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Just curious if people would post the list of cities where they have actually LIVED for at least a year, to get a perspective on how much of it is homerism, and how much is based on real-life comparison.I'll start:Milwaukee (born and raised)ChicagoMadisonNashvilleRichmondRochesterAnd FWIW, in each case, I have lived in the city mentioned (not the 'burbs).Of the cities I've lived, if I were ranking where I'd want to live for the rest of my life, I'd rank them:1. Rochester2. Madison3. Milwaukee4. Nashville5. Chicago6. Richmond
Interesting nobody has popped up to talk about Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Cleveland, St Louis or Kansas City
Isn’t that what everybody’s doing when they’re saying the schools in Chicago suck when they have 7 of the top 10 in the state? Or saying that there’s terrible crime when 75% of that is concentrated in two sections of the city? I mean really this whole conversation is painting with a broad brush based on everybody’s experience in each city.
Doing a little cherry-picking, aren't we? I believe All of those schools are highly competitive magnet programs, and only educate 10% of the kids in CPS high schools. What happens to the 90% of the kids who aren't smart enough (or whose parent's aren't politically connected enough) to get in?
But how often does one visit? Half my dad’s family is from east Troy and Waukesha, that half never steps foot in Chicago which is a consensus I had heard from multiple sconi’s during my tenure at MU. Re Milwaukee. that’s why I said someone can add other cities to the list. Milwaukee’s my third favorite city after Chicago and Boston, it’s for sure an actual hidden gem and travel, food, and beer blogs generally agree with that sentiment.
Madison is probably the best city in the Midwest. Chicago included. And I love Chicago. Love him or hate him, Barry Red Pants is one of the most respected figures in college athletics. A very good guy to have on your side. UW is a public ivy and a classic American college that draws from all over (What's up Coasties!). Please do not let the guy who dropped out of UW-Oshkosh but is draped in red and hates MU cloud your judgement.
I can’t tell if you’re trolling, forgot the teal or just a guy from a north shore suburb or far western suburb who claimed he did Chicago because he went to lolla and navy peir one weekend every summer but if it is serious then you didn’t do chicago right and spent too much time in Lakeview/LPIt’s not a public ivy it’s a “worthy runner up” https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_IvyMaybe somewhat to the second.
No...and after reading many many psosts from people on this board that do...I have to say I'm MUCH better off, if this is the type of "intelligence" a degree from MU gets you. It sure is on full display I will say that.
Just curious, did you read the article you cited? The whole thing?
I love visiting Madison, and always have. Having to live there for three years significantly tarnished the shine, as what is new and kooky at first quickly becomes tiresome and worn, and when you start looking around you realize just how little substance there is there. Love Minneapolis. Great city and enough not to get bored. Neither can compare to Chicago, which is truly a great world class city. Spent a lot of time on the east side of Milwaukee, and really, really loved it as a place to live. We all make choices at different points in our lives, as different priorities come to the top. The only constant is:1. The Badgers suck.2. (ok, racine sucks too. )
Ditto this. Love visiting Madison whenever I can for work. It's like the essence of Bayview manifested in a big city. It's not midwestern, but Pittsburgh is a sneaky fun city to visit. Its vibe and architecture is reminiscent of Milwaukee, but it feels like Milwaukee all grown up. Plus, the views from Heinz and PNC are top-notch.
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Love Pittsburgh as well. Great city with surprisingly good night life.Honestly, I think I got turned off from Chicago simply because I have had too many conversations with people from Chicago trying to convince me that it's the greatest city ever. Especially compared to Milwaukee.