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Chris : First of all Toronto is hated on by all Canadians outside of the Golden Horse Shoe. One of the main reasons why is,....... the Toronto Maple Losers!!!!!!!!. It's a hockey country and the leafs used...... Peter: if i had a dollar for every time ive heard someone from a hard/bad/depressed/rebuilding neighborhood comment something like ##"_______ is really that bad and has been for years"##... [[76:cabrini green]], [[1727:henry horner]], [[4368:hutchinson]], [[646:bushwick]], to...... surviving: Tex ...... serlingrod: In response to the last post - first of, let me say that I live in Philadelphia and have worked as a community organizer in Kensington for the past several years. I mention this to...... Me: Re to Peter
Can't say I wouldn't blame you after reading so much negativity,but people like Tex who don't even live here but keep posting negative and slanderous comments,especially about the man who committed suicide,is enough...... kidcapri22yrs: ok, ok what some people are saying are that, the nazi-ideology has infiltrated the american gov't from 1930's to present, built one of their many capitol structures to capture and enslave non-anglo americans. what are...... Jesse: We moved to the northside when moving here from Ontario. Fredericton is about 20 yrs behind well anywhere else in Canada especially when it comes to shopping. My god its a capital city and full...... Michelle: "prospects wife", are you the moderater of this page? Suddenly my opinion is down. It's fun to come here now and read all the nonsense bullsheisse people have written down. All I'm trying to say...... former Hutch resident: I moved from Hutch about 25 years ago. I was born & rised there. Couldn't wait to get out. I lost both my parents 4 years ago & want to come 700 miles to decorate...... Dawn: After reading all this bull...I have no idea who to believe and I have decided to spend my energy on another topic...who gives a crap. If you are not interested in joining an HA Club...do...... Renee: I enjoyed reading this thread. However, there are a lot a personal prejudices and biases here. However, that's Americans for you now isn't it. I enjoyed the person who said judge people...... dublin girl: hey ive been livin in dublin all my life and was always hearing about the troubles up the north! i went and started a course 2 months ago up in belfast and i have to...... bubba: What I dont understand is....if so many people dont like the HA, why do you "know" so much about them. I cant count how many times I have just read that they are dope...... noname: Blank Responder. You are the king of petty comments. I could careless what you think or say. What I can't figure out is why Hutchinsonites like blank responder have to resort to name calling etc....... {{A}}: Everyone is going to have there own personal opinion about the schooL regardl3ss. But for the ones who attend ACORN...they cant say that this school is all around bad. Just because this school may not...... Tex Re: Hunter: Hunter, I'm tired of you giving out false statements. As I said before, I did not come up with the crime statistics, they came from the F.B.I. You can review them at this...... Tex Re: Hunter: My crime statistics come from the F.B.I., and I would say that they probably have well qualified statisticians who know how to report said facts fairly with the proper comparisons, so that 'apples' are not...... Chris: I just happened over this page while looking for something via Google, but I couldn't just let this go- I grew up in Hutch, but no longer living there. I moved to the West Coast...... Fred, The.: Good morning,
I can see that there are some misconceptions out there about this ridiculous mess of a town.. I've created a video...... Evinrude: Re: Topic for discussion. I have to agree. Drug use is very rampant in this fair town. I personally know some cops and he has stated that when he is assigned to patrol the Hutchinson...... XXXXXXXXXXX: I don't really understand what happened with the whole Saber/River dis, or why the all city king of NYC would do that, the reasoning behind it, or what. I guess there are too many rumors...... Bob: I have lived in Lawrence, KS as well. I have traveled this great land of ours extensively (Driven through every state east of the rockies and south of New York)
I am not saying all...... Young Hippy: Bob, that is exactly it. It is a town for RETIRED PEOPLE, Or close to retirement. You are simply someone who has settled for what is around you. Maybe you should look at yourself, Hutchinson...... Bob: The Hutchinson, KS haters amuse me. I'm sure some of them have lived in other cities, some have attested to it in their diatribes. However it seems that they are either young or...... Anonoymous: I will try to be succinct with my words. The symbols, ideology, artwork, whatever you prefer to call it serves one grand purpose, and this purpose, I will reveal in the conclusion of this...... Resident of Hutch: Okay, I like how the person only takes pictures from one part of town. This fact makes this article worthless. They fail to take pictures of the