House Porn

Dutch Uncle said:
Biden can put them to work at the Soylent factory....at minimum wage. I hear business will soon be picking up. :thup:

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So YOU WENT NEGATIVE on Biden Huh?

Will you be voting with the TRUMPTARDS NOW?
 
NiftyNiblick said:
It's an observation of what's actually happening. All of my posts suggest a political opinion, but here it was more observation that ideology.

There' no room for raw development in expensive urban areas. Everything was developed more that 100 years ago. Gentrification is what impacts the dynamic now.
Urban flight was once a thing. Moving back to the city is what more and more young working people want to do now, and most of it is for cultural reasons.

These more well to do people who in some ways are making things more difficult for the lower income working class people vote Blue.
The working class people of color being impacted still vote Blue with them, while many of the whites devolved first into Reagan Democrats and then all the way to trumpanzees.
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Not all land use is at its highest and best use so opportunities exist in Palo Alto to convert areas to housing along with increasing density. It doesn't happen because the (rich/wealthy) current homeowners fight against it and elect people into office who don't support new development. The irony here is many people in Palo Alto will tell you climate change is an existential crisis but have no problem forcing housing to be built far away from job centers forcing longer commutes in cars. And so much for caring for the 'little guy' and giving them a chance as far as home ownership.
 
Geeko Sportivo said:
So YOU WENT NEGATIVE on Biden Huh?

Will you be voting with the TRUMPTARDS NOW?
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This response/attitude is exactly why the country is so divided. Tribalism says you pick a team, and once on that team you don't complain about the team. I mean God forbid someone calls out, or has disagreements with, people from across the political spectrum.
 
Guille said:
I'm thinking of moving soon and I'd love to get a place in the Ozarks, wifey ain't down with it though.
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What is her description of paradise? Close to family? Shopping? My wife has both here in rural North Texas, about 90 minutes from Dallas.

As for the Ozarks, have you looked at north Arkansas? Lots of rural country, lakes and the taxes are low for retirees. I'd considered it at one time, but decided to stay put.

https://money.usnews.com/money/reti...lideshows/great-small-towns-to-retire?slide=5
Small towns to consider for retirement:

Leander, Texas
Apex, North Carolina
Doral, Florida
Bentonville, Arkansas
Georgetown, Texas
Buckeye, Arizona
New Braunfels, Texas
Redmond, Washington
Fort Myers, Florida
Lehi, Utah

https://www.kiplinger.com/kiplinger...by-state-guide-to-taxes-on-retirees/index.php
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Jarod said:
Damn, that California economy must be strong to justify that.
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It's #33 on this list: https://www.usatoday.com/story/mone...-with-the-best-and-worst-economies/113533362/

California has consistently had one of the highest unemployment rates in the country in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has only made matters worse, as the equivalent of 38.3% of the state's labor force has filed for unemployment since March 15. The state now has the fifth highest unemployment rate at 14.9%.
 
Dutch Uncle said:
It's #33 on this list: https://www.usatoday.com/story/mone...-with-the-best-and-worst-economies/113533362/

California has consistently had one of the highest unemployment rates in the country in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic has only made matters worse, as the equivalent of 38.3% of the state's labor force has filed for unemployment since March 15. The state now has the fifth highest unemployment rate at 14.9%.
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Okay, but supply and demand for homes is huge. You are cherry picking one statistic and a big part of that is that California was more strict about Covid, and was better about making it easy to file for unemployment.
 
Jarod said:
Okay, but supply and demand for homes is huge. You are cherry picking one statistic and a big part of that is that California was more strict about Covid, and was better about making it easy to file for unemployment.
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Meh. Not a fan of overpriced, overtaxed states that burn down every summer and slide down the mountain every winter. :)

Not a fan of hot and humid either. North Texas is a fair compromise, but being a little further west and higher elevation would provide a better climate.
 
cawacko said:
This response/attitude is exactly why the country is so divided. Tribalism says you pick a team, and once on that team you don't complain about the team. I mean God forbid someone calls out, or has disagreements with, people from across the political spectrum.
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I don't expect us all to agree on every political issue. And yes, by all means, if anyone has a criticism- LET'S HEAR IT AND DEBATE IT!

But I did not get the Soylent Green cartoon- or how that relates to the Biden Administration.

So, unless I hear a criticism of a true issue to debate, I don't understand the NEGATIVE "LET'S THROW JOE BIDEN UNDER THE BUS JUST FOR FUN" approach!

And hearing it from one of DOnald Trump's biggest critics here in this forum is certainly a shock for me to hear!
 
Dutch Uncle said:
Meh. Not a fan of overpriced, overtaxed states that burn down every summer and slide down the mountain every winter. :)

Not a fan of hot and humid either. North Texas is a fair compromise, but being a little further west and higher elevation would provide a better climate.
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I found North Texas, Amarillo area did not have much to offer. Flat, hot and boring. I prefer to be close to mountains or oceans.
 
Geeko Sportivo said:
I don't expect us all to agree on every political issue. And yes, by all means, if anyone has a criticism- LET'S HEAR IT AND DEBATE IT!

But I did not get the Soylent Green cartoon- or how that relates to the Biden Administration.

So, unless I hear a criticism of a true issue to debate, I don't understand the NEGATIVE "LET'S THROW JOE BIDEN UNDER THE BUS JUST FOR FUN" approach!

And hearing it from one of DOnald Trump's biggest critics here in this forum is certainly a shock for me to hear!
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Fair enough in the sense not all criticism is good criticism. I agree with that. But generally speaking not everyone fits into a neat little political box.
 
Jim Eagle said:
Nifty will call you unsophisticated.
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LOL!

I think country-life gets a bum wrap by some- JUST BECAUSE SO MANY TRUMPTARDS LIVE THERE!

But, I like country folk- and I don't always play the political card. EVERYTHING DOESN'T HAVE TO BE POLITICAL AND SO WHY LET IT?
 
Jarod said:
I found North Texas, Amarillo area did not have much to offer. Flat, hot and boring. I prefer to be close to mountains or oceans.
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I'm in NE Texas north of DFW. I like Amarillo. Yes, the city itself is flat but dry so it's okay in the shade. The Lake Tanglewood and Palo Duro Canyon area is nice.

A lot depends on what you like to do. If it's discotheques and shopping, yeah, you won't like it. :)
 
Geeko Sportivo said:
I am sorry, but I just don't get the Soylent Green Cartoon you posted.

And I didn't understand your negative comments of Joe Biden behind it- or how that helps any thing in any way!
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How old are you? Did you see the movie?

Get a grip, son. It's an American tradition to bitch about our leaders. OTOH, the comment was made since Biden is, indeed, President. In two years I'll make it about President Harris so you can take your reverence for your liberal gods and GFY. ;)
 
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