Top 10 best places to live... What can US Cities do to compete

[Ephesus29]

Originally Posted by Metro007

You're funny. Do you know what happens when someone only eats Fast-Food?

I do. That is why my wife and I, stay away from fast food joints. I am also aware about the impact of nothing to eat at all. And even if you buy fresh produce if you don't even have a place to live, what good is it if there is any, in buying fresh produce.

[dexter26]

What happens if you only eat fast food, then? Of course I know it's quite bad for your health, but I would like to hear Metro007's answer to his own question.

[-Corey-]

Originally Posted by Jonesy55

LOL, which developed country does that happen in?

Pretty much everywhere has McDonald's etc anyway so I don't think that's really a unique feature that only the US poor can use if they can't afford anything else.

If you are really that poor It's probably cheaper and certainly healthier to buy some fresh vegetables and cook for yourself anyway.

Of course not, but how do u know McDonalds is cheaper in a poor country??? I doubt it. And McDonalds is not the only option, you can get two tacos for 99c in California.

[Jaborandi]

Originally Posted by cbcake

The problem is that eastern cities tend to have a strong public transit system but higher crime rates while western cities have lower crime rates but fairly poor public transit and heavily car reliance.

Odd... In Canada it is quite different. The western cities have both the higher crime rates and the poorest public transit.

[royal rose1]

Originally Posted by Jaborandi

Odd... In Canada it is quite different. The western cities have both the higher crime rates and the poorest public transit.

It's easier to generalize Canada than the us because Canada is so small.

The prior statement wasn't fully true, Virginia beach, NYC, Raleigh, and plenty of other cities are safe! Also, Seattle and Portland are both safe with great public transportation.

[Ephesus29]

Originally Posted by Jaborandi

Odd... In Canada it is quite different. The western cities have both the higher crime rates and the poorest public transit.

Nah ah..not all western cities are poorest in Public Transit. Remember Vancouver is in the 10 top places to live in the world.

[bennyboo]

Portland has amazing transit

[Metro007]

Originally Posted by dexter26

What happens if you only eat fast food, then? Of course I know it's quite bad for your health, but I would like to hear Metro007's answer to his own question.

There is an experiment who has been made: a weathy man in the 30s had to eat during 3 months or something like this every day from Mc Donalds. After a month or so they had to abort this experiment since it becames dangerous: the man becames very depressive and feeled very bad. But you can surely find this experiment on google. It was a scientific experiment with doctors making measures etc.

[jbkayaker12]

Originally Posted by Ephesus29

I absolutely agree with you. Specially living in a city like MM in the P.I.
In the US, there is McDo and other fast foods. Although not that great and healthy foods, at least you have some affordable foods to eat.

I believe your idea of fastfood even in those burger joints are so 20th century. Fast food restaurants now offer more healthier options aside from the usual burgers and in Vegas, we have so many affordable restaurants serving decent food and they are not burger joints.

[CarltonHill]

1. Melbourne, Australia
2. Auckland, NZ
3. Tokyo, Japan
4. Vancouver, Canada
5. Seoul, SoKor
6. Frankfurt, Germany
7. Singapore, SG
8. Taipei, Taiwan
9. Santiago, Chile
10. Buenos Aires, Argentina

just my opinion...

but well if its all about cost of living, maybe I will consider the following (in no particular order) :

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Bangkok, Thailand
Metro Manila, Philippines
Saigon, Vietnam
Jakarta, Indonesia
Mumbai, India

[Ephesus29]

Originally Posted by jbkayaker12

I believe your idea of fastfood even in those burger joints are so 20th century. Fast food restaurants now offer more healthier options aside from the usual burgers and in Vegas, we have so many affordable restaurants serving decent food and they are not burger joints.

Vegas? no thanks. Not the kind of place I like to visit. Would rather travel to Europe and South America.

Agree. There are now fast food chains that serves healthier foods. Even in Vancouver, B.C.

[Ephesus29]

Originally Posted by bennyboo

Portland has amazing transit

And Vancouver, B.C. has a great transit system as well. But there is still need of improvement.

[jbkayaker12]

Originally Posted by Ephesus29

Vegas? no thanks. Not the kind of place I like to visit. Would rather travel to Europe and South America.

Agree. There are now fast food chains that serves healthier foods. Even in Vancouver, B.C.

No problem!! We have enough visitors without your presence, Vegas will be hitting 39 million visitors for the year!!!

[Jonesy55]

Originally Posted by -Corey-

Of course not, but how do u know McDonalds is cheaper in a poor country??? I doubt it. And McDonalds is not the only option, you can get two tacos for 99c in California.

McDonald's usually is cheaper in poorer countries, but then they also tend to have street food options which are cheaper still and often better.

But I'm just saying that among developed countries the US isn't unique in having cheap junk food. In any rich country relatively poor are going to have eating options, they're not going to starve.

[jbkayaker12]

Originally Posted by Jonesy55

McDonald's usually is cheaper in poorer countries, but then they also tend to have street food options which are cheaper still and often better.

But I'm just saying that among developed countries the US isn't unique in having cheap junk food. In any rich country relatively poor are going to have eating options, they're not going to starve.

Are you sure about the "better" part? Just speaking from experience I have seen street food in developing countries but I would rather eat Mcdonalds food over those street food. At least in the US, sanitation code is of very high standards. Street food, you get flies, spit, dust, garbage, auto exhaust... aside from your food. Just saying!!!

[Jonesy55]

Originally Posted by jbkayaker12

Are you sure about the "better" part? Just speaking from experience I have seen street food in developing countries but I would rather eat Mcdonalds food over those street food. At least in the US, sanitation code is of very high standards. Street food, you get flies, spit, dust, garbage, auto exhaust... aside from your food. Just saying!!!

From my experience yes, much better, fresher and tastier.

[jbkayaker12]

Originally Posted by Jonesy55

From my experience yes, much better, fresher and tastier.

Well in that case your standards are way below mine!! Glad we agreed!!!

[Jonesy55]

Originally Posted by jbkayaker12

Well in that case your standards are way below mine!! Glad we agreed!!!

No, I'd say fresh veggies, cooked in front of you is a higher standards than the heavily processed unhealthy crap at McDonald's.

[Ephesus29]

Originally Posted by Jonesy55

No, I'd say fresh veggies, cooked in front of you is a higher standards than the heavily processed unhealthy crap at McDonald's.

I absolutely agree with you on this one . What is better way to a healthier food than having it prepared at your own kitchen. Unlike Mc Do or any other fast food that not only cause consumer to become obese but acquire other health problem. Look at the thousands if not millions who are obese. in the US

[Ephesus29]

Originally Posted by jbkayaker12

No problem!! We have enough visitors without your presence, Vegas will be hitting 39 million visitors for the year!!!

W O W!! a big crowd indeed. Well good for Vegas and my investment properties as well.