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One-way Streets in Bali
Yes, the Balinese spirit is truly strong, if a little crooked. But no different than Mexico, or Singapore, or Italy, or New York or San Diego. All these places have one thing in common: the police represent the largest organization of criminals in the area. Ironic, huh?
— May 1, 2012 10:24 p.m.
Sheriff Gore Seeks Analysts for Top-Secret Fusion Center
Can you imagine all the man-hours and money that is going to be pissed away on this paranoid delusional nonsense. Wouldn't it be so much easier to just legalize the crap and let those who want to get dopey do so on pennies a day? I don't get it. This all seems to me to be more a case of the "boys want their toys," but need a reason to justify the expense. What a load of bull.
— April 29, 2012 1:38 p.m.
Bullfight Protest in Tijuana
You've got that right, Nan. I am always amazed at those who say, "You are not doing things right unless you do them the way we do, or according to the way we believe they should be done." How geocentric, and limited. There are so many who do not understand that much of what we do, and much of what we believe, is the result of our particular CULTURE. Other people, in other places, do things differently and believe different things. Neither is right or wrong--it is the cultural beliefs of those particular people, who live in a different place, speak a different language and eat different kinds of food. Neither is necessarily better than the other; just different. Some elements of a culture may shock members of a different culture, but that doesn't mean it is wrong or bad. But some people cannot seem to respect that. Americans are famous for this particular type of ignorance. And some even think because their beliefs are particularly popular with the younger set, they must be correct, because they are the wave of the future. That's generation-centric, and equally wrong. It just never seems to end.
— April 28, 2012 10 p.m.
The
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Good story, but I don't think this practice is unique to the Mexican community by a long shot. Asian friends of mine tell me there is financing "in the community" for a family to start a business, with restaurants being the preferred type. And my buddy, Parviz, tells me the independent liquor stores in SD are all run by Middle Eastern folks, all financed again by community money. It is understandable because what do you suppose these people would say if the traditional bankers ask them what their credit score is? I believe this goes back through history, with "street bankers" financing immigrants from their original country, region, or village. It was a way for people to get started in business and also gave the "banker" a way to make money too. Better than Wells Fargo and kept the money in the neighborhood.
— April 27, 2012 8:27 p.m.
California Coastal Commission Meeting for Point Loma Project to Be Held in Marin County
I don't get this. It seems to me they would not even be satisfying any legal requirements by holding public hearings in Marin County. Or, is it because it's the California Coastal Commission, so they are covered if they hold the hearing anywhere in California??? I still think if someone from the affected communities filed a complaint, the hearings would have to be held in the area. This is too ridiculous. And you're right, Twister--an incredible indignity--to the people in Pt. Loma most especially. Must be big money behind all this.
— April 26, 2012 11:28 p.m.
Residents Gather to Foster Respect for Ocean Beach
Definitely! I always respect O.B.! O.B., or not O.B.? That is the question. O.B.-doobie-dooooooo. Don't be an "S," O.B.! There's a natural food restaurant there called, "Osin Beets." And you know who lives in O.B? OBi Wan Kenobe! You gotta respect O.B.
— April 26, 2012 11:15 p.m.
Sheriff Gore Seeks Analysts for Top-Secret Fusion Center
Now this is a job that interests me. I have the experience in law enforcement, espionage, counter terrorism, and intelligence analysis. The only thing I'm lacking is a high degree of experience with Colombian hookers. I wonder if that will go against me?
— April 26, 2012 9:41 p.m.
Bullfight Protest in Tijuana
Ole! So happy to hear the bulls will be returning to Barcelona. I saw them fight there years ago and thought the whole experience was fantastic. Although, that ring seemed a bit small compared to Madrid. That is the largest and grandest bullring in the world, in my opinion. Yes, very happy to hear the Spaniards are showing the world they have balls; have always had balls; and will always have the balls to be who they are. There are those who would like all cultures to become bland, and neutral, and boring. Thankfully, there are many people who prefer the rich tapestry that is our cultural differences, and the flavors and colors and genius that each culture brings to the world. The idea of forcing others to comply with the homogenization of the world into some kind of One World Order vegan-inspired, gender-neutral fascism, makes me sick. I say Viva La Difference!
— April 26, 2012 12:11 a.m.
Bullfight Protest in Tijuana
Well, the men chose to fight; I'm sure they didn't chose to die. What do you think the bulls would do if we gave them a choice? Mindy, I have no problem with you going and discussing this with the bulls. Do you think the bulls might chose not to be raised on a farm and not to be used in bullfighting? Maybe they might chose to do something else...like go live in the forest and be eaten by wolves? No, I don't think they would chose that. Maybe they would like to live in the meadows with other cattle and then they could fight to the death with grizzly bears or other bulls...for the right to mate with the females. They might go for that. But if we're going to save the bulls, we should also save some other animals too, no? Like the chickens, and the fish; fish are other living things too. Yea, we should stop all this animal killing so everyone could then eat....what? Soybeans? Oh yea, that's the life I want to live. And I'm sure the Mexicans and Spaniards would also like to get in on this. Yup. I have no problem with that. Absolutely.
— April 25, 2012 1:05 a.m.