area around 23rd and Waldron. Hutchinson has a...... Bec M: I had my beautiful Trek mountain bike stolen from University Ave on a Friday in July, during business hours! So many people walking by all the hospitals there on University Ave and still nobody saw...... HushUp: For the person who thinks that someone should ask the side of the 'Gang Member' on why they shot and killed my son's friend - It's obvious you have no clue what it's like to...... HushUp: Oh, and by the way, that list was only about 25 companies; and of those 25 they are employing over 10,000 people around here. Excuse me, they aren't all manufacturing companies, but I happen...... Chris Rodriguez: i KNOW THE HISTORY OF BUSHWICK... i know the history of brooklyn, of all of new york. i wrote a 10 page essay on bushwick for school. Im not saying im a know every single...... Chris Rodriguez: Im not (just a 12 year old) im an honor student at bishop laughlin memmorial high school. Peter if you feel safe good for you... how old are you things are different for a...... Plains of Despair: Go watch The Factor some more. I can refute your comments. With this statement. HUTCHINSON KANSAS IS SHRINKING. YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CITY OR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. IT IS YOUR JOB TO PROTECT...... Dee: I grew up in Bushwick as a matter of fact iwas born in Bushwick.Iwas born in Wycoff Heights hospital in 1955.I lived in the same house with my family until I married in 78
my mom...... Kiminbushwick: Hi, new to the site, but have been following along in more ways than one. I am 7 years proud in bushwick, and just wanted to say, that I think ALL of this conjecture and...... mattg: If the main problem that people seem to have with Toronto is it's lack of proper mass transportation and proper urban planning, they may be interested in looking at this website:
http://www.transitcity.ca/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
There are some interesting propositions...... Nando: Hey guys I have to say this is definitely one of my favorites entries ever. I am a native of Corona (on which the park lies) and I can honestly say that my life...... westcoast LK: real spit to the author who wrote this article....
i used to live in las vegas...in fact i resided about a block away from the strip itself near warm springs. I feel as though vegas taught...... chiamattt: Profiles for people who want them. This is not to say that I think the site should require registration, but I think it would be a cool option to have a small profile to let...... anon (cache-los-ac07.proxy.aol.com): Jeff
it's not a throwdowm. it's to let you all know that Genuine pearly kings and queens dont have to be members of the opk&q all though it may seem like that.
A few years back...... JNJ: Again. The problem isn't your, "whiteness". Human phenotypes don't necessarily always reflect the genotypes. "White", just like Black, Brown, Red, Yellow, is just a generic term used to separate people for the...... JNJ: Your reflections are very impassioned and provide a perspective that I could never understand as a caucasian and an outsider to the neighborhood. I guess what I still don't understand is why, I would be...... Margaret Zeidler: It is very rarely more cost effective to tear down an old building and replace it with a new one. That is an old wives tale - but one which, unfortunately, is often cited...... JNJ: "I was running in Humboldt Park the other day, as I have for a few years, when 2 Puerto Rican 17ish year olds rammed their bicycles into me. I stepped to them, as it were,...... EvilGentleman: Judging from the responses to his articles, I would say that Scott Sargent has managed to piss off a lot of people with the "Most Boring Towns" series. I personally do not find it wise...... angel_fish: I can understand why people who have no previous knowledge of vampire freaks are concerned, and if I didn’t belong to the site and know as many truly intelligent and compassionate people from it as...... EvilGentleman: Wow. Just wow. With all due respect, I have a better idea. Why don't you two emigrate to Canada and run for political office over here? Regardless of your opinions and whether or not I...... Karlo: Volunteer
Im not trying to convince you of my views,i am merely trying to reach an understanding with you as a human being.
If i were standing next to you,i would offer you my sincere condolences and...... Karlo: Whilst appreciating their reasons,I do feel it would be better if whoever was controlling this site didn't delete posts such as the one made by volunteer.
Although it was bitter in the extreme,and potentialy liable,what it...... KING CISCO 95TH ROSLAND: IM READIN ALOT OF SHIT ABOUT HUMBOLDT MY AUNT LIVED THER FOR 4 YEARS AND I SPENT ALOT OF TIME OUT THERE. (IM MEXICAN). I GOT SOMTHIN TO SAY ABOUT THE FOOL TALKIN ABOUT EDUCATION...... shelia/neworleans: OK
THE OLD WAY OF LIVING IS OVER. IT IS; SO... HATE ME IF YOU MUST.
HOW MANY YEARS HAVE THEY BEEN TALKING ABOUT TEARING DOWN THE PROJECTS AND PUTTING UP CONDOS?
HOW LONG WAS...... Shamie: Thanks for your post Karlo, I have taken it on board.
