[thegagline]

I could have taken a job in Charlestown, MA

Boston/Charlestown is undoubtedly Democrat. However, they are slightly more rational regarding crime than here in Austin. Also, the property taxes are less in Boston than in Austin.

[woodbutcher1963]

It was 1985 when I was offered the job in Charlestown, MA.
It was still the place where the white criminals of Boston lived. It was the home of bank and armored car robbers. Just like in the movie “The Town”.

Whitey Bulger was still a citizen of Summerville back then. Him and his Winter Hill buddies controlled Southie.

A buddy of mine took the job instead. He lived in an apartment in Malden, MA.

Now, Charlestown is full of yuppies. Just like Southie.