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"The UP of Michigan is still Michigan. Ask a few yuppers (sp?). They'd be appalled if you compared their area with Baltimore!"
That's funny. I Lived in the UP for quite a while. It is similar in the fact that its major cities were built around ports and harbors like Baltimore. That's all I meant. Relax.
I used to play in Midwest Lacrosse League Tournaments in Sewickly, PA and against teams from all over the Pittsburgh area. At least in high school lacrosse, western PA is considered Midwestern.
I used to play in Midwest Lacrosse League Tournaments in Sewickly, PA and against teams from all over the Pittsburgh area. At least in high school lacrosse, western PA is considered Midwestern.
And Marquette in Milwaukee is considered Big East in collegiate sports.
And it looks like Pittsburgh ranks pretty high on New York's list as it is the fourth highest American city.
I want to see that list. The fact that Philadelphia isn't on it instantly makes me question its validity (unless Philadelphia was combined with New York in evaluating regions).
Why would we get biased answers in favor of the Northeast? Is there something wrong with the Midwest that we don't want to be apart of?
Well, it seems like the Pittsburgh natives are pretty adamant they believe their city is part of the Northeast and NOT part of the Midwest, so perhaps there is a bias against the Midwest on the part of people from western PA. I don't know.
I'm not sure why people take issue with the idea that Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Cleveland are clearly more similar to each other and have some real differences with the cities/regions in both Megalopolis (i.e. the Northeast) and the Midwest (like Chicago).
I'm not sure why people take issue with the idea that Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Cleveland are clearly more similar to each other and have some real differences with the cities/regions in both Megalopolis (i.e. the Northeast) and the Midwest (like Chicago).
Well, if it was so clear, then obviously we wouldn't be having these discussions.
Well, it seems like the Pittsburgh natives are pretty adamant they believe their city is part of the Northeast and NOT part of the Midwest, so perhaps there is a bias against the Midwest on the part of people from western PA. I don't know.
I'm not sure why people take issue with the idea that Pittsburgh, Buffalo, and Cleveland are clearly more similar to each other and have some real differences with the cities/regions in both Megalopolis (i.e. the Northeast) and the Midwest (like Chicago).
Why are Chicago & Cleveland the Midwestern comparos?
Try this: Which cities do you think Pgh and Buffalo are more similar to: Scranton & Worcester (Northeast) or Minneapolis & Kansas City (Midwest)?
Or lets look at smaller cities in the same disputed areas: Which cities are Johnstown & Niagara Falls similar to, St. Cloud & Jefferson City (Midwest) , or Kingston & Manchester (Northeast)?
I think part of your issue, CHIP, is that you view the Northeast as synonymous with the Megalopolis. The Megalopolis is simply the largest contiguous populated area in the Northeast, but there are other parts to the region. Equating the Megalopolis with the whole region is akin to equating the Southern CA urbanized area with the entire "West Coast".
You kidding? Most people I know in the Midwest wouldn't touch the NE with a 10 foot pole!
Yea right. You mean to tell me those people living in the Midwest havent at least wondered what it would be like to visit the east coast? The east coast just has this allure thats hard to ignore.
I want to see that list. The fact that Philadelphia isn't on it instantly makes me question its validity (unless Philadelphia was combined with New York in evaluating regions).
I already posted the link on #162.
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