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Originally Posted by Urbannizer
The Brixton
...Wal-Mart Pop-Up Shops...a concept bodega shop catering to East Austin bar hoppers on the go. Plans are also underway for a walk up Starbucks mini-cafe. Focusing on the “Keep Austin Weird” vibe....
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This is brilliant satire because it bites deep into our shallow flesh. Not at all unique to Austin is the fact that we want it all, and we don't want to face the facts of our self-contradictory nature, nor the consequences thereof. Austin is human nature on steroids. I love it I hate it I love it I hate it --- the reason I'm spending so much time on Austin Skyscraperpage this afternoon is that I'm busily avoiding the decision I need to make in the next few days, that being whether I'm going to stay put or move to the Pacific NW. Currently, my internal constituents are polling at 30% "I love it", 30% "I hate it", and 40% "keep enjoying this shiraz and post another comment on SSP." Apparently my behavior can be effectively determined by a plurality, so there's no need for a runoff.