Led Growing Is The Way Of The Future My Friends
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newworldicon
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Living in the UK I have tried to purchase equipment from States side hydro shops and NONE of them wanted to ship to me, US only.
hyroot
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try HTG Supply, Green Coast Hydroponics, or Discount hydroponics
newworldicon
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Thanks I've tried these shops but they don't have what I want. I'm looking for blockbuster reflectors but most who have seem unwilling to send to UK.
hyroot
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Try Greners Discount garden Supply. they are in Cali but they do ship any where in the world and have very good prices.
http://www.greners.com/grow-lights/hoods-reflectors/air-cooled-vented/blockbuster-reflector-6-reflector.html
On their shipping imfo they say they ship anywhere in the world.
DrFever
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hyroot you got it all wrong RIU is Canadian based out of calgary alberta Canada the servers are us based 
) secondly omg another one that thinks cali is the MJ capital of the world
hahaha lets just say up to 911 canada and mexico supplied most of USA in there pot needs only since the tightening up at the borders have things stopped
lets look at cali for a second ok one thing rings a bell worse place in all of usa as for work sandiego has declared chapter 9 only thing cali has is bunch of welfare fcks being its the easiest place in states to get it lmao wake the fck up dude
) secondly omg another one that thinks cali is the MJ capital of the world hahaha lets just say up to 911 canada and mexico supplied most of USA in there pot needs only since the tightening up at the borders have things stopped
lets look at cali for a second ok one thing rings a bell worse place in all of usa as for work sandiego has declared chapter 9 only thing cali has is bunch of welfare fcks being its the easiest place in states to get it lmao wake the fck up dude
DrFever
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Top 10 Reasons Not to Live in California
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California is often portrayed as a great place to visit. And certainly, there are many tourist attractions to see and participate in. The weather is great and you can see Mickey Mouse do his thing at Disneyland. However, it’s best to have fun during a short stay and then be on your way. Why? Simply, California has to be perhaps one of the most hazardous places to live. If one were to measure the odds, it would be very easy to conclude that chance of some disaster befalling you is fairly high (increasing in direct proportion to the duration of your stay). Don’t believe me? Consider these top 10 reasons NOT to live in California:
10. The Governor of the State is the Terminator
The man who has warned guys not to be a “girly man” is the chief executive of the state of California- none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger. Actors turned politicians have mixed results (depending on who you talk to). Under Governor Schwarzenegger’s reign, the state of California has suffered through a number of trying issues. Perhaps the most serious, and the ones that have caused the most rancor among voters, are the economic issues. With shrinking state revenues, budget tightening has resulted in social programs being chopped, state jobs being eliminated, and a need to increase state revenue (higher taxes). All of this has many Californians lamenting that the Governor has reverted to his “Terminator” alter ego and is determined to extinguish all life (or at least a comfortable life) in the state. (Note from editor: Yes I am aware the video I included was taken from Predator, not Terminator, but it was so good!)
9. Seasonal Disasters
Natural disasters seem to find consistent and continual life in Cali. There are of course earthquakes. The occasional shake is common enough that many Californians don’t think much of it, aside from having to replace the odd broken dish. Then of course, there are ever-present brush fires. While there is not a high loss of life with this particular disaster, there is a tremendous toll in terms of property damage, not to mention severe ecological damage. If an earthquake or a fire doesn’t get you, then a mudslide might. There are a lot of hills and elevated areas in California; when the seasonal rains come, so does erosion. The result is the earth giving way, with people and property being in the path when it does. The results are devastating in terms of loss of life and property damage. These are just some of the common disasters that Californians have to deal with on a regular basis.
8. Impending Horrific Earthquake
Keeping with the natural disaster theme: there is of course the expected “big one” that many believe will eventually hit California. The state of California has the misfortune to lie over a major fault line (the San Andreas). Experts predict that at some point in the future there will be a major shift of tectonic plates resulting in a catastrophic level earthquake. Along the lines of the earthquake that leveled San Francisco in 1906, the next “big one” is expected to be even more devastating due to population and urban growth. If the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile are any indication, then a major shake hitting such populated areas as LA, San Diego and San Francisco would have horrific consequences. What’s scary about this is that scientists and experts warn that it isn’t a matter of “if” this will happen, but rather “when.”
