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I like how right next to that statement it says that the costs of living in Asheville is "below average."
I think it goes to show that these lists are slapped together by writers who are not getting paid very well. And yes, advertising and politics play a role, too.
And while there is a very significant proportion of "liberal" people in Asheville, especially when compared to Greenville, there is also quite a mix of folks and opinions there, too.
The appearance of the downtown area certainly doesn't suggest a bustling business center either. It seemed a little unkempt the last time I was there. Although it did seem that all the store fronts were occupied. I didn't see any empty retail spaces or "going out of business signs".
I've been there countless times growing up in NC and then having a sister that went to college there and lived there until very recently. Their downtown seems to always be thriving. Summer, Winter, snow, or sunshine when I've been there, there are tons of people out and about, fantastic restaurants packed with lines outside, all kinds of local-made craft stores, vintage shops, music shops, confection stores, coffee shops, one of the absolute best music venues anywhere in the Carolinas, some of my favorite bars in the Carolinas, street performers and just a good overall vibe. They even have some stores in their downtown that I don't see us getting for awhile like Urban Outfitters. And imo the downtown as a whole is slightly more walkable than here.
I love downtown Greenville a lot and always invite friends and family down to stay with us so I can show it off, but downtown Asheville is absolutely fantastic too and I visit when I can. I can't find hardly anything I'd knock it for other than winter weather. There are things I like better about both Greenville and Asheville. Two things Asheville has Greenville beat on are music and then general walkability. The music is the big one though. My biggest complaint about our downtown is the lack of a strong music scene. Greenville has a music scene, but it is by far the weakest out of any area I have lived which is disappointing.
I responded to a post that included the topic at hand (AARP and Asheville), as did my post. Can we comment on here with out the personal stuff? Please?
Reading this thread with an open mind, I would say that you brought the edge to this discussion. Personally I don't think you are as well read as you could be on some subjects you brought up.
But it is a forum and we are here to share opinions, views and thoughts.
Please don't take this as anything but a suggestion to re-read your own words.
i think ppl think Asheville is liberal b/c there are a lot of gay pride parades and in the past there were hippie anti-war protests downtown.
Maybe Greenville is too Neo-con then (to have been chosen).
Greenville must either be too liberal in support of anything Obama or too NeoCon in favor of a "strong defense" which translated means keeping any and all wars going-- and in support of starting new ones - just like Obama has been doing on his own via executive order.
Hmm. Seems like Obama liberals nestle in pretty well with Republican Neo-cons. (I thought there was supposed to be a "difference" between Republicans and Democrats.)
I've been there countless times growing up in NC and then having a sister that went to college there and lived there until very recently. Their downtown seems to always be thriving. Summer, Winter, snow, or sunshine when I've been there, there are tons of people out and about, fantastic restaurants packed with lines outside, all kinds of local-made craft stores, vintage shops, music shops, confection stores, coffee shops, one of the absolute best music venues anywhere in the Carolinas, some of my favorite bars in the Carolinas, street performers and just a good overall vibe. They even have some stores in their downtown that I don't see us getting for awhile like Urban Outfitters. And imo the downtown as a whole is slightly more walkable than here.
I love downtown Greenville a lot and always invite friends and family down to stay with us so I can show it off, but downtown Asheville is absolutely fantastic too and I visit when I can. I can't find hardly anything I'd knock it for other than winter weather. There are things I like better about both Greenville and Asheville. Two things Asheville has Greenville beat on are music and then general walkability. The music is the big one though. My biggest complaint about our downtown is the lack of a strong music scene. Greenville has a music scene, but it is by far the weakest out of any area I have lived which is disappointing.
Also don't forget Asheville beats Greenville for good restaurants as you have already mentioned (and I bet for farmers' markets). Darn. I wish Asheville was just 20 minutes away. Your description makes me want to go there.
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