RatBastard
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 08:37 AM UTC
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walk,on,by wrote:
Ben Carson,s chances. Republicans, everywhere just smiled, because there was no way they were voting for a black guy.
You would be surprised. Then again you said Republicans not conservatives. Most conservatives I know vote based on the merit of the individual candidates listed on the ballot and not on superficial things like skin color, age, gender, etc.
Yada
Joined: February 05, 2003 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 12:48 PM UTC
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Julian, wrote:
I've been to Reston and I have no specific complaint but that seems a "bit" over-the-top.
It's a magical place.
Relaxer
Joined: October 15, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 01:07 PM UTC
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RatBastard wrote:
walk,on,by wrote:
Ben Carson,s chances. Republicans, everywhere just smiled, because there was no way they were voting for a black guy.
You would be surprised. Then again you said Republicans not conservatives. Most conservatives I know vote based on the merit of the individual candidates listed on the ballot and not on superficial things like skin color, age, gender, etc.
If conservatives are so piously color-blind and pure, why do they so consistently take positions that are opposed by minorities? And why has the conservative movement been overwhelmingly led by white men? And why do you suppose the conservative movement is most strong in a part of America - the South - that has a long and recent history with racism, prejudice, and inequality?
I guess it's all just a weird coincidence.
Sidehatch
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 01:10 PM UTC
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wait… is the magical place.
where conservatives vote based on the merit of the individual candidates listed on the ballot and not on superficial things like skin color, age, gender, etc.
because…lets be frank…you can say that, but the polling suggests otherwise
I am sure you can provide pages of anecdotal evidence, but the stats show the truth
jrpa
Joined: September 03, 2013 at 03:15 PM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 01:11 PM UTC
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Relaxer wrote:
RatBastard wrote:
walk,on,by wrote:
Ben Carson,s chances. Republicans, everywhere just smiled, because there was no way they were voting for a black guy.
You would be surprised. Then again you said Republicans not conservatives. Most conservatives I know vote based on the merit of the individual candidates listed on the ballot and not on superficial things like skin color, age, gender, etc.
If conservatives are so piously color-blind and pure, why do they so consistently take positions that are opposed by minorities? And why has the conservative movement been overwhelmingly led by white men? And why do you suppose the conservative movement is most strong in a part of America - the South - that has a long and recent history with racism, prejudice, and inequality?
I guess it's all just a weird coincidence.
Dude, it's RatBastard, he's human garbage. None of you call him on it because he has a token gay friend.
jrpa
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 01:12 PM UTC
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Sidehatch wrote:
but the stats show the truth
Again, it's RatBastard. His analysis of statistics is notoriously in "flunked out of STAT 101" territory.
Relaxer
Joined: October 15, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 01:19 PM UTC
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Julian, wrote:
Dude, it's RatBastard, he's human garbage. None of you call him on it because he has a token gay friend.
I think I've been pretty clear what I think about him and his views.
Space Freely
Joined: December 13, 2014 at 07:28 PM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 01:32 PM UTC
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Julian, wrote:
Relaxer wrote:
RatBastard wrote:
walk,on,by wrote:
Ben Carson,s chances. Republicans, everywhere just smiled, because there was no way they were voting for a black guy.
You would be surprised. Then again you said Republicans not conservatives. Most conservatives I know vote based on the merit of the individual candidates listed on the ballot and not on superficial things like skin color, age, gender, etc.
After following a number of different political websites, and this forum for awhile, I can report that liberals are every bit as sanctimonious, mean spirited, and nasty as conservatives in online forums. Perhaps even more so.
If conservatives are so piously color-blind and pure, why do they so consistently take positions that are opposed by minorities? And why has the conservative movement been overwhelmingly led by white men? And why do you suppose the conservative movement is most strong in a part of America - the South - that has a long and recent history with racism, prejudice, and inequality?
I guess it's all just a weird coincidence.
