This is probably a better ranking for our discussion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_city#Global_Cities_Index.5B29.5D
Jeez, I never said "craphole". I'm critical about the city because I want it to improve, starting with public transport. One of these days Houston will prove me wrong, and I'll be more than happy about it.
Please.. you lack basic understanding of what Houston has to offer and continues to build. Your dismissal of the theater/arts scene in Houston in another thread was laughable.