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Category Archives: Los Angeles
The Adoption Of Civic Virtue
I admire the work ethic that leads latinos to rob the recycling bins we put out at night to take from that which was supposed to fund city services. Only racists want to launch an assimilation campaign urging the adoption … Continue reading
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Three Military Helicopters Circle Over LA Today
I don’t know what’s up. At one point, I saw three of these military helicopters going by in a row over Beverly Hills. Report. More. One commenter: “I think it is the CIA dropping eight balls of crack laced with … Continue reading
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Downtown LA Monthly Art Walk
Art Walk in downtown Los Angeles is amazing. I didn’t expect the crowd to be so young, average age was under 30. Who knew there were so many kids were art aficionados. I asked the cops if all the kids … Continue reading
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Random Thoughts
* One of the first Jewish traits I took on (inspired by Dennis Prager) circa 1991 was to finish my conversations with, “Be well.” * New Yorker: “Be prepared, Easterners: L.A. traffic is calm except in the Hollywood and Beverly … Continue reading
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Los Angeles Voting Guide
Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney Benny Forer emails his list: As usual, and by popular demand, here is my voter guide. Usual disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any candidates; I am only sending this out as a service. If … Continue reading
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Bike Lanes Are Constricting Car Traffic In LA
As bike lanes spring up all over LA, they restrict the room for cars. Far more people drive than bike, so as a result of these lanes, traffic is constricted. It’s bloody stupid. I hate bicyclists on the streets. They … Continue reading
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Who In LA Has A Concealed Weapons Permit?
The LA Weekly has published a list of concealed weapon’s holders. List. Andrew Friedman, is a big supporter of Sheriff Lee Baca, and has honored Baca at his shul annual breakfast and served on commissions etc. His son is quoted … Continue reading
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I Live On $600 A Week
LA and New York are equally expensive, with LA more expensive to live than SF with its sky-high rents? I’ve lived on about $500 a week baseline for a decade (dropped my health insurance last March). I now pay $1000 … Continue reading
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What makes New York the greatest city?
Why do New Yorkers keep repeating this publicly? On what objective basis is this true? What’s the insecurity underlying such a proclamation? People who say weird, unnecessary and untrue things are coming from a broken place. If New Yorkers were … Continue reading
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New Yorkers, San Franciscans Love To Rip LA
When New Yorkers move to LA, they love to criticize LA, its drivers, its fake manners, its lack of a center, etc. I suspect that when Los Angelenos move to New York or anywhere, they’re much less likely to complain … Continue reading
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