7. Will Eventually Fall Into the Ocean
This is more of a theory than an actual scientifically proven fact, but this particular idea is so widespread and believed that one has to take it into consideration. Some have predicted that, as a result of the likely catastrophic events in #8 above, California will somehow break off from the mainland and sink into the ocean. Fortunately for Californians, there doesn’t seem to be any hard data to support this particular theory outside of Hollywood. Even considering the very real tectonic activity, the motion that these plates generate is horizontal (as opposed to lateral, which could indicate a potential ‘dropping’ of land mass). In fact, the constant shifting of the earth in the California area is along a north/south axis – meaning that LA is slowly creeping towards San Francisco at a whopping few millimeters a year. While this bit of news may be problematic for Southern Californians (in about a million years at the current rate of speed), it certainly falls short of an apocalyptic event. Assuming, of course, that the ‘experts’ are to be believed (and they, naturally, are always right!)
6. High Taxes Make Life Unbearable
California Tax Carol from Larry Meador on Vimeo.
The state of California is suffering through a fiscal nightmare. Simply, the state has more expenses than it does revenue. For any able minded politician, one quickfire solution (albeit an unpopular one) is to either raise taxes, install new taxes, or a combination of both. While voters have continually voted down higher tax proposals that have made it to the ballot, California is still leading the nation in a number of tax categories: income taxes (2nd), corporate taxes (8th), and sales tax (13th), to name a few. All total, the full tax load ranks 6th in the nation. California’s heavy tax burden has caused concerns among many about the financial ability of many families to realistically reside in the state. Further, even with the various taxes in place, the state’s budget has still ballooned – outpacing revenues by a large margin. The resulting disparity has crippled any number of programs, especially those aimed at helping the poor – placing even more people in potentially dire circumstances.
5. Hundreds of Prisoners Are Being Released Because of Budget Constraints
Faced with shrinking funds, state legislators (and apparently supported by the Terminator – we mean the Governor) determined that the state could realize tremendous savings by releasing thousands of prisoners from state penal institutions early. The move is estimated to save the state about $1.2 billion – not an insignificant amount of money considering the prevalent financial woes. California has the largest population of prisoners among states, boasting well over 170,000 inmates. The proposal aims to release non-violent offenders, including those that are sick and elderly. Naturally, the best of plans tend to go awry when a government entity is involved and dangerous prisoners have been released – some of whom have committed new crimes. Laws that were held as progressive in previous years, such as the states so-called “three strikes” have resulted in the vast overcrowding. Now, faced with the inability to actually pay for these policies, lawmakers are in a tough bind – a real “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” situation.
4. Serious Gang Violence
Criminal gang activity is a very serious problem in California: many neighborhoods are literally terrorized by gang activity. Residents are victims of random drive-by shootings, physical assaults and other criminal activities perpetrated by gang members. Drug-related crime has also proportionally increased as well. Families who manage navigate these dangerous war zones face the prospect of their children being recruited to join local gangs. Aside from the more traditional gangs such as the Bloods and Crips, new (and some believe deadlier) Hispanic gangs have entered into the fray. Fueled by poor economic conditions, the increase in gang participation is on the rise. As gang membership increases, inter-gang violence has also become deadlier. Reacting to the dangers that gang violence poses, law enforcement and government officials have proposed and enacted numerous programs to stem the tide. Only time well tell if these measures are effective.
3. Liberal Culture is Harbinger of the Apocalypse
The end of times may be a bit of a reach, but those of the conservative establishment do hearken to liberal culture as the precursor of many of the social ills within our communities. For its part, California has long been a bastion of liberal (some would say progressive) thought and action. Consider that California is very accepting of alternative lifestyles, is environmentally conscious, and not particularly religious (at least in terms of a dominant block of religiosity)- and you have the makings of a counter-culture stronghold. Indeed, many of the universities in California (UCLA, UC Berkley and others) were home to many of the social protests that highlighted the social movements of the sixties. All of this is dire evidence for those who tend to lean toward the more so-called “traditional values” lifestyle. Many of this perspective hold California up as the example of all that is wrong in America – from ineffective government to high crime – the state (from a conservative viewpoint) is on the verge of collapse as result.
