San Francisco mass exodus

[VoVoDoCo]

This problem could be solved so simply. Rent control or rent stabilization for everyone and stop building luxary housing for rich people. There problem solved but politicians have to make it so complicated

ReNt COnTroL

^assumes rent control isn't already in place in San Francisco
^assumes it works wonders
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/17/us/sa ... html?_r=1&

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

I don't know, what I have seen of it looks really nice.

It's beaches would be nice right about now when yesterday was -20.

Cali is only worth it in video game form.

For when you want to be a swood guy.

Heh.

But srsly, I wouldn't mind visiting Cali.

It has some good theme parks and it sounds like it has lovely weather.

[Shofercia]

Plz stop moving to other states and ruining them Californians.

Why are you confusing the people who elected Weiner as their representative, with the rest of us?

There are some problems with having rent control as policy. In locations where rent control has been implemented, owners of rent controlled properties tend to not spend money maintaining it, because the cost of upgrades might exceed the amount that can be legally gotten from rent. It often contracts the supply of housing instead of expanding it.

The reason there is a housing shortage is building luxary housing for rich people. If you stopped building it there would not be a shortage. This isn't rocket science.

You do know that in some places of California, the land value is greater than the building costs, right? If I own land, (well I do, but imagine it's a hypo,) why would I sell my land for less than the market value, or build housing there, if I knew it was going to be rent controlled? The only way that rent control can work, is if the Government subsidizes it, hey - what's the debt?

California isn't shit, though.

Everything about California is shit. Other blue states have redeemable features but California is pretty much hell.

It's even on fire all the time, you know I'm right.

Nothing quite like a Washingtonian bashing Cali

[Proctopeo]

Cali is only worth it in video game form.

For when you want to be a swood guy.

Heh.

But srsly, I wouldn't mind visiting Cali.

It has some good theme parks and it sounds like it has lovely weather.

I'd rather go to Hawaii.

[Shofercia]

Cali is only worth it in video game form.

For when you want to be a swood guy.

Heh.

But srsly, I wouldn't mind visiting Cali.

It has some good theme parks and it sounds like it has lovely weather.

There's a lot more to Cali than theme parks, but that's usually the first place everyone goes. We also have this: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions ... ornia.html

And this: http://www.visitcalifornia.com/feature/ ... california

And in Cali, you can also surf and ski in a single day. Or watch any professional sports team you want. We have everything, except sanity in the State Government

[Luminesa]

And?

Careful comrade, this is the scheduled Two Minutes' Hate for California. Please turn your hymnal to page five and recite the 'blue state hell california shit immigration crime crime crime' litany three times. Thank you for your cooperation, and pay no attention to the similar patterns of real estate and population movement to the exurbs happening in every major city in the Western world.

Pointless comment is pointless.

Risottia's point probably hits it on the head. San Fran is probably too expensive for most people. Not to mention Hepatitis A has basically spread all over the state and has made people fearful. But sure, answer irrationality with irrationality. That always solves the problem.

[Shofercia]

Careful comrade, this is the scheduled Two Minutes' Hate for California. Please turn your hymnal to page five and recite the 'blue state hell california shit immigration crime crime crime' litany three times. Thank you for your cooperation, and pay no attention to the similar patterns of real estate and population movement to the exurbs happening in every major city in the Western world.

Pointless comment is pointless.

Risottia's point probably hits it on the head. San Fran is probably too expensive for most people. Not to mention Hepatitis A has basically spread all over the state and has made people fearful. But sure, answer irrationality with irrationality. That always solves the problem.

Hepatitis doesn't spread that quickly, and most of us are sane enough to get tested, or at least use condoms before getting in on. Not sure what they do in Sacramento (the Sac) though.

On the fun side, I remember when NorCal was trying to secede from SoCal.

NorCal: Fuck you SoCal, we're leaving!
SoCal: Fine, take the Sac with you!
NorCal: Fuck! Erm, can we get along?

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

Heh.

But srsly, I wouldn't mind visiting Cali.

It has some good theme parks and it sounds like it has lovely weather.

I'd rather go to Hawaii.

Hawaii is also nice.

Heh.

But srsly, I wouldn't mind visiting Cali.

It has some good theme parks and it sounds like it has lovely weather.

There's a lot more to Cali than theme parks, but that's usually the first place everyone goes. We also have this: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions ... ornia.html

And this: http://www.visitcalifornia.com/feature/ ... california

And in Cali, you can also surf and ski in a single day. Or watch any professional sports team you want. We have everything, except sanity in the State Government

Nice.

I think it's like BC then yeah? Only warmer?

[Washingtonian Republic]

This problem could be solved so simply. Rent control or rent stabilization for everyone and stop building luxary housing for rich people. There problem solved but politicians have to make it so complicated

ReNt COnTroL

Slash spending, reduce the minimum wage... just suggestions

[Luminesa]

Pointless comment is pointless.

Risottia's point probably hits it on the head. San Fran is probably too expensive for most people. Not to mention Hepatitis A has basically spread all over the state and has made people fearful. But sure, answer irrationality with irrationality. That always solves the problem.

Hepatitis doesn't spread that quickly, and most of us are sane enough to get tested, or at least use condoms before getting in on. Not sure what they do in Sacramento (the Sac) though.

On the fun side, I remember when NorCal was trying to secede from SoCal.

NorCal: Fuck you SoCal, we're leaving!
SoCal: Fine, take the Sac with you!
NorCal: Fuck! Erm, can we get along?

I'm just reporting what I saw on the headlines, but sure.

