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Old 02-06-2011, 09:07 AM
 
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Gee I wonder who/what is contributing to this?
What are you implying? Not sure, it could be several things.
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Old 02-06-2011, 09:13 AM
 
Location: Richmond, VA
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What are you implying? Not sure, it could be several things.
I'm sure you can infer something. What's it mean to you?
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Old 02-06-2011, 09:41 AM
 
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I'm sure you can infer something. What's it mean to you?
It means that you're saying someone is working and getting paid and someone is not. I'm not sure who you're referring to, and I'm not expecting to get better at reading your mind as the day ticks on.
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Old 02-06-2011, 10:47 AM
 
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to jason: my parents know all about this. they don't mind me defending my favorite city on the web. :/
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Old 02-06-2011, 12:02 PM
 
Location: Richmond, VA
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and I'm not expecting to get better at reading your mind as the day ticks on.
Don't worry I'm not expecting you to either.
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Old 02-06-2011, 12:54 PM
 
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lol jason and ajneoa fighting
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Old 02-06-2011, 08:01 PM
 
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*sits back watching*

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Old 02-07-2011, 01:01 AM
 
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It would be ideal if there were no homeless in any city (or anywhere), but the fact remains that most every city I've ever been to has them. Maybe other cities you've been to didn't have homeless where you visited, but I assure you, there were homeless. I find Richmond to be "not so bad" compared to other places like Portland, OR, San Fran and NYC. These are cities that are considered some of the best.

And just to be thorough, cities do not breed the homeless. Job-lessness, addiction and mental illness breed the homeless. There are rural homeless and poor, and I find that to be even more of an issue, as they can't even walk to a shelter or someplace else to get help.

Ofcourse every city has homeless, however some cities have better laws to micromanage and actually deal with the problem. It's not always bigger cities like the ones you listed who have major homeless problems, because Richmond is crawling with crime and homeless.

I feel like Richmonders always make excuses for how the City lags behind.

Perhaps it stokes everyone egos knowing someone is far worst than they are as they drive by the man begging for change. I guess rural homeless causes more concern than urban homeless? I don't understand the logic behind that fallacy. Homelessness is homelessness.

I don't need an explanation of how homelessness is created, because I understand that Cities alone cannot breed the homeless. Yet when Cities have lacksydaisical policies as far as letting the homeless consume downtown areas, then there is a major problem.

I can't see how Richmond expects to benefit and have a major University downtown when the homeless is running around. I propose police excorting homeless to outside well-known facilities. Perhaps establishing more adult homes, and safehouses. Step by step programs for druggies and alcoholics. Richmond already have lax requirements dealing with many low income housing, yet there needs to be more done.

I'm assuming Richmonders don't care enough to benefit the overall city because stastically speaking the majority are African-American.
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Old 02-07-2011, 01:43 AM
 
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Richmond smells as if someone farted in a shoe. Am I the only one who gags while driving on 1-95 into Richmond? All of those industrial companies shouldn't welcome anyone into the City. It's bad enough that Philip Morris has that giant Marlboro logo.. only adding to the southern city stereotypes. You would think Birmingham, Al would have that, yet they are building and is currently the 3rd largest banking City.

It only takes a few moments as you get closer to Richmond that it is misleading just like it's people.
Ofcourse you have the nice James River which greets you below, and the nice skyline. But then you get closer and the buildings are from the early 80's and you find yourself swirving to avoid cheap pothole patches. You don't really have any signs directing you to worthwhile places besides boring historical places like Maggie L Walker, John Marshall Museum, oh and the Museum of the Confederacy. If the locals don't greet you by cutting in front of you then they will by annoying you by realizing the fast lane is not meant for the actual speed limit.

You will then soon be guided to the overrated Short Pump, which is surburban sprawl with a sprinkle of high end businesses. SP was exclusively made for liberals in the early 90's until everyone and their mom wanted to keep up. It soon was swallowed by fake conservatives who wanted to live liberally in their all brick homes and beloved outdoor mall. Btw, outdoor malls are so lame and inconvenient. I'm glad Chesterfield is starting to build now. The growth of Short Pump was recently stunned by the recent recession which left West Broad Village looking like a man with his pants down. Personally I've seen better designed apartments, however the cobblestone is a nice feature.

The East End of Henrico can be just as nice as the West, depending on what you you are looking for. I can only imagine the potential for businesses out near the airport, unfortunately people are close minded and is too focused on particular areas to realize it. Too bad the farmers out in Varina and the Highland Springs area would rather die on their farms then sell it. They too could make millions if they sold it to the right hands.

I'm interested to see what downtown Richmond has to offer in the coming years. I know many young people like I who are moving to neighboring and out of state Cities for better educational options and job opportunity. I understand that there are many projects expected to be built soon. I hope all the talk can eventually lead to construction. I have faith that downtown can soon be utilized to it's fullest potential and all the ugly empty buildings that does not generate income can be used for development. I would also love for the food tax to decrease. Everyone here is allergic to taxes but I find myself content with taxes as long as I can track local spending. Small businesses are cool, but consumers should also have a variety of choices. Places like Extreme Pizza does fairly well on Broad St, but when I change my mind about my pizza..I should'nt have to argue with someone because of how much it cost to make the pizza as if it's my fault. Sometimes I laugh at other VCU kids because they walk around acting so "it", when we all know that we couldn't get into UVA or Va Tech. I mean lets face it, we are going to need a sports team before we can start competing and starting to have accredibility. I hope we get that new colisseum, it is so needed.

I'm just blogging about how I feel at the moment. lol
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Old 02-07-2011, 06:36 AM
 
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Ofcourse every city has homeless, however some cities have better laws to micromanage and actually deal with the problem. It's not always bigger cities like the ones you listed who have major homeless problems, because Richmond is crawling with crime and homeless.

I feel like Richmonders always make excuses for how the City lags behind.

Perhaps it stokes everyone egos knowing someone is far worst than they are as they drive by the man begging for change. I guess rural homeless causes more concern than urban homeless? I don't understand the logic behind that fallacy. Homelessness is homelessness.

I don't need an explanation of how homelessness is created, because I understand that Cities alone cannot breed the homeless. Yet when Cities have lacksydaisical policies as far as letting the homeless consume downtown areas, then there is a major problem.

I can't see how Richmond expects to benefit and have a major University downtown when the homeless is running around. I propose police excorting homeless to outside well-known facilities. Perhaps establishing more adult homes, and safehouses. Step by step programs for druggies and alcoholics. Richmond already have lax requirements dealing with many low income housing, yet there needs to be more done.

I'm assuming Richmonders don't care enough to benefit the overall city because stastically speaking the majority are African-American.
I'm not sure which Richmonders are making excuses. I've said multiple times that this city needs to improve its crime situation and its business climate. The city HAS made some very good strides at the crime situation over the past 5 - 10 years. Ignoring that things are improving seems like straight-up complaining to me.

You mention "lacksydaisical policies" about the homeless. What policies do you propose Richmond enforce, and what other cities employ these policies? I'm all about putting resources into helping and controlling the homeless situation, but it seems that you're only concerned about the homeless being in your way and embarrassing you when you're with out-of-town friends. These people have to live too. Again, I don't want them committing crime or urinating in front of my house, but what do you propose Richmond does? Lock them up someplace they don't want to live?

I've had an occasional homeless person come up to me and ask for money/change. I tell them I'm not going to give them money, but that I wish them luck. I've never gotten anything short of a "thanks anyway" response.
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