What is America's "Fourth" City? (people, cons, Boston)

[AlGreen]

Originally Posted by kidphilly

There is no way Houston or SF can even be in the same discussion with DC - seriously - for 5 maybe yes, but 4 no

well we're all entitled to our opinions

[tmac9wr]

Originally Posted by AlGreen

so for actual metro areas, it goes:

1. new york
2. los angeles
3. chicago
4. houston
5. washington, d.c.
6. san francisco

Huh? How are you ranking these? If it's by technical size, you're wrong...if it's by economy, you're wrong...if it's by importance, you're wrong. What's your criteria?

[theoneandonlyLA]

Originally Posted by TheCity

And what you are showing is one ranking too.

No, let's get this straight real quick. LA is so far behind NY it's comical.

LA is slightly below Chicago.

Well, I won't argue the point further. I showed you three rankings, actually, without even getting into the economic output and power of LA (third largest economic center in the world, mind you, behind only Tokyo and NYC). The information speaks for itself. I'm done.

BTW, this thread isn't about LA vs. NYC and Chicago, so I don't know why you're turning it into a discussion about them. You're the only one that seems to have a problem with this.

[kidphilly]

Originally Posted by AlGreen

so for actual metro areas, it goes:

1. new york
2. los angeles
3. chicago
4. houston
5. washington, d.c.
6. san francisco

Yes but that excludes any politcal influence and power - but yes on a single parameter

but honestly comparing the the Houston MSA include vastly more area - so is likely not an apples to apples comparator

[Iconographer]

Originally Posted by tmac9wr

4. Washington DC (I would actually rank it higher, but out of the options listed)
5. San Francisco
6. Boston
7. Houston
8. Philadelphia
9. DFW/Atlanta

This pretty much hits the mark, though I might rank Philadelphia and DFW above Houston.

[TheCity]

Originally Posted by theoneandonlyLA

Well, I won't argue the point further. I showed you three rankings, actually, without even getting into the economic output and power of LA (third largest economic center in the world, mind you, behind only Tokyo and NYC). The information speaks for itself. I'm done.

BTW, this thread isn't about LA vs. NYC and Chicago, so I don't know why you're turning it into a discussion about them. You're the only one that seems to have a problem with this.

Oh, let me guess.

Probably because you said LA is more important than Chicago in your opening post.

[theoneandonlyLA]

Originally Posted by TheCity

Oh, let me guess.

Probably because you said LA is more important than Chicago in your opening post.

Ummm, because it is?

I'm just the messenger. Fight the facts all you want, but it ain't my problem.

[TheCity]

Originally Posted by theoneandonlyLA

Ummm, because it is?

I'm just the messenger. Fight the facts all you want, but it ain't my problem.

Ummmm, no it is not.

You posted a link, which proved LA is less important than Chicago, brilliant.

[theoneandonlyLA]

Originally Posted by TheCity

Ummmm, no it is not.

You posted a link, which proved LA is less important than Chicago, brilliant.

This is hilarious.

Wait, let me get my popcorn...

OK! Back. Tell me more about your grievances.

[Cowboys fan in Houston]

Originally Posted by AlGreen

so for actual metro areas, it goes:

1. new york
2. los angeles
3. chicago
4. houston
5. washington, d.c.
6. san francisco

????

This doesnt match any list in existance.