Why do we stay in NJ? (Bergenfield, Ridgefield Park: sales, gated, pros and cons)
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The difference is I wouldn't go over to the New Mexico forum or any other forum to point out what's wrong with their State because I don't live there. If I lived there for a short time I still wouldn't do that. People in these forums want answers from people who actually live here, not answers from people who only lived here a short time. If someone asks a particular question on a vacation destination as an example and you've been there then you have every right to give an opinion pro or con, but to all of a sudden come in here and tell us we have to think about how we vote when you don't know how I or anyone else here votes, is just plain rude and condescending.
Listen, San Diego and parts of California are truly beautiful. South Florida is just nice, not spectacular, and the weather is nice, but I have seen some dumpy parts of Florida for sure. Plus, there is no culture in Florida.. it's a wasteland for the retired and mostly those who can't afford to live anywhere expensive. I'm sorry if I'm offending someone, but since we're being so honest about our feelings why not just say it, right?
DeniseNJ nice to have you fighting the good fight, but there are several people who come to this forum regularly just to dump (excuse the pun) on our state. I'd like someone to calculate how many times Rainbowaves has used the phrase "toxic wast dump" in her posts, hmmmmm... What I want to know is why they spend so much time on this forum, rather than their own state?
Thanks njchick. I usually ignore those types of posts, I visit other NJ boards also, but ya know what? it's about darn time we stick up for NJ. If I'm forced out of NJ for financial reasons I won't be happy, but I sure as heck won't go to the NJ boards to tear it apart. I love New Jersey and proud to say it.
Listen, San Diego and parts of California are truly beautiful. South Florida is just nice, not spectacular, and the weather is nice, but I have seen some dumpy parts of Florida for sure. Plus, there is no culture in Florida.. it's a wasteland for the retired and mostly those who can't afford to live anywhere expensive. I'm sorry if I'm offending someone, but since we're being so honest about our feelings why not just say it, right?
The difference is I wouldn't go over to the New Mexico forum or any other forum to point out what's wrong with their State because I don't live there. If I lived there for a short time I still wouldn't do that. People in these forums want answers from people who actually live here, not answers from people who only lived here a short time. .
My dad's family has lived in NJ for 40+ years. I am not an idiot passing by. I hear it all and see how they live and how they struggle to pay their bills and deal with the changes in their neighborhoods, thank you for you concern as to my qualifications. I remember Rte 4 when you could actually drive on it without cursing. I remember Bergenfield when you could walk around and feel like you are in a nice town.
I have been to a ton of states and I only visit the forums of the states where I have lived in or have very close family in. NM, PA, MA, NJ (rarely), NY. And DE if it is general info about homes or taxes.
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WHOOPS, i said it again...and don't you think ppl should be aware of what they are paying for? Hey, too bad...if anyone wants to defend Jersey, it doesn't bother me, but when there are those like myself that choose to give out important info, it should make ppl aware, not angry...here's something for ya all joisey peeps...
http://orion.math.iastate.edu/rymartin/njokes.shtml (broken link)
Oh, we need YOU to give us your knowledge of NJ? Guess what, I've lived in NJ all my life, I don't need a bitter ex-Jerseyan to give me "important info", LOL. I think it's you who need info if you think Florida is shangrila.... got news for you, there are plenty of people coming to NJ everyday, whether you like it or not, people want to live here so get over it.
It seems to me that when you live in a state, volunteer in your church/school/community, pay the taxes, support the local economy and vote in the elections, you are justified to say anything you want to about your state.
When you choose to leave that state, it doesn't make sense to ***** about what should be in your rear view mirror. Why not let it go and move on?
My dad's family has lived in NJ for 40+ years. I am not an idiot passing by. I hear it all and see how they live and how they struggle to pay their bills and deal with the changes in their neighborhoods, thank you for you concern as to my qualifications. I remember Rte 4 when you could actually drive on it without cursing. I remember Bergenfield when you could walk around and feel like you are in a nice town.
I have been to a ton of states and I only visit the forums of the states where I have lived in or have very close family in. NM, PA, MA, NJ (rarely), NY. And DE if it is general info about homes or taxes.
I don't need approval to post here from anyone but the mods. So if you don't like what I am saying, add me to your ignore list.
Hmmm just got a good idea!
Well let me see, I have family members in Italy, Nova Scotia, Brooklyn, Nevada and California, let me go to those boards and make nasty comments, and then I'll head to the boards of States I've visited and give bascially an uninformed opinion. Really good dialogue is fostered that way @ @!
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Toxic waste dump
