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> it boggles the mind to hear that people still bother to live and do business there It's actually the largest city in the country, so clearly there's a demand
by CPLX 8y ago
> it boggles the mind to hear that people still bother to live and do business there
It's actually the largest city in the country, so clearly there's a demand for it. Which might have to do with it being the most important and vibrant city in the history of global civilization.
When reality is inconsistent with logic, it's time to check your assumptions.
- insertcredit 8y agoI've been all over the US, NYC is a dump of colossal proportions, a train wreck happening in (maybe not so) slow motion. I live in Europe and parts of Manhattan reminded me of the third world. Hype / reality distortion have a lot to do with NYC being perceived as "vibrant" or "most important".
- 420codebro 8y agoEverything is anchored by the financial district. Take that economic engine away and you have a shit-hole city that would very quickly fall into disarray.
- someguydave 8y agoI've vacationed in new york city and I agree. Even the "nice parts" are crowded and shabby.