Dude, it's RatBastard, he's human garbage. None of you call him on it because he has a token gay friend.
sweetcell
Joined: July 18, 2006 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 01:57 PM UTC
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am i the only person here who isn't a fan of Reston? i think it's a boring, over-planned attempt at social engineering. i worked in sterling for a year and ended up in reston pretty regularly (sometimes stayed at a hotel there). if you're ok with a place that went from cow pastures to "city of the future" in 3 years, and all the charm and character that comes with building a city overnight, then yeah… it's magical.
Yada
Joined: February 05, 2003 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 02:07 PM UTC
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sweetcell wrote:
am i the only person here who isn't a fan of Reston? i think it's a boring, over-planned attempt at social engineering. i worked in sterling for a year and ended up in reston pretty regularly (sometimes stayed at a hotel there). if you're ok with a place that went from cow pastures to "city of the future" in 3 years, and all the charm and character that comes with building a city overnight, then yeah… it's magical.
wait… what am I missing here? People exist that truly LOVE, Reston? Maybe I forgot to type in my sarcasm font.
Space Freely
Joined: December 13, 2014 at 07:28 PM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 02:12 PM UTC
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Yada wrote:
sweetcell wrote:
am i the only person here who isn't a fan of Reston? i think it's a boring, over-planned attempt at social engineering. i worked in sterling for a year and ended up in reston pretty regularly (sometimes stayed at a hotel there). if you're ok with a place that went from cow pastures to "city of the future" in 3 years, and all the charm and character that comes with building a city overnight, then yeah… it's magical.
wait… what am I missing here? People exist that truly LOVE, Reston? Maybe I forgot to type in my sarcasm font.
One of my best friends grew up in this area, and has lived in Maryland, DC, and Virginia since I've known him (18 years). When it was time to buy a house, that's where he (and his wife) chose. They seem to love it there.
For some reason, I think it's probably hard to grasp the charm in a place where you've only stayed at a mid-level hotel there for work.
Yada
Joined: February 05, 2003 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 02:29 PM UTC
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Space wrote:
Yada wrote:
sweetcell wrote:
am i the only person here who isn't a fan of Reston? i think it's a boring, over-planned attempt at social engineering. i worked in sterling for a year and ended up in reston pretty regularly (sometimes stayed at a hotel there). if you're ok with a place that went from cow pastures to "city of the future" in 3 years, and all the charm and character that comes with building a city overnight, then yeah… it's magical.
wait… what am I missing here? People exist that truly LOVE, Reston? Maybe I forgot to type in my sarcasm font.
One of my best friends grew up in this area, and has lived in Maryland, DC, and Virginia since I've known him (18 years). When it was time to buy a house, that's where he (and his wife) chose. They seem to love it there.
For some reason, I think it's probably hard to grasp the charm in a place where you've only stayed at a mid-level hotel there for work.
I'm happy he's happy.
Space Freely
Joined: December 13, 2014 at 07:28 PM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 02:40 PM UTC
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Yada wrote:
Space wrote:
Yada wrote:
sweetcell wrote:
am i the only person here who isn't a fan of Reston? i think it's a boring, over-planned attempt at social engineering. i worked in sterling for a year and ended up in reston pretty regularly (sometimes stayed at a hotel there). if you're ok with a place that went from cow pastures to "city of the future" in 3 years, and all the charm and character that comes with building a city overnight, then yeah… it's magical.
wait… what am I missing here? People exist that truly LOVE, Reston? Maybe I forgot to type in my sarcasm font.
One of my best friends grew up in this area, and has lived in Maryland, DC, and Virginia since I've known him (18 years). When it was time to buy a house, that's where he (and his wife) chose. They seem to love it there.
For some reason, I think it's probably hard to grasp the charm in a place where you've only stayed at a mid-level hotel there for work.
I'm happy he's happy.
Me too.
I can't think of any neighborhood/town in the DMV area that struck me as a place that I TRULY LOVE. But I could probably find things I like about many area neighborhoods/towns.
