looking to retire to progressive area (Lynchburg, Charlottesville: how much, homes, income)

[adriftinthebay]

Originally Posted by spencer114

Get out of Richmond with your regressive attitude. “Virtue signaling” is is just another dog whistle. Keep that nonsense in the exurbs.

So much for the Left's "inclusivity" -- telling me to get out of my own town for a differing opinion!

When I see signs like "no place for hate" or "reject hate" I know it's a cheap signal. You become the very monster that you purport to fight.

[despitebeing13percent]

Charlottesville's left, just like everywhere else's left, loves to claim they love diversity, inclusion and respecting other cultures. But none of that extends to diversity of thought. Should you not fall in line, you are an evil white supremacist (even if you're not white) who must be hounded until destruction. Their only inclusion in that regard is ensuring they can destroy you both professionally and personally. Screw them all, cvill is full of a bunch of soyboy ******* these days.

[despitebeing13percent]

Originally Posted by spencer114

Get out of Richmond with your regressive attitude. “Virtue signaling” is is just another dog whistle. Keep that nonsense in the exurbs.

Any time I hear the term "dog whistle", I know someone is simply upset that someone else has acknowledged the truth. Why don't you google fbi crime stats by race for a nice dog whistle.

[spencer114]

Conservatives are terrible at comedy. I assume these last rants were meant to be funny? They aren’t.

Btw, it’s illegal to drive your car through a crowd in every jurisdiction, not just in progressive Charlottesville. If that makes you feel like you can’t express your ideas, that’s on you. If you want to chant antisemitic slogans while carrying tiki torches (the irony!) do it in your own yard. There aren’t many towns that will tolerate that BS, nor should they.

[adriftinthebay]

I don't know about Charlottesville but to anyone else reading this, the Richmond region is very accepting of diversity of thought.

Chant whatever you want, just don't engage in violence. Please consider keeping an open mind if you decide to move there.

[lionsgators]

Originally Posted by adriftinthebay

I don't know about Charlottesville but to anyone else reading this, the Richmond region is very accepting of diversity of thought.

Chant whatever you want, just don't engage in violence. Please consider keeping an open mind if you decide to move there.

did you post this before of after the massive richmond race riots?

[Artist83]

Originally Posted by emsman

Charlottesville is moderately progressive and mostly liberal but you will be on an island in that area. It's easily 50 miles in any direction for the next closest, similar area. Not even the county of Albemarle(county Charlottesville is in) is entirely progressive.

Roanoke, VA is another good area to look at. Same "island" issue but bigger city and might find cheaper housing.

I thought Charlottesville was bigger than Roanoke.

[Watchful]

Originally Posted by Artist83

I thought Charlottesville was bigger than Roanoke.

City population:
Charlottesville 47K
Roanoke 99K

Metro population:
Charlottesville 229K
Roanoke 315K

The consumer metrics are obviously different because you can find Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and Costco in Charlottesville, but not in Roanoke.

[LauraC]

Originally Posted by eileenjake

My wife and I are ready to retire to a warmer climate than the northeast. We assume Charlottesville is progressive and liberal but we don't know about surrounding areas. We are both in our mid-60's and healthy so while not ready for a senior community, the house should be one level and move in condition.

With that said, we are not stuck on Charlottesville but the community does need to be progressive.

Thanks
Eileen

Just research which city you fancy pays the highest in taxes.

[Ebck120]

Charlottesville will be a good option. You will also have easy access to other liberal/progressive areas like Richmond and DC close by. Charlottesville overwhelmingly vote for progressive measures.