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re: What are the redeeming qualities of Louisiana?
Posted on 5/18/24 at 3:23 pm to cbree88
Posted on 5/18/24 at 3:23 pm to cbree88
You have nice young cops.
I got pulled over for speeding (55 in a 40 zone) a few months back in a tiny little town +- 50 miles below Rayville one Saturday afternoon. The young cop took one look at me and said "I can't ticket an old guy. Slow it down some." and he let me go. How he knew I was old, I have no idea, since I have no markings indicating anything like "Old Fart Behind the wheel" on my truck.
Nice Kid.
I have another example. I worked with a real loud arse prick one time His photo is beside the definition for prick in the dictionary. He went to a Saints game once and parked somewhere clearly marked "No Parking". While he was in the game, they towed his car. It took him two days to locate it and pay a great big fine to get it out of the impound lot. They scratched the paint badly, too. Considering what a jerk he was and how badly it pissed him off, I started to write a thank you card to the NO PoPo dept for their service.
You guys got the very best PoPos.
I got pulled over for speeding (55 in a 40 zone) a few months back in a tiny little town +- 50 miles below Rayville one Saturday afternoon. The young cop took one look at me and said "I can't ticket an old guy. Slow it down some." and he let me go. How he knew I was old, I have no idea, since I have no markings indicating anything like "Old Fart Behind the wheel" on my truck.
Nice Kid.
I have another example. I worked with a real loud arse prick one time His photo is beside the definition for prick in the dictionary. He went to a Saints game once and parked somewhere clearly marked "No Parking". While he was in the game, they towed his car. It took him two days to locate it and pay a great big fine to get it out of the impound lot. They scratched the paint badly, too. Considering what a jerk he was and how badly it pissed him off, I started to write a thank you card to the NO PoPo dept for their service.
You guys got the very best PoPos.
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Posted on 5/18/24 at 3:28 pm to MeridianDog
No other state in America has the ability to produce an Alexandria! 
Posted on 5/18/24 at 3:41 pm to cbree88
--Incredible outdoor opportunities if you are man enough to handle bugs and heat.
--One of the few places left in the US with a distinct culture and identity.
--3rd and biggest for me. Genuine people who are down to earth, have a great sense of humor and don't take ourselves too seriously. If you've known someone 15 minutes it's like you've known them 15 years. It is such a contrast to impersonal, soulless modern life elsewhere.
I've lived all over the US and 3 continents and the only other place that comes close to this feeling is rural Latin America.
--One of the few places left in the US with a distinct culture and identity.
--3rd and biggest for me. Genuine people who are down to earth, have a great sense of humor and don't take ourselves too seriously. If you've known someone 15 minutes it's like you've known them 15 years. It is such a contrast to impersonal, soulless modern life elsewhere.
I've lived all over the US and 3 continents and the only other place that comes close to this feeling is rural Latin America.
Posted on 5/18/24 at 3:42 pm to cbree88
#1 state with the greatest city and best food in the world...
Posted on 5/18/24 at 3:44 pm to cbree88
Mosquitos and humidity.
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:08 pm to cbree88
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What are the redeeming qualities of Louisiana?
its not new york or california, thats about it
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:14 pm to Paul Allen
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No longer the case with work from home and remote jobs being more accessible than ever before.
What’s that have to do with it??
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:21 pm to cbree88
When you make a list of bad states, Louisiana always seems eager to be last.
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:23 pm to Pandy Fackler
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The quality of life in those states is much higher than that of Louisiana
Depends. A guy with a few acres in rural LA can live well.
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:25 pm to lsut2005
1) it’s a non factor to the vast majority of people
2) it doesn’t negate what I said whatsoever
2) it doesn’t negate what I said whatsoever
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:28 pm to Traffic Circle
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When you make a list of bad states, Louisiana always seems eager to be last.
Those lists are usually compiled by hardcore urban progressives.
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:33 pm to RogerTheShrubber
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Those lists are usually compiled by hardcore urban progressives
Ranking quality of life at a statewide level is stupid too. Quality of life is very localized for the most part. I'd much rather live in St Francisville or Mandeville than some shitty area of Florida or Texas.
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:37 pm to fallguy_1978
I've lived in 4 states and things are more similar than not. It's really all about how much money you have.
Like I said earlier though, I think I'd rather be "working class"/lower middle class in a WI or MN than an LA or MS. But again, more similar than not.
Like I said earlier though, I think I'd rather be "working class"/lower middle class in a WI or MN than an LA or MS. But again, more similar than not.
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:39 pm to fallguy_1978
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Ranking quality of life at a statewide level is stupid too. Quality of life is very localized for the most part.
Exactly.
Some of the happiest folks I know live in La. I mean, its not my cup o tea, but it is theirs and thats all that matters.
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:41 pm to cbree88
The Cajun Navy travels all over to help those in need. Fairly conservative state.
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:42 pm to Granola
Plus the food is world famous
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:45 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
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and the COL is low
Is it?
Food costs more than what I pay and it isn’t even close. I was surprised at that when I visited in January.
Your insurance across the board is more. Housing isn’t what it once was.
Gas is cheaper. Awesome. Is it worth all the low redeeming qualities that you deal with on a daily basis?
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:47 pm to GreatLakesTiger24
A lot of excellent points made here on both sides of the argument. Not from here originally but "married in" to it. Some great people here in LA - but it is (and has become even moreso) VERY difficult to not have eyes elsewhere.
Shocking incompetence surrounds you. Poor at best and truly non-existent foresight/planning to be found anywhere. Every major city is an absolute dump--regardless of any redeeming cultural qualities.
Don't get me wrong...there are plenty of positives to be found. I'm an optimist at heart. But it has become nearly impossible to avoid looking at options elsewhere.
There are plenty of good people with good intentions, but that only goes so far. I'd say I'm "stuck" here at least until retirement/kids graduation. But everyone has a breaking point. There is a reason why most "smart/educated" good people leave
Shocking incompetence surrounds you. Poor at best and truly non-existent foresight/planning to be found anywhere. Every major city is an absolute dump--regardless of any redeeming cultural qualities.
Don't get me wrong...there are plenty of positives to be found. I'm an optimist at heart. But it has become nearly impossible to avoid looking at options elsewhere.
There are plenty of good people with good intentions, but that only goes so far. I'd say I'm "stuck" here at least until retirement/kids graduation. But everyone has a breaking point. There is a reason why most "smart/educated" good people leave
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:50 pm to LSUintheNW
quote:uh, yeah? of course it is.
Is it?
I think some people here put too much stock into the constant bitching on TD. It's an objectively very cheap place to live.
Posted on 5/18/24 at 4:54 pm to cbree88
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