TOP 10 reasons why I left BATON ROGUE. (New Orleans, Baton Rouge: construction, college)

[trevor.young49]

Originally Posted by nubianbrotha

You may have your own reasons ,disagree or agree. Please fell free to speak.

#1. Night Life: There is not much for a single person to do after college...but get married or hang with other undergrads. In D.C. I currently enojy a health single life with my peers . Being 33 it helps to know your parting with grown up.

#2. Economy : The driving force behind B.R.'s economy is the university. this city needs to diversify its economy.( petro-chemical in the middle of the city doesnt count,it pollutes the enviroment.)
I will admit,there are some ambitious folks there who may bring some diversity to the economy.

#3. Public Transportaion : (having a bus sytem is one thing. But having buses that go where you need to is another) I have lived in D.C. for 5 years ,my 2003 Honda only has 30k miles on it..I walk or take public transit most places. Saves me time,gas,parking, and parking tickets.

#4. NO True Neighborhoods: Too many spread out,disconedted subdivisions don't exactly evoke a sense of community. (think open access, cultre,shopping,walking neighborhoods like, Georgetown, Adams Morgan,Captol Hill in D.C.,The Loop, Bucktown in Chicago, Harlem,Brooklyn in NYC.
New Urbanism.

#5. Tollerence :Respect for everyone ,everywhere just doesn't happen here. I'm black and gay.so I know this from 2 perspectives.

#6. No entertainmet scene: This city is missed by every tour every year. Opps I forget Sesame Street Live and Disney on Ice make regular stops here.. The Rivercenter is just too dated to lure major adult entertainment to this city.

#7. Lack of diversity:Baton Rouge views the the world only in black and white, there is not a huge pressence of any other ethnic groups, ( I hear many and see many different cultures daily in D.C.)

#8. Morale : NO ONE and I mean NO ONE, wants to be here when done with school. A University town that looses many of its high educated work force to Houston ,Dallas,Atlanta, and everywhere else.....hmmmmm?

#9. Distance :The Drive to Houston ,Dallas, and Atlanta is too much, when you could just live there.(D.C. day trips to mountains in the winter beaches in summer, 3 amusement parks, NYC is 4 hour drive,Philly 2 hour,B-more is down the street . Plus with 3 airports, and a huge trains station,there's always a seat avaible to anywhere.

#10. The Weather : It's too damn hot and muggy too long, (I currently enjoy a 4 distinct seaons in D.C.)

i dont agree on all points but neighborhood sucks!!

[annie_himself]

He's doing the equivalent of comparing Little Rock with L.A. (not really helpful)

[Rosinante]

Originally Posted by itsnvr2late

No I don't have anything. I'm simply stating a fact. Overall, Louisiana is known as a conservative state. After talking with the locals for the years I've been here, I've found most are against big government and against taxes. However, Louisiana receives far more in federal funding than it provides in tax revenue.

And this has nothing to do with the fact that taxes support the DC economy completely as I had stated. You got something against productivity, or are you just another leech on society who feeds off those that produce?

[mhounit]

Originally Posted by itsnvr2late

No I don't have anything. I'm simply stating a fact. Overall, Louisiana is known as a conservative state. After talking with the locals for the years I've been here, I've found most are against big government and against taxes. However, Louisiana receives far more in federal funding than it provides in tax revenue.

Ok , we know . You have told us many times . Are we supposed to feel guilty or be insulted somehow ? Whatever your intent , I can assure you it didn't have the effect you wanted . It only makes YOU look desperate and childish .

[itsnvr2late]

You aren't supposed to feel guilty. You don't have to. But I constantly get called out by my BR peers about the supposed "northerners causing all kinds of problems for this country."

[mhounit]

Originally Posted by itsnvr2late

You aren't supposed to feel guilty. You don't have to. But I constantly get called out by my BR peers about the supposed "northerners causing all kinds of problems for this country."

Do they do it on this forum ? I haven't seen it .

[itsnvr2late]

No, but when someone requires knowledge of an individual's experience of BR, it is important to include examples of my experience.

[JimLFT]

Originally Posted by itsnvr2late

No, but when someone requires knowledge of an individual's experience of BR, it is important to include examples of my experience.

I may have missed it, but what have been your experiences?

[itsnvr2late]

Pretty regular I suppose. I just haven't had a good time here. Like others on here, I am single and post college and I simply found I didn't fit in anywhere here. Tough time making friends and finding things to do that I liked. I am on my way out of BR shortly however.

[JimLFT]

Originally Posted by itsnvr2late

Pretty regular I suppose. I just haven't had a good time here. Like others on here, I am single and post college and I simply found I didn't fit in anywhere here. Tough time making friends and finding things to do that I liked. I am on my way out of BR shortly however.

Understood. No place is for everyone. While I've had nothing but positive experiences in BR, I can't speak for anyone else.

Best of luck, and thanks for the honesty.