lived in (minus the extreme heat and boringness of DFW).

But one place I really miss is NC. Maybe because it's my home state? I just miss the beach, the mountains, greenery, and pork BBQ. Even if you are from some crappy place, you'll still probably miss "home", even if you've moved to paradise.

[JJG]

Originally Posted by lepoisson

Like most other states, I'm neutral on Texas. I neither like it, nor dislike it here. If you ask me what I think about Idaho, I'll probably say that they have potatoes and are near Montana. If you ask me what I think of Texas, I'll tell you it's in the Southwest and is big.

All of this being said, I haven't found living here to be any different or special than any other state I've lived in (minus the extreme heat and boringness of DFW).

But one place I really miss is NC. Maybe because it's my home state? I just miss the beach, the mountains, greenery, and pork BBQ. Even if you are from some crappy place, you'll still probably miss "home", even if you've moved to paradise.

Not to sound like a "homer", but, seriously...?

[radiolibre99]

Dallas/FW, boring? Really?