OT: Forbes Magazine Most "Miserable" Cities in US

[Enigma869]

Forbes Magazine just published their top 10 most miserable cities in America. The first link is just a quick view of the top 10 shittiest cities, and the second list is actually the Forbes article that goes into much more detail!


http://mjperry.blogspot.com/2008/01/for ... rable.html

http://www.forbes.com/business/2008/01/ ... rable.html


John from Boston

[Saint John]

A few weeks ago my friend was shot in the head but survived, and his sister was killed instantly in a drive-by in Gary Indiana. I nominate that place. I probably need to get out of that softball league.

[Rockindeano]

How is Oakland, CA not on any of these "shitty city" lists?
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[Rick]

How is Oakland, CA not on any of these "shitty city" lists?
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Stockton isn't all that far away.

[conversationpc]

A few weeks ago my friend was shot in the head but survived, and his sister was killed instantly in a drive-by in Gary Indiana. I nominate that place. I probably need to get out of that softball league.

Gary didn't have a large enough population to make the survey but it would probably top the list if smaller cities were included.

[Rockindeano]

How is Oakland, CA not on any of these "shitty city" lists?
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Stockton isn't all that far away.

Far enough to be different. Two Nocal toilets. Throw in Fresno and Sacramento two..bunch of famrfield fuckin republicans plowin around in John Deeres.

[Rip Rokken]

Flint, MI -- the town that birthed Michael Moore definitely deserves a spot on that list.

I'm surprised I didn't see Pine Bluff, AR listed this time. The town is best known for a prison and a paper mill that stinks up the breathing air.

[SteveForever]

I'm surprised I didn't see Pine Bluff, AR listed this time. The town is best known for a prison and a paper mill that stinks up the breathing air.

OMG! I thought the same thing when I saw the list, that is the armpit of America is it not!?

[7 Wishes]

I'd have to agree on Charlotte since I live here.

[conversationpc]

I'd have to agree on Charlotte since I live here.

My company's headquarters is near there, in Mooresville.

[7 Wishes]

Now that is a shitstain of a town. Multi-syllabic words are against the law...public urination is mandatory.

[conversationpc]

Now that is a shitstain of a town. Multi-syllabic words are against the law...public urination is mandatory.

...Fortunately, I don't work at my company's headquarters. I live in Noblesville, IN, voted one of the 10 best places to live in the U.S. last year. Much nicer place, from what I hear....and we do use bigger words here as well.

[Rip Rokken]

OMG! I thought the same thing when I saw the list, that is the armpit of America is it not!?

You know, it's actually come along a little bit. Come to think of it, I can't remember the stench of the paper mill in quite some time... I could swear someone gave me a reason for it. I have to pass thru P.B. a couple of times a year.

They might want to add Vegas to the list once we get through with it.

[Rick]

Flint, MI -- the town that birthed Michael Moore definitely deserves a spot on that list.

I'm surprised I didn't see Pine Bluff, AR listed this time. The town is best known for a prison and a paper mill that stinks up the breathing air.

I lived in Pine Bluff for about 9 months. The paper mill DOES stink when the wind is blowing in the right direction, but other than that, I liked it there. Was a long time ago though.

[Rip Rokken]

I lived in Pine Bluff for about 9 months. The paper mill DOES stink when the wind is blowing in the right direction, but other than that, I liked it there. Was a long time ago though.

When was that? Do you happen to remember a great Chinese restaurant called Fu Mei's? It's been gone for several years now, I think.

[Rick]

I lived in Pine Bluff for about 9 months. The paper mill DOES stink when the wind is blowing in the right direction, but other than that, I liked it there. Was a long time ago though.

When was that? Do you happen to remember a great Chinese restaurant called Fu Mei's? It's been gone for several years now, I think.

It was in 1980. I don't remember that place.

[RedWingFan]

Flint, MI -- the town that birthed Michael Moore definitely deserves a spot on that list.

I'm surprised I didn't see Pine Bluff, AR listed this time. The town is best known for a prison and a paper mill that stinks up the breathing air.

Ummm...Correction Rip. Flint, Mi. is not where Moore was born and raised. That's just another of his many lies. He was born in the upscale Davison, Michigan about 15 minutes east of Flint. I was born and raised in Flint. Moved out right after I had my car stolen.

[Rip Rokken]

It was in 1980. I don't remember that place.

Yeah, this would have been '86 or '87 thru probably 2000.

[Rip Rokken]

Ummm...Correction Rip. Flint, Mi. is not where Moore was born and raised. That's just another of his many lies. He was born in the upscale Davison, Michigan about 15 minutes east of Flint. I was born and raised in Flint. Moved out right after I had my car stolen.

Not surprising... You know, he used to advertise his e-mail address as mmflint@aol.com. Can't stand the dude... I actually enjoyed "Bowling for Columbine" until I realized what a hack job it was... especially the Charlton Heston scene. He cuts/pastes to create whatever reality he wants to put forth.

[Enigma869]

I'd have to agree on Charlotte since I live here.

Amen to that! I moved here in March of 2007, and can't get out fast enough! I am stunned that a city like Charlotte, with two of the largest banks in the country, both headquartered here (Bank of America and Wachovia) has this many ignorant dopes! You would think the banking industry would at least require semi-educated folks I'll NEVER EVER EVER complain about a Boston winter again! My wife has already warned me that I'm not allowed to complain about winter, once we return home!


John from Boston

[7 Wishes]

Geez, dude, I probably know you.

Yeah, it's a cultural sinkhole, among other things.

[Enigma869]

Geez, dude, I probably know you.

Yeah, it's a cultural sinkhole, among other things.

I'm the guy with the "For Sale" sign on my front lawn As for your reference to a "cultural sinkhole"...I would say that's the most apropos description of Charlotte I've heard! It's a culturally bankrupt city. If it's not about NASCAR, nobody gives a shit!


John from Boston

[Rockindeano]

NASCAR rules shitlicker.

[conversationpc]

Typical NASCAR fans???

[Enigma869]

NASCAR rules shitlicker.

NASCAR SUCKS! Three brain cells in the crowd at most NASCAR events, and none of the three are connected!


John from Boston

[conversationpc]

NASCAR rules shitlicker.

NASCAR SUCKS! Three brain cells in the crowd at most NASCAR events, and none of the three are connected!


John from Boston

Sure they are...There's a trail of Pabst Blue Ribbon leading to all three of them.

[larryfromnextdoor]

all this fighting is just tearing me apart!!!

[Perrydise]

Typical NASCAR fans???

Now THAT is funny and oh sooooooo true

[conversationpc]

all this fighting is just tearing me apart!!!

[Rockindeano]

NASCAR rules shitlicker.

NASCAR SUCKS! Three brain cells in the crowd at most NASCAR events, and none of the three are connected!


John from Boston

So I guess I am 3 brain celled guy? I always thought, I was a pretty smart guy. Nascar takes some serious brains to really get into it.