The Cookout

Random musings, lighthearted communication, and good vibes.
The Cookout

The Cookout

Public
  1. About
  2. Feed
  3. Discussions
  4. Members
  5. Events

Share

Stats

Category
Entertainment
Total members
15
Total events
0
Total discussions
5K
Total views
1M
The Cookout

Moving Away From Cities?

Sapphire

Sapphire

Royal Sixer
    • Messages
    4,023
    Reputation
    4,426
    zBucks
    22,270
    Sex
    Female
    Race
    Half Black
    Origin
    USA
    I think about this all the time. I see so many white people doing it, especially couples looking to raise kids in a safer area. I think it would be good for black couples to start making these moves as well. Looking at the state of cities across America, it is a nightmare. We have cops going around targeting black people, especially black men. There is crime, racism, anti-black agendas throughout the city streets. We have the people trying to paint us as Asian assassins. It is getting very tiring. I think the dems have long since destroyed these areas and they lie to keep black folks in them so they can control, push poverty, and keep us enslaved to a system that is destroying us. I feel we need to start encouraging our people to leave these cities. We need to become more self-sufficient ,. Get back into a community dialog. When we can get big numbers on the same page, we can see change for the better. What is left to love about city life in 2022? I just don't see it.

    What are your thoughts on all this? About our communities. Making better changes. Leaving cities behind.
     
    The Honorable

    The Honorable

    Royal Sixer
    Tither
    • Messages
    1,489
    Reputation
    2,437
    Location
    DMV
    zBucks
    7,645
    Sex
    Male
    Race
    Black
    Sapphire said:
    I think about this all the time. I see so many white people doing it, especially couples looking to raise kids in a safer area. I think it would be good for black couples to start making these moves as well. Looking at the state of cities across America, it is a nightmare. We have cops going around targeting black people, especially black men. There is crime, racism, anti-black agendas throughout the city streets. We have the people trying to paint us as Asian assassins. It is getting very tiring. I think the dems have long since destroyed these areas and they lie to keep black folks in them so they can control, push poverty, and keep us enslaved to a system that is destroying us. I feel we need to start encouraging our people to leave these cities. We need to become more self-sufficient ,. Get back into a community dialog. When we can get big numbers on the same page, we can see change for the better. What is left to love about city life in 2022? I just don't see it.

    What are your thoughts on all this? About our communities. Making better changes. Leaving cities behind.
    Click to expand...

    Well Gentrification is already making this happen.
     
    Reactions: ART and Sapphire
    sourgrapes

    sourgrapes

    Royal Sixer
    Down From Day 1
    Messages
    1,979
    Reputation
    2,389
    zBucks
    6,572
    Sex
    Female
    Race
    Black
    Origin
    USA
    Some people do enjoy living in the city though and country life is not for everyone.

    The issue though is that there are pockets of poverty that keep people on love wages trapped. You can get a house for 50k and own it outright in a rundown ghetto but you can't find anything under 150k in a suburban area, especially if they are a protected area with low crime. Just look at the housing market.
     
    Reactions: ART and Sapphire
    Jay

    Jay

    The First Sixer
    HNIC
    • Messages
    9,611
    Reputation
    15,168
    Location
    California
    zBucks
    48,221
    Sex
    Male
    Race
    Black
    Origin
    USA
    Sapphire said:
    I think about this all the time. I see so many white people doing it, especially couples looking to raise kids in a safer area. I think it would be good for black couples to start making these moves as well. Looking at the state of cities across America, it is a nightmare. We have cops going around targeting black people, especially black men. There is crime, racism, anti-black agendas throughout the city streets. We have the people trying to paint us as Asian assassins. It is getting very tiring. I think the dems have long since destroyed these areas and they lie to keep black folks in them so they can control, push poverty, and keep us enslaved to a system that is destroying us. I feel we need to start encouraging our people to leave these cities. We need to become more self-sufficient ,. Get back into a community dialog. When we can get big numbers on the same page, we can see change for the better. What is left to love about city life in 2022? I just don't see it.

    What are your thoughts on all this? About our communities. Making better changes. Leaving cities behind.
    Click to expand...
    People live close to work. We can move out of the cities which as The Honorable has stated is happening naturally due to Gentrification but where would we work. It's feasible but the work portion is significant. If there isn't an economy to support living outside of the city then we will not see a lot of migration. You will see people hold on to living in and around the city until they are the upper end of the budget and then they'll push out a bit farther and farther until they die or move out of state.
     
    Reactions: ART and Sapphire
    Sapphire

    Sapphire

    Royal Sixer
    • Messages
    4,023
    Reputation
    4,426
    zBucks
    22,270
    Sex
    Female
    Race
    Half Black
    Origin
    USA
    Jay said:
    People live close to work. We can move out of the cities which as The Honorable has stated is happening naturally due to Gentrification but where would we work. It's feasible but the work portion is significant. If there isn't an economy to support living outside of the city then we will not see a lot of migration. You will see people hold on to living in and around the city until they are the upper end of the budget and then they'll push out a bit farther and farther until they die or move out of state.
    Click to expand...
    This is true. I mean there are a lot more jobs in and close to the city vs living out further. I mean if people are cool with a commute, you can be set up an hour outside the city and be living in a country-like setting but still close enough to access what you need. I know driving an hour to and from work is not ideal for most people though. I guess it really depends on your field. Some do great outside of the city/away from the city, most don't cause they rely on people.