[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by NYGUY

That is good, since I went to Bushnell for the first time today and speculated that the best thing that could happen to that place was the nuclear option.

Originally Posted by jbdlfan

As one that visits Bushnell at least once a week to watch my grandson play baseball, I couldn't disagree with you more. I guess if you are an elitist NE person, you might not like a working class town. I surely hope you know that the schools are highly rated, as a matter of fact, South Sumter Middle School is a Model School nationally. Most schools in Sumter County are at least 60% low socioeconomic status and still achieve high test scores. So I personally would reserve the nuclear option for many parts of the Northeast as well as some communities in The Villages.(with tongue firmly planted in cheek)
And people wonder why so many outside dislike The Villages.....

Now that's a

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by jbdlfan

As one that visits Bushnell at least once a week to watch my grandson play baseball, I couldn't disagree with you more. I guess if you are an elitist NE person, you might not like a working class town. I surely hope you know that the schools are highly rated, as a matter of fact, South Sumter Middle School is a Model School nationally. Most schools in Sumter County are at least 60% low socioeconomic status and still achieve high test scores. So I personally would reserve the nuclear option for many parts of the Northeast as well as some communities in The Villages.(with tongue firmly planted in cheek)

And people wonder why so many outside dislike The Villages.....

The phrase "working class" is elitist, just sayin... [emoji15]

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

The phrase "working class" is elitist, just sayin... [emoji15]

I think in the context it was used it was more than appropriate. Just sayin'.

[NYGUY]

Originally Posted by jbdlfan

....So I personally would reserve the nuclear option for many parts of the Northeast

as I would include them as well..

[RickeyD]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

I think in the context it was used it was more than appropriate. Just sayin'.

Don't agree. Anytime anyone use's that phase in any context it's insulting to anyone working just to make ends meet. More insulting then white trash, trailer trash etc. because it's used everywhere and not considered politically incorrect by the elitist crowd.

[Marathon Man]

I am, and come from, working class. I have no problem with the term. We are people who work, and we have the class to be proud of it. Hey, Rickey. I am sure the poster meant no insult at all. Beers on me for both of you.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by RickeyD

Don't agree. Anytime anyone use's that phase in any context it's insulting to anyone working just to make ends meet. More insulting then white trash, trailer trash etc. because it's used everywhere and not considered politically incorrect by the elitist crowd.

Couldn't disagree more. Context does matter. It's all important.

It was in response to a much-more-obviously degrading, elitist remark about nuking an entire area...and obviously sarcastic in nature. In context, it was in defense of the people degraded by the post it was in response to.

By the way, I also agree with Marathon Man, I would not be insulted...in fact would feel a sense of pride...if I was referred to as a 'working man'.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by jbdlfan

As one that visits Bushnell at least once a week to watch my grandson play baseball, I couldn't disagree with you more. I guess if you are an elitist NE person, you might not like a working class town. I surely hope you know that the schools are highly rated, as a matter of fact, South Sumter Middle School is a Model School nationally. Most schools in Sumter County are at least 60% low socioeconomic status and still achieve high test scores. So I personally would reserve the nuclear option for many parts of the Northeast as well as some communities in The Villages.(with tongue firmly planted in cheek)
And people wonder why so many outside dislike The Villages.....

I've been to South Sumter High and Bushnell on several occasions. And have been honored to present an outstanding ROTC cadet award to several outstanding students. The school and students are impressive. Bushnell reminds me of some towns I enjoy in Maine. I'm from Maine and grew up in Boston, so please don't nuke them (or anyone else for that matter).

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by dbussone

I've been to South Sumter High and Bushnell on several occasions. And have been honored to present an outstanding ROTC cadet award to several outstanding students. The school and students are impressive. Bushnell reminds me of some towns I enjoy in Maine. I'm from Maine and grew up in Boston, so please don't nuke them (or anyone else for that matter).

Beautiful post. I missed the ruckus.


I am working class, always was and always will be. I am also very frugal and extremely lucky. I have been poor and it scares me. I try to stay ahead of my bills and hope to not outlive my last dollar.


Money is a very touchy subject.

[jbdlfan]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

Couldn't disagree more. Context does matter. It's all important.

It was in response to a much-more-obviously degrading, elitist remark about nuking an entire area...and obviously sarcastic in nature. In context, it was in defense of the people degraded by the post it was in response to.

By the way, I also agree with Marathon Man, I would not be insulted...in fact would feel a sense of pride...if I was referred to as a 'working man'.

You are 100% in my intentions. My grandparents, parents, myself and now my children are working class. They/we work very hard, are proud of that fact as are many family and friends from the Bushnell area. This country was built on the backs of the working class and some make the best of it, some don't.
Back to subject of TV reaching that far, it would be pretty cool to show up for little league baseball and football games in our golf cart.

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[JourneyOfLife]

It would not surprise me to see "The Villages" double in size, over the next decade (2016 - 2025)

Baby boomer retirements are just beginning.

[outlaw]

Speaking of MMP striping, I think we should do it.

[justjim]

I just spent yesterday afternoon with a guy named Bob (3 years away from retirement) from my adopted Midwest home town about the size of The Villages and once again I couldn't get over the excitement and positive comments he continued to make as we toured this place for about 3 hours. Those of us who have lived here for awhile take so much for granted. Frankly, I needed that tour with him more than he did. We can so get so caught up in the "negative" that we don't realize what we have here. For all the Bob's out there, continue to grow south so they too can realize all the benefits of this place we call The Villages. Amen.

[tuccillo]

Assuming you mean double in terms of the number of homes, it isn't clear that would be possible. It would require building twice as many homes per year as they are currently building.

Originally Posted by JourneyOfLife

It would not surprise me to see "The Villages" double in size, over the next decade (2016 - 2025)

Baby boomer retirements are just beginning.