2. Police Brutality
While the saying “crime doesn’t pay” may hold true in many places, in California it doesn’t pay to land in the hands of the cops whether a crime has been committed or not. California has a number of high profile incidents involving police misconduct – from the Rampart scandal in the 90’s to numerous police beatings caught on film (i.e. Rodney King and others). And these are the incidents that are known. Residents of economically depressed neighborhoods have long complained of draconian police activity, complaints that have largely fell on deaf ears. With the advent of camera phones and other convenient recording devices, however, citizens are now capturing clear evidence of police officers engaged in nefarious activities. Crimes such as murder, rape, drug trafficking, robbery and much more are among the violations for which cops in California have been convicted. In short, the residents of California often need protection from the protectors.
1. Pending War With Mexico
There is a brewing war zone festering on the southern border of the U.S. that threatens to spill over and engulf California in the ensuing blood bath. Not since the Mexican-American War (1846 – 184
have the citizens of the U.S. had to be concerned about armed conflict arising from beyond the southern border. This is no longer the case with the brewing drug war that is taking place in Tijuana – a Mexican town just south of the California border with Mexico. In the last 1 ½ years, the death toll has exceeded over 1500 and the body count continues to rise. Well over a third of these deaths are police officers and government officials. The drug cartels, reacting to Mexico’s declaration of war against drugs, have sought to establish their own authority. The Mexican government, for its part, has deployed well over 250,000 troops along its border with the U.S. to stem the tide of violence. The Mexican government has called on the U.S .to assist with narcotic interdiction on the American side of the border. What many fear is that the Mexican drug cartels will react just as violently on this side of the border if the U.S. decides to interfere. Considering that the drug cartels have no inhibition to killing anyone – women, children, whomever – Californians are correct in being concerned that the violence may soon hit them
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California is often portrayed as a great place to visit. And certainly, there are many tourist attractions to see and participate in. The weather is great and you can see Mickey Mouse do his thing at Disneyland. However, it’s best to have fun during a short stay and then be on your way. Why? Simply, California has to be perhaps one of the most hazardous places to live. If one were to measure the odds, it would be very easy to conclude that chance of some disaster befalling you is fairly high (increasing in direct proportion to the duration of your stay). Don’t believe me? Consider these top 10 reasons NOT to live in California:
10. The Governor of the State is the Terminator
The man who has warned guys not to be a “girly man” is the chief executive of the state of California- none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger. Actors turned politicians have mixed results (depending on who you talk to). Under Governor Schwarzenegger’s reign, the state of California has suffered through a number of trying issues. Perhaps the most serious, and the ones that have caused the most rancor among voters, are the economic issues. With shrinking state revenues, budget tightening has resulted in social programs being chopped, state jobs being eliminated, and a need to increase state revenue (higher taxes). All of this has many Californians lamenting that the Governor has reverted to his “Terminator” alter ego and is determined to extinguish all life (or at least a comfortable life) in the state. (Note from editor: Yes I am aware the video I included was taken from Predator, not Terminator, but it was so good!)
9. Seasonal Disasters
Natural disasters seem to find consistent and continual life in Cali. There are of course earthquakes. The occasional shake is common enough that many Californians don’t think much of it, aside from having to replace the odd broken dish. Then of course, there are ever-present brush fires. While there is not a high loss of life with this particular disaster, there is a tremendous toll in terms of property damage, not to mention severe ecological damage. If an earthquake or a fire doesn’t get you, then a mudslide might. There are a lot of hills and elevated areas in California; when the seasonal rains come, so does erosion. The result is the earth giving way, with people and property being in the path when it does. The results are devastating in terms of loss of life and property damage. These are just some of the common disasters that Californians have to deal with on a regular basis.
