[Extremely Extreme Extremist]

Every state has their liberal enclave. But Austin has one of the best live-music scenes in the country, as well as top-notch eateries and nightlife.

Here in WI, Madison is the butt of liberal jokes as well, but they have a great scene as well. FReepers should rightfully criticize liberalism for the policies, but when it comes to the arts, community, entertainment, and restaurants - I'm talking about the liberals engaging in the market and being creative - they do give conservatives a run for their money.

[Timpanagos1]

Madison is much more liberal than Austin.

[dirtboy]

I worked for the local builder's association when I lived here in the mid eighties. Got a ringside view of the local politics as a result. The Dems thought they could limit growth by not expanding infrastructure. The town grew anyway and Austin has been playing catch-up ever since. The lib attitude was, I have my nice hippie pad in South Austin, shut the door now.

Just because libs can create a great music scene, it doesn't mean they can run anything other than their mouths. I now live in the county just to the north and it is very well-run, with advance planning for infrastructure improvements. It also has Sun City where the average net worth among residents is over a million dollars. A bunch of rich elderly people paying property tax with no kids in schools. Bingo.