Has the California culture taken over this country?
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"California Culture" - as you've briefly defined it - is popular now because it represents freedom. It's quintessentially American, so it's a way of being patriotic without being corny. It's "cool" American. Much in the same way that the "Tropical" Tiki, Hawaiian, South Pacific decoration style is also popular now. \n\nI think we are reacting to the constrictions of a comparatively conservative administration (especially after 9-11. Don't we blame 9-11 for everything? LOL) and a resurgence of conservatism in many areas of the culture (everything from fashion to religion. Remember the cool, neon colors of the 80s? Now everything is brown, tan and cream).\n\nPersonally, I'm ready to pull on a pair of flip-flops and a straw hat, and hit the beach. I don't surf, but that won't stop me from sipping my favorte beverage from a coconut shell.
617672
no Blondie i wholeheartedly agree with the assessment.our culture is settling,its dumbing down and plagued by greed and an absense of altruism.
362901
Bingo!! You hit the nail on the head when you asked this question. Many people around the world watch movies, tv shows, and stories from the U.S. and believe that what we all look like, act like, and live like Hollywood, California. WRONG!! That's why we have depression reaking havoc on this country. Everyone from their 70's to their teens wonders why there life isn't like the movies. T.V. shows display all the lust, without any of the consequences. Afterwards, people have given themselves to whoever they meet at some nightclub, and then wonder why they have no self respect. I ,thankfully, am glad that my life doesn't resemble American Pie. How pitiful and sad it is to be so obsessed with sex that you tried to make love to a pie!! I am living outside the U.S. currently, and I watch a network, that broadcast the U.S.'s highest rated T.V. programs. All they show is Sex in the City, The O.C., and Will and Grace. No wonder the Middle East thinks we are all a bunch of heathens, trying to corrupt the entire world. But finally to answer your question, NO!!!!!! WE ARE NOT ALL LIKE THAT. I campaign daily to try and influence this country's people to see the truth. I hope that this has helped.           Sincerely,
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Most people are having a hard enough time now dealing with their next door neighbors.  The cultural diversity of all of the humans on the planet is still too great.  If and when humans ever release their own self importance and geo-centric beliefs, then humanity will develope into something more than what is here, on the surface of this plant, at this point in time.
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You are absolutely correct of course.\nWe bend over backwards to accommodate others that have come to our country to the detriment of what our society has always stood for and believed in.\nWe are a Christian country....so live with it.  They should assimilate themselves into the new culture not vice versa. \nThis does not mean they cannot keep their traditions alive.\n\nSeems everything is becoming a world culture now.  That is rather sad because we lose our differences  and what keeps things so interesting on this earth.\nIf we all feel, behave and think the same...we become zombies.\n\nCulture and tradition is a precious thing and it should be kept alive, not assimilated with everyone else's.
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look, i grew up in los angeles & have lived in austin texas for the last 20 years. in every city theres a 'china town', 'little mexico', ect. the mexican culture produces goods that enich the community. they are notorious for policing themselves. like any culture, theres always a group that ruins it for the passive. in the usa, policing is insisted upon the state leaving no real enforcement to the neighborhoods out of reach. the only way is for the locals to police themselves, not the government.
385125
yes it has. we are like hamsters in a cage. and technology is destroying the outside, also.
677941
California has everything.  From the snow-capped peaks of Tahoe to the stunningly beautiful beaches of Malibu to the Mojave desert to the Redwood forests.  It's unbelievable and so varied.  Definitely California.
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I have a friend who used to live in California...\n\nI looked at his Government and Ethics textbook once, and that figure was around 95% or so! O_O
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I have been to California and also lived on the east coast and the mid-west.  From my experience, I found the west coast to be a totally different country.  But there are some pros and cons.  There is a lot of mixing of cultures there, so you will find whites, Hispanics, and people of Indian and Asian descent in  large numbers.  The west coast is also warmer climate-wise due to the proximity to the desert and the sea.  More importantly, for some reason I found the people friendlier than anywhere else in the states.  The food is also inspired by different cultures, but you can find a lot of authentic Mexican food there.  One word of caution, the west coast is pretty expensive to stay!  On the other hand, the percentage of young population (and techies) is very high, so you will find someone for outdoor activites pretty easily.
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Our culture has become one of consumption and materialism.  Americans feel entitled to material wealth, and we value money above almost everything else, although few would admit it!  It's disgusting, really, when you look at the gap between rich and poor in this country.
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california here we come?
1011428
In California, we study stuff like Latin America, China, Japan, Africa, Islam, Renasissance, etc.
294535
This is NO JOKE, people.\nThese people want to take California (and other south western states.) In case you weren't sure, it has already begun. If they want Calif. back...the only way we should give it is without any of the infrastructure that was designed, built and has been maintained by the U.S. \n\nThe land was theirs before, but now it's not. They should get over it. If they want to be Americans, no problem....but if you want to run around town with a Mexican flag, you should do it in Mexico. In case there's any confusion, if you're geographically challenged, that's south of San Diego! Bye bye!!! Hasta Luego! Que te vallas bien y nunca regresan!\n\nSeriously, though. You should go to the site below and read how racist these guys are. (Yes, the same ones who call me racist for wanting my government to enforce the law.) They want to take over what they consider to be already theirs. \n\nWAKE UP, PEOPLE!! This is not a joke, it's serious.
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I think there are some pretty heated issues dividing the state - and people are fighting for the representation that represents those ideals... so it just goes to show how Californians really feel. Strongly on both sides!\n\nMore specific to your question, Californians have their presonal extreme views and that will create a balance at the top - as they flex their voting power.  And that is the funny thing about watching the rest of the country say California is "Democrat".... because we usually have such a strong show from both sides.
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I think the culture is cool...but any culture, examined closely enough seems to portray a long list of regulations which are meant to 'clone' the thinking patterns of civilians so that in the long run, everything runs smoothly.  IT all seems to be working quite well, I might add.... 'smoothly.'
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CA is soooo expensive. It's true. The housing prices are hyperinflated....as for job opportunities....it's hard to tell without knowing what your background is. CA is also overpopulated.\nI'm a former CA girl.