8. Impending Horrific Earthquake
Keeping with the natural disaster theme: there is of course the expected “big one” that many believe will eventually hit California. The state of California has the misfortune to lie over a major fault line (the San Andreas). Experts predict that at some point in the future there will be a major shift of tectonic plates resulting in a catastrophic level earthquake. Along the lines of the earthquake that leveled San Francisco in 1906, the next “big one” is expected to be even more devastating due to population and urban growth. If the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile are any indication, then a major shake hitting such populated areas as LA, San Diego and San Francisco would have horrific consequences. What’s scary about this is that scientists and experts warn that it isn’t a matter of “if” this will happen, but rather “when.”
7. Will Eventually Fall Into the Ocean
This is more of a theory than an actual scientifically proven fact, but this particular idea is so widespread and believed that one has to take it into consideration. Some have predicted that, as a result of the likely catastrophic events in #8 above, California will somehow break off from the mainland and sink into the ocean. Fortunately for Californians, there doesn’t seem to be any hard data to support this particular theory outside of Hollywood. Even considering the very real tectonic activity, the motion that these plates generate is horizontal (as opposed to lateral, which could indicate a potential ‘dropping’ of land mass). In fact, the constant shifting of the earth in the California area is along a north/south axis – meaning that LA is slowly creeping towards San Francisco at a whopping few millimeters a year. While this bit of news may be problematic for Southern Californians (in about a million years at the current rate of speed), it certainly falls short of an apocalyptic event. Assuming, of course, that the ‘experts’ are to be believed (and they, naturally, are always right!)
6. High Taxes Make Life Unbearable
California Tax Carol from Larry Meador on Vimeo.
The state of California is suffering through a fiscal nightmare. Simply, the state has more expenses than it does revenue. For any able minded politician, one quickfire solution (albeit an unpopular one) is to either raise taxes, install new taxes, or a combination of both. While voters have continually voted down higher tax proposals that have made it to the ballot, California is still leading the nation in a number of tax categories: income taxes (2nd), corporate taxes (8th), and sales tax (13th), to name a few. All total, the full tax load ranks 6th in the nation. California’s heavy tax burden has caused concerns among many about the financial ability of many families to realistically reside in the state. Further, even with the various taxes in place, the state’s budget has still ballooned – outpacing revenues by a large margin. The resulting disparity has crippled any number of programs, especially those aimed at helping the poor – placing even more people in potentially dire circumstances.
5. Hundreds of Prisoners Are Being Released Because of Budget Constraints
Faced with shrinking funds, state legislators (and apparently supported by the Terminator – we mean the Governor) determined that the state could realize tremendous savings by releasing thousands of prisoners from state penal institutions early. The move is estimated to save the state about $1.2 billion – not an insignificant amount of money considering the prevalent financial woes. California has the largest population of prisoners among states, boasting well over 170,000 inmates. The proposal aims to release non-violent offenders, including those that are sick and elderly. Naturally, the best of plans tend to go awry when a government entity is involved and dangerous prisoners have been released – some of whom have committed new crimes. Laws that were held as progressive in previous years, such as the states so-called “three strikes” have resulted in the vast overcrowding. Now, faced with the inability to actually pay for these policies, lawmakers are in a tough bind – a real “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” situation.
4. Serious Gang Violence
Criminal gang activity is a very serious problem in California: many neighborhoods are literally terrorized by gang activity. Residents are victims of random drive-by shootings, physical assaults and other criminal activities perpetrated by gang members. Drug-related crime has also proportionally increased as well. Families who manage navigate these dangerous war zones face the prospect of their children being recruited to join local gangs. Aside from the more traditional gangs such as the Bloods and Crips, new (and some believe deadlier) Hispanic gangs have entered into the fray. Fueled by poor economic conditions, the increase in gang participation is on the rise. As gang membership increases, inter-gang violence has also become deadlier. Reacting to the dangers that gang violence poses, law enforcement and government officials have proposed and enacted numerous programs to stem the tide. Only time well tell if these measures are effective.