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One-way Streets in Bali
Yes, the Balinese spirit is truly strong, if a little crooked. But no different than Mexico, or Singapore, or Italy, or New York or San Diego. All these places have one thing in common: the police represent the largest organization of criminals in the area. Ironic, huh?— May 1, 2012 10:24 p.m.
Sheriff Gore Seeks Analysts for Top-Secret Fusion Center
Can you imagine all the man-hours and money that is going to be pissed away on this paranoid delusional nonsense. Wouldn't it be so much easier to just legalize the crap and let those who want to get dopey do so on pennies a day? I don't get it. This all seems to me to be more a case of the "boys want their toys," but need a reason to justify the expense. What a load of bull.— April 29, 2012 1:38 p.m.
Bullfight Protest in Tijuana
You've got that right, Nan. I am always amazed at those who say, "You are not doing things right unless you do them the way we do, or according to the way we believe they should be done." How geocentric, and limited. There are so many who do not understand that much of what we do, and much of what we believe, is the result of our particular CULTURE. Other people, in other places, do things differently and believe different things. Neither is right or wrong--it is the cultural beliefs of those particular people, who live in a different place, speak a different language and eat different kinds of food. Neither is necessarily better than the other; just different. Some elements of a culture may shock members of a different culture, but that doesn't mean it is wrong or bad. But some people cannot seem to respect that. Americans are famous for this particular type of ignorance. And some even think because their beliefs are particularly popular with the younger set, they must be correct, because they are the wave of the future. That's generation-centric, and equally wrong. It just never seems to end.— April 28, 2012 10 p.m.
The tanda system of savings among Oceanside immigrants
Good story, but I don't think this practice is unique to the Mexican community by a long shot. Asian friends of mine tell me there is financing "in the community" for a family to start a business, with restaurants being the preferred type. And my buddy, Parviz, tells me the independent liquor stores in SD are all run by Middle Eastern folks, all financed again by community money. It is understandable because what do you suppose these people would say if the traditional bankers ask them what their credit score is? I believe this goes back through history, with "street bankers" financing immigrants from their original country, region, or village. It was a way for people to get started in business and also gave the "banker" a way to make money too. Better than Wells Fargo and kept the money in the neighborhood.— April 27, 2012 8:27 p.m.
California Coastal Commission Meeting for Point Loma Project to Be Held in Marin County
I don't get this. It seems to me they would not even be satisfying any legal requirements by holding public hearings in Marin County. Or, is it because it's the California Coastal Commission, so they are covered if they hold the hearing anywhere in California??? I still think if someone from the affected communities filed a complaint, the hearings would have to be held in the area. This is too ridiculous. And you're right, Twister--an incredible indignity--to the people in Pt. Loma most especially. Must be big money behind all this.— April 26, 2012 11:28 p.m.
Residents Gather to Foster Respect for Ocean Beach
Definitely! I always respect O.B.! O.B., or not O.B.? That is the question. O.B.-doobie-dooooooo. Don't be an "S," O.B.! There's a natural food restaurant there called, "Osin Beets." And you know who lives in O.B? OBi Wan Kenobe! You gotta respect O.B.— April 26, 2012 11:15 p.m.
Sheriff Gore Seeks Analysts for Top-Secret Fusion Center
Now this is a job that interests me. I have the experience in law enforcement, espionage, counter terrorism, and intelligence analysis. The only thing I'm lacking is a high degree of experience with Colombian hookers. I wonder if that will go against me?— April 26, 2012 9:41 p.m.
Bullfight Protest in Tijuana
Ole! So happy to hear the bulls will be returning to Barcelona. I saw them fight there years ago and thought the whole experience was fantastic. Although, that ring seemed a bit small compared to Madrid. That is the largest and grandest bullring in the world, in my opinion. Yes, very happy to hear the Spaniards are showing the world they have balls; have always had balls; and will always have the balls to be who they are. There are those who would like all cultures to become bland, and neutral, and boring. Thankfully, there are many people who prefer the rich tapestry that is our cultural differences, and the flavors and colors and genius that each culture brings to the world. The idea of forcing others to comply with the homogenization of the world into some kind of One World Order vegan-inspired, gender-neutral fascism, makes me sick. I say Viva La Difference!— April 26, 2012 12:11 a.m.
Bullfight Protest in Tijuana
Well, the men chose to fight; I'm sure they didn't chose to die. What do you think the bulls would do if we gave them a choice? Mindy, I have no problem with you going and discussing this with the bulls. Do you think the bulls might chose not to be raised on a farm and not to be used in bullfighting? Maybe they might chose to do something else...like go live in the forest and be eaten by wolves? No, I don't think they would chose that. Maybe they would like to live in the meadows with other cattle and then they could fight to the death with grizzly bears or other bulls...for the right to mate with the females. They might go for that. But if we're going to save the bulls, we should also save some other animals too, no? Like the chickens, and the fish; fish are other living things too. Yea, we should stop all this animal killing so everyone could then eat....what? Soybeans? Oh yea, that's the life I want to live. And I'm sure the Mexicans and Spaniards would also like to get in on this. Yup. I have no problem with that. Absolutely.— April 25, 2012 1:05 a.m.
Bullfight Protest in Tijuana
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/apr/2…— April 24, 2012 11:29 p.m.