At DC privates - Why are VA parents considered "inferior"?

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Anonymous wrote:I love this thread, I find it super funny.

Why do people treat MD parents who send kids to DC school different than VA, when most of VA suburbs, think Arlington and Alexadria are closer to the schools than CC, Bethesda, Mont Co? I don't get why Md aren't consider carpetbaggers or climbers or whatever the word of the hour is?

And how many people who live in NW are actually from DC? And when that person who lived in NW, say Georgetown, move to CC for more space what happens to their classification? I would much rather cross a bridge then go outside the Beltway, but that is just me!

You still don't get it.

It's because people who live in VA are choosing to live in a basically conservative state, and are choosing the land of broad lawns and narrow minds over the urban experience of living in DC. It has nothing to do with proximity. It's all about mindset.

16:53 here again. I truly mean it. This thread is awesome. You all are out-of-your-minds.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love this thread, I find it super funny.

Why do people treat MD parents who send kids to DC school different than VA, when most of VA suburbs, think Arlington and Alexadria are closer to the schools than CC, Bethesda, Mont Co? I don't get why Md aren't consider carpetbaggers or climbers or whatever the word of the hour is?

And how many people who live in NW are actually from DC? And when that person who lived in NW, say Georgetown, move to CC for more space what happens to their classification? I would much rather cross a bridge then go outside the Beltway, but that is just me!

You still don't get it.

It's because people who live in VA are choosing to live in a basically conservative state, and are choosing the land of broad lawns and narrow minds over the urban experience of living in DC. It has nothing to do with proximity. It's all about mindset.

I think you are the one with a problematic mindset. You seem to think that Virginians who send their kids to DC for school are "social climbers." What? I do not rely on my children's schools for social advancement. That is insane. Frankly, I loathe "society." And I say that as someone who is a card-carrying descendent of high society whose mother was disappointed that she chose not to make her debut at the St. Cecilia. Yes, in fact - we do exist in Virginia. Some of us even laugh at the ones on the thread calling themselves "old money." Honey, that is nothing to us. We are qualified for the DAR, honoring our ancestors who were officers in the Continental Army. Sure, they also owned plantations and slaves, but no one is perfect. We lost all that to the carpet baggers (and shame on whoever appropriated that term to describe Southerners. Honestly, please keep your history straight). But we never lost our dedication to ensuring our children got the best education available.

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VA = God and guns. Done!

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Anonymous wrote:That is silly. They are not considered "inferior" just gently odd, slightly clueless, and kind of a curiosity. I often like them just as much as parents in DC and MD but I just know they don't really get it.

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Do I really have to say this??? If you have to ask....."

Yes. Yes you do.

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Anonymous wrote:Op. why do you live in Virginia? And why do you send your kids to DC schools? Start there and you'll find your answers.

OP: To VA for lots of outdoor space and to DC for the schools like I had in Massachusetts. What answers are there that I will find?

But this is exactly the point. Why do you need "lots of space," outdoors or not? How many people live at your house... 20? Or is it that you need room for all of your "toys" -- your pool, your media room, your tacky furniture, your cars. THIS is what DC people turn up their noses at.

Because we think it is good for kids to have lots of space outdoors to run and play that is just outside our house And we don't like to be squashed like sardines in an old, tiny 3 bedroom colonial in which the third bedroom is really the size of a coat closet.

You don't care for these things? Great. Different strokes, and all that. But maligning all people who live in Va is a little weird.

There are tons of big houses with lots of space in DC. You probably can't afford it. That's why you have this inferiority complex. I mean after all you started this thread. Sorry but you and your kids will always be considered as va carpet baggers. Yes even parents act like we're in high school.

I didn't start this thread. It is funny you malign Virginians for being too materialistic, but then insult me for not being able to afford a $3m house in DC. What does your last sentence even mean?

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I think if you choose to live in VA when DC and MD are options, you must be pro-guns, anti-choice, Republican, and racist. I chose not to live in VA because it was the one state in which a real estate agent would not show use houses in certain desirable areas because we were not white. You live in VA so that you can keep your neighborhoods white.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I love this thread, I find it super funny.

Why do people treat MD parents who send kids to DC school different than VA, when most of VA suburbs, think Arlington and Alexadria are closer to the schools than CC, Bethesda, Mont Co? I don't get why Md aren't consider carpetbaggers or climbers or whatever the word of the hour is?

And how many people who live in NW are actually from DC? And when that person who lived in NW, say Georgetown, move to CC for more space what happens to their classification? I would much rather cross a bridge then go outside the Beltway, but that is just me!

You still don't get it.

It's because people who live in VA are choosing to live in a basically conservative state, and are choosing the land of broad lawns and narrow minds over the urban experience of living in DC. It has nothing to do with proximity. It's all about mindset.

