I know L A hasn't become the land of wusses (Los Angeles: condos, house)

[CESpeed]

I think it's highly appropriate to compare LA to a third world country. Take a look around.

The biggest problem with the "growth" and "development" of LA is that LA is being developed out of LA and it is becoming the West Coast New York. YUCK!

[Raggy dee Ann]

Originally Posted by CESpeed

I think it's highly appropriate to compare LA to a third world country. Take a look around.

The biggest problem with the "growth" and "development" of LA is that LA is being developed out of LA and it is becoming the West Coast New York. YUCK!

Nothing more I despise than "clichés" and sound bites. How exactly does it compare to a thrid world country and which thrid world coutry do you think it's becoming more like?

[CESpeed]

You are the one who started this thread comparing LA to a third country and now you have the nerve to be offended by the comparison? If you paid attention, most new construction includes retail space on the first floor. LA was not built on the premise of living above businesses. That's an East Coast (New York) mentality brought on by necessity of lack of space. That has never been the case here. But everywhere you look, a new building includes the first floor of retail.

Btw, there are parts of LA that look exactly like TJ.

[breeze823]

Originally Posted by CESpeed

You are the one who started this thread comparing LA to a third country and now you have the nerve to be offended by the comparison? If you paid attention, most new construction includes retail space on the first floor. LA was not built on the premise of living above businesses. That's an East Coast (New York) mentality brought on by necessity of lack of space. That has never been the case here. But everywhere you look, a new building includes the first floor of retail.

Btw, there are parts of LA that look exactly like TJ.

Totally agree. LA and parts of San Diego, are probably more "TJ" than the actual TJ

[adysmom]

Originally Posted by breeze823

Totally agree. LA and parts of San Diego, are probably more "TJ" than the actual TJ

TJ for sure. I have been to places in Los Angeles where it looks like I crossed over the border without knowing it. When will it end? What is Los Angeles coming too? Not just Los Angeles but America?

[nickdahammer]

Originally Posted by Raggy dee Ann

Nothing more I despise than "clichés" and sound bites. How exactly does it compare to a thrid world country and which thrid world coutry do you think it's becoming more like?

Agreed: what is the point? We deserve better. This is a 'forum', right?

CITY RICHES - Los Angeles Times (http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-coverintro-2008jul27,0,3744842.story - broken link)

Above is a great article in the LA Times today about suburbanites who have moved downtown. They made a big move and detail the reality of their new lives. We could use more of that on this forum, not the tiresome cliches both positive and negative. These people aren't poor, i.e. 'third worlders' nor are they whiny Angelenos/expats who would rather complain than work to improve where they live.

With all due respect, if you don't care about your neighborhood or your home, you should leave as soon as possible and find someplace where you will be happy. And it's not exclusive to L.A.

The City has been good to me: I own a home, have a good job, live close to transit and work, and I'm involved in the community. You get back what you are willing to give.

[Raggy dee Ann]

Originally Posted by CESpeed

You are the one who started this thread comparing LA to a third country and now you have the nerve to be offended by the comparison? If you paid attention, most new construction includes retail space on the first floor. LA was not built on the premise of living above businesses. That's an East Coast (New York) mentality brought on by necessity of lack of space. That has never been the case here. But everywhere you look, a new building includes the first floor of retail.

Btw, there are parts of LA that look exactly like TJ.

You might have to sharpen up on your comprehension skills as I never started this thread, nor did I compare it to a third world country. LA was never built on any premise. Like every where else it develops and you make the best use of the space you have. What constructions are you talking about? The ones down town? Last time I was there 3 years ago I didn't notice a disproportionate amount of new homes being build on top of retail spaces unless it was in a more commercial area.

You ought to visit London and see how we cope with a city whose roads were originally built for horse and buggys.

TJ? I've known parts of LA that have lots of mexicans but I wont go as far as to say it looked like TJ. Hopefully you will like Arkanasas....the best thing about it whenever I was there was leaving it. I'll take a Mesican any day over ignorant bible thumping holly rollers or rednecks.

[Raggy dee Ann]

Originally Posted by Raggy dee Ann

You might have to sharpen up on your comprehension skills as I never started this thread, nor did I compare it to a third world country. LA was never built on any premise. Like every where else it develops and you make the best use of the space you have. What constructions are you talking about? The ones down town? Last time I was there 3 years ago I didn't notice a disproportionate amount of new homes being build on top of retail spaces unless it was in a more commercial area.

You ought to visit London and see how we cope with a city whose roads were originally built for horse and buggys.

TJ? I've known parts of LA that have lots of mexicans but I wont go as far as to say it looked like TJ. Hopefully you will like Arkanasas....the best thing about it whenever I was there was leaving it. I'll take a Mesican any day over ignorant bible thumping holly rollers or rednecks.

Oops my faux pas, I did start this thread, but I never compared it with a third world country. It's pretty hot and I'm about to walk out of the house for dinner and some cold alcoholic bevs. Gawd I need it.

[breeze823]

Originally Posted by Raggy dee Ann

You might have to sharpen up on your comprehension skills as I never started this thread, nor did I compare it to a third world country. LA was never built on any premise. Like every where else it develops and you make the best use of the space you have. What constructions are you talking about? The ones down town? Last time I was there 3 years ago I didn't notice a disproportionate amount of new homes being build on top of retail spaces unless it was in a more commercial area.

You ought to visit London and see how we cope with a city whose roads were originally built for horse and buggys.

TJ? I've known parts of LA that have lots of mexicans but I wont go as far as to say it looked like TJ. Hopefully you will like Arkanasas....the best thing about it whenever I was there was leaving it. I'll take a Mesican any day over ignorant bible thumping holly rollers or rednecks.

What exactly do you know about Arkansas anyway? It's a beautiful state and just because it sits in the bible belt, does not make it a bad thing. I'd rather take "bible thumpers" and "rednecks" instead of a wannabe TJ...
My husbands family are from Arkansas and I'd hardly look down on them. They were poor, lived in the hollows of Arkansas, many still do, but his grandparents broke out and moved to San Diego at an early age. His grandfather got into politics in National City and is responsible for starting the Mile of Cars down there.
Before you blast a whole state and it's people, please know what you are talking about.

[breeze823]

Originally Posted by Raggy dee Ann

Oops my faux pas, I did start this thread, but I never compared it with a third world country. It's pretty hot and I'm about to walk out of the house for dinner and some cold alcoholic bevs. Gawd I need it.

Hmmm, me thinks you may have already been partaking if you don't even remember starting the thread