How ghetto/ dangerous around city hall and vital statistics office? (Newtown: real estate, DMV)

[Pine to Vine]

Originally Posted by kyb01

I answered your post. Check again.

Well, no. You copied my post and added on. You didn’t answer it.

No problems. I’m good.

[AJNEOA]

Originally Posted by thedirtypirate

I am not sure what you are trying to imply exactly, but when I said I walked down chestnut from city hall station, I meant I walked down chestnut passed the Wendy's and west. Can you elaborate on what you mean by "but I guarantee you'd have a very different experience around 3pm on a sunny weekday."? I would probably put money down I walk down chestnut more frequently than you do so I am generally curious on your response. Are you implying there is a lot of crime or a high chance of being a victim of crime?

You referred to Chestnut on a quiet snowy night in contrast to everyone else discussing their experiences during times that do not fit that context...clearly. I walk down Chestnut every single day to go to/from work, but I do avoid this corner because too many times have there been mobs of teens and other issues. It's an area that I think people should heighten their awareness and at the very least prepare to be annoyed/frustrated. Again, not on a snowy Christmas eve, but anytime on a Mon - Fri from 2 - 6pm at the very least.

How often do you walk at that corner? 4 times a day? And if so, is it a quiet, nice snowy evening every time?

[Pine to Vine]

Originally Posted by AJNEOA

You referred to Chestnut on a quiet snowy night in contrast to everyone else discussing their experiences during times that do not fit that context...clearly. I walk down Chestnut every single day to go to/from work, but I do avoid this corner because too many times have there been mobs of teens and other issues. It's an area that I think people should heighten their awareness and at the very least prepare to be annoyed/frustrated. Again, not on a snowy Christmas eve, but anytime on a Mon - Fri from 2 - 6pm at the very least.

How often do you walk at that corner? 4 times a day? And if so, is it a quiet, nice snowy evening every time?

I’ve starting avoiding the 1500 block of Chestnut most times along with the 1600 block after school.

But I’m ok with the clothespin

[Pilot1]

Originally Posted by kyb01

Republicans are not done yet. There's a long way to go. PA is still a red state right now. And Trump is destroying our reputation around the world. Luckily I love Philadelphia. Otherwise I would consider bailing. I would if I was younger though.

I don't want to venture too off topic...

PA is NOT a red state. The Trump election was a fluke. It has been trending blue since after Reagan. The populations of Philly, and Pittsburgh metro areas have seen to that. You get a bit miffed at people discussing POC's, and having concerns. Would you advise a middle age, or older white couple moving into West or North Philly, let alone S.W. Philly?

BTW, I have no problem with 15th, 16th and Chestnut/Walnut.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by Pilot1

PA is NOT a red state. The Trump election was a fluke. It has been trending blue since after Reagan. The populations of Philly, and Pittsburgh metro areas have seen to that. You get a bit miffed at people discussing POC's, and having concerns. Would you advise a middle age, or older white couple moving into West or North Philly, let alone S.W. Philly?

BTW, I have no problem with 15th, 16th and Chestnut/Walnut.

Okay, PA is a purple state. Does that make you happier?

You're packing so, yeah, you're fine at 15th and Chestnut! Lol


I'd absolutely recommend W. Philly or parts of N. Philly to middle or older adult white people since lots of them are already there.

[Pilot1]

Originally Posted by kyb01

Okay, PA is a purple state. Does that make you happier?

You're packing so, yeah, you're fine at 15th and Chestnut! Lol

Yes I am. LOL! However, when I go to my office at 15th and Walnut, a few times a month, I have to go unarmed as my company's policy dictates that. So often there completely naked.

I'd absolutely recommend W. Philly or parts of N. Philly to middle or older adult white people since lots of them are already there.

I guess we just have a different prospective on that. I agree with you, more than not, on most issues believe it or not.

[NewtownBucks]

To avoid being prejudiced, I hate everyone. LOL.

As far as politics go, it's just a waiting game at this point. As soon as Texas turns blue, and it will just because of demographic trend in the not-too-distant future, the Republican party as it stands now will be obsolete. It is impossible for any party to win national elections without NY, CA, or TX. Trump is basically the last stand for the angry racist "good old boys" club.

At the point TX flips, the GOP will reinvent itself or be replaced by a different "conservative" party, just because (without sweeping fundamental changes in the current political and voting system) the long term equilibrium in this country is to have two primary parties positioned so that they control roughly half of the vote and can swap power back and forth at periodic intervals. The nature of that long term equilibrium will not change, but the positions of the two parties relative to the issues so that they split power equally will.

[kyb01]

Originally Posted by NewtownBucks

To avoid being prejudiced, I hate everyone. LOL.

As far as politics go, it's just a waiting game at this point. As soon as Texas turns blue, and it will just because of demographic trend in the not-too-distant future, the Republican party as it stands now will be obsolete. It is impossible for any party to win national elections without NY, CA, or TX. Trump is basically the last stand for the angry racist "good old boys" club.

At the point TX flips, the GOP will reinvent itself or be replaced by a different "conservative" party, just because (without sweeping fundamental changes in the current political and voting system) the long term equilibrium in this country is to have two primary parties positioned so that they control roughly half of the vote and can swap power back and forth at periodic intervals. The nature of that long term equilibrium will not change, but the positions of the two parties relative to the issues so that they split power equally will.

If Trump is forced out his cult will go postal, as we used to say. They will lash out and it's hard to see how that possibility would end well.

[cpomp]

Originally Posted by NewtownBucks

To avoid being prejudiced, I hate everyone. LOL.

As far as politics go, it's just a waiting game at this point. As soon as Texas turns blue, and it will just because of demographic trend in the not-too-distant future, the Republican party as it stands now will be obsolete. It is impossible for any party to win national elections without NY, CA, or TX. Trump is basically the last stand for the angry racist "good old boys" club.

At the point TX flips, the GOP will reinvent itself or be replaced by a different "conservative" party, just because (without sweeping fundamental changes in the current political and voting system) the long term equilibrium in this country is to have two primary parties positioned so that they control roughly half of the vote and can swap power back and forth at periodic intervals. The nature of that long term equilibrium will not change, but the positions of the two parties relative to the issues so that they split power equally will.

I wonder when/ if the US would ever split up.

[Pilot1]

Originally Posted by NewtownBucks

As far as politics go, it's just a waiting game at this point. As soon as Texas turns blue, and it will just because of demographic trend in the not-too-distant future, the Republican party as it stands now will be obsolete. It is impossible for any party to win national elections without NY, CA, or TX. Trump is basically the last stand for the angry racist "good old boys" club.

At the point TX flips, the GOP will reinvent itself or be replaced by a different "conservative" party, just because (without sweeping fundamental changes in the current political and voting system) the long term equilibrium in this country is to have two primary parties positioned so that they control roughly half of the vote and can swap power back and forth at periodic intervals. The nature of that long term equilibrium will not change, but the positions of the two parties relative to the issues so that they split power equally will.

Being so close to Jersey is affecting your perspective. However, will your socialist Utopia be everything you think it will be?