3. Liberal Culture is Harbinger of the Apocalypse
The end of times may be a bit of a reach, but those of the conservative establishment do hearken to liberal culture as the precursor of many of the social ills within our communities. For its part, California has long been a bastion of liberal (some would say progressive) thought and action. Consider that California is very accepting of alternative lifestyles, is environmentally conscious, and not particularly religious (at least in terms of a dominant block of religiosity)- and you have the makings of a counter-culture stronghold. Indeed, many of the universities in California (UCLA, UC Berkley and others) were home to many of the social protests that highlighted the social movements of the sixties. All of this is dire evidence for those who tend to lean toward the more so-called “traditional values” lifestyle. Many of this perspective hold California up as the example of all that is wrong in America – from ineffective government to high crime – the state (from a conservative viewpoint) is on the verge of collapse as result.
2. Police Brutality
While the saying “crime doesn’t pay” may hold true in many places, in California it doesn’t pay to land in the hands of the cops whether a crime has been committed or not. California has a number of high profile incidents involving police misconduct – from the Rampart scandal in the 90’s to numerous police beatings caught on film (i.e. Rodney King and others). And these are the incidents that are known. Residents of economically depressed neighborhoods have long complained of draconian police activity, complaints that have largely fell on deaf ears. With the advent of camera phones and other convenient recording devices, however, citizens are now capturing clear evidence of police officers engaged in nefarious activities. Crimes such as murder, rape, drug trafficking, robbery and much more are among the violations for which cops in California have been convicted. In short, the residents of California often need protection from the protectors.
1. Pending War With Mexico
There is a brewing war zone festering on the southern border of the U.S. that threatens to spill over and engulf California in the ensuing blood bath. Not since the Mexican-American War (1846 – 184
have the citizens of the U.S. had to be concerned about armed conflict arising from beyond the southern border. This is no longer the case with the brewing drug war that is taking place in Tijuana – a Mexican town just south of the California border with Mexico. In the last 1 ½ years, the death toll has exceeded over 1500 and the body count continues to rise. Well over a third of these deaths are police officers and government officials. The drug cartels, reacting to Mexico’s declaration of war against drugs, have sought to establish their own authority. The Mexican government, for its part, has deployed well over 250,000 troops along its border with the U.S. to stem the tide of violence. The Mexican government has called on the U.S .to assist with narcotic interdiction on the American side of the border. What many fear is that the Mexican drug cartels will react just as violently on this side of the border if the U.S. decides to interfere. Considering that the drug cartels have no inhibition to killing anyone – women, children, whomever – Californians are correct in being concerned that the violence may soon hit them
DrFever
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1 Comment | Posted by Natalie Cohen in Budget and Finance, Taxpayer v. union, bankruptcy and default, cities, municipal bonds, pensions
The Grand Jury of San Diego issued a report of this title yesterday. Also, at yesterday’s GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association) business meeting, the group voted that the Government Accounting Standards Board should stay away from the topic of sustainability. The only conclusion one can draw from the Grand Jury report is: the city of [...]
California, Chapter 9, fiscal emergency, municipal bankruptcy, municipal bond default, state and local politics
The Grand Jury of San Diego issued a report of this title yesterday. Also, at yesterday’s GFOA (Government Finance Officers Association) business meeting, the group voted that the Government Accounting Standards Board should stay away from the topic of sustainability. The only conclusion one can draw from the Grand Jury report is: the city of [...]
California, Chapter 9, fiscal emergency, municipal bankruptcy, municipal bond default, state and local politics
Bad Karma
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So any moderators around want to help save this thread?
Because somebody here can't seem to help themselves from constantly trying to derail this thread.
I won't point fingers or name names, but I don't think you'll have to feverishly work yourself trying to figure it out.
If by some chance you do, see a qualified and knowledgeable doctor (as opposed to the troll lurking in the thread).
Because somebody here can't seem to help themselves from constantly trying to derail this thread.
I won't point fingers or name names, but I don't think you'll have to feverishly work yourself trying to figure it out.
