Is there a heavy Pro-military attitude in San Diego? (Corona: buy, living in)

[magsterly]

I'm wondering about the military climate in San Diego. Is it a welcoming place for someone who isn't against the military like many on the far left, but doesn't necessarily support it for personal or religious reasons?
In other words, is there a heavy pro-military attitude in SD? If so, how does it manifest itself?

[cruitr]

Yes, there is a pro-military attitude in San Diego. It's easy to see everyday. Stickers on cars, co-workers & neighbors with military backgrounds, special military pricing for all public events, Navy ships in San Diego Bay, Marine helicopters and jets overhead etc etc.

If you find it hard to co-exist with military people, San Diego is not for you. The same goes for gays, Mexicans, Asians, homeless etc. We are a melting pot of all breeds and types. And I really that about San Diego.

Politically, we are mostly moderates with a little more slant to the 'right' than most parts of California.

[PollyGlott]

Originally Posted by magsterly

I'm wondering about the military climate in San Diego. Is it a welcoming place for someone who isn't against the military like many on the far left, but doesn't necessarily support it for personal or religious reasons?
In other words, is there a heavy pro-military attitude in SD? If so, how does it manifest itself?

San Diego is a "navy town", has been for many years, and will probably always be, due to its location. Many, many people either are in the military, have family and friends in the military, or have some working relation to the military.
So, not surprisingly, there is a pro-military attitude.

[SanDiegoHopeful]

Originally Posted by cruitr

Politically, we are mostly moderates with a little more slant to the 'right' than most parts of California.

hello cruitr,

I'm escaping Texas for San Diego thinking I'll get the "right" off my back so I'm a little surprised by your statement. Can you elaborate on your statement and what "most parts" of California are you referring to?

Thanks

[mlarsen23]

San Diego is the most conservative of California's 3 major cities. The city itself is about evenly split between Dens and Republicans, buy the surrounding county leans right. That said, I don't think San Diego will feel as conservative as many parts of Texas. Overall California is a liberal state.

The military element is probably part of this, but there is a lot here besides the military. You can certainly live a life in San Diego and rarely interact with anyone in the military.

[cruitr]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoHopeful

hello cruitr,

I'm escaping Texas for San Diego thinking I'll get the "right" off my back so I'm a little surprised by your statement. Can you elaborate on your statement and what "most parts" of California are you referring to?

Thanks

At the national and statewide level, California is very 'blue.' Because of our military influence I guess, San Diego votes mostly 'red.' In last year's election, there were zero Jerry Brown signs in my 'hood.

Our mayor is republican and so is my councilperson. The wealthier parts of town (La Jolla, Coronado, Rancho Santa Fe) are heavily republican.

If you're looking for typical California big-city liberal politics, San Diego is a bit of an anomaly. Also, all politically-oriented talk radio stations in town are of the 'red' variety. Sean Hannity holds a big event here every year.

I often tell my out-of-town friends, San Diego is socially liberal and fiscally conservative. But we are mostly moderates and not hardcore on either side of the political fence.

[magsterly]

Originally Posted by cruitr

Yes, there is a pro-military attitude in San Diego. It's easy to see everyday. Stickers on cars, co-workers & neighbors with military backgrounds, special military pricing for all public events, Navy ships in San Diego Bay, Marine helicopters and jets overhead etc etc.

If you find it hard to co-exist with military people, San Diego is not for you. The same goes for gays, Mexicans, Asians, homeless etc. We are a melting pot of all breeds and types. And I really that about San Diego.

Politically, we are mostly moderates with a little more slant to the 'right' than most parts of California.

I could co- exist with anybody. But thanks for your input. Just curious about it.

[esmith143]

The city itself is about evenly split between Dens and Republicans, buy the surrounding county leans right.

Actually, the city leans left. Parts north of the 8 are evenly split; even La Jolla. The entire coast is populated by wealthy liberals. Republican-leaning wealthy people prefer Rancho Santa Fe and Poway. It must be something about living in a $2 million ocean-view bungalow with a minimal environmental footprint, vs. living in a $2 million mansion on three acres with throngs of servants (gardeners & such) running around the property all day. And parts south of the 8 vote Democratic 2 to 1.

I often tell my out-of-town friends, San Diego is socially liberal and fiscally conservative.

That's not quite true. San Diego is increasingly Hispanic. Hispanic people are socially conservative and fiscally liberal. Just look at Imperial County (same Hispanic people, just more concentrated) during the 2008 elections. 62% for Obama and 70% against gay marriage.

[MovingAloha]

Originally Posted by magsterly

I'm wondering about the military climate in San Diego. Is it a welcoming place for someone who isn't against the military like many on the far left, but doesn't necessarily support it for personal or religious reasons?
In other words, is there a heavy pro-military attitude in SD? If so, how does it manifest itself?

When I was growing up in. LA, San Diego was always the most conservative major city in California.they always had a Republican Mayor, at least that's what I remember.
Of course being retired Navy, having a strong military presence appeals to me.

[cruitr]

Originally Posted by esmith143

That's not quite true. San Diego is increasingly Hispanic. Hispanic people are socially conservative and fiscally liberal. Just look at Imperial County (same Hispanic people, just more concentrated) during the 2008 elections. 62% for Obama and 70% against gay marriage.

That makes sense. My 'hood (NW Clairemont) is pretty much all white. My little Obama yard sign was very lonely in 2008.