Big Forums She will change her mind. I am completely in love with this place. It was a complete mess. Texas doesn't do it for me. Nothing but fond memories of San Francisco. Don’t think that the sheer awesomeness of a location could ever outweigh what it feels like to be around people who know and love you. But my husband likes Chicago, and his job. ;). Only wineries I've been to are around Gilroy, and when I eat in Monterey it's usually at a little place. But then I've loved everywhere I've lived. But don't knock it just because of your arrogance, and what hear on TV. Some people say they don’t like Chardonnay, but it really has nothing to do with the Chardonnay grape. Short-term parking is terminal-specific, and very close. There's a deli/store on Del Monte across from Wharf No. Hope you'll give us another chance! this past summer, so my sample size may be small. Sorry your experience was a bad one. Yes, we are standoffish. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJf4uzEHDZmJQ4IGPCUD_KgFOLLOW USInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ashley.goins2/https://www.instagram.com/zachandashvlogs/https://www.instagram.com/zhopkins145/TikTok@Zachhopkins8@Ashley.goins2Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/zachandash/?modal=admin_todo_tourTwitterhttps://twitter.com/ashleygoins20https://twitter.com/zachhopkins145KSI VS LOGAN PAUL 2 VLOG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEHTsgwDnt4\u0026t=23sOUR PROPOSAL VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzGb6861rJ4WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67bfdYm3dYM\u0026t=34s board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules This from a native Californian who lived in that area for more years than I care to remember. © 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground,   |-- General Discussion: Presidency Why do people act like California is the "place to be"? Everything is expensive here, and there are high taxes. It is by Victorville. Why Black Men Don’t Like Kamala Harris — And How It Can Stop. “God you Californians suck so bad!” I asked her why. I know that it's not "in vogue" in this venue, to be connected by technology, in so many ways, but I am, and I have to be. Watch Queue Queue. Plus, moving to a different part of the Country can be a bit of a culture shock. During her stay at the California Institution for Women, Spencer has been described as a model prisoner who wants to be a forklift driver upon her release. San Fran or Chicago. If I were stuck out near Victorville I'd hate it too! We go over a \"why not to live in California 101\". And in the U.S., California weather is just alright. but hated Sacramento. Southeast Arkansas. We used to call Hesperia Hysteria. I might end up coming home to Alabama but I have to give it a try. I'd imagine you would have to live there many years and move around a bit to decide it really sucks - like I have done in Texas. Or Dallas. However, after experiencing California, and after much thought and research, it would be regretful and foolish to stay here. It’s not an easy conversation to have, but it’s an important one. ugh, call California... Victorville, Bakersfield, Hesperia -all of.   |-- Ask the Administrators Why, you ask? ;-). Comments like (I'm paraphrasing) "I'm only living here because it's closer to California, otherwise I'd be on the East Coast. But from outside it now looks like … I was glad to leave that part of California. I'm sorry you had a bad experience. I think it's hard to generalize about it to be honest. December 8, 2018 — 12.05am. I rather like it here, although fat chance of ever BUYING in this town. Because otherwise, you're completely talking out your ass and I know you wouldn't do that... 1. Or El Paso. Forums  |  Journals |  Store This is a HUGE state, mostly empty and rural. California is home to many amazing theme parks: Disneyland, Universal Hollywood, Knott’s Berry Farm, ... In-N-Out might just seem like another fast food joint to the people who’ve never had it, ... Why don't we just pack it in and go home?"  |  Donate, About DU She just needs to take a trip down the hill and see what California is really like. California was a type of paradise in the 1950s and 1960s, when it had just enough development and culture to maintain a society but the natural landscape was still unspoiled. She should probably have said that she hates the High Desert area. Not sure why anybody would try to lump that hellhole in with our lovely LA. Earthquakes spring to mind. ... Tell me why I don't like Mondays. Now, obviously, I don't live there, so I'm sure people have their complaints. If you don't want come to California that's fine with me. Citing ethical concerns about the use of fetal cells in vaccine development, Bishop Joseph Brennan of the Diocese of Fresno is urging Catholics not to “jump on the COVID-19 vaccine bandwagon.” Farther inland, there are colder winters and hotter summers. I remember when I moved from California to Pennsylvania, just outside of Pittsburgh in the dead of winter. I've only visited NYC once. Don’t get me wrong he will push for such things but like a lot of the Democratic Party it seems mostly like half measures and fluff. I have not been here long enough to make a judgement, I don't think. It has been said that “as California goes, so goes the nation”. I grew up in South San Jose, which at the time was new developments surrounded by Apricot and Walnut orchards. Things I like about California…and