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I've not been to Vancouver, but I hear it's beautiful. I guess it's a plus that an American city was not included in the worst cities, being a UN study and all.
1 posted on 10/05/2005 11:22:02 AM PDT by loreldan
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Geographically, Vancouver is gorgeous, and, infrastructure-wise, pretty well planned (i.e. no freeways ripping through the city).

But, like most big cities, there are parts of downtown one best avoids after dark, lest they seek junkies and prostitutes.
Still, it's worth a visit.
2 posted on 10/05/2005 11:26:09 AM PDT by IslandJeff
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I thought Havana, Cuba would be their favorite city. Go figure...


3 posted on 10/05/2005 11:26:36 AM PDT by BamaGirl (The Framers Rule!)
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To: loreldan; xsmommy; Willie Green; mountaineer; SoothingDave; Tijeras_Slim
What?? No mention of Pittsburgh in the 10 best?

Lightweights.

4 posted on 10/05/2005 11:26:54 AM PDT by martin_fierro (Chat is my milieu)
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Vancouver is nice, but it has no character. I spent some time in Vancouver, and there it reminded me of what they say about Oakland, California. There is no there there.
5 posted on 10/05/2005 11:26:57 AM PDT by gridlock (Eliminate Perverse Incentives)
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It is also a plus no Iraqi city is in the bottom 10...


6 posted on 10/05/2005 11:27:49 AM PDT by frogjerk (LIBERALISM - Being miserable for no good reason)
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To: loreldan

Great weather?????????


7 posted on 10/05/2005 11:27:57 AM PDT by p. henry
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Pittsburgh and Cleveland tied for #26 on this list... Cleveland is the poorest city in America per capita and Pittsburgh just cleared "junk" status in it's bond ratings a few mnths ago. "The Economist" my arse.

Both cities are held in the fist of demonratic control. Looking at the top ten just makes me shake my head. The title should be "World's Best City for Globalists and Liberals"

8 posted on 10/05/2005 11:27:59 AM PDT by infidel29 ("We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." --Benjamin Franklin)
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I hope this means the UN will be relocating to Vancouver.


9 posted on 10/05/2005 11:28:55 AM PDT by Maceman (Fake But Accurate)
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I didn't like Vancouver. Everyone wearing black and it seemed dull. Don't want to go back.


10 posted on 10/05/2005 11:29:18 AM PDT by Siena Dreaming
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I hope this means the UN will soon be relocating to Vancouver.


11 posted on 10/05/2005 11:29:22 AM PDT by Maceman (Fake But Accurate)
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Live about 2 hours south of Vancouver. Its nicer than Seattle (better transportation, high rise buildings due to lack of Seattle's asinine zoning restrictions, great restaurant scene), but isn't THAT great (kinda dull when compared to NY, lots of junkies and homeless along Hastings going into downtown, crappy Canadian shopping).


13 posted on 10/05/2005 11:29:43 AM PDT by Clemenza (Gentlemen, Behold!)
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Largest Chinese population on the West Coast.

Great food..

15 posted on 10/05/2005 11:30:57 AM PDT by Experiment 6-2-6 (Admn Mods: tiny, malicious things that glare and gibber from dark corners.They have pins and dolls..)
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i thought for sure New Orleans would be 1 of the worst..the way the EU and UN were reveling in our supposed mishandling of the relief efforts....
17 posted on 10/05/2005 11:33:31 AM PDT by mcCabesPub (15 years wtc engineer never forgive never forget)
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I lived in Vienna for about 6 months while studying abroad. An absolutely wonderful place to live. It is my ardent wish to retire there (I have a while to go before that particular goal is achieved).


20 posted on 10/05/2005 11:34:11 AM PDT by Cyclopean Squid (Social Darwinism will claim me first.)
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Its says alot about the UN that no American city is on the list. Oh well, at least San Francisco isn't on the list and Australia (a loyal ally) is on the list. Good job Aussies!


21 posted on 10/05/2005 11:34:52 AM PDT by dduncan
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Besides the downtown east side, Vancouver is a pretty nice city.


22 posted on 10/05/2005 11:35:13 AM PDT by West Coast Conservative (Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.)
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Vancouver and Victoria are two of THE MOST beautiful places on earth.

If I go anywhere again in my life, I want to go there.


25 posted on 10/05/2005 11:36:39 AM PDT by najida (The internet is for kids grown up-- Where else could you have 10,000 imaginary friends?)
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To: Constitution Day

Thankfully Oom Papa Mow Mow isn't on the list this year, Sultan.


27 posted on 10/05/2005 11:36:50 AM PDT by Fierce Allegiance (Wanna be on my CE ping list? Say the word!)
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To: loreldan

Just who votes in theses polls and what standard do they use?


29 posted on 10/05/2005 11:38:38 AM PDT by tophat9000 (This bulletin just in:"Chinese's Fire Drill's" will now be known as "New Orleans' Hurricane Drill's")
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That "worst" list is very telling!


34 posted on 10/05/2005 11:40:38 AM PDT by Salvation (†With God all things are possible.†)
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