Posted by USA! USA!, a resident of the Mohr Park neighborhood, on Oct 6, 2009 at 2:50 pm

AMERICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by John, a resident of the Pleasanton Valley neighborhood, on Oct 6, 2009 at 3:28 pm

Sound like a red neck song

Posted by Pleasanton Parent, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood, on Oct 6, 2009 at 3:52 pm

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Posted by Stay Cool, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 6, 2009 at 3:58 pm

I've missed you, Buford!

Posted by Patriot Liberal, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Oct 6, 2009 at 5:41 pm

Remember when Americans were respected by one another regardles of ther beliefs and we we not divided and shoved into degrating little boxes the way most conservaitves are doing now?

Posted by M, a member of the Vintage Hills Elementary School community, on Oct 6, 2009 at 8:35 pm

1) what tune is this set to?

2) these words could apply to countless towns in america. don't infer you have anything to woe about. you're damn lucky to live in pleasanton with all the sushi bars and sf influences. go live somewhere else fo 6 mos and see how much you prefer pton.

3) i'm sure the chefs at hap's would be happy to cook you meatloaf every night.

Posted by Privatize, a resident of another community, on Oct 6, 2009 at 8:49 pm

SPOKEN LIKE A REAL AMERICAN.

Posted by Sarah, a resident of the Birdland neighborhood, on Oct 6, 2009 at 11:16 pm

I lived in Pleasanton in 1984. I don't have any problems with the way things are now. If everyone was closed minded and opposed to progress and change like you are, we wouldn't even have the internet for you to post this on.

Posted by Jerry, a resident of the Oak Hill neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 2:31 am

"Sound like a red neck song"...

What makes a "red neck" a "red neck"...

On the other hand, I might not want to know. I just might be one...:)

Posted by What?, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 8:30 am

In other words, when Pleasanton was WHITE??? Get over it.

Posted by SteveP, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 8:42 am
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What?---you race-baiting troll. Did he ever mention or infer race anywhere in his post?

You myopic Jesse Jackson/Al Sharpton types make me want to hurl. No one can take you serious when you think everything is about race. Get over yourself and get the chip off your shoulder-OR- quit being such a whiny bleeding heart.

Posted by Arroyo, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 8:49 am

Those that long for the old time values and integrity, understand -- those that do not, never will.

Posted by SteveP, a resident of the Parkside neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 8:52 am
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Well said, Arroyo. It makes me wonder where people like 'what?' came from and why they insist on dragging everyone down with them.

Posted by JuniorS, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 9:05 am

Good point about API scores. But ridin' around in a pick-up with a flag in one hand and a Bible in the other? Gag me! I'm glad wine racks have replaced gun racks.

Posted by Cholo, a resident of Livermore, on Oct 7, 2009 at 9:16 am

You forgot to mention the Ohlone? Does anybody remember that they were around before you took over?

Posted by Senior Citizen, a resident of the Vineyard Avenue neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 9:30 am

This is my first and last comment ever as it is the last time I will read the forum. Every topic turns into racism, politics, sarcasim, negativity, you people really need to turn your thoughts to something positive and useful.

Posted by Annon, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 10:17 am

You've only been here since 1984 and have THAT opinion!! hahaha! You know NOTHING!!! I've been here in P-town all my life - since 1959 - I could go on - but you just wouldn't understand.....

Posted by John, a resident of the Another Pleasanton neighborhood neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 10:37 am

...oh yeah, God forbid we should be open minded!

Posted by mike V, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 11:53 am

Cute, little innocent song. Ya did lose me though on the Reagan line.

One can only imagine someone back in the early 80's wrote a song similiar song regarding Pleasanton in the 60's.

Posted by lyndalu, a resident of the Amador Estates neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 12:37 pm

Thank God Pleasanton changed since then, it sounded horrible in the 80's! Everyone drove a pick up truck and ate meatloaf and listened to Kenny Rogers! Did everyone in Pleasanton used to be trailer trash or was it just you?

Posted by Downtowner, a resident of the Downtown neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 1:13 pm

You had us going until "Before Pleasanton got all open minded". Nice parody/satire, but don't quit yer day job.

Posted by Robert, a resident of the Valley Trails neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 1:17 pm

Nostalgia usually makes us romanticize "the old days", no matter what the old days were (to us). Usually not as perfect as our memories would lead us to believe.

Posted by Chris, a resident of the Amberwood/Wood Meadows neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 3:18 pm

Remember when taco's were bigger at Taco Bell? I was there last night and it looked mini!

Posted by amazon, a resident of the Pleasanton Meadows neighborhood, on Oct 7, 2009 at 7:59 pm

re. Steve P's comment above - while this doesn't specifically mention race - it does contain several references to not wanting "outsiders" (i.e. keeping out SF values or the arrival of liberals). Race message may not blantly be there but same overall idea is still communicated, I'm confused by the line - "before Pleasanton got opened minded." The Bible teaches one to have compassion and respect for others. How can one do that if they are not open minded?