Not Fitting In (Mt.Lebanon - Sunset Hills) (Pittsburgh: 2014, low crime)

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by Doowlle34

Two additional thoughts upon which to ruminate:

From Tom Friedman's column today:

It has been obvious ever since Trump first ran for president that many of his core supporters actually hate the people who hate Trump, more than they care about Trump or any particular action he takes, no matter how awful.

From a Politico round table interview with four Republican political consultants:

[Ted Roe, Ted Cruz's campaign manager, criticizing the fact that the focus of the Democratic National Convention was on Trump rather than policy]

Like, they can’t get over it that people might not care as much about what his personal character is, they care about what he gets done and the economic conditions they’re in. And I think it’s a huge mistake. I don’t think they can ever say what they’re for because their party is so split on what they’re for.

Quite the assumptions, however, sounds like that would work for both parties.

[ILove AndrewYang]

I favor a third party. One for the people instead of the two party that puts people against one another while they rob them blind.

[svband76]

Originally Posted by fat lou

Bwahahahaa.....welcome to my world! I drive past them every day and think, "what could possibly be going through these peoples' minds?" I will say, though, that I see a surprising amount of Sean Parnell signs in Mt. Lebanon. I don't remember ever seeing one for Keith Rothfus. That's not a good omen for Conor.

Conor Lamb and the Lamb Clan relatives all hail from Mount Lebanon for years. So the plethora of signs has much to do with the local boy support. Many Lebo moms have a crush on Conor. No joking.

[Oceanstarsmoon]

Originally Posted by MovingtoDC123

That was our opinion too, when we were looking to buy here. Majority of the people we meet seem friendly, but it ends there. Perhaps people on this forum are more well-travelled and open-minded.

Sadly, Sunset Hills is very backwards. People will be friendly, your absolutely correct. No one wants to be that person but most are. I know many who moved from ML. Can’t say I blamed them. But it’s not just SH too. DC and Va are far better for people who don’t just say hello or only talk to you when they need your to pitch in for something.

ML is just like the rest of Pittsburgh sadly, they just smile and put on face unlike other places where they are quite upfront.

[erieguy]

Originally Posted by Oceanstarsmoon

Sadly, Sunset Hills is very backwards. People will be friendly, your absolutely correct. No one wants to be that person but most are. I know many who moved from ML. Can’t say I blamed them. But it’s not just SH too. DC and Va are far better for people who don’t just say hello or only talk to you when they need your to pitch in for something.

ML is just like the rest of Pittsburgh sadly, they just smile and put on face unlike other places where they are quite upfront.

The poster you responded to said it seems friendly, but ends there, and you said people will be friendly.

Are you looking for best friends? What did they do wrong to you? With the huge amount of libs in the ML area that display their Biden signs, one would think they’d invite you into their homes.

[svband76]

As update, I was surprised to see that Conor Lamb - Mount Lebanon's Golden Boy and Second Coming of Christ - almost lost to Sean Parnell. Not a good sign for 2022. Someone even took a billboard out on Banksville Road congratulating Lamb on his win. Anyway, I like Sunset Hills. No place is racist free but that area is pretty close.

[szug-bot]

Originally Posted by Oceanstarsmoon

Sadly, Sunset Hills is very backwards. People will be friendly, your absolutely correct. No one wants to be that person but most are. I know many who moved from ML. Can’t say I blamed them. But it’s not just SH too. DC and Va are far better for people who don’t just say hello or only talk to you when they need your to pitch in for something.

ML is just like the rest of Pittsburgh sadly, they just smile and put on face unlike other places where they are quite upfront.

have you been out of this country? people are the same everywhere.

i blame media - not just the news, but everything - some commercials, entertainment, some pop music. it all reinforces negativity and being a bad ass tough guy. people are cold, mostly, nasty often, and quick to anger. this is just how it is.

it varies, of course from the immediate environment of a place. i am generalizing, but i still get actual nice human interaction w/ strangers in north hills shopping centers. normal, nice people, i mean, who can communicate without

1) making it about themself (like everyone in DC and northern VA)
2) having to center on a common enemy

[erieguy]

Do people really expect someone to stop and talk to them while they’re walking/going somewhere and/or cross paths? Is that why some people need to live arms length or closer to their neighbors so they might get interaction with people?

It’s one thing to make conversation if people are amongst each other, but I can’t imagine expecting someone to stop and talk just because one wants/expects them to.

[szug-bot]

Originally Posted by erieguy

Do people really expect someone to stop and talk to them while they’re walking/going somewhere and/or cross paths? Is that why some people need to live arms length or closer to their neighbors so they might get interaction with people?

It’s one thing to make conversation if people are amongst each other, but I can’t imagine expecting someone to stop and talk just because one wants/expects them to.

with you, yes. your mom wants to know why you dont call, your boss thinks you are looking to bolt and leave them without notice, your kid thinks you have a habit, and your wife is worried you're getting some strange on the side.

we are an army of voyeurs....watching....lurking....watching, you.

[Charley Barker]

Originally Posted by erieguy

Do people really expect someone to stop and talk to them while they’re walking/going somewhere and/or cross paths? Is that why some people need to live arms length or closer to their neighbors so they might get interaction with people?

It’s one thing to make conversation if people are amongst each other, but I can’t imagine expecting someone to stop and talk just because one wants/expects them to.

My experience: this is learned and cultural. Live in a small town for a while, and you will soon learn that there is an expectation that you stop, lean in and listen. It took me a little while to lean this, but once I did I got along a whole lot better with my neighbors. Ironically, the closer you live to other people the less likely you are to engage. You need to have blinders to some extent since you see them so often. Otherwise you'd never get about your business!