If by some chance you do, see a qualified and knowledgeable doctor (as opposed to the troll lurking in the thread).
curly604
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KFxiHECmis just a little update of the girlies everything seems to be going very well nice bud sites and even the 12/12 from seed guys are doing well.
hyroot
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hyroot you got it all wrong RIU is Canadian based out of calgary alberta Canada the servers are us based
hahaha lets just say up to 911 canada and mexico supplied most of USA in there pot needs only since the tightening up at the borders have things stopped
lets look at cali for a second ok one thing rings a bell worse place in all of usa as for work sandiego has declared chapter 9 only thing cali has is bunch of welfare fcks being its the easiest place in states to get it lmao wake the fck up dude
Really......? If the servers are in the U.S. then the site is based in the U.S.its that simple. if it were based in Canada it would be rollitup.ca not rollitup.org. Mexico hasn't supplied shit since the 80's. No one wants that dirty weed. Vancouver supplied all of Cali up until 2004 after 911 then the big vancouver ring got busted by the D.E.A. in Costa Mesa , California all because of a car accident. then the kids came up into it and cut the costs and the quality. now everything that comes from canada is known as B.C.sters the worst shit around that you only see during the summer. Wet orange hair smell like feet nuggets. Then everything came from Humboldt, Sacramento , and Mendocino, Thats where the prices were the best. Then the medical laws came about and then everything became local grown. They say its the capital because the best stuff is grown here. We have the best climate next to New Zealand. Cali, Calorado, and Oregon are the most legal places in the world for growing.
Cali filed for chapter9 in the 90's because 80% of the counties in the U.S. were taken by an investment scheme that caused each county to go broke.Since have had more money. The reason the country is broke is because of Fannie Mae
You don't what you are talking about.
hyroot
Well-Known Member
We are not at war with mexico. Mexico is at war with mexican and columbian cartels.Top 10 Reasons Not to Live in California
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California is often portrayed as a great place to visit. And certainly, there are many tourist attractions to see and participate in. The weather is great and you can see Mickey Mouse do his thing at Disneyland. However, it’s best to have fun during a short stay and then be on your way. Why? Simply, California has to be perhaps one of the most hazardous places to live. If one were to measure the odds, it would be very easy to conclude that chance of some disaster befalling you is fairly high (increasing in direct proportion to the duration of your stay). Don’t believe me? Consider these top 10 reasons NOT to live in California:
10. The Governor of the State is the Terminator
The man who has warned guys not to be a “girly man” is the chief executive of the state of California- none other than Arnold Schwarzenegger. Actors turned politicians have mixed results (depending on who you talk to). Under Governor Schwarzenegger’s reign, the state of California has suffered through a number of trying issues. Perhaps the most serious, and the ones that have caused the most rancor among voters, are the economic issues. With shrinking state revenues, budget tightening has resulted in social programs being chopped, state jobs being eliminated, and a need to increase state revenue (higher taxes). All of this has many Californians lamenting that the Governor has reverted to his “Terminator” alter ego and is determined to extinguish all life (or at least a comfortable life) in the state. (Note from editor: Yes I am aware the video I included was taken from Predator, not Terminator, but it was so good!)
9. Seasonal Disasters
Natural disasters seem to find consistent and continual life in Cali. There are of course earthquakes. The occasional shake is common enough that many Californians don’t think much of it, aside from having to replace the odd broken dish. Then of course, there are ever-present brush fires. While there is not a high loss of life with this particular disaster, there is a tremendous toll in terms of property damage, not to mention severe ecological damage. If an earthquake or a fire doesn’t get you, then a mudslide might. There are a lot of hills and elevated areas in California; when the seasonal rains come, so does erosion. The result is the earth giving way, with people and property being in the path when it does. The results are devastating in terms of loss of life and property damage. These are just some of the common disasters that Californians have to deal with on a regular basis.
8. Impending Horrific Earthquake
Keeping with the natural disaster theme: there is of course the expected “big one” that many believe will eventually hit California. The state of California has the misfortune to lie over a major fault line (the San Andreas). Experts predict that at some point in the future there will be a major shift of tectonic plates resulting in a catastrophic level earthquake. Along the lines of the earthquake that leveled San Francisco in 1906, the next “big one” is expected to be even more devastating due to population and urban growth. If the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile are any indication, then a major shake hitting such populated areas as LA, San Diego and San Francisco would have horrific consequences. What’s scary about this is that scientists and experts warn that it isn’t a matter of “if” this will happen, but rather “when.”
