The good and bad about the Midwest.

[Biggusstickus]

I’ve read many people on kiwifarms say how bad New York and the northeast are. And California has become a meme for all the degeneracy and out-of-control progressive cancer that’s running rampant and spreading out from that state. And recently I’ve read a thread was made by @Wormy that disillusioned me in how good the south actually is. I used to like that region of the country after meeting a couple of southerners who helped me out and showed me a taste of that southern hospitality there famous for. That said, I remember going down to the south United states and there’s no denying how rampant the poverty in that region is, how hot and humid the weather can be. Again, from what I’ve read from @Wormy and the people who’ve commented there, the south has just as much problems as New York and California, just that they are better at burying said cancer with a religious veneer.

Yet as much crap as I hear about the Northeast, the west and recently the south, I don’t hear that much bad things about the Midwest on Kiwifarms. While I hear states east of the Mississippi river, like Ohio and Indiana, are just as soylent as their liberal brethren on the coast, I hear states west of the river like the dakotas, Wyoming, Iowa, and most parts of the Minnesota are not only solid conservative states but also have genuine friendly people that aren’t as shallow found in west coast cities, nor smell of religious hypocrisy of the south or the two face sniffing fuckers from Pedos in the northeast.

For people who live in the Midwest, what are the good and bad of living in the great plains? Perhaps the Midwest isn’t the last bastion of American freedom as the south isn’t filled with based southern patriots who love god, country, and family.

 

[Hepativore]

I live in the Upper Midwest, and the good thing is that there are a lot of forests and lakes, so if you like hunting or fishing, you will enjoy this place. The same could be said about the PNW but we do not have all of the hipster douchebags (yet) that congregate in the PNW and rich assholes have not yet bought up all of the property in the rural areas so living outside of the major urban centers is still somewhat affordable if you can find a job in the middle of nowhere. As a plus, regardless of what your outlook and political opinions on things are, people will leave you alone "out in the country" whether you are an ultra conservatard or a shrill indentatarian unless you feel compelled to get on your soapbox about shit. Also, there is a misconception that Midwest is "flat". That is not entirely true, as many places are very rolling and hilly. Plus, our weather is really varied, so there is never a dull moment. Also, if you are from the coasts and miss the ocean, the Great Lakes can have some impressive waves and are just like being on the ocean except for the lack of salt in the water.

Now for the bad.

One of the things that turns a lot of people off about the Midwest, particularly the upper region is how extreme our weather is. While it does often get bitterly cold with snow and high winds, many people also are not used to how hot and humid it gets during the summer. In Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, the summers are short, but they make up for it in intensity as temperatures are often in the upper 80's and 90's with extreme heat and humidity. Thunderstorms and extreme winds are common as are tornadoes and torrential rains. Much of this region has a humid continental climate, so you had better get used to weather randomness and extremes.

Another thing that you will have to watch out for are mosquitoes. As many parts of the Upper Midwest have lots of swamps and freshwater bodies of water, it is a perfect breeding ground for the little bastards. Some places have more mosquitoes than others in these states of course, but there are zones where anybody outside after dark or even in broad daylight risks being eaten alive by the things.

Finally, if you decide to live in a rural place here, you will have to contend with stuff like the many cellular deadzones due to the lack of cellular towers, no public transportation, and the lack of jobs. I do not mind being in bumfuck nowhere as people stay out of your hair, but this might bother some people. If you do choose to live in an urban area, you would be surprised that housing costs in many cities and suburbs here rival that of their coastal counterparts.

 

[oldTireWater]

I don't live in the midwest, but the weather is one of the biggest reasons I wouldn't want to. Also niggers. I know it's not Georgia, but the nigger population is way too high compared to the south west.

 

[Blobby's Murder Knife]

I don't live in the midwest, but the weather is one of the biggest reasons I wouldn't want to. Also niggers. I know it's not Georgia, but the nigger population is way too high compared to the south west.

Eh, it is easily avoidable if you don't live in or near a major city. Very few, if any, black niggers live outside the city limits. Plenty of white niggers though.

Mosquitoes are fucking anywhere because they are assholes. I will say, living in Western Washington, there are basically no ticks or chiggers. I've never gone in the woods and come out with one of those fuckers attached to me and I like hiking. If I visit the midwest or south, it is just a fucking given without arming up with duct tape and DEET in the summer. We do have faggot worshiping politicians though and real estate prices and rents through the goddamn roof, so don't come here.

If you visit the midwest, go to the Great Lakes, particularly Michigan and Superior. They are some of the beautiful and underrated parts of the US. The Driftless Area is also very pretty.

 

[Agent Abe Caprine]

The Rust Belt parts of the Midwest can get a bit depressing. The Appalachian parts of Ohio overlap with the Rust Belt. Very beautiful area, but the social atmosphere can get pretty depressing.

 

[Willie B. Hardigan]

One upside is that it's vast and expansive, the downside is that it's vast and expansive so it takes multiple hours to get across a single state. Most who live there have grown accustomed to the long drive times but plop somebody from the big cities or god-forbid a European they will not be able to handle it. The beauty of the Rocky Mountains is also something everybody should see and a good place for any outside activity.

 

[Hepativore]

One upside is that it's vast and expansive, the downside is that it's vast and expansive so it takes multiple hours to get across a single state. Most who live there have grown accustomed to the long drive times but plop somebody from the big cities or god-forbid a European they will not be able to handle it. The beauty of the Rocky Mountains is also something everybody should see and a good place for any outside activity.

Slight powerlevel, but I have European relatives and have known Asian foreign students in college and many of them are actually jealous of the wide open spaces of farmland and forest that the Midwest has. As many parts of Europe and Asia are very developed and urbanized, many people are in awe at how much room there is in this part of the US to explore and see. There is something to be said about places that are so sparsely populated, that it lets you do your own thing as nobody cares enough about you to bother you one way or the other most of the time.

 

[SPhobos]

greengay packers

 

[KingFriko]

If you have a job that pays reasonably well and have a job/trade that allows you to generally self-sufficient, I'd recommend it. Most of the Midwest is beautiful, and the people are generally well meaning. Plus, generally it's cheaper to live and buy everything, especially in the central states like the Dakotas down through Oklahoma. However, if you dislike long drives, rapid weather shifts, and entertaining yourself, it is probably not for you, cheers.

 

[Velvet Sedan]

My pocket of the Midwest is one of the poopier ones without being a major city. But the state overall is so-so to bad depending on where and what your needs are.
But what's mentioned before is pretty similar here. Crazy weather, not much entertainment, depending on which side of the state it's going to be 110f+ or 95f+ but extremely humid, and job opportunities are quite scarce outside agriculture and oil.
But I do enjoy how empty it is and vast prairies, watching distant storms roll by and seeing the stars and Milky Way.