Is Texas really as conservative/narrow-minded as people say it is?

[TexasReb]

Originally Posted by Bass&Catfish2008

Having conservative values does not necessitate narrow-mindedness. Some of the most intolerant people I've met are far-left Liberals.

The proof in in the puddin', my friend! Exactly right!

[theloneranger]

Originally Posted by Lakewooder

My parents from NE Texas were raised as Democrats (my mom is still using her Hillary calendar) - I was the black sheep with the Reagan bumper sticker on my school notebook!

Of course I am not happy with the religious right in the party. I am all about 'government out of my life'.

In Lakewood? You weren't lynched for being a Republican?

[theloneranger]

Originally Posted by The_Fairfaxian

Replace "Hispanic" with "African American," "day laborer" with "welfare recipient," and "prole" with "criminal," and you have my experiences within the Northeast as well. This is why I really pray that Texas keeps its libertarian mentality and doesn't become another liberal state (in my case, New Jersey or Maryland). With the exception of LA and to an extent, San Francisco, I really don't have any problems with California, and race relations (outside of those cities mentioned) seem to be the pinnacle of cordial race relations; although I can imagine Houston and Austin gaining ground in that department.

Yes, because stereotyping two entire races as welfare recipients and day laborers and criminals is "the pinnacle of cordial race relations."

[EasilyAmused]

Originally Posted by Bass&Catfish2008

Having conservative values does not necessitate narrow-mindedness. Some of the most intolerant people I've met are far-left Liberals.

Agreed.

[EasilyAmused]

Originally Posted by Canine*Castle

I'll have to disagree with that. I live in rural Texas and much to my chagrin, I can't believe how many original families from Texas are not conservative. It will only get worse over time. It's very sad. I'm from CA and am as conservative as one can be. There are others just like I am who have moved to Texas to add to the conservatism, not remove it like so many natives continue to do.

I live in and grew up in "Original Texan/Old family" neighborhoods and they are and still are strong conservative areas. Mostly more moderate than extreme; in terms of have your beliefs but leave mine the hell alone type moderates. Up in Cherokee County....well you can't get more extreme conservative than that. I guess it's where you live. The closer you get to the Hill Country, the more "open minded" it becomes. In Houston, the inner loop has a liberal stamp on it, however everyone I know that lives in there is conservative.

Because of where I live, my industry, my friends and old town connections, I live in a very fiscally conservative bubble. In such a strong bubble, I often,...hell not often..every day!...wonder how Obama does so well on those polls.

[theloneranger]

Originally Posted by EasilyAmused

I live in and grew up in "Original Texan/Old family" neighborhoods and they are and still are strong conservative areas. Mostly more moderate than extreme; in terms of have your beliefs but leave mine the hell alone type moderates. Up in Cherokee County....well you can't get more extreme conservative than that. I guess it's where you live. The closer you get to the Hill Country, the more "open minded" it becomes. In Houston, the inner loop has a liberal stamp on it, however everyone I know that lives in there is conservative.

Because of where I live, my industry, my friends and old town connections, I live in a very fiscally conservative bubble. In such a strong bubble, I often,...hell not often..every day!...wonder how Obama does so well on those polls.

Don't you live in Memorial though? It doesn't really count as part of inner-city Houston, just like Highland Park doesn't count as part of inner-city Dallas.

[EasilyAmused]

Originally Posted by theloneranger

Don't you live in Memorial though? It doesn't really count as part of inner-city Houston, just like Highland Park doesn't count as part of inner-city Dallas.

I don't think Dallas or Houston have an "inner-city" do they? Pockets of urban in suburban landscapes is more like it. River Oaks is even a suburban format. Memorial is definately intown Houston. Some part of it hit "the loop" on the eastern side of it side. But yes, it would be similar to makeup to the Park Cities.

[roverchris]

Originally Posted by Lakewooder

Of course I am not happy with the religious right in the party. I am all about 'government out of my life'.

You better watch that thinking.The Stalinist lefties & neo cons will give your name to the DHS and have you listed as an "extremist right winger."