My wife and I put money down on a lot in The Villages with the idea of moving there. But, reading this forum, I do not know if I can stand living in a place full of Leftist Loonies. Rick Santorum is no bigot, and he is a good, decent man. He is not a Communist like we have in the White House now. I would vote for any of the Republicans for President as they are all better than BHO! Even Romney, RINO that he is, would be an improvement.

I wish I had found this forum before we committed to a house to be built, I find lots to be concerned with. Another forum implied that cars should run over the golf carts, don't wait for them. Found some nasty person when we were on Lifestyle tour trying out golf carts, very impatient, acting like a New Yorker.

So much for "Florida'sw Friendliest Hometown". Might be worth losing deposit if this is what we have to put up with.

Originally Posted by Bavarian

My wife and I put money down on a lot in The Villages with the idea of moving there. But, reading this forum, I do not know if I can stand living in a place full of Leftist Loonies. Rick Santorum is no bigot, and he is a good, decent man. He is not a Communist like we have in the White House now. I would vote for any of the Republicans for President as they are all better than BHO! Even Romney, RINO that he is, would be an improvement.

I wish I had found this forum before we committed to a house to be built, I find lots to be concerned with. Another forum implied that cars should run over the golf carts, don't wait for them. Found some nasty person when we were on Lifestyle tour trying out golf carts, very impatient, acting like a New Yorker.

So much for "Florida'sw Friendliest Hometown". Might be worth losing deposit if this is what we have to put up with.

Interesting post, Bavarian...After a year as a member of this forum, there are several folks that I doubt I would ever want to meet in person. It is difficult to dispute your conclusion.

"leftist loonies"? if thats what you think get your deposit back.

Originally Posted by Bavarian

My wife and I put money down on a lot in The Villages with the idea of moving there. But, reading this forum, I do not know if I can stand living in a place full of Leftist Loonies. Rick Santorum is no bigot, and he is a good, decent man. He is not a Communist like we have in the White House now. I would vote for any of the Republicans for President as they are all better than BHO! Even Romney, RINO that he is, would be an improvement.

I wish I had found this forum before we committed to a house to be built, I find lots to be concerned with. Another forum implied that cars should run over the golf carts, don't wait for them. Found some nasty person when we were on Lifestyle tour trying out golf carts, very impatient, acting like a New Yorker.

So much for "Florida'sw Friendliest Hometown". Might be worth losing deposit if this is what we have to put up with.

IMHO, this is a very friendly place. You will need a sense of humour and the ability to "go with the flow" to be happy in TV. I truly hope you have made the right decision.

It will only be "Florida's Friendliest Hometown" for you, if you also do your part. I respectfully suggest that you should watch the labels! You are referring to people as Leftist Loonies. You've referred to a nasty person as "acting like a New Yorker". I'm not from NY, but I find that to be an unfriendly comment!

Originally Posted by Bavarian

My wife and I put money down on a lot in The Villages with the idea of moving there. But, reading this forum, I do not know if I can stand living in a place full of Leftist Loonies. Rick Santorum is no bigot, and he is a good, decent man. He is not a Communist like we have in the White House now. I would vote for any of the Republicans for President as they are all better than BHO! Even Romney, RINO that he is, would be an improvement.

I wish I had found this forum before we committed to a house to be built, I find lots to be concerned with. Another forum implied that cars should run over the golf carts, don't wait for them. Found some nasty person when we were on Lifestyle tour trying out golf carts, very impatient, acting like a New Yorker.

So much for "Florida'sw Friendliest Hometown". Might be worth losing deposit if this is what we have to put up with.

There is a much greater representation of "leftist loonies" on this forum than in the general Village's population; or Florida's population for that matter.

Originally Posted by RichieLion

There is a much greater representation of "leftist loonies" on this forum than in the general Village's population; or Florida's population for that matter.

I have to take exception to the last part of your sentence. There are 500,000 more registered democrats than republicans in Florida.