Relaxer
Joined: October 15, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 02:46 PM UTC
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I truly love the Cap Hill/Eastern Market/Lincoln Park area of DC. I started living on the Hill in 1992 and have never been tempted to live anywhere else. It was a great neighborhood to live in as a swinging bachelor and it's an even better neighborhood to live in with kids. It's like it a small town nestled in a big city.
Yada
Joined: February 05, 2003 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 02:52 PM UTC
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Relaxer wrote:
I truly love the Cap Hill/Eastern Market/Lincoln Park area of DC. I started living on the Hill in 1992 and have never been tempted to live anywhere else. It was a great neighborhood to live in as a swinging bachelor and it's an even better neighborhood to live in with kids. It's like it a small town nestled in a big city.
^^I'd agree with that^^
The only downside is it's a bit out of the way in terms of where I hang out, work, travel to often, etc… but I agree.
Space Freely
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 02:59 PM UTC
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Relaxer wrote:
I truly love the Cap Hill/Eastern Market/Lincoln Park area of DC. I started living on the Hill in 1992 and have never been tempted to live anywhere else. It was a great neighborhood to live in as a swinging bachelor and it's an even better neighborhood to live in with kids. It's like it a small town nestled in a big city.
What's the typical price for home for a family of three or four? How are the public schools in the neighborhood?
Yada
Joined: February 05, 2003 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 03:03 PM UTC
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Space wrote:
Relaxer wrote:
I truly love the Cap Hill/Eastern Market/Lincoln Park area of DC. I started living on the Hill in 1992 and have never been tempted to live anywhere else. It was a great neighborhood to live in as a swinging bachelor and it's an even better neighborhood to live in with kids. It's like it a small town nestled in a big city.
What's the typical price for home for a family of three or four? How are the public schools in the neighborhood?
Schools are great, home is probably a million.
Space Freely
Joined: December 13, 2014 at 07:28 PM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 03:05 PM UTC
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Yada wrote:
Space wrote:
Relaxer wrote:
I truly love the Cap Hill/Eastern Market/Lincoln Park area of DC. I started living on the Hill in 1992 and have never been tempted to live anywhere else. It was a great neighborhood to live in as a swinging bachelor and it's an even better neighborhood to live in with kids. It's like it a small town nestled in a big city.
What's the typical price for home for a family of three or four? How are the public schools in the neighborhood?
Schools are great, home is probably a million.
How about racial diversity?
Yada
Joined: February 05, 2003 at 06:01 AM UTC
Posts: 12418
Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 03:09 PM UTC
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Space wrote:
Yada wrote:
Space wrote:
Relaxer wrote:
I truly love the Cap Hill/Eastern Market/Lincoln Park area of DC. I started living on the Hill in 1992 and have never been tempted to live anywhere else. It was a great neighborhood to live in as a swinging bachelor and it's an even better neighborhood to live in with kids. It's like it a small town nestled in a big city.
What's the typical price for home for a family of three or four? How are the public schools in the neighborhood?
Schools are great, home is probably a million.
How about racial diversity?
More Muslims than Reston.
Space Freely
Joined: December 13, 2014 at 07:28 PM UTC
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Re: Dropping Like Flies
September 22, 2015 at 03:19 PM UTC
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Yada wrote:
Space wrote:
Yada wrote:
Space wrote:
Relaxer wrote:
I truly love the Cap Hill/Eastern Market/Lincoln Park area of DC. I started living on the Hill in 1992 and have never been tempted to live anywhere else. It was a great neighborhood to live in as a swinging bachelor and it's an even better neighborhood to live in with kids. It's like it a small town nestled in a big city.
What's the typical price for home for a family of three or four? How are the public schools in the neighborhood?
Schools are great, home is probably a million.
How about racial diversity?
More Muslims than Reston.
I'd put money on you being wrong.
Fairfax County:
4.63% Muslim
http://www.bestplaces.net/religion/county/virginia/fairfaxDC:
0.67% Muslim
http://www.bestplaces.net/religion/city/district_of_columbia/washington