[dayglored]

I've lived either in or nearby the "Ithaca mindset" for 34 years. It's quite real.

It's a tacit assumption made by the liberal majority that OF COURSE you agree with their values, goals, agenda, etc.

OF COURSE you go to see the approved speakers when they come to town.

OF COURSE you support the approved demonstrations and protest against the disapproved ones.

OF COURSE you support the approved causes, and even if you don't have a circle-slash NO FRACKING sign in your front lawn, you are assumed to be against fracking.

OF COURSE you vote for the approved candidates for office.

OF COURSE.

"Mindset"? Yeah, set in concrete.

Protective coloration is advised for venturing into town, unless you look forward to being besieged.

[Behind Liberal Lines]

The author also conveniently ignores the “Ithaca types” who took out an ad in the local Pennysaver and accused the Covert republicans of being like (actual quote) “Nazi collaborators” for not opposing fracking.

[Chode]

100%!!! i go into ithaca 3-4 times a year and only to have maintenance done on the car... then goto Five-Guys when i pick up the car

gone are the days of the Salty Dog, the "OLD" Haunt and the Derby, it's now simply one more place to avoid at all costs