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Old 07-10-2013, 05:57 PM
 
Location: The People's Republic of Austin
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In other words, the university drew a lot of progressive people from across the country and Austin is not so Texan-like in mentality. Is that true? And is the accent in Austin tolerable?
Guy across the street - Midland, MI native, MSU grad. Moved here to work for Karl Rove in the late 80's. My brother and sister-in-law - Central Michigan grads, she's from St Clair Shores, he's from Pozen. VERY conservative Christians, moved here this year. Niece and nephews - she's a Spartan, he's a Bronco. Moved here to escape the wretched economy in MI. Says Texas is the only state he'd leave MI for. Why? Knows he'll never have to worry about the confiscation of his semi-automatic rifles. Wants to raise his two sons in a healthy economy. Next door neighbors - he's a Wisconsin grad, she's Villanova undergrad, Yale grad. She's spending this week at the state Capitol as a part of the pro SB5 demonstrations. A devout Catholic, she is as anti-abortion as she is anti-death penalty.

So, no. My experience is that just as many conservatives are moving here as progressives, if not more. Just not as out spoken about it.
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Old 07-11-2013, 02:49 AM
 
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Guy across the street - Midland, MI native, MSU grad. Moved here to work for Karl Rove in the late 80's. My brother and sister-in-law - Central Michigan grads, she's from St Clair Shores, he's from Pozen. VERY conservative Christians, moved here this year. Niece and nephews - she's a Spartan, he's a Bronco. Moved here to escape the wretched economy in MI. Says Texas is the only state he'd leave MI for. Why? Knows he'll never have to worry about the confiscation of his semi-automatic rifles. Wants to raise his two sons in a healthy economy. Next door neighbors - he's a Wisconsin grad, she's Villanova undergrad, Yale grad. She's spending this week at the state Capitol as a part of the pro SB5 demonstrations. A devout Catholic, she is as anti-abortion as she is anti-death penalty.

So, no. My experience is that just as many conservatives are moving here as progressives, if not more. Just not as out spoken about it.
I am sure they have assimilated really well there as it is a better fit for them. They must have felt out of place here in Michigan where we are more Canadian like in mentality. I visited Texas and it was pleasant and thought the people were nice. I just heard that whenever people talk about Austin, I hear that it is a progressive city and has taken in a huge influx of blue-state people. Perhaps it is just a rumor. Well enjoy the semi-automatic rifles down there. In Michigan, I take pride that we were the first English speaking government to outlaw the death penalty.
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Old 07-11-2013, 05:39 AM
 
Location: The People's Republic of Austin
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In Michigan, I take pride that we were the first English speaking government to outlaw the death penalty.
As you should be proud of the shining examples of good government represented by those fine public servants Kwame Kikpatrick, Monica Conyers, Tahir Kazmi, Michael Grundy, Barnett Jones ...

The issue isn't whether or not people feel "out of place" in one town or another. No place is monochromatic - one way or the other - as much as you seem to want to make it so. My wife and sister-in-law - who's father was Canadian and who spent every Sunday at their grandparent's in Windsor - would find your characterization pretty funny. Just as off the mark is the idea that Austin is monolithic in thought. Yes - the city of Austin is decidedly liberal. The other areas in the MSA are pretty typical Texas suburban - fiscally conservative, socially moderate. And as you are seeing play out in the national news, state laws are solidly right of center.

The other characteristic is that we are welcoming of folks of all points of view. As long as you don't try to elect people like Kwame Kilpatrick, Monica Conyers, ...
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Old 07-11-2013, 08:59 AM
 
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[quote=scm53;30427665]As you should be proud of the shining examples of good government represented by those fine public servants Kwame Kikpatrick, Monica Conyers, Tahir Kazmi, Michael Grundy, Barnett Jones ...

The issue isn't whether or not people feel "out of place" in one town or another. No place is monochromatic - one way or the other - as much as you seem to want to make it so. My wife and sister-in-law - who's father was Canadian and who spent every Sunday at their grandparent's in Windsor - would find your characterization pretty funny. Just as off the mark is the idea that Austin is monolithic in thought. Yes - the city of Austin is decidedly liberal. The other areas in the MSA are pretty typical Texas suburban - fiscally conservative, socially moderate. And as you are seeing play out in the national news, state laws are solidly right of center.

The other characteristic is that we are welcoming of folks of all points of view. As long as you don't try to elect people like Kwame Kilpatrick, Monica Conyers, ...[/QUOTE

If I live in Ironwood, MI in the upper peninusula, not sure how your comment means anything. I was talking about the state govt of Michigan. I heard that Kwame had bought a house down in Texas.

BTW, I heard more and more people in Detroit are interested in moving to Texas. Maybe Monica Conyers could restart her political career down there.


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Kwame Kilpatrick's Mom Talkin About "Yall'z Boy" - YouTube
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Old 10-28-2013, 10:04 PM
 
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To me, L.A. equals car dependency, materialism, and superficiality. I hope I'll never live there.
and Austin doesn't
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Old 10-28-2013, 11:49 PM
 
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and Austin doesn't
Not if you do it right.
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Old 10-29-2013, 07:43 AM
 
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and Austin doesn't
Amen.
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