7. Will Eventually Fall Into the Ocean
This is more of a theory than an actual scientifically proven fact, but this particular idea is so widespread and believed that one has to take it into consideration. Some have predicted that, as a result of the likely catastrophic events in #8 above, California will somehow break off from the mainland and sink into the ocean. Fortunately for Californians, there doesn’t seem to be any hard data to support this particular theory outside of Hollywood. Even considering the very real tectonic activity, the motion that these plates generate is horizontal (as opposed to lateral, which could indicate a potential ‘dropping’ of land mass). In fact, the constant shifting of the earth in the California area is along a north/south axis – meaning that LA is slowly creeping towards San Francisco at a whopping few millimeters a year. While this bit of news may be problematic for Southern Californians (in about a million years at the current rate of speed), it certainly falls short of an apocalyptic event. Assuming, of course, that the ‘experts’ are to be believed (and they, naturally, are always right!)
6. High Taxes Make Life Unbearable
California Tax Carol from Larry Meador on Vimeo.
The state of California is suffering through a fiscal nightmare. Simply, the state has more expenses than it does revenue. For any able minded politician, one quickfire solution (albeit an unpopular one) is to either raise taxes, install new taxes, or a combination of both. While voters have continually voted down higher tax proposals that have made it to the ballot, California is still leading the nation in a number of tax categories: income taxes (2nd), corporate taxes (8th), and sales tax (13th), to name a few. All total, the full tax load ranks 6th in the nation. California’s heavy tax burden has caused concerns among many about the financial ability of many families to realistically reside in the state. Further, even with the various taxes in place, the state’s budget has still ballooned – outpacing revenues by a large margin. The resulting disparity has crippled any number of programs, especially those aimed at helping the poor – placing even more people in potentially dire circumstances.
5. Hundreds of Prisoners Are Being Released Because of Budget Constraints
Faced with shrinking funds, state legislators (and apparently supported by the Terminator – we mean the Governor) determined that the state could realize tremendous savings by releasing thousands of prisoners from state penal institutions early. The move is estimated to save the state about $1.2 billion – not an insignificant amount of money considering the prevalent financial woes. California has the largest population of prisoners among states, boasting well over 170,000 inmates. The proposal aims to release non-violent offenders, including those that are sick and elderly. Naturally, the best of plans tend to go awry when a government entity is involved and dangerous prisoners have been released – some of whom have committed new crimes. Laws that were held as progressive in previous years, such as the states so-called “three strikes” have resulted in the vast overcrowding. Now, faced with the inability to actually pay for these policies, lawmakers are in a tough bind – a real “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” situation.
4. Serious Gang Violence
Criminal gang activity is a very serious problem in California: many neighborhoods are literally terrorized by gang activity. Residents are victims of random drive-by shootings, physical assaults and other criminal activities perpetrated by gang members. Drug-related crime has also proportionally increased as well. Families who manage navigate these dangerous war zones face the prospect of their children being recruited to join local gangs. Aside from the more traditional gangs such as the Bloods and Crips, new (and some believe deadlier) Hispanic gangs have entered into the fray. Fueled by poor economic conditions, the increase in gang participation is on the rise. As gang membership increases, inter-gang violence has also become deadlier. Reacting to the dangers that gang violence poses, law enforcement and government officials have proposed and enacted numerous programs to stem the tide. Only time well tell if these measures are effective.
3. Liberal Culture is Harbinger of the Apocalypse
The end of times may be a bit of a reach, but those of the conservative establishment do hearken to liberal culture as the precursor of many of the social ills within our communities. For its part, California has long been a bastion of liberal (some would say progressive) thought and action. Consider that California is very accepting of alternative lifestyles, is environmentally conscious, and not particularly religious (at least in terms of a dominant block of religiosity)- and you have the makings of a counter-culture stronghold. Indeed, many of the universities in California (UCLA, UC Berkley and others) were home to many of the social protests that highlighted the social movements of the sixties. All of this is dire evidence for those who tend to lean toward the more so-called “traditional values” lifestyle. Many of this perspective hold California up as the example of all that is wrong in America – from ineffective government to high crime – the state (from a conservative viewpoint) is on the verge of collapse as result.
