Just Jack Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 the city goes to hell.... https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Diseased-Streets-472430013.html
Augie Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Did he leave and it all went to hell? Or did he plant the seeds and run away? On the bright side, a billion dollars will get you a 600 SF flat, so there’s that.
BuffaloBill Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Yep, I used to stay right off of Union SQ when in SF on business and it was loaded up with homeless people and those with clearly visible addiction issues. I never felt unsafe though you had to be aware. Seattle downtown was not much better.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Gotta love them sanctuary cities! 1
Marv's Neighbor Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 11 hours ago, Augie said: Did he leave and it all went to hell? Or did he plant the seeds and run away? On the bright side, a billion dollars will get you a 600 SF flat, so there’s that. Is that handy to a fault line?
mead107 Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) But they all vote democrat keep them doped up and homeless as long as they can vote Edited February 21, 2018 by mead107
Chef Jim Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Place is a damn shithole. Shame because it’s a beautiful part of the world. 1
Wacka Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 When I used to live in Norcal, I used to have to do work in SF a few times a year. Would have to go to the City Hall. Environmental Health and the main library, all downtown. Tons of homeless all around there. A crowd of about 30 sitting right outside the library entrance. Bums sleeping all over the Civic Center Plaza outside of city Hall. The bathrooms in the library stunk to high heaven except one that was was out of the way. Certain parts of the beautiful modern library stunk so bad from the bums that you had to breathe through your mouth to avoid gagging.
BuffaloBill Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Wacka said: When I used to live in Norcal, I used to have to do work in SF a few times a year. Would have to go to the City Hall. Environmental Health and the main library, all downtown. Tons of homeless all around there. A crowd of about 30 sitting right outside the library entrance. Bums sleeping all over the Civic Center Plaza outside of city Hall. The bathrooms in the library stunk to high heaven except one that was was out of the way. Certain parts of the beautiful modern library stunk so bad from the bums that you had to breathe through your mouth to avoid gagging. The homeless situation in SF is appalling. They seem to be drawn there or they might just be more visible.
707BillsFan Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 3 hours ago, mead107 said: But they all vote democrat keep them doped up and homeless as long as they can vote Yeah, I don't think the homeless vote. Especially the ones we're talking about here. On a side note. Just went on a Bay lunch cruise the previous weekend,. Afterword we took a walk down the Embarcadero (to sober up before I drove home). Honestly, I don't recall seeing any homeless or seeing anything filthy dirty. I know it can and is bad in many areas, but just saying it's not all bad. Still a beautiful city. The only reason it's not like this all over is because, it's beautiful here damn near all year around. Homeless in Buffalo? Living on the streets during the winter? No, they'll just hop into an abandoned house on the East Side and ride it out so you don't see it (until they burn it down).
Gugny Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 4 hours ago, mead107 said: But they all vote democrat keep them doped up and homeless as long as they can vote Since 1967, they've had Republican governors for 32 years and Democrats for 19. Your comment is as stupid as it is ignorant.
Chef Jim Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 56 minutes ago, 707BillsFan said: Yeah, I don't think the homeless vote. Especially the ones we're talking about here. On a side note. Just went on a Bay lunch cruise the previous weekend,. Afterword we took a walk down the Embarcadero (to sober up before I drove home). Honestly, I don't recall seeing any homeless or seeing anything filthy dirty. I know it can and is bad in many areas, but just saying it's not all bad. Still a beautiful city. The only reason it's not like this all over is because, it's beautiful here damn near all year around. Homeless in Buffalo? Living on the streets during the winter? No, they'll just hop into an abandoned house on the East Side and ride it out so you don't see it (until they burn it down). No it’s a shithole. I lived in the Bay Area 8 years and 4 in the City. The homeless issue is a major problem. Saying it’s a beautiful city is like saying the most beautiful woman in the world who hasn’t bathed in 10 years is beautiful. The happiest days of my life were the day I moved there and the day I left. I’ll be back next month for client meetings and I’ll likely stay in Walnut Creek. No desire to venture into the city. 20 minutes ago, Gugny said: Since 1967, they've had Republican governors for 32 years and Democrats for 19. Your comment is as stupid as it is ignorant. Last I checked govemors govern a state and we’re discussing a city. Trust me, liberal policies have !@#$ed that place up.
Gugny Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 21 minutes ago, Chef Jim said: Last I checked govemors govern a state and we’re discussing a city. Trust me, liberal policies have !@#$ed that place up. Then my sentiment only/still applies to the second sentence.
Fadingpain Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 5 hours ago, Chef Jim said: Place is a damn shithole. Shame because it’s a beautiful part of the world. You must be some sort of Trump voter. What a shame.
KD in CA Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 'We Aren’t Addressing the Root Cause' Which is.....that liberals continuing to think people should have the right to sleep, shoot-up, and sh-- anywhere they please. New York used to be like this too until Rudy showed up and had the cops sweep these people up, take them to the shelters and make it clear they weren't going to be allowed to sprawl all over Broadway. They won't do that here because blah, blah, 'inhumane', blah, blah. 1
Wacka Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) I would have to walk down Market Street and at 9 AM saw the storekeepers hosing off the urine on the sidewalks in front of their stores. Ah, it's spring and the smell of urine is in the air. The banks had up put large concrete spheres in front to keep bums from sleeping there. Other areas have put triangular concrete bumps on the sides of the underpasses to stop people from squatting there. Edited February 21, 2018 by Wacka
Mark Vader Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Gugny said: Since 1967, they've had Republican governors for 32 years and Democrats for 19. Your comment is as stupid as it is ignorant. Have you had a look at who the overwhelming majority has been in the state senate and state assembly for many years now? You might want to rethink what you've said.
mead107 Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Gugny said: Since 1967, they've had Republican governors for 32 years and Democrats for 19. Your comment is as stupid as it is ignorant. Read this and come back and apologize you super short Asian. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_of_San_Francisco Democrats have run San Francisco a very long time. You girlfriend Nancy represents most of the city shortie. And I still want you to buy my lunch at the BBQ ? 29 minutes ago, Mark Vader said: Have you had a look at who the overwhelming majority has been in the state senate and state assembly for many years now? You might want to rethink what you've said. He loves me. ??❤️?????? Edited February 21, 2018 by mead107 1
707BillsFan Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Chef Jim said: No t’s a shithole. I lived in the Bay Area 8 years and 4 in the City. The homeless issue is a major problem. Saying it’s a beautiful city is like saying the most beautiful woman in the world who hasn’t bathed in 10 years is beautiful. The happiest days of my life were the day I moved there and the day I left. I’ll be back next month for client meetings and I’ll likely stay in Walnut Creek. No desire to venture into the city. You have your opinion. With the exception of living in Buffalo as a kid, Sacramento for college...I've lived in the Bay Area my whole life. It's all about perspective. I go hiking a few times a week. Bay Area for natural beauty, is tough to beat. I can go a mile in any direction and be in the middle of a winery, or drink some of the best beer in the world. I can go hang out on the beautiful Sonoma Coast. Climate? Mediterranean...can't beat it. You're shithole, is my paradise. I'll defend my paradise. Is it for everyone? No. The weak can leave. Edited February 21, 2018 by 707BillsFan
plenzmd1 Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 I started working for Bay Area/Valley companies in the mid 90's. The transformation the tech money has brought to the city is undeniable..some good, some bad. Still love the city, but will most likely never work for a company based in the Bay area again. Too much hypocrisy/hyperbole/hero worship for me at my advanced age..fug it
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