Palisades fire
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Now that's comedy gold.
Most of the respondents probably think it’s Trump and not Jr they’d be voting for.
Baris said when he polled the 24 Dem primary about half the RFK voters thought they would in fact be voting for RFK Sr and not Jr. They honestly didn’t know about 1968. This country is so screwed.
This stuff is so sad to see but not particularly surprising.
The mayor answered a question and part of the answer was about the unprecedented winds that they haven't seen in years. The Santa Ana winds have been a thing throughout recorded history and they happen multiple times every year. Every year, they talk about the wildfires and the winds that worsen things.
People get what they elect, unfortunately.
People get what they elect, unfortunately.
Aggravating to no end. Democratic politicians especially on the state and municipal level always want to change the world. They want to end racism, end climate change, be a beacon for immigration, lift everyone out of poverty.
They cannot be bothered with stuff like natural disaster preparedness, keeping the streets, sidewalks and parks clean, putting violent and repeat offenders in jail, making sure trash is picked up on time and potholes are filled. It is below them.
I would love see a big city mayor or governor run on the things I laid out in the second paragraph for a change. It’s not glamorous but those things are the real driver of quality of life. Can’t hope to do the big things if you can’t do the little things well.
Looking at you Brandon Johnson, Karen Bass.
You've lost all decency and might want to evaluate why you are happy about someone losing there home at no fault of their own.
Karma indeed.
I've read something that it wasn't even his. Just renting it.
It's terrible whoever's home that is.
I can't imagine losing your home, plus I thought I read somewhere where insurance companies canceled policies before the fire started. I've slept since then so I could be wrong on that one.
From what I've heard lots of insurance companies have backed out of the market. California has set up a state insurance plan for those people who couldn't otherwise get coverage. That state sponsored plan has exposure to something north off $400B. I kinda speed read something about it this morning. I'll see if I can find the link.
ETA the link of the piece I read. I got the broad strokes right, but missed some nuance. @Baller23Boogie
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Homeowners in desirable places is going to be brutal. Will be a lot of folks looking to relocate. Greenland most likely
dbm posted a bogus Tweet??? Say it ain't so.
It's horrible to see the destruction taking place in S. Cal. The wealthy celeb's and business people get most of our attention on these boards, but there's far more middle to lower income folks who will be suffering for a long time as a reuslt of this fire. These are the people I truly feel bad for. On top of this, State Farm Insurance canceled over 30,000 home owners policies last summer, claiming the SoCal area had become too risky due to threat of fire and earthquakes. The State of California created a self supported home insurance program that will now be tested, and probably collapse under the amount of claims to be filed. (see todays Wall St Journal for details).
So yes, I feel bad for these folks... HOWEVER... these Coastal Californians have embraced bad and untrustworthy politicians for years. DEI efforts there have been over done and wrongly celebrated. Environmental concerns took precedent over those living, working and paying high taxes there. These people are screwed. I hate it for everyone, but man, they have only themselves to blame for the inept leaders that have failed in their duties this week, and beyond.
So yes, I feel bad for these folks... HOWEVER... these Coastal Californians have embraced bad and untrustworthy politicians for years. DEI efforts there have been over done and wrongly celebrated. Environmental concerns took precedent over those living, working and paying high taxes there. These people are screwed. I hate it for everyone, but man, they have only themselves to blame for the inept leaders that have failed in their duties this week, and beyond.