I do actually have a similar viewpoint as yourself and I do not agree with murder and sectarian violence. The reason I posted 'fuck the...... karlo: Shamie,if you profess to be a Republican,then why ape the people you say are your enemies? 'Fuck the shankill' is not a part of the Republican agenda,yet people like yourself only serve to feed the...... shelia/neworleans: Tyson
All this kid has been talking about is some writing on the wall saying "White Boy Killer" and is it safe for white people to walk through Cabrini Green. He is not interested in...... shelia/neworleans: Phill
No offense or anything but this site is about Cabrini Green and the people of Cabrini Green. The name of this site is Cabrini Green, what's left of it. Its not about leaving it up...... EvilGentleman: phill - enough already. We get it. You are white, and cannot understand why there is anti-white racism. Racism is wrong, we all understand that, but it is a reality in a land where the...... Ger van de Ven: Comment from Mejorada del Campo
Mejorada: 7th Jul 2006 - 15:17 GMT
Hello all. I lived in Mejorada for 3 years. The cathedral is amazing, but not so much people trust in all this efforts. Many kids...... Haji: Thugs are thugs. I always hate seeing these losers at bike meets at their booth selling crap. Kids line up to get their calendar signed by these guys all day long. They're...... Jeff, Birmingham: I am not too educated on the troubles in Ireland but i would like to share with you some of my opinions.
Firstly i do not understand why the protestants love the queen when most people...... Susannah : Is it a majority that favors civil union or a majority that supports gay marriage - because I don't think they are the same. I think civil union is a diplomatic attempt to bridge...... EvilGentleman: Canadian-Canadian, why do you say: ##"Half of NDG is immigrants on welfare already."## That seems like a pretty narrow-minded view. Do you have something against immigrants? And I seriously doubt your numbers, since most people...... carlos mario: Since I'm writing about gentrification in Bushwick, this all is so interesting, especially the part of the story that The Truth mentions, as it relates to what I'm writing. Roger Starr, planned shrinkage, arson, disinvestment,...... ZooPaul: Right on Anon
The only rational response to conflict is the restoration of harmony.
I was born in Canada of Catholic parents from the Republic of Ireland, and came to Ireland when I was 4. I remember...... TheTruth: "I see it more as a class war than a race war."
"...But that doesn't explain why, poor or not, the residents of Bushwick didn't have enough self-respect to take care of their neighborhood."
Dave, did you...... Mejorada: Hello all. I lived in Mejorada for 3 years. The cathedral is amazing, but not so much people trust in all this efforts. Many kids there say this guy is crazy. We all should call...... aer suzuki: "you dont want it turning up online/getting photographed/discussed, then dont do it in public ;) thats why people dont fuck in public, carry out personal melodramas in public (often) or walk around nude in public."
but...... white boy: I live in bushwick. I'm a "white boy" and I'm reminded dayly by my neighbors on my way to work, the grocery store, the laundromat... pretty much every time i leave the house. I have...... staten island 911/champ/poo head 7000: u guys are dicks u no that my page that i wrote took a lot of time and u babys have to take it a way and i mean like why am i not alond...... Fa11en: What a bunch of bullshit. Especially that last entry by Tenda. Just because someone is white means they're not "allowed" to live or exist in a specific area? Ever heard of reverse...... shandy: I'm white and my place in Bushwick was the first I moved to when I came to New York. I had no idea what neighborhood meang what, I moved there firstly because my friend lived...... Peter: a quick look at the wiki entry for [[wiki:bushwick]] shows that the displaced people youre talking about are far from the first to be displaced, whether from gentrification, changing demographics, modernization, urbanization, etc. i mean,...... EvilGentleman: Chris, I can tell you from experience, that while the majority of police try hard to do a decent job, cases of police overstepping the bounds of the responsibilities entrusted to them by the citizens...... chiamattt: I like our debates.
