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Then why continue to participate?

"Smart is knowing if you're dumb. Knowing when to shut up and listen to people that are smarter than you."---Chris Rock You sound like the smarter one.

Yet, some homes were saved by experienced private firefighters who knew what they were doing. There are conflicting stories about the availability of sufficient water for firefighters. Once and independent, unbiased investigation is done, I rather not comment.

Try convincing the 92,000 petitioners demanding the resignation of LA mayor Karen Bass. While you at it you might want to notify Newsom's supporters that this is all all ploy by the forces of maga to sabotage his presidential ambitions. Better hurry before the real story spreads like wildfire. Pun intended.

Exactly. Firefighters are not only trained, most have the experience needed behind of them. Not wearing the appropriate protective gear is suicidal. It's almost like going to a gunfight without a gun.

https://www.newsweek.com/illegal-immigration-costs-us-billions-biden-administration-policy-impact-taxpayer-burden/1866555 $150.7 billion is a lot of money. NYC and the state of California alone, have spent $22 billion.

Unbelievable! How can these turkeys live with themselves; I'm talking about Bass and Newsom.

I noticed many of the issues you mentioned such as the ridiculous timeline for repairs. Being quite familiar how these contracts work, there is no acceptable reason for the delays. A "forced" or cost-plus contract could have been used since time was of the essence.

Looks like I am not the only one noticing the age difference.

Yes, it is unconscionable that the tax loopholes exist. The Citizens United decision has made it all the more difficult to fix. Tons of money fighting change. Rather doubt it if front line McDonald's workers would pay any federal income taxes and most likely little or no state income taxes. However, I see the point you make.

Appreciate your information. The fact is the situation is not only due to climate change, but also to building in areas that are prone to wildfires. Similar to building next to a shoreline prone to damaging high surf. The insurance companies know this, hence ridiculously high premiums, cancellations or no available coverage.

Of course it has been happening for years. Rapid development means more to burn, thus more publicity.

The sad thing about food stamps is some of the things it covers, like soft drinks, sugar laden candy and cookies, etc. Before the advent of EBT cards, food stamps were traded like currency to buy illegal drugs, tobacco and alcohol. Medical insurance is another area where there is so much waste. People going to the doctor for minor ailments because they have cheap or free medical insurance. Also the amount of fraud is unbelievable.

I agree. Businesses with few tangible assets are risky long term investments. Things like good will or a large listening audience can disappear overnight. Yet some banks loan money based on them.

Countries with large populations and diverse ethnicities usually have difficulty in providing the society many wish for. And the form of government may not always be the answer.

The Russians went home only to send 410,000 of their troops to Ukraine and another 60,000 to occupied territories.

Read my post again. I intentionally placed a comma between U.S. aid to illegal immigrants and contributions to the U.N. and it's agencies. I appreciate your attempt, but it does not furnish where probably most of the money is spent.

Thanks. I did not get a chance to checkout the figures.

Ran into a guy yesterday who moved away from this area a few years ago because he felt all of the development taking place there was a recipe for disaster. As a lifelong resident he remembered it always being dry with the Santa Ana winds sweeping the canyons.

It would be interesting to see the statistics that compare how much the U.S. contributes in aid to illegal immigrants, the U.N. and its many agencies, and international disaster relief, to other G20 countries. Have I missed any other similar contributions? Maybe this might shed some light on where all the money is going to.

There are all types of roofing in the U.S. Wood shingles and shakes are popular in some parts of the country. They are very flammable unless treated with a fire retardant. Same thing with old houses with asphalt shingles. Think tar paper shacks. If you like the looks of a "shingled" roof, ceramic tile and slate are much, much better options. Then there are various types of metal roofs in various patterns. Most common are corrugated and standing seam. As a general contractor in Hawaii I built homes with most of what I listed, except for slate.

Sorry, I don't eat the crap you dish out.

And nutty.

They have no more rights than I do, so why should they deserve special recognition? Some of my best friends are gays and lesbians and they don't flaunt it. Two of my best tenants are lesbians with whom I have more than tenant/landlord relationship. In fact I will be visiting them tomorrow with a few gifts. My girlfriend, who happens to be Thai, also thinks they are great people. She would be joining me also if she didn't have to work. You need to stop insinuating that I am a maga person because I don't subscribe to your warped agenda. Go preach your garbage to some one else.

Do you mean comments like these? https://www.newsweek.com/majorie-taylor-greenes-most-outrageous-quotes-this-year-1769407