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The phrase '''San Francisco values''' refers to the general moral degradation present in [[San Francisco]] and the greater San Francisco Bay area. It can also apply to the liberal states and areas at large that have begun to adopt them following San Francisco's decline, disguised as "progressiveness". These values follow an very strong [[liberal]] tendencies and grew out of the [[Hippie]] culture that flocked to this city in the 60s and 70s. San Francisco values include: legalization of [[marijuana]], [[gay rights]], [[pro-abortion]], [[gun control]], [[environmentalism]], anti-[[military]], [[New Age]] spirituality, [[politically correct]]ness, pro-[[illegal immigrants]], and heavy government regulation of [[business]]. Speaker of the House [[Nancy Pelosi]], Representative for the Congressional district containing San Francisco, is generally considered the political embodiment of San Francisco values and its powerful role in the [[Democratic party]].

The phrase '''San Francisco values''' refers to the general moral degradation present in [[San Francisco]] and the greater San Francisco Bay area. By extension, it has been used to describe liberal areas and politicians who exemplify these values, under the guise of "progressiveness". These values follow an very strong [[liberal]] tendencies and grew out of the [[Hippie]] culture that flocked to this city in the 60s and 70s. San Francisco values include: legalization of [[marijuana]], [[gay rights]], [[pro-abortion]], [[gun control]], [[environmentalism]], anti-[[military]], [[New Age]] spirituality, [[politically correct]]ness, pro-[[illegal immigrants]], and heavy government regulation of [[business]]. Speaker of the House [[Nancy Pelosi]], Representative for the Congressional district containing San Francisco, is generally considered the political embodiment of San Francisco values and its powerful role in the [[Democratic party]].

San Francisco has the largest population of [[homosexual]]s in the nation of America, located in the urban neighborhood known as the [[Castro]], which was usurped from families by an influx of many [[homosexuals]] in the 70s. It has been the location of many flagrant [[gay pride]] marches and other parades which have degraded into drunkenness, public nudity, public sex, and in recent years, shootings. In possibly the lowest level that the city has shrunk to, the historic National Guard Armory building was recently sold to a company that produces disgusting hardcore and specifically gay [[pornography]]; tellingly, only 50 people showed up to protest the purchase.<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/02/08/BAG37O1B4U12.DTL San Francisco Gate article] on protests of the purchase</ref>

San Francisco has the largest population of [[homosexual]]s in the nation of America, located in the urban neighborhood known as the [[Castro]], which was usurped from families by an influx of many [[homosexuals]] in the 70s. It has been the location of many flagrant [[gay pride]] marches and other parades which have degraded into drunkenness, public nudity, public sex, and in recent years, shootings. In possibly the lowest level that the city has shrunk to, the historic National Guard Armory building was recently sold to a company that produces disgusting hardcore and specifically gay [[pornography]]; tellingly, only 50 people showed up to protest the purchase.<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/02/08/BAG37O1B4U12.DTL San Francisco Gate article] on protests of the purchase</ref>

The drug [[marijuana]] has been legalized in [[California]] for prescribed medical use. However in San Francisco, [[Berkeley]] and Oakland, marijuana use is common among the general populace and the few remaining laws against it's use are not enforced. Similarly, [[prostitution]] is rampant and overlooked by the police for the sake of "tollerance".

The drug [[marijuana]] has been legalized in [[California]] for prescribed medical use. However in San Francisco, [[Berkeley]] and Oakland, marijuana use is common among the general populace and the few remaining laws against its use are not enforced. Similarly, [[prostitution]] is rampant and overlooked by the police.

Adoption agencies in California not only allow gay couples to adopt children, but there are even ones which purposefully seek out gay people to adopt children, on the faulty presumption that they will be better parents.<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/25/gay.adoption/index.html</ref> <ref>http://www.adoptionopen.com/gay_adoption.html</ref>

Adoption agencies in California not only allow gay couples to adopt children, but there are even ones which purposefully seek out gay people to adopt children, on the faulty presumption that they will be better parents.<ref>http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/06/25/gay.adoption/index.html</ref> <ref>http://www.adoptionopen.com/gay_adoption.html</ref>

[[Berkeley]] has gained a particular notoriety as a hotbed of extreme liberalism, in particular [[University of California, Berkeley]]. In 2008 the city board voted to protest a [[Marines]] enlistment agency downtown. In Berkeley the [[homeless]] and jobless are afforded more rights and protections than tax-paying residents with jobs.

[[Berkeley]] has gained a particular notoriety as a hotbed of extreme liberalism, in particular [[University of California, Berkeley]]. In 2008 the city board voted to protest a [[Marines]] enlistment agency downtown. In Berkeley the [[homeless]] are afforded more rights and protections than tax-paying residents.

[[Oakland]] has one of the highest crime rates in the country due to extensive [[gang]] presence and a [[welfare]] system run amok.

[[Oakland]] has one of the highest crime rates in the country due to extensive [[gang]] presence and a [[welfare]] system run amok.

There have been numerous anti-[[Bush]], anti-[[military]], [[anti-American]], and anti-[[conservative]] protests and rallies in the city.  

There have been numerous anti-[[Bush]], anti-[[military]], [[anti-American]], and anti-[[conservative]] protests and rallies in the city.  

As an indicator of the extreme liberalism in this city, the most recent mayoral election (2007) had the following breakdown among major candidates, showing an almost complete absence of grounded, moral, conservative values put forward by the Republican party:<ref>http://www.sfgov.org/site/elections_index.asp?id=68841 SF Dept of Elections</ref>  

As an indicator of the extreme liberalism in this city, the most recent mayoral election (2007) had the following breakdown among major candidates, revealing an almost complete absence of grounded, moral, conservative values:<ref>http://www.sfgov.org/site/elections_index.asp?id=68841 SF Dept of Elections</ref>  

* [[Gavin Newsom]] ([[Democratic Party]]): 73.66%

* [[Gavin Newsom]] ([[Democratic Party]]): 73.66%