Yes it is. I would call that pretty angry. So would you agree then with @JumpMan thst no one has the right to get angry?
Because SF has been a world class city and the Bay has been a liberal cultural powerhouse as far as Gen Xers can remember. Anyone who's visited there without political intentions probably has at least a fond memory of it and the way it's been solving its problems makes me, at least, wonder if it's in decline as a world class city. Not to say it's going to **** (maybe literally huhhuh) but those who are drowning in money won't likely change or act anytime soon.
Not sure if you’ve traveled internationally lately but I think it’s safe to say that the US in general is declining in terms of appearance. There’s still a ton of consumer cash around to prop us up, but our infrastructure is lacking curb appeal. San Fran imo (haven’t been since 21) is definitely an above average city. I love Houston and definitely love Austin but it’s far nicer than both of those towns despite declining on par with everything here in the US. I think a big part of it though is a lack of cultural architectural design and aesthetic that ages well. We have alot of suburban sprawl type of infrastructure that does not age well or blend into the geography. So when you have a handful of homeless tent camps, the trash people are overworked, and supply/labor is short, US cities across the board look like they are going to sh$t real fast. San Fran has a geographical aesthetic and the weather to its advantage that cities like Dallas and Atlanta don’t have. The fact is because of where it is, people will want to live there and it’ll always look and feel nicer. People who crap on San Fran if they went there would for sure have their fare share of complaints (24 dollar sushi rolls at the place i went to near the Warf), but if you gave them truth serum, all of them would admit they would rather live there… or at least take their home, family, lifestyle, and transplant it in that awesome location.
I don't consider Houston or Austin world class cities, so I didn't feel the need to sing praises for SF. As a Californian, there really is a boatload of homeless tents and encampments in the LA and SF areas. I was last in SF 6 years ago and it was already a problem then (though the aggravated crime and safety levels seemed way lower). LA's issue is different though California's land development regulation is what binds them in similarity. As for the last bit, a transplant to make at least 200k in order to live a QoL where people in Austin earn by a half. There's a lot of appeal for younger people to live in SF (Polk Street/Mission District) even if they're becoming priced out and "un-weirded". It's just that tech plays an outsized influence around the area and if you don't own anything, then it's likely you won't for a long long time should you choose to stay there. But there are plenty of starving (tech) artists who do because the network effects for tech is unparalleled. So yes, my concerns aren't out of hate or schadenfreude, but out admiration and loss from what it was.
Lol I would love to dump all these posters in the Tenderloin, I'm sure they need people they can relate to @AroundTheWorld
I don't agree with it and I wouldn't do it. Namecalling is the name of the game down here. I've stayed out of that game outside of being called names.
Based on a several articles I read through, it seems that SF never really defunded their PD as they desired and some of these issues are stemming from competition amongst other PDs. Also, seems like they've had quite a few people retire over the last few years. I know it's a fancy political headline, but probably best to really understand the challenges that this department, along with many others in the country are dealing with.
That does not seem to be why their PD is having staffing issues though. EDIT: Sorry for derailing the thread, won't comment on this further.
Is Trey Lance going to get paid $5 million more even though he’s done nothing ? @J.R. @AroundTheWorld