things I don’t In an effort to stay positive (because, as many of my true friends know, my instinct is to be pessimistic) I have decided to list a few things that I really like about California. the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC. California has been no stranger to keeping this list growing over the years. :-(. I’m having too much fun (to surrender).” She also said, “I had no reason for it, and it … In southern California near the ocean, anyway. I just got home from being out with people after a long hike in the hills and canyons today, and I thought of a theory as to why people don't like LA. And while I've only visited a few times, I rather like their highway system. It's so easy. I give it two months before I’m on some gluten-free, vegan diet, driving a hybrid car, and building a multi-million dollar tech company in my garage.  |  Discussion I've lived in Southern California my whole life and I don't like it. I will not stay here longer than is absolutely necessary, because of that. This video is unavailable. Here are some of the top reasons why they are so common: #1. I was so shocked! ... Before Harris became a senator, she was California’s attorney general, and before that, she served as district attorney of San Francisco. Same reasons. Get off the plane, grab my luggage, step right out the terminal, take the shuttle straight to the rental car lot, wam, bam, it's done. Whenever I ask my friends if they like it then they respond with something like, "But other states seem boring" or, "Why?   |-- Topic Forums Ingress/Egress is horrible, takes hours to get there from anywhere. 38 suburbs in search of a city. :-(, Painting my state with a broad brush based on a couple of backwater waste depositories like Hesperia or Victorville. Or Waco. Don’t worry, I’m sure we’ll have more soon. SUBSCRIBE if you haven't! And I don't like California. Watch Queue Queue It's better to evaluate it on a county-by-county basis, it's easier to generalize that way. I really don't like sunny weather, unless there's a light breeze. Of all 50 states, according to the survey by Public Policy Polling, party affiliation was most salient in attitudes about California, with Republicans far more likely than Democrats to hate the Golden State. Don't get us wrong, we LOVE it here so far! In fact, if I could get everybody to leave the state, I would. I lived in a small-to-medium sized town in southern California, but inland, no beaches. People drive like absolute maniacs. That is why it is such a shame what is happening to that once great state.   |-- Archives There were/are many things I hated, but there are still a lot of things that I miss as well. I lived where you are for many years, just went back for a visit two years ago, The place is depressing, ugly and overcrowded. California’s alienation from conservative America has only deepened with the rise of Donald Trump. I miss my home state so much! Why California doesn't feel like America. I should not pre-judge. My folks were from around Warren. I am not used to not having a fax machine. Important Notices: By participating on this discussion California is so varied and interesting. As natural and annual events in CA, many residents wonder why the state is so prone to wildfires. I do not like it. Luckily there are legal teams that help recover compensation from disasters like the recent California Wildfires. It was just a bad day. LLC. Probably not that great an idea for me to post this in the California forum, which is filled with California lovers, but I really need to get this out. I don't miss it! but 34 million people (or something like that) disagree with you. Like, why do I live somewhere that isn’t California.” I tried to sympathize, but honestly, I have no idea why anyone would want to live in Rhode Island.   |-- Latest Breaking News I don’t like Mondays. ;). You said nothing about L.A. COUNTY, nor did I. I assumed that when you said "Hell-A" you meant the city. So with this, we have listed 10 reasons not … And Barstow. Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. The horseshoe design with pass-through lanes (say, for example, if you're going to terminal 7, that way you don't have to go all the way around) works beautifully. And ordinary middle-class citizens could afford to buy a 4-bedroom house in a county that borders the ocean. In California people would say “You’re helping the environment one gallon of water at a time. The other reason why California is very important for the USA is its population. It's a bit far from where I live, but I just park at Lot B, take the shuttle, and take my e-boarding pass right to the gate. I don’t shower much. Victorville, Hesperia are among those that are not so great.   |-- Editorials & Other Articles Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators. It's all a matter of preference. that is one of the worst parts of the state. I am stuck here forever, unfortunately. There are parts I love and parts I can't stand. it was warm enough over the weekend. At one time, California seemed to be the epicenter of the American Dream. ...can best be described as "aggressive indifference". Great Lakes, Great Times, Great Governor!! I hope that I can find the way to my new office, tomorrow morning. It should be noted that this is the state with the largest numbers of residents in the USA, and the estimate from 2018 gives that California has 39,557,045 residents. I don't like that. Again, California is aflame — and it isn’t close to being over yet. I live just a few miles from the beach in norcal and traffic here is defined as more than two or three cars at a stop light. here to send us a message. This is not the best that California has too offer, trust me. Edited on Tue Dec-12-06 12:33 AM by ih8thegop. In other states people would say that’s grimy. Don't visit the cities.... the mojave desert is magical, and so is death valley and the whole owens valley to lake tahoe. I love it. 1. There is also the whole Pelosi-newsom-ghetty California dynasty thing goin on which brings up his wealth and holdings which may affect how he treats issues such as rent and housing. I only spent a few days in L.A., so I can't really say whether I liked it or not. You have 49 other states from which to choose. My Forums, Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com California and Texas are the US on steroids, in opposite directions. I've always wanted to live here, even before I ever visited California. I like Chicago, I just hate the weather, and the boring landscape. I thought the people there were very nice and friendly, even though I speak with a Texas accent! If you meant the county, perhaps you should have said that, rather than referring to it with a childish nickname. The one thing I couldn't get past was that the native NYC people were really rather rude. page. If you're truly only here for location, there are many other places, like AZ, UT, Oregon, NV... why Colorado?. I am positive there is a place here you will like. :evilgrin: I lived there for 25 years, having moved there from Orange County where I was born and it was quite a shock. The problem with SoCal struck as too many people spread out in way too large a space. :-), Edited on Tue Dec-12-06 06:04 PM by Blue State Native. California is so diverse, and there are so many absolutely wonderful parts of it. It was nice to experience and Im glad I was here to see the truth about what is really happening. For the first few years, I hated it, but now I'm glad I stuck it out. LAX -- worst airport in the world. I shot a pig (policeman) I think and I want to shoot more.   |-- General Discussion   |-- Places I pretend i like tea but i really don’t. Save. It's a movement that happens everywhere. People are morons all over - no escaping that; your homestate is no better or worse. All the millions of people who love it here will surely pack up and go back to the hellish place they left to come live here! Or...hahaha, oh...nevermind. Or San Antonio. If you look, you can always find decent people where ever you are, unless you're too busy looking down your nose at them. You’ve got to find the producer that makes it in the style that you like. that's like judging Texas based on Houston. I get upset when people trash Texas because they have lived in one area of the state and have judged the whole state by it. I dont regret living in California, because it is truly a beautiful place and the weather truly is beautiful. Click Home I'll assume that you have actually driven everywhere in the world. I like strong coffee and cigs. I had to stop by the side of the road, with my cell phone, and my laptop, and call all of my offices. Oh, for so many reasons. California might be rich in culture, traditions and attraction, the state is never perfect. Top 5 Reasons to NOT Live In California!In this video we describe the top 5 things we do not like about California. Why Don’t California Lawmakers Care? This is regional bashing, which is against DU rules. So...grain of salt and all that. Spread the word! I miss the mountains and coastal areas. But I hate the heat, and it seems like it is summer year round. That's pretty accurate. By Amelia Lester. And they seem to think, it SEEMS, sometimes, that they are better than other people. We have everything here." When I went to North Carolina, people had California license plates on the front of their cars (N.C. only gives 1 … I have lived in California all my life and I don't understand why people are so obsessed with California? :shrug: like it much either. Get out of the city and breath some mountian air. Texas isn't my cup of tea, I don't hate it, I just like California more. Never had a problem. This livens up the day. When you can find a stop light. I wish I could move back to California, just not that area. I have a feeling I wouldn't. When asked why she committed the shooting Spencer replied, “I just did it for the fun of it. What I like about Austin is that the people are passionate about making sure the city has its own identity, even though that identity might change over time (which it will), it will still be unique to Austin. A pissed off Rhode Islander came up to me one afternoon. on the border of Arkansas and Oklahoma on I-40. Granted there are parts of LA county where the streets aren't paved--edges of Lancaster--so, we both seem to be making generalizations. For people who want a "real city" with high density and public transportation to allow them to live in an urban bubble like Manhattan, Downtown Chicago, etc. Same goes for California. I have to go now. I do live in California now, but I probably live in the WORST part of the state. It is a depressing place and ugly too. on the cars in my apartment complex's parking garage, a LOT of you Texans know better! I don't hate it here, it's just that I love California and miss it. I don't like SoCal much myself, and I've lived in California for the vast majority of my life. California's big and complicated and crazy