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Originally Posted by Dallaz
I know I am off subject........I just seen a picture of Boston's skyline. I know we have some ugly buildings, but the Prudential Tower is the ugliest building I have ever seen. (I am not trying to bash)
I won't disagree, Dallas has a much prettier skyline than Boston. Also the freeways in Dallas are phenominal, ours leave something to be desired. And yes, the Pru is indeed aboslutely hideous (the urban architects of the 1960's and 70's were smoking crack). But if I were to spend the day in the city, walking around town taking it all in, Boston is just so much more dynamic. And the outskirts of Boston with the ocean, Cape Cod, and mountains and natural lakes of NH/VT, and NYC up the road make it that much more appealing.
Also if I were to return to DFW again, I would definitely get my hotel room in downtown Fort Worth next time, that was a cool place with character and very friendly people.
Last edited by Champ le monstre du lac; 02-09-2011 at 05:11 PM..
I won't disagree, Dallas has a much prettier skyline than Boston. Also the freeways in Dallas are phenominal, ours leave something to be desired. And yes, the Pru is indeed aboslutely hideous (the urban architects of the 1960's and 70's were smoking crack). But if I were to spend the day in the city, walking around town taking it all in, Boston is just so much more dynamic. And the outskirts of Boston with the ocean, Cape Cod, and mountains and natural lakes of NH/VT, and NYC up the road make it that much more appealing.
Also if I were to return to DFW again, I would definitely get my hotel room in downtown Fort Worth next time, that was a cool place with character and very friendly people.
Dallas does have a better skyline.
Dallas needs a better downtown, but its getting better.
I understand why that would agitate you...I should have expressed myself more clearly. That was a direct response to when you said:
My point was that given the statistics you listed, African Americans in Massachusetts score the highest of any other state in the country. I understand the gap was large for 8th grade mathematics, but in the 3 other categories listed, the gaps are very comparable to national and TX averages. At the same time, I think it was my fault because I was a little worked up about defending my state and worded my response in a condescending, antagonizing way. My bad.
I definitely know you can achieve a good education down South. As I've said before, I went to school in South Carolina...I didn't know many people who I would consider "dumb" (that went to the school haha), and some of the smartest people I met down there were products of Atlanta-area high schools.
Either way, I think we can agree we were both a little emotionally invested in some of our responses last night. Now let's all relax!
I have heard people mention it, but don't know a crap about it. Miami Vice and the show Dallas is for Ancient people
I was only 4 years old when Miami Vice was canceled...but when GTA: Vice City came out, I fell in love with 80s culture haha. Yea I'm a loser.
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