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Old 07-28-2008, 11:39 AM
 
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The "progress" of high rises is destroying the charm of the city. There is NO NEED for people to have to live on top of retail establishments. As for third world, the areas of Alvarado to Bixel, Venice to Temple are paved, industrialized "third world". This is not positive embracable diversity. This is blood sucking, economy draining, extremely invasive diversity. But I guess you don't mind paying higher taxes and having lower quality of and lack of access to services your tax dollars pay for to accommodate "diversity".
Charm? Los Angeles has a charm??

Hmmm, the last time I checked NORMAL cities had mid-rise/high-rises, not cruddy ugly crappy low-rise strip malls a la Los Angeles. London, New York City, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, etc. Are those global forces all third-world cities? Learn to differentiate the dreadful suburban lifestyle you cherish from true cities. Los Angeles should have more mid-rises/high-rises, period.

Well, you are moving to Arkansas of all places so I certainly wouldn't run to you for urban planning advise.

 
Old 07-28-2008, 02:47 PM
 
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The "progress" of high rises is destroying the charm of the city. There is NO NEED for people to have to live on top of retail establishments. As for third world, the areas of Alvarado to Bixel, Venice to Temple are paved, industrialized "third world". This is not positive embracable diversity. This is blood sucking, economy draining, extremely invasive diversity. But I guess you don't mind paying higher taxes and having lower quality of and lack of access to services your tax dollars pay for to accommodate "diversity".
Higher taxes don't come from diversity. They come from a failing economy thanks to the war that is draining us out. I mean the war in Iraq is actually going good now and the turning point is on our side now, but it's still the reason why our dollar is losing value in the world which is why simple everyday items are getting more expensive including oil products.

Yeah they are paved but those LA have the poverty that those 3rd world countries share. No it doesn't LA has some of the highest paid citizens even the poorer people make a huge amount.
 
Old 07-28-2008, 02:48 PM
 
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Charm? Los Angeles has a charm??

Hmmm, the last time I checked NORMAL cities had mid-rise/high-rises, not cruddy ugly crappy low-rise strip malls a la Los Angeles. London, New York City, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, etc. Are those global forces all third-world cities? Learn to differentiate the dreadful suburban lifestyle you cherish from true cities. Los Angeles should have more mid-rises/high-rises, period.

Well, you are moving to Arkansas of all places so I certainly wouldn't run to you for urban planning advise.
Thank you!
 
Old 07-28-2008, 05:03 PM
 
Location: West LA
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I would like to thank everyone who has participated in this thread. It is very entertaining Say what you will about LA (positive or negative), but the city certainly seems to be a never ending hot topic for passionate discussion! People just need to learn not to take this stuff so personally.
 
Old 07-28-2008, 05:05 PM
 
Location: Ca2Mo2Ga2Va!
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I would like to thank everyone who has participated in this thread. It is very entertaining Say what you will about LA (positive or negative), but the city certainly seems to be a never ending hot topic for passionate discussion! People just need to learn not to take this stuff so personally.
lol, well if we all agreed, it would get pretty boring for sure
 
Old 07-28-2008, 05:09 PM
 
Location: Sarasota, FL and smalltown Ohio
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So, compared to India, Bangladesh and some parts of Africa, LA is a good place? Dosn't sell me, sorry!
lol! I lived in SoCal many years ago. I go back to visit once every couple years. There is no way in hell I'd ever move back. But I am not surprised that LA still manages to seduce younger folks with it's fictional streets of gold and dreams of celebrity.
 
Old 07-28-2008, 09:06 PM
 
Location: Hot Springs, AR
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Higher taxes don't come from diversity. They come from a failing economy thanks to the war that is draining us out. I mean the war in Iraq is actually going good now and the turning point is on our side now, but it's still the reason why our dollar is losing value in the world which is why simple everyday items are getting more expensive including oil products.

Yeah they are paved but those LA have the poverty that those 3rd world countries share. No it doesn't LA has some of the highest paid citizens even the poorer people make a huge amount.
Higher taxes come from having to pay for social programs that are being being drained by the illegal immigrants who have invaded this country.
 
Old 07-28-2008, 09:13 PM
 
Location: Hot Springs, AR
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Charm? Los Angeles has a charm??

Hmmm, the last time I checked NORMAL cities had mid-rise/high-rises, not cruddy ugly crappy low-rise strip malls a la Los Angeles. London, New York City, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, etc. Are those global forces all third-world cities? Learn to differentiate the dreadful suburban lifestyle you cherish from true cities. Los Angeles should have more mid-rises/high-rises, period.

Well, you are moving to Arkansas of all places so I certainly wouldn't run to you for urban planning advise.
LA HAD charm until the developers came in. And if you had any kind of decent education, you would know that Arkansas happens to be a very beautiful, very green State; however, considering your fondness for concrete, I can see how you would fail to appreciate natural beauty.
 
Old 07-28-2008, 11:30 PM
 
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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LA HAD charm until the developers came in. And if you had any kind of decent education, you would know that Arkansas happens to be a very beautiful, very green State; however, considering your fondness for concrete, I can see how you would fail to appreciate natural beauty.

Okay CESpeed, I'll let you in on a little secret. If you just agree re: all the negativity about the podunk South, it will help to keep your property taxes down once you are in Arkansas. Something us ignorant Southerners (please turn around while I cover my master's degree) employ quite often. Darn, did I just post to a public forum.
 
Old 07-29-2008, 06:22 AM
 
Location: Ca2Mo2Ga2Va!
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Okay CESpeed, I'll let you in on a little secret. If you just agree re: all the negativity about the podunk South, it will help to keep your property taxes down once you are in Arkansas. Something us ignorant Southerners (please turn around while I cover my master's degree) employ quite often. Darn, did I just post to a public forum.

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