Why do people who do not live in California hate California? (San Diego: living in, airport)

[Fontucky]

Originally Posted by Mach50

Good breadsticks though...

I'll concede that, grudgingly.

[shiphead]

Originally Posted by Fontucky

What you didn't see was their eyes on your tush as you walked away...

hahaha.

[Twinkle Toes]

Originally Posted by Mach50

Good breadsticks though...

And the salads are pretty good too!

[Mach50]

Originally Posted by NYC1DAY

because many people do not like california's political views...... LIBERALS (DEMOCRATS)

Definitely the most vocal group, but the thing is I am an Engineer who is surrounded by church going, republican, conservatives right here in the BayArea everyday.

Most here are socially liberal/fiscal conservatives I would say.

[Moth]

Originally Posted by Mach50

I like to say the state politics are unique...instead of mad. I think there is a lot of good intention with the policies, however, not everyone is going to like everything about it though.

Quite true. I grew up in DC, so the term 'good government' has always struck me as oxymoronic.

[Moose Whisperer]

Originally Posted by Mach50

Slightly different, those who grew up here and bash Calfornia, get mad at the people I described above. Those that come here in droves thinking it is promised land...only to mess it up even further when they leave trashing it and bashing it.

Originally Posted by Mach50

To me that just proves you miss it.

Sounds as if, you and many others out there, still wish they had that old relationship with California.

Originally Posted by Mach50

If you really don't like traffic then move to a city with mass transit or off to the country!

And the other reason to leave CA – the state is full of know-it-alls who believe they know what other people should think, and how they should live.

[Mach50]

Originally Posted by Moose Whisperer

And the other reason to leave CA – the state is full of know-it-alls who believe they know what other people should think, and how they should live.

To debate on a forum without providing personal knowledge would be quite restricting, would it not?

Shall we all just sit here and say "whatever you decide"?

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Mach50

I sat in more traffic around the belt in Washington D.C. than I ever have in California. Shoot, Orlando FL has more traffic problems than Silicon Valley.

If you really don't like traffic then move to a city with mass transit or off to the country!

I would have to say, So Ca, DC and Dallas are all equal when it comes to sitting in traffic....

[STAYCALM]

Sweetheart--It's because they are jealous, partially. I'm from NY and have experienced the same thing in much of the country because although much of NY is farmland like it used to be where I grew up all most people ever hear about is the crime and glamour of NYC so there's a lot of fear, insecurity and resentment. A lot of people think Cal is nothing but LA and SF with a couple of Redwood Trees and Sea Lions thrown in. They are not aware that there a lots of conservatives and beautiful rural areas like Mendocino County and north. I relate to your angst. Most Americans are just plain ignorant when it comes to geography. I unfortunately live in the Land of Entrapment: dried up, disease and nuclear waste ridden New Mexico at this time [no offense intended] and often when locals ask me where I'm from and I say "NY" they walk away. So now I say "Vermont" or "all over". Remember, dear, their just jealous; next time they ask where you're from just say "Beverly Hills" and that will kill them with envy.

[STAYCALM]

PS ..and when a local is particularly outraged about New Yorkers I inform them that we are moving to New Mex to establish the 6th borough of Manhattan here....soon they'll be livin' in New Mexhattan!!! That's the real deal.