I think you are the one with a problematic mindset. You seem to think that Virginians who send their kids to DC for school are "social climbers." What? I do not rely on my children's schools for social advancement. That is insane. Frankly, I loathe "society." And I say that as someone who is a card-carrying descendent of high society whose mother was disappointed that she chose not to make her debut at the St. Cecilia. Yes, in fact - we do exist in Virginia. Some of us even laugh at the ones on the thread calling themselves "old money." Honey, that is nothing to us. We are qualified for the DAR, honoring our ancestors who were officers in the Continental Army. Sure, they also owned plantations and slaves, but no one is perfect. We lost all that to the carpet baggers (and shame on whoever appropriated that term to describe Southerners. Honestly, please keep your history straight). But we never lost our dedication to ensuring our children got the best education available.

I don't pretend to speak for all of the other posters, but I, personally, do not think that VAs who send their kids to DC for school are social climbers. That's not the correct term. I think that they are materialistic, self-absorbed people who basically want it both ways... the elite education, along with the suburban lifestyle. They want the "best" of the city but are not willing to really invest themselves in an urban lifestyle because, god forbid, they might miss something on that giant screen TV. Or not have a place to park their SUV. Or have to live too close to their neighbors, and actually have to speak to them in the morning, rather than tune out on their I-phone.

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Anonymous wrote:I live in DC and am bewildered that people choose to live in Northern VA. It seems to be full of strip malls, mcmansions, ridiculous traffic, allergies to urban planning, and a disregard for the environment. Parts of MD are similar, it's true.

The big concern I have, though, is this willingness to throw in with to good ol' boys in Richmond. Mandatory ultrasounds, Confederate History Day, laws that prevent gay couples from making each other next of kin for medical and financial decisions, and the shortest death penalty appeal process in the nation. Either you approve of all of this, or you don't mind subsidizing it with your taxes. That I just don't understand.

Low taxes are also not necessarily correlated with a high standard of living. MA and CT have high taxes, but also great schools, good medical care, low unemployment, and longer life expectancies

DC sucks so bad they aren't allowed to vote

This made me laugh.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live in DC and am bewildered that people choose to live in Northern VA. It seems to be full of strip malls, mcmansions, ridiculous traffic, allergies to urban planning, and a disregard for the environment. Parts of MD are similar, it's true.

The big concern I have, though, is this willingness to throw in with to good ol' boys in Richmond. Mandatory ultrasounds, Confederate History Day, laws that prevent gay couples from making each other next of kin for medical and financial decisions, and the shortest death penalty appeal process in the nation. Either you approve of all of this, or you don't mind subsidizing it with your taxes. That I just don't understand.

Low taxes are also not necessarily correlated with a high standard of living. MA and CT have high taxes, but also great schools, good medical care, low unemployment, and longer life expectancies

DC sucks so bad they aren't allowed to vote

This made me laugh.

+1, how was your lovely 11 person shooting today? Good thing your mayor is investing the 100 million tax overage to make new luxury section 8 buildings and give the building and others luxury upgrades.

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1832 - doesn't that make us smart? And how do you feel about those in Md? Potomac and Bethesda specifically.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think if you choose to live in VA when DC and MD are options, you must be pro-guns, anti-choice, Republican, and racist. I chose not to live in VA because it was the one state in which a real estate agent would not show use houses in certain desirable areas because we were not white. You live in VA so that you can keep your neighborhoods white.

God. That is appalling. What real estate firm? Tell me and I will boycott them and tell everyone I know to also. What year? That is disgusting and vile. I hope, at a minimum, you filed a complaint with the BBB. Where do you live in DC? Did you have the same experience in any DC or MD neighborhoods? There are people of all skin tones in my NWDC hood.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think if you choose to live in VA when DC and MD are options, you must be pro-guns, anti-choice, Republican, and racist. I chose not to live in VA because it was the one state in which a real estate agent would not show use houses in certain desirable areas because we were not white. You live in VA so that you can keep your neighborhoods white.

God. That is appalling. What real estate firm? Tell me and I will boycott them and tell everyone I know to also. What year? That is disgusting and vile. I hope, at a minimum, you filed a complaint with the BBB. Where do you live in DC? Did you have the same experience in any DC or MD neighborhoods? There are people of all skin tones in my NWDC hood.

This is illegal. Really, really illegal.

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Anonymous wrote:I think if you choose to live in VA when DC and MD are options, you must be pro-guns, anti-choice, Republican, and racist. I chose not to live in VA because it was the one state in which a real estate agent would not show use houses in certain desirable areas because we were not white. You live in VA so that you can keep your neighborhoods white.

Hahahhahah , yeah right you couldn't afford so it's racist

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I'm a Democrat living in VA so that my vote will count in keeping as many Republicans as possible out of office. I've had this argument often with a pro-DC friend and always say, "Your vote is wasted in DC." Fellow liberals should thank me for living in a swing state.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think if you choose to live in VA when DC and MD are options, you must be pro-guns, anti-choice, Republican, and racist. I chose not to live in VA because it was the one state in which a real estate agent would not show use houses in certain desirable areas because we were not white. You live in VA so that you can keep your neighborhoods white.

Hahahhahah , yeah right you couldn't afford so it's racist

WTF is wrong with you? What an ignorant thing to say. Let me guess, you think racism doesnt exists anymore, do you? You are a complete f*cking ASS!