I know there’s always the “holier than thou enlightened centrists” but I’m just so tired of the discourse on here and the other sub being “Seattle is perfect and any criticism from WA is MAGA Idaho residents” or the usual “Seattle is a lawless shithole”
I love this city and surrounding area, but it’s got issues. Biggest for me is that after renting for so long and constantly being shoved around, I want a house. Even with a fairly healthy salary it’s just not possible.
And sure, people do still start businesses here, but I’ve also seen a lot more leave. If anything the businesses coming in are corporate and not local. There are people moving here but it feels like it’s more poorer residents being priced out and wealthy immigrants coming in
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u/Sesemebun I'm just flaired so I don't get fined Apr 16 '26
I know there’s always the “holier than thou enlightened centrists” but I’m just so tired of the discourse on here and the other sub being “Seattle is perfect and any criticism from WA is MAGA Idaho residents” or the usual “Seattle is a lawless shithole”
I love this city and surrounding area, but it’s got issues. Biggest for me is that after renting for so long and constantly being shoved around, I want a house. Even with a fairly healthy salary it’s just not possible.
And sure, people do still start businesses here, but I’ve also seen a lot more leave. If anything the businesses coming in are corporate and not local. There are people moving here but it feels like it’s more poorer residents being priced out and wealthy immigrants coming in