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I have a legitimate question, or questions:  Why do the natives hold onto the past? What good do they think it serves?  What are their current day issues they are clearly trying to avoid (instead of address)?

I am curious, as it seems a very compelling and very toxic epidemic.  [/quote]

It's not just "natives" here in DC or anywhere else (sick of hearing NYers and Los Angelenos complain about the supposed "decline" of their cities as well), it's the whole culture of fetishizing of anything old that is really bizarre to me. It's like people no longer want to move forward, they don't want to live in the present and create their own cultural legacies when it comes to fashion, architecture, interior design or anything else.[/quote]

Has it ever occurred to you that since there are so many natives complaining "about the supposed "decline" of their cities" that there actually may be some legitimacy to their complaints?

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Yes. And that is life. The DC the natives grew up in wasn't the same DC that has existed throughout its history, completely unchanged. As fond as I am of LA, it isn't the same LA my Grandmother lived in while in her prime, because all great cities change and evolve. Get over yourselves. You had your time, it was great, you have fond memories of that time, and now it's the new generation's opportunity to put their stamp on the city. That goes for natives AND newcomers. [/quote]

CVS, Starbucks, Whole Foods, Panera, Cupcakes, WalMart, Target, Best Buy etc.. etc... etc...

30-40 year olds snowball fighting, pillow fighting, playing kickball.

Thats what you consider evolving?

Thats not a stamp. 
Looks more like a turd to me.

You must be a millennial.[/quote]

I mean, people want their Whole Foods and CVS easily accessible, what are you gonna do? I will give you the Targets and Walmarts though, they definitely signal a slight decline in the feel of a neighborhood, but again, it's just a sign of the times and how people prefer to shop now. As long as you still have unique stores, shops, coffee shops and restaurants, communities will survive big businesses moving in.

Pillow fighting? I have no idea what you're talking about. And no, I'm not a millennial, I'm 37 years old. But really, you sound like a crotchety, cane wielding ass when you use "millennial" pejoratively. Knock it off. [/quote]

Dont worry, the "unique stores, shops, coffee shops" you speak of, the few that remain will soon all get priced out due to rising store rents and they will all go out of business.[/quote]

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