enough it really ought to be it's own country, and parts of it are just as different as different parts of a nation would be. Edited on Tue Dec-12-06 12:50 AM by FredStembottom. If you currently live in California, I am about to tell you a whole bunch of reasons why you should leave. You just have to be a bit adventurous and get out of the cities and "tourist destinations.". I couldn't get my laptop to get connected, or my cell phone, out in that countryside. I lived in So Cal for 11 years (Santa Monica, Venice, Hollywood) and live in Austin, TX now, but I miss Califa like an old friend. A 16-year-old girl, Brenda Spencer, who lived in a house across the street from the school, was convicted of the shootings. I'd consider moving to one of them. Got a message for Democratic Underground? Same thing going back. Edited on Tue Dec-12-06 08:08 PM by mike_c. 2 that's just fabulous. I spent 15+ years of my life that I will never recover in California. We love our Zach and Ash fam!Subscribe to join the Zach \u0026 Ash fam! Roubi - I haven't lived anywhere else but California, but I've been to other states/countries. :shrug: It's two hours away (traffic permitting), and culturally speaking, about three or four galaxies away.   |-- The DU Lounge That’s so earth conscious and green ya know.” I don’t … The traffic is terrible; there are too many people packed into too tiny a space. Snowstorms always seem to hit hardest at rush hour in Chicago. We just have to find it for you... May I ask where you are now? Any guesses? The Grover Cleveland Elementary School shooting took place on January 29, 1979, at a public elementary school in San Diego, California, United States.The principal and a custodian were killed; eight children and police officer Robert Robb were injured. I can't handle that aspect of California. Whatever it takes to keep people from moving here. They're rude - but I always tell people to go there, "native NYC people were really rather rude.". So there you have it—life in California, in a nutshell. But then I noticed she's from Texas. I grew to love Pennsylvania, in time and remember it fondly! If … Forum Categories and am in AZ now. Aside from some work abroad I plan to do in the next few years, you couldn't drag me kicking and screaming out of Los Angeles. Sober me would add that when I moved away from California, in the late 90s, the state seemed ungovernable. Read Next: 55 Reasons Why Socialism Sucks I've been baffled by LAX hatred since WAY before I actually moved here. Gorgeous weather and not so crowded once you get away from the coast. If you are a smart person and know how to take care of yourself (like you should, you're an adult for heaven's sake) California is a great place. As with any location in any state, there are friendly pockets, and there are places I wouldn't return to again in my life. LA is not "city" enough for them. I don't think it's a bad thing as long as it doesn't go too far, it just means you don't think your town is the center of the world. I went from the other direction, NE to Tennessee. I'm sorry, but I don't. I think that people think, ‘oh, I don’t like oaky-buttery’. I adore San Francisco. opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the I love the fact that one is able to go snow skiing and visit the beaches all in one day.   |-- Political Videos :evilgrin: So I recognize where she is coming from. bother me as much in California because at least you don't have to contend with ice and snow there (unless you're in the mountains). I've found folks in my adopted hometown here in LA to be groovy, friendly people. But now I don’t know why anyone would want to live there. "won't help you either. eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'democraticunderground_com-medrectangle-1','ezslot_1',177,'0','0']));report this ad But these are the 5 things that we personally don't like about living in California. “Whenever I say I’m from Rhode Island, they just ask me why. I am the only person I know who changes offices every two or three weeks. They are standoffish. It's the only city other than Chicago in the US that I'd even consider living in.  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy. It is simply not sustainable anymore and the quality is quickly degra… Politics was a big reason. 5 Reasons We Don't Like Living in California 2019 - YouTube Ingress/egress at LAX is a breeze (says this seasoned air traveler). The cool California current offshore often creates summer fog near the coast. :eyes: and insist that the OP was wrong about California. We were in the fifties. In the video op-ed above, Josiah Edwards explains what it was like to grow up breathing in the toxic chemicals expelled by drilling. The actual "San Jose" proper didn't start for a while down 101 at the time. As a winemaker, you can really transform Chardonnay more than any other grape. :rofl: Come up to Berkeley for the meetup, stay a few days and you'll sing a different tune. Up North here in the Bay Area, we're snobs.   |-- DU Groups I would probably hate living in Los Angeles or San Francisco, though. Plus a few. Long-term parking has a decent shuttle to get back and forth, and I've never found a better system for getting to rental cars the way LAX does. Describe the top reasons why Socialism Sucks a pissed off Rhode Islander came up to me afternoon. To a different tune small-to-medium sized town in Southern California, in the world away ( traffic ). 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