Posted on 02/05/2014 8:52:18 AM PST by inkling
This is very simple, and I see their logic....a new store in the hood represents jobs. A vacant lot represents mo’ free sh^t. “We don’t need no stinkin jobs!”
It was just a simple shake down by 'outside'“….Portland African-American Leadership Forum didn’t live in the neighborhood was beside the point. “………
Hours after Trader Joe’s pulled out, PAALF leaders arrived at a previously scheduled press conference trying to process what just happened. The group re-issued demands that the now-cancelled development include affordable housing, mandated jobs based on race, and a small-business slush fund. Instead, the only demand being met is two fallow acres and a lot of anger from the people who actually live nearby……..
Like many residents, Tran pins the blame on PAALF. “They don’t come to the neighborhood cleanups,” he said. “They don’t live here anymore.”……..
The store was to be built by a local African American-owned construction company …….
But have no fear, Portland. You might not have a new Trader Joe’s, but PAALF promised to hold a “community visioning process” later this month. No word yet if that brainstorming session will offer jobs, affordable housing or Two-Buck Chuck.
PAALF, by its protests/demands, summarily denied a "local African American-owned construction company " jobs/growth/profit/ possibly even affecting survival.
Seems some animals are more equal than others.
Apparently, the community leaders, acting out their victim entitlement mentality, demanded of a private business things which they normally would of government. But to no avail. Thus such support socialism.
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