is Houston a Republican city? (Post, Mart: mortgage, credit, loans)

[979Texan]

Originally Posted by blkgiraffe

You want crummy, try those trailer trash places out in east houston.

great point.

also a sad, depressed area represented a by democrat in the US House of Representatives.

[979Texan]

Originally Posted by Weatherguy

That's what a big percentage of Americans thought about Republicans when Bush was President. Different people think differently.

I'll bet you're perfectly happy with social programs that benefit YOU. It's when they benefit someone else that people like you get upset. I suspect you belong to the "I've got mine" and "let them die" sect. So sad.

Actually I belong to the crowd with the mindset of "I work hard for my lifestyle so don't force me to support lazy idiots who would rather commit crimes than get a job."

In other words "I've got mine so let them work hard for their own."

[Truth713]

Originally Posted by 979Texan

Actually I belong to the crowd with the mindset of "I work hard for my lifestyle so don't force me to support lazy idiots who would rather commit crimes than get a job."

In other words "I've got mine so let them work hard for their own."

Yea except every thing you say is blantely wrong.. for starters most well welfare people actually have jobs at least try to educate yourseld dude.
http://www.benchmarkinstitute.org/t_...fare_myths.pdf

I know actual research is toxic to you folks but it helps.

The funny thing is this lie you tell yourself..

I went to school and did this and that// well barring a rich relative you prob took out a loan, guess who money that was..not the goverment.

That money you borrowed from the bank to by a house...yea banks dont actual have money they use the money of thier clinets to do things like that /I.E its taking the money of the many and giving it to a free, you know socailism

That buniess loan... yeah again banks dont generate revune so where do you think that money is coming from... the people

[PedroMartinez]

Originally Posted by Weatherguy

Sadly, most of those who are so hateful (extreme conservatives) never miss church. They are false Christians, and an embarrassment to true Christians, of which there are many fortunately.

Show us the data behind this.

[PedroMartinez]

Originally Posted by crone

As a Barry Goldwater disciple I fear the contemporary American non thinking Tea Partier would not accept these people in their ranks.

Do you believe there should be a law requiring a balanced budget?

[War Beagle]

Houston is a Democrat city, as are virtually all large cities. But the thing to keep in mind with party labels is that they are highly relative to geographic location and the prevailing culture. For instance, a lot of Texas (and southern) Democrats are more conservative than northeastern Republicans (i.e. Chris Christie).

By national standards, I would say that Annise Parker is a moderate to conservative Democrat.

[jerbear30]

I generally think that Houston is set up very conservatively, from a socioeconomic standpoint. For instance, there is a really big emphasis on luxury shopping here, and on the malls as "destinations" in and of themselves. Then again, I am continually surprised at finding cool things here, like the Miller Outdoor theater free performances. If you've moved here from a major city on the east coast, west coast or in the Midwest, it will feel very conservative because of the way it's built, but there are some surprises.

[Mom2Feebs]

Originally Posted by Schumacher713

Most urban areas vote for Democrats even in southern states. Parker won the general election 31% and won the run off election 53% of the vote. I am curious to see how Wendy Davis does for governor. I think she might surprise some. We used to have Democrats for majors. I am just glad Perry will be gone.

Really? Don't like success, huh? I am not a huge Perry fan, but wow. He's managed to get us through this nasty recession pretty doggone well. I'm certainly not looking forward to a regime change that would be TOTALLY opposite of that.

[diablo234]

Originally Posted by Mom2Feebs

Really? Don't like success, huh? I am not a huge Perry fan, but wow. He's managed to get us through this nasty recession pretty doggone well. I'm certainly not looking forward to a regime change that would be TOTALLY opposite of that.

Perry did not do jack squat for the economy of Texas, it was the energy sector that kept Texas afloat, along with the fact that there was never a housing bubble here in the first place.

[Tassy001]

Originally Posted by Truth713

Yea except every thing you say is blantely wrong.. for starters most well welfare people actually have jobs at least try to educate yourseld dude.
http://www.benchmarkinstitute.org/t_...fare_myths.pdf

I know actual research is toxic to you folks but it helps.

The funny thing is this lie you tell yourself..

I went to school and did this and that// well barring a rich relative you prob took out a loan, guess who money that was..not the goverment.

That money you borrowed from the bank to by a house...yea banks dont actual have money they use the money of thier clinets to do things like that /I.E its taking the money of the many and giving it to a free, you know socailism

That buniess loan... yeah again banks dont generate revune so where do you think that money is coming from... the people

First, learn when you are being lied to. Are you really going to believe something put out there by the benchmark institute???? You can do better then that.

Second, There was no student loan for me to go to college, my parents paid for it. There was no student loan for my Husband to go to college, he worked multiple jobs to pay for it.

Third, the money that the bank loaned me to purchase my home....I am fairly certain did not come from the welfare people (these people would never have a bank account, and if they do it would be a very small balance) you referred to in your first statement.

forth, I have never received a business loan.

Most, people that I know, on any kind of assistance - are generally cheating the system. I only know 3 people that receive any kind of welfare and 2 of those, I am fairly certain are cheating the system. I believe in helping those that truly need the help. It's unfortunate, that most who receive the welfare, do not truly need the help.


Banks do generate revenue. Interest charges on loans, credit cards, renting safe deposit boxes. That is revenue for them.