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2005-07-24 Home Front: Politix

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Posted by Mrs. Davis 2005-07-24 10:28|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Header: Multiculturalism questioned in WaPO

To clarify - this isn't a WaPo editorial - it's an opinion article by a conservative columnist that was carried by WaPo - part of WaPo's occasional tokenism vis-a-vis conservative opinion.

Posted by Zhang Fei">Zhang Fei 2005-07-24 10:48|| http://timurileng.blogspot.com]">[http://timurileng.blogspot.com] 2005-07-24 10:48|| Front Page Top

#2 And even though written by a conservative, it is timid and wishy-washy compared to the open-eyed common sense dished out in this article.

Posted by Dave D.">Dave D. 2005-07-24 11:01|| 2005-07-24 11:01|| Front Page Top

#3 So how do you explain the success and the high real estate values in NYC and LA which are the most diverse cities in the country? Another Rove trial balloon popped--hang up and dial again Mrs Davis

Posted by AgentProvocateur 2005-07-24 22:11|| 2005-07-24 22:11|| Front Page Top

#4 And in a personal aside I lived in the "so-called" Arab section of Brooklyn in the 80's --it's called Cobble Hill/Atlantic Avenue-- I had great neighbors, fresh pita bread, a selection of olives, baklava and great neighbors look at real estate appreciation there before you quote some right wingnut! Smith Street is now the culinary capital of NYC--but you and people like you who have never met people from other cultures just want to deny that diversity can be interesting--so you just paint Brooklyn with your tar brush

Posted by AgentProvocateur 2005-07-24 22:16|| 2005-07-24 22:16|| Front Page Top

#5 ima nuther culcher. :)

Posted by muck4doo 2005-07-24 23:18|| http://meatismurder.blogspot.com/]">[http://meatismurder.blogspot.com/] 2005-07-24 23:18|| Front Page Top

#6 Actually, NYC and LA have gained population since the last census. That's why their real estate values are through the roof. I'm moving back to NY this fall and I'm having a hell of a time finding affordable housing.

Another thing is that Boston, which has lost population too, has crazy real estate costs. Wonder why.

Also, Atlanta and Austin, two "red" cities have had their inner cities lose population the last few years. So to suggest that only "blue" cities decrease in population is just silly.

Posted by bonanzabucks 2005-07-24 23:52|| 2005-07-24 23:52|| Front Page Top

#7 And yet within the bosom of such lovely, friendly people nestled those who plotted mass murder.

I've lived in three different countries, AP/NMM, my husband has twice had to replace his passport early because the extra pages were falling out, I had to fill out extra paperwork at the embassy because of my children was born in Germany. Both of my parents emigrated to America as adults, and my husband is also first generation American on his mother's side. Between us we speak the better part of 10 languages, and wherever we go in the world we have either friends or relatives, or both. And I am not special compared to most Rantburgers.

How does your oh so worldly experience compare?

Posted by trailing wife 2005-07-24 23:54|| 2005-07-24 23:54|| Front Page Top

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