I have problems with government because I don't think they serve the people. I think they use issues like a sweeping smoking ban to make people think they care, when in fact...... EvilGentleman: Make light of it if you want, Matt. My health is **not** negotiable. The reality is, I have had to actually get off of an aircraft because some idiot thought perfume would be a suitable...... EvilGentleman: First off, I am a visitor here, not an admin or a law expert, so do not consider anything I say in this comment to be binding on anyone. One part of my brain thinks...... EvilGentleman: OK, this is about as ludicrous as it gets, people! I support the reinstatement of the death penalty, I support the right to bear arms, I believe law enforcement should be given a massive cash...... EvilGentleman: Why does everyone want to think only of their own cities? If you notice, the author appears to be an Italian, and yet no Italian cities made his list, not even the honourable mentions. If...... anon (cpe-66-108-20-146.nyc.res.rr.com): You ask why people still eat at his restaurant? Maybe people still eat there because they know him and he is a good man. We only know what is in the press and that is...... jeeff: elicar - the vast majority of poor people don't own their own homes outright, they're at the mercy of landlords. when an area starts to gentrify, it creates upward pressures on rents. landlords...... Get out of your car, buddy: LOL! Those are the ones! Everybody was mocking them by doing that cheesy little wave. Watching from Neville Park was a good move. Not as packed, and you can get away before...... EvilGentleman: So if I get this right, anon from Hawaii is of the belief that we should not let our emotions guide our actions, but should instead do nothing. Yet this inaction should require that we...... Culture Club: Can I get a few examples of the HP culture that everyone is so keen on holding onto? I don't see it. If there was so much pride you wouldn't let people treat the neighborhood...... Elicar: When I first saw this post, I refused to post a comment because I was afraid I would say someting "inciteful". But scanning through the comments, what the heck!
1) Yes, EvilG, I would gladly join...... S: This is a common problem in Toronto. Some people go to great lengths to advertise their company. I've also seen similar flyers "ducktaped" to the trees!. Just have a look at the TTC...... Micah: Grange, that's a very good point, when you think about all the money donated by high-profile people to high-profile causes, when they could take some of that money and save so many lives and make...... WELSHY: Well as a Celtic reader to this US V'S UK debate I have to say put down the guns a second and consider.
Yes America did enter the war late 1941 dec after pearl harbour...... jeff: On one side, I want to say, why are you so god damn ignorant. On the other side, I want too say, have you had a personal experience with someone who suffers from alcoholism/ self-defeatism...... elaine: here, the uk, the thing people always say about swans is 'they could break your arm'. why, specifically this, i have no idea. i have never ever met anyone who had their arm broken by...... Jury Member #3, After Evil Gentleman's Trial: [Toronto Tar Reporter] "Why did you decide to convict in the end? Everyone was sitting on pins and needles, waiting for you and the rest of the jury to come back from its deliberations. Since...... requiem: Mach: 4th Feb 2006 - 06:47 GMT
yeah mach,and i bet that your one more of thoose trendy people just like leah,who are vegan,you drink soy milk just to say your diferent.so because somebody eats a...... What's Really Going On Here: Many feel the attention given to this matter is as shameful as some aspects of the event itself. Certainly a few nutbars roused themselves from the backwaters from which they monitor society. ...... Mach: WEll Observer what would you do? Whistle the theme from RAMBO through the nosehairs of your nostrils while driving the car to the paint repair shop (think BILLS + rotten burger!) or do a...... observer: Lots to comment on here.
1. Littering is not cool. But calling the guy a polluter? Come on people, this is Kensington Market, not an old-growth forest. It's pretty dirty and unnatural...... pedestrian pal: Rather than go on and on about cyclist versus motorist lets consider this. People who litter are pigs, people who seek out confrontations like this are fools or worse yet, holier than thou. ...... Think of poor White Vest Girl!: First of all - Leah, you are my new hero. Yes, you over-reacted, but at least you 1.) have respect for your town and your environment and 2.) you had the grace to admit that...... Mac: I can't even begin to fathom the Angst and anger being displayed on here. People!!!...REALITY CHECK! Listen to yourselves "it's us against them" My God, do you even realise what your'e saying? There has to...... Armed Pacifist: It is utterly ridiculous to assume that the Police should be responsible for dealing with every single incident that occurs in daily life...this kind of thinking is sheeple mentalitality at best. Good on her that...... What's this about again????? asks Sheila:
It's sad but not surprising that when people have the opportunity to be vocal whilst concealing their identity, that they will say the most hurtful things. I am disgusted with all those who have...... White vest girl it's time to say sorry.: The white vest girl speaks:
And I quote her from her posted reply way back in this mess.
The "Motorists": 31st Jan 2006 - 22:26 GMT
To All The Readers,
"This is the blonde girl in the last picture....... Daryl G.: What ever happened to just throwing litter away? Obviously this cyclist was either mentally retarded or just a plain bitch. Sure, it's not that great to litter, but there's really no need to...... Jerry: As this city used to be called "Hogtown" I thing "Pigtown" would be more apropo. Why?
1) The rectitude laced moron courier (and as a pedestrian I have only contempt for the arrogant, spoilt, disrespectfull cyclists,......
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