2. Police Brutality
While the saying “crime doesn’t pay” may hold true in many places, in California it doesn’t pay to land in the hands of the cops whether a crime has been committed or not. California has a number of high profile incidents involving police misconduct – from the Rampart scandal in the 90’s to numerous police beatings caught on film (i.e. Rodney King and others). And these are the incidents that are known. Residents of economically depressed neighborhoods have long complained of draconian police activity, complaints that have largely fell on deaf ears. With the advent of camera phones and other convenient recording devices, however, citizens are now capturing clear evidence of police officers engaged in nefarious activities. Crimes such as murder, rape, drug trafficking, robbery and much more are among the violations for which cops in California have been convicted. In short, the residents of California often need protection from the protectors.
1. Pending War With Mexico
There is a brewing war zone festering on the southern border of the U.S. that threatens to spill over and engulf California in the ensuing blood bath. Not since the Mexican-American War (1846 – 184
Disasters happen all over the world. the midwest gets more destroyed by tornados than anything. the hurricanes in austaralia and indsonesia are way worst than here.
With earth quakes. have you ever heard of the ring of fire where earth quakes happen. Japan is the worst place for that. we had 3 bad quakes evr. the 2 frisco quakes in 1911 and the 90's and the northridge quake.
Prisoners are being released all over the country but you are greatly exaggerating.
gang violence was a huge problem in the 90's. and has since toned down alot. the only gang problem is the ones tied to cartels which are mostly in texas, new mexico, n arizona
we do have high taxes. but there are deductions that can be made. I know Monaco has no income tax but they have a 30% sales tax and you have to pay a toll to drive down every road and enter every building.
the apacolypse will probably happen from China's end.
police do suck everywhere.
falling off into the ocean. you could say that about any place in the world on the ocean.
The governor is Jerry Brown> schwartsnegger hasn't been governor for a long time.
You just want to talk shit and you copy and pasted off of some lame website. get over yourself and STOP DRINKING HATERADE!!!
hyroot
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Thats great. i gave you +rep for that.
hyroot
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more stereo types.
ehy hoser how a boot some french fries n mayonaise eyy. finish it off with some moose lager eyy. i doont have any teeth from catching hocky pucks with my mouth eyy good thing we got free medical no matter how bad the care is eyy.
curly604
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sorry in advance for all the americans that are not full retards but this guy literally has his head up his ass. YOU ARE A STUPID INBRED FUCK to even acknowledge those claims with a response is disgusting for me. french fries and gravy have nothing to do with canada neither of them originated here. our hockey teams fund the entire national hockey league cause you fucking idiots wont go support your sports teams and they run into the ground or get supported by big time investors and moguls.then please o please do not get me started on american health care you fucking neanderthal hey lets privatize our health care and sell it to big companies to run so they can rape us in the ass when you are dying and cannot afford to pay for medication or treatment to save your life...... ya seems real smart douche fuck. our doctors become doctors because they want to help people not because they make ridiculous salaries and have fancy cars and shit they wanna help people in need hard to believe i know. LASTLY you fucking worthless dribble of jizz its spelled EH. as in your a fucking faggotty fuck EH or go fall in a hole and die EH so get your fucking shit together and stop making the people in your country look fucking retarded again sorry the rest of america that isnt retarded ive met some of you and your alright in my books.
curly604
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the shit he was saying is funny and true like most stereo types. there is alot of poverty in your bankrupt shitty run country(weird) and yet there are still rich ass movie stars and others buying mansions and fucking shitting on you guys. again kinda funny and true must be a stereo type right. hey maybe dont buy houses you cant afford and pack three fucking suvs in the drive way and you might not be in such a shitty spot i do have pity though because its not your fault the banks should not have gave out sub prime mortgages to any fuck hole with a 30 000 a year salary so he can go buy a fucking mansion and a lambo..... pretty simple shit. hey you want a canadian stereo type thats true.....we smoke alot of pot and grow alot of pot and we wrote the book you guys used to buy from us and mexico only recently have homegrow and smaller time ops been very popular.