That sounds like Texas every 20 seconds. XD

[Shofercia]

There's a lot more to Cali than theme parks, but that's usually the first place everyone goes. We also have this: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions ... ornia.html

And this: http://www.visitcalifornia.com/feature/ ... california

And in Cali, you can also surf and ski in a single day. Or watch any professional sports team you want. We have everything, except sanity in the State Government

Nice.

I think it's like BC then yeah? Only warmer?

Yep

Hepatitis doesn't spread that quickly, and most of us are sane enough to get tested, or at least use condoms before getting in on. Not sure what they do in Sacramento (the Sac) though.

On the fun side, I remember when NorCal was trying to secede from SoCal.

NorCal: Fuck you SoCal, we're leaving!
SoCal: Fine, take the Sac with you!
NorCal: Fuck! Erm, can we get along?

I'm just reporting what I saw on the headlines, but sure.

That sounds like Texas every 20 seconds. XD

LOL!

I think that the only legit independence movements in the US, (the ones that have popular support) are those spearheaded by the Native Americans.

[The Black Forrest]

California isn't shit, though.

Everything about California is shit. Other blue states have redeemable features but California is pretty much hell.

It's even on fire all the time, you know I'm right.

So edgy I cut myself.

[Proctopeo]

Everything about California is shit. Other blue states have redeemable features but California is pretty much hell.

It's even on fire all the time, you know I'm right.

So edgy I cut myself.

That's not really edgy at all...

[The Black Forrest]

Ok, why the hate for California again?

Ever since the election California has been getting hate on.

Kinda unfair really.

---

Anyway, housing market is too expensive and San Fran is losing people.

With all the selling, prices will fall and people will move back.

Hating California is a past time with some people. Some just don’t like sunshine and beaches or something and some are so ideologically bent that if they accept a functional California it destroys their world view. So there’s some cat right now hitting “quote” so he can do those error arrows on “functional California”. It’s cool we’ll just be over here being awesome and the rest will catch up to us eventually.

Exactly. Jealousy does motivate it.

Part of the problem is there is major housing shortage in the bay area. Apple and google are building large campuses and the housing market has responded.....

[The Black Forrest]

So edgy I cut myself.

That's not really edgy at all...

*shrugs* Some people think they are when they are not.

[Major-Tom]

This problem could be solved so simply. Rent control or rent stabilization for everyone and stop building luxary housing for rich people. There problem solved but politicians have to make it so complicated.

Ehhh, rent control is a very mixed bag. I would rather have less strict zoning laws to encourage cheaper, more affordable housing. And if San Fran is too expensive, then there's always Oakland. *Shrugs*.

[Washington Resistance Army]

Everything about California is shit. Other blue states have redeemable features but California is pretty much hell.

It's even on fire all the time, you know I'm right.

So edgy I cut myself.

There's really nothing edgy about that.

Nothing quite like a Washingtonian bashing Cali

Look deep into your soul and you'll see the truth. California is hell and Feinstein is the devil!

[The Black Forrest]

Heh.

But srsly, I wouldn't mind visiting Cali.

It has some good theme parks and it sounds like it has lovely weather.

I'd rather go to Hawaii.

Ask if you do go. Can tell you to avoid a few places.....

[The Black Forrest]

So edgy I cut myself.

There's really nothing edgy about that.

Nothing quite like a Washingtonian bashing Cali

Look deep into your soul and you'll see the truth. California is hell and Feinstein is the devil!

I thought Harris was the devil.

[Truemerica]

This problem could be solved so simply. Rent control or rent stabilization for everyone and stop building luxary housing for rich people. There problem solved but politicians have to make it so complicated

ReNt COnTroL

Slash spending, lower the minimum wage... just suggestions

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

ReNt COnTroL

Slash spending, lower the minimum wage... just suggestions

Tell that to the OK state.

[LimaUniformNovemberAlpha]

There are some problems with having rent control as policy. In locations where rent control has been implemented, owners of rent controlled properties tend to not spend money maintaining it, because the cost of upgrades might exceed the amount that can be legally gotten from rent. It often contracts the supply of housing instead of expanding it.

Then create more public housing, in more neighbourhoods, and require public housing to make their revenue and expenditures public so we can see just how much it costs to maintain housing in these neighbourhoods and, in turn, whether or not the private sector is bullshitting us.

[Major-Tom]

California isn't shit, though.

Everything about California is shit. Other blue states have redeemable features but California is pretty much hell.

It's even on fire all the time, you know I'm right.

California has an array of issues, but some parts are quite nice. Far from ideal, but I'd take Cali livin' over say, Mississippi sufferin'.

[Luminesa]

Ok, why the hate for California again?

Ever since the election California has been getting hate on.

Kinda unfair really.

---

Anyway, housing market is too expensive and San Fran is losing people.

With all the selling, prices will fall and people will move back.

Hating California is a past time with some people. Some just don’t like sunshine and beaches or something and some are so ideologically bent that if they accept a functional California it destroys their world view. So there’s some cat right now hitting “quote” so he can do those error arrows on “functional California”. It’s cool we’ll just be over here being awesome and the rest will catch up to us eventually.

Another pointless comment is pointless. "Durr hurr you hate us cause you ain't us". I could say the same about Louisiana and you could call us a bunch of backwards, mudbug-eating, alligator-riding hicks. Still doesn't add to the conversation. But sure, make your daily smug comment because it makes you feel good or whatever. You have your state, others have theirs, and nobody is obligated to like your state either.

[Luminesa]

There's really nothing edgy about that.



Look deep into your soul and you'll see the truth. California is hell and Feinstein is the devil!

I thought Harris was the devil.

Why not both?