Thought of the day .

[C.J.]

LA was a near uninhabitable desert converted into something it was never meant to be.

This is my entire point. So while everyone else is talking about this’s n that’s for being the reason why the city burned, all I can think is you live somewhere that was never meant to be inhabited in this manner. I feel the exact same way about living in Phoenix. 6 million people living in the desert ain’t right. The desert also burns and we’re pulling from the same water source as LA.

There’s a town here that has no water infrastructure. They have to pay to have it trucked in. You look at the current mess the entire SW is in and all I can think of is how crazy people are when I see yet another house being built out there.

 

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This is my entire point. So while everyone else is talking about this’s n that’s for being the reason why the city burned, all I can think is you live somewhere that was never meant to be inhabited in this manner. I feel the exact same way about living in Phoenix. 6 million people living in the desert ain’t right. The desert also burns and we’re pulling from the same water source as LA.

There’s a town here that has no water infrastructure. They have to pay to have it trucked in. You look at the current mess the entire SW is in and all I can think of is how crazy people are when I see yet another house being built out there.

My new building and zoning regulations have just 4 requirements.

Must be made of cement or other masonry materials and rebar or steel Quonset hut)

Must be underground. Either carved into the hillside or covered in earthen materials so that the roof can be mowed and kept short.

Any exposed front windows must be made of Corning glass.

A limit of one avocado, orange, lemon or peach tree per property...... One tree, not one of each.

I'm running for governor on that platform.
What should I change the license plate to read?

 

[MSLI]

I'm running for governor on that platform.
What should I change the license plate to read?

Conserfornia

 

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I was
....the Nuclear Power State.
The future is now!

 

[C.J.]

How old are you? Have you flip flopped on some thoughts and beliefs that you previously had when you were younger? What have you flip flopped on and why? Doesn’t have to be political, could be some aspect of practicality in your life. Maybe how you view work as it relates to your life, the things you do or don’t buy, what you drive or where you live.

What is something that you have changed your stance on as you’ve gotten older?

 

[Floorist]

How old are you? Have you flip flopped on some thoughts and beliefs that you previously had when you were younger? What have you flip flopped on and why? Doesn’t have to be political, could be some aspect of practicality in your life. Maybe how you view work as it relates to your life, the things you do or don’t buy, what you drive or where you live.

What is something that you have changed your stance on as you’ve gotten older?

I was a Democrat for years and then the party left me. They got more radical and anti-constitution every year. Luckily, I live in a Republican state. We have constitutional carry. Gun registration is illegal. That means a lot to me. We don't coddle criminals.

 

[highup]

How old are you? Have you flip flopped on some thoughts and beliefs that you previously had when you were younger? What have you flip flopped on and why? Doesn’t have to be political, could be some aspect of practicality in your life. Maybe how you view work as it relates to your life, the things you do or don’t buy, what you drive or where you live.

What is something that you have changed your stance on as you’ve gotten older?

Was that an open question to everyone?

 

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...I'm 67 and still exhaling pollutants.
...oh wait, it's not pollutant anymore. It's nutrients for trees just like it was 4 years ago and every year before it.
I've been a lifelong Democrat until this election cycle. Mom and dad were Democrats , so I signed up as one.
I hardly ever voted Democrat, but living in an eternal Blud state, I decided it was time to make a statement and officially change parties. I guess I wasn't alone. Every state moved more redder last year.
I'm I older, but my views haven't wandered much over the years.
I live 6 air miles from where we lived after I was born and ill never live anywhere else. I'll retire six feet closer to China.
Only thing that's changed is that both photography and trying to get lost in the wilderness came to an end. Messing with, tuning and modifying my old truck and it's engine morphed into just maintenance of my current truck. Thrills have sorta gone by the way side, so I just put one foot in front of the other and continue forward.
Wait!!!!
...I never I used to hand feed chickadees but I do now. That right there says I'm getting old

 

[C.J.]

I was a Democrat for years and then the party left me. They got more radical and anti-constitution every year. Luckily, I live in a Republican state. We have constitutional carry. Gun registration is illegal. That means a lot to me. We don't coddle criminals.

I can appreciate that. Guns is one of the things I’ve altered my views of as I’ve gotten older. When I was younger I would CC. 30 years later and I don’t anymore. Not because I don’t believe in guns or anything like that. I don’t carry anymore because I don’t want to shoot anyone. Still gotta gun but I would rather alter my route or plans to avoid trouble if it means I don’t have to carry.

Was that an open question to everyone?

Sure. I was having a drink and thinking about how things have changed throughout the years. Then I thought about how I’ve changed myself and my thoughts on life.

Another thing I’ve flip flopped on over the years is homelessness. No, I’m not taking anybody in. lol. I used to not care about them. Well, I still don’t, but the issue has gotten so bad that I do believe it’s time that we, as a society, need to step in and do something about it because the issue has gotten so bad it can’t be ignored anymore. What we do is open for debate but we do need to do something.

 

[highup]

I can appreciate that. Guns is one of the things I’ve altered my views of as I’ve gotten older. When I was younger I would CC. 30 years later and I don’t anymore. Not because I don’t believe in guns or anything like that. I don’t carry anymore because I don’t want to shoot anyone. Still gotta gun but I would rather alter my route or plans to avoid trouble if it means I don’t have to carry.



Sure. I was having a drink and thinking about how things have changed throughout the years. Then I thought about how I’ve changed myself and my thoughts on life.

Another thing I’ve flip flopped on over the years is homelessness. No, I’m not taking anybody in. lol. I used to not care about them. Well, I still don’t, but the issue has gotten so bad that I do believe it’s time that we, as a society, need to step in and do something about it because the issue has gotten so bad it can’t be ignored anymore. What we do is open for debate but we do need to do something.

The homeless situation isn't helped by legalizing drugs like Oregon did.... The lawmakers found out it doesn't work and did an about face.
I'm not talking Mary Janes.... She fits in like Jack and Bud.
I'm talking drug-drugs. Loosening up the laws with no real "punishment".....or options for offenders doesn't help correct the issue either.
I see the problem partly as a monetary one.
Our sheriff closes the office one day a week. He has no choice. People wouldn't vote to increase funds. Without more staff, they just let 30+ inmates out of jail.
So, what do we do if we can't fund the police?
I'd say the inmates need a trade school while incarcerated. Homeless druggies could be offered a trade school option instead of jail.
......once again, there isn't money.
More mental health "facilities". I'm thinking One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest "facilities"
......once more, where's the money coming from?
Something definitely needs doing. Something Jimmy Carter style. A hand up, not a handout.