Originally Posted by RichieLion

There is a much greater representation of "leftist loonies" on this forum than in the general Village's population; or Florida's population for that matter.

Thanks for the encourgement. I listen to Rush and he always said FL was turning Conservative and come on down, escape the high taxes. The Maryland slogan now is "If you can dream it, we will tax it".

I wish I had found this forum before we committed to a house to be built, I find lots to be concerned with. Another forum implied that cars should run over the golf carts, don't wait for them. Found some nasty person when we were on Lifestyle tour trying out golf carts, very impatient, acting like a New Yorker.

So much for "Florida'sw Friendliest Hometown". Might be worth losing deposit if this is what we have to put up with.

I have been on this forum for a couple years and have visited TV twice and I think you may have the wrong idea of what TV is.


This political forum is not a good representation of TV as a whole. I think you get more liberals in this section because they feel it is the only place they can speak freely.
Some of them are way left and some of the posters are way right also.
When I visited I found the New Yorkers there to be pleasant, more so than when I visited New York.

I think your deposit is in a good place and that you will be surrounded by many people who share your political views.
I would bet if you talk to people like your post comes across you get a reaction that matches. Maybe give everybody a chance to be nice.
I am a independent and lean right, so I am saying this as a kindred soul.
TV is a good place made up of many good people, left, right and the middle.
Enjoy your new home.

janmcn
Are saying that there are more "loonies" in Florida? I think that is what Richie was talking about not just dems.

Bavarian, trust me, you can't go wrong moving to The Villages. It is paradise.

Originally Posted by janmcn

I have to take exception to the last part of your sentence. There are 500,000 more registered democrats than republicans in Florida.

So far, unlike when I lived in NJ, everyone I've voted for in 2 1/2 years in Florida has won.

The only exception being the Republican primary, where my choice was not the Republican of choice here.

Maybe Republicans are just more reliable actual active voters here.

(I did say "leftist loonies" and not Democrats, now that I think about it. I think I'm still technically correct in my original statement.)

Originally Posted by notlongnow

I have been on this forum for a couple years and have visited TV twice and I think you may have the wrong idea of what TV is.


This political forum is not a good representation of TV as a whole. I think you get more liberals in this section because they feel it is the only place they can speak freely.
Some of them are way left and some of the posters are way right also.
When I visited I found the New Yorkers there to be pleasant, more so than when I visited New York.

I think your deposit is in a good place and that you will be surrounded by many people who share your political views.
I would bet if you talk to people like your post comes across you get a reaction that matches. Maybe give everybody a chance to be nice.
I am a independent and lean right, so I am saying this as a kindred soul.
TV is a good place made up of many good people, left, right and the middle.
Enjoy your new home.

janmcn
Are saying that there are more "loonies" in Florida? I think that is what Richie was talking about not just dems.

We have been coming here for 8 years and I never meet any Democrats. If they are here, they are hiding.

Really? I hope that is tongue in cheek!

I could name them.

The majority are Reps and conservatives but many lefties.

Originally Posted by notlongnow

Really? I hope that is tongue in cheek!

I could name them.

The majority are Reps and conservatives but many lefties.

I exaggerated a little. I am a conservative republican at heart, but since I support rights for Gay Americans and pro-choice, I am called a liberal loony at times. One thing about the two parties, Republicans do have the loudest voice in The Villages. That works well for me at voting times, but concerns me when it comes to human rights for all issues. I personally find that most conservative republicans do not wish to compromise on any differences. No Flames please.

Good Lord has it come to this. That we don't even want to live in the same proximity to those of different politicial persuasions. We are rapidly becoming the 'Divided States of America'.

in reality the only place where an R or a D matters is on forums like this or in the voting booth. The other 99.8% of the time nobody cares!!! And thank GOD for that!!!!

Don't let the false worlds of the media and especially anonymous pipelines like forums fool anybody. Anonymity cloaks reality.

Most of us are satisfied to be Americans.

btk