Which City Has the Greatest Likelihood of Matching or Surpassing NYC?

[theoneandonlyLA]

Originally Posted by Metro Matt

Even though Chicago is smaller than LA I feel its still a far superior city. Way more dynamic in every sense of the word.

LA is bigger, more diverse, and far more important than Chicago ever will be. FACT.

[theoneandonlyLA]

Originally Posted by tmac9wr

The entire time you've been on this site, you've spent it talking about how close Los Angeles is getting to New York City...and you've also spent that time trying to trash Chicago...so let me correct myself: You've got a huge inferiority complex with New York City and Chicago.

Pffft! I'm in LA. What part of that don't you understand?

Oh, the reality. From a corporate standpoint, Chicago has more power than Los Angeles. I know you're probably 15 years old or something...but there's a thing called the CME in Chicago, and it's very important. Maybe you'll learn about it someday.

And the CME makes Chicago more important than LA? Nope. Come with something better than that.

[tmac9wr]

Originally Posted by theoneandonlyLA

Pffft! I'm in LA. What part of that don't you understand?

I understand you're in LA...care to explain why that matters in the grand scheme of this?

And the CME makes Chicago more important than LA? Nope. Come with something better than that.

The CME is the centerpiece of many reasons why Chicago has more corporate importance than Los Angeles. Overall, I think Los Angeles is more important than Chicago.

[theoneandonlyLA]

Originally Posted by tmac9wr

I understand you're in LA...care to explain why that matters in the grand scheme of this?

Because LA is all I see, and all that needs to be seen, because once I've seen LA, I've seen it all and nothing else needs to be seen, you see?

The CME is the centerpiece of many reasons why Chicago has more corporate importance than Los Angeles. Overall, I think Los Angeles is more important than Chicago.

You didn't say that previously. You've continually said that Chicago is more important than LA. Now, you are changing your tune.

[tmac9wr]

Originally Posted by theoneandonlyLA

Because LA is all I see, and all that needs to be seen, because once I've seen LA, I've seen it all and nothing else needs to be seen, you see?

Myopia is fantastic in its own right I suppose.

You didn't say that previously. You've continually said that Chicago is more important than LA. Now, you are changing your tune.

Did I? Where?

Originally Posted by tmac9wr

Los Angeles is much closer to Chicago than it is to New York. In many respects, Chicago surpasses Los Angeles in importance.

Originally Posted by tmac9wr

Oh, the reality. From a corporate standpoint, Chicago has more power than Los Angeles. I know you're probably 15 years old or something...but there's a thing called the CME in Chicago, and it's very important. Maybe you'll learn about it someday.

[theoneandonlyLA]

Originally Posted by tmac9wr

Myopia is fantastic in its own right I suppose

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But you, of course, have never been to LA, so how can you condemn me as myopic? When you live in cities like LA, NYC, and perhaps Chicago, the entire world is right there. You never have to leave them.

Did I? Where?

"In many respects" is vague.

Besides, how can the incredibly diverse industry and commerce in LA be taken for granted just because Chicago has the CME?

[Hendu]

Originally Posted by theoneandonlyLA

Because LA is all I see, and all that needs to be seen, because once I've seen LA, I've seen it all and nothing else needs to be seen, you see?

Originally Posted by theoneandonlyLA

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When you live in cities like LA, NYC, and perhaps Chicago, the entire world is right there. You never have to leave them.

Wow, I don't care what city you live or how happy you are with it. Doesn't matter if it's NY, LA, Chicago, London, Moscow wherever...if you refuse to open your mind to new places, then you'll never be able to truly appreciate where you live, despite its faults. The world is a huge place, and it's not all in any one city.

[theoneandonlyLA]

Originally Posted by Hendu

Wow, I don't care what city you live or how happy you are with it. Doesn't matter if it's NY, LA, Chicago, London, Moscow wherever...if you refuse to open your mind to new places, then you'll never be able to truly appreciate where you live, despite its faults. The world is a huge place, and it's not all in any one city.

I was embellishing - what I mean is that world class cities like LA, Chicago (?), and NYC have the entire world right there because of their incredible diversity. I question Chicago a bit because it has the reputation of being a very American global city, so it may lack the international, cosmopolitan flavor of NYC and LA.

Diversity is not the entire world, yes - but when you can get world-class snippets from all over the world in your city, that's wonderful (and it also spoils you).

[DANNYY]

Originally Posted by theoneandonlyLA

...in overall importance? Or, will NYC remain the #1 city in the US (and the world) for all time?

This is a serious thread, with a serious inquiry. There may be a very real possibility that the NYC as we know it may not be around 100 or so years from now, diminished in significance, and forgotten like a 94 year old paraplegic hooker. It's at times like these that we need to consider the consequences, and analyze the situation. What city will emerge to take its place?

You must choose wisely. The fate of the world rests in your hands.

LOLOL WTF??! Ah this guy is hilarious.

As much as I like LA more than NYC, NYC is still going to be number one for the next century.

Oh and that's totally a fair poll right there, you know LA being listed about 4 times or so. Lol, I'm sure Chicago is quaking in their shoes right now. You know being ambushed and all by LA on the